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Exotica Events This Week in New York City
Exotica events in New York City this week. Updated daily.
Exotica Events This Week · New York City
Sound profile
An upbeat, organic sound.
energy
30
danceability
30
valence
75
grit
10
organicness
85
commerciality
35
tempo
35
vocality
15
About Exotica
Emerging in the mid-1950s United States, Exotica is a specialized lounge-oriented genre that reflects post-WWII escapism through idealized, cinematic sonic landscapes of the South Pacific and Orient. The typical instrumentation centers on a lush blend of piano, vibraphone, and orchestral strings, which are frequently accented by unconventional percussion and environmental field recordings such as bird calls, jungle noises, or crashing ocean waves. Characterized by moderate to slow tempos and relaxed, syncopated rhythms, the mood is consistently dreamy, evocative, and highly theatrical. Semantically, it occupies a unique bridge between traditional easy listening and space age pop, distinguished primarily by its imitation of non-Western musical motifs within a highly polished, Western jazz-inflected orchestral structure.
Also known as: Exotic music, Tropical Lounge
Parent genre:Easy Listening
Exotica events in New York City this week - FAQ
- What Exotica events are in New York City this week?
- Mood tracks all Exotica events in New York City this week - upcoming concerts, club nights, and shows. The calendar is updated daily. Each listing includes venue, lineup, and a direct ticket link. Browse the full weekly Exotica schedule in New York City above.
- Where can I find Exotica in New York City this week?
- Emerging in the mid-1950s United States, Exotica is a specialized lounge-oriented genre that reflects post-WWII escapism through idealized, cinematic sonic landscapes of the South Pacific and Orient. Find every Exotica venue and event in New York City this week above - with lineups, door times, and tickets.
- What is Exotica music?
- Emerging in the mid-1950s United States, Exotica is a specialized lounge-oriented genre that reflects post-WWII escapism through idealized, cinematic sonic landscapes of the South Pacific and Orient. The typical instrumentation centers on a lush blend of piano, vibraphone, and orchestral strings, which are frequently accented by unconventional percussion and environmental field recordings such as bird calls, jungle noises, or crashing ocean waves. Characterized by moderate to slow tempos and rel…
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