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Sunset Tiki Drinks

A playlist to enjoy while sipping🍹on the beach... I'll even show you how to make them - This playlist is a mix of exotica, mid-century jazz, surf rock, and Hawaiian slack-key guitar influences.
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Classic mid-century exotica with a throwback vintage tiki sound, A lush, hypnotic atmosphere, Sharp, clear vibraphone carries the melody, joined by warm, breathy flute harmonies and distant harp glissandos, The rhythm is slow and entrancing — a gentle, tribal pulse of hand percussion (bongos, congas, shakers, temple blocks) and deep, resonant drum hits, with only subtle touches of upright bass to anchor the tone, Frog croaks, jungle ambience, and tropical bird calls weave through the soundscape, evoking a nocturnal island ritual, Melodic lines follow Eastern scales and Polynesian-inspired modes, colored by bamboo, koto, gamelan tones, and the occasional low gong, Spacious, reverb-kissed production conjures flickering torchlight, still lagoons, and the dreamlike allure of lost tropical temples, Minimal, mysterious, and transportive — pure early exotica, ‑guitar, ‑contemporary jazz, ‑flamenco, ‑Spanish guitar, ‑Caribbean
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A peaceful, melodic instrumental blending traditional Hawaiian slack-key guitar with soft steel guitar leads over ukulele, Features gentle fingerstyle nylon guitar, gliding lap steel melodies, ambient ocean waves, and subtle tropical bird sounds, Cheerful 1950s crooner vocals, The tempo is slow and flowing, evoking a tranquil beach at sunset, Upright bass and light hand percussion (like shakers or brushes) add warmth, Lo-fi vinyl crackle gives it a nostalgic, vintage island charm, Perfect for dreamier moments in a tiki playlist
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A slow, dreamy exotica instrumental evoking a moonlit beachside tiki bar, Features mellow vibraphone and marimba melodies, soft bongo and conga rhythms, upright bass, and airy flute lines, Gentle ocean waves crash softly in the background, blending with ambient jungle bird calls, The track has a lo-fi vintage vinyl texture, with subtle record crackle and tape hiss throughout, Warm, mysterious, and hypnotic—perfect for sipping a Mai Tai under swaying palms
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A ghostly exotica track set in an abandoned mid-century tiki lounge, Lo-fi vintage vinyl ambiance with slow, warped vibraphone and marimba melodies, Tribal drums echo like distant ritual beats, Faint bird calls and ocean surf blend with unsettling wind and creaking bamboo, Sparse flute lines and ghostly female chants drift through the mix, Overall sound is drenched in reverb, with subtle tape hiss and vinyl crackle throughout, Moody, tropical, surreal—like Martin Denny scoring a haunted house
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Dark surf rock with heavy tremolo-picked guitar riffs, pounding tom-drums, and cavernous spring reverb, The raw, high-energy surf sound crashes like ocean waves, but underpinned by brooding basslines and moody atmospherics, Hints of gothic rock creep in — shadowy melodies, minor-key progressions, and haunting organ or chorus-drenched textures weaving through the twang, It’s still pure surf fury, but touched with midnight gloom, raising an eyebrow for any creature of the night while keeping the wild California energy intact
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Smooth mid-century cocktail jazz with a tiki flair, Smoky saxophone melodies and warm upright bass lines create a swaying rhythm, accented by vibraphone and brushed drums, A muted trumpet drifts through the mix like cigarette smoke in a lounge, while subtle tiki bar ambiance—ice clinking in glasses, quiet murmurs, and the occasional rustle of palms—adds texture, Hints of Latin percussion and laid-back bossa nova guitar bring a touch of the exotic without overpowering the refined, lounge-forward sound
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A ghostly exotica track set in an abandoned mid-century tiki lounge, Lo-fi vintage vinyl ambiance with slow, warped vibraphone and marimba melodies, Tribal drums echo like distant ritual beats over a background of waves crashing on the beach, Faint bird calls and ocean surf blend with unsettling wind and creaking bamboo, Sparse flute lines and ghostly wordless female vocals drift through the mix, Overall sound is drenched in reverb, with subtle tape hiss and vinyl crackle throughout, Moody, tropical, surreal—like Martin Denny scoring a haunted house
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High-energy classic surf rock with blazing tremolo-picked guitar riffs, pounding tom-drums, and heavy spring reverb, The guitars snarl with sharp, rapid-fire picking, channeling the raw ocean power of early California surf bands, Middle Eastern–influenced melodies swirl with surf twang, while the relentless rhythm section drives like crashing waves, Bold, raw, and untamed — pure vintage surf rock fury
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A ghostly exotica track set in an abandoned mid-century tiki lounge, Lo-fi vintage vinyl ambiance with slow, warped vibraphone and marimba melodies, Tribal drums echo like distant ritual beats, Faint bird calls and ocean surf blend with unsettling wind and creaking bamboo, Sparse flute lines and ghostly wordless female vocals drift through the mix, Overall sound is drenched in reverb, with subtle tape hiss and vinyl crackle throughout, Moody, tropical, surreal—like Martin Denny scoring a haunted house
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A peaceful, melodic instrumental blending traditional Hawaiian slack-key guitar with soft steel guitar leads, Features gentle fingerstyle nylon guitar, gliding lap steel melodies, ambient ocean waves, and subtle tropical bird sounds, The tempo is slow and flowing, evoking a tranquil beach at sunset, Upright bass and light hand percussion (like shakers or brushes) add warmth, Lo-fi vinyl crackle gives it a nostalgic, vintage island charm, Perfect for dreamier moments in a tiki playlist
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Smooth mid-century cocktail jazz with a tiki flair, Smoky saxophone melodies and warm upright bass lines create a swaying rhythm, accented by vibraphone and brushed drums, A muted trumpet drifts through the mix like cigarette smoke in a lounge, while subtle tiki bar ambiance—ice clinking in glasses, quiet murmurs, and the occasional rustle of palms—adds texture, Hints of Latin percussion and laid-back bossa nova guitar bring a touch of the exotic without overpowering the refined, lounge-forward sound
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A warm, tropical instrumental track combining lush exotica textures with festive mariachi energy, Features marimba and vibraphone melodies layered over flamenco-style nylon guitar and bright mariachi trumpets, Percussion blends congas, bongos, and shakers with traditional mariachi rhythms, Includes occasional violin flourishes, upright bass, and ambient jungle or beachside sounds, Mid-tempo, romantic and vibrant, evoking a Polynesian cantina at golden hour
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A spooky surf rock track in the Locrian mode with tiki and horror elements, Features reverb-drenched guitar leads in minor keys, aggressive snare-and-tom-heavy drums, and deep, rumbling bass, Includes tropical percussion like bongos and shakers, eerie Theremin or organ accents, and distant jungle or storm sounds, The mood is wild, campy, and slightly sinister—perfect for an undead beach party, Medium tempo, retro analog surf-horror tone
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A ghostly exotica track set in an abandoned mid-century tiki lounge, Lo-fi vintage vinyl ambiance with slow, warped vibraphone and marimba melodies, Tribal drums echo like distant ritual beats over a background of waves crashing on the beach, Faint bird calls and ocean surf blend with unsettling wind and creaking bamboo, Sparse flute lines and ghostly wordless female vocals drift through the mix, Overall sound is drenched in reverb, with subtle tape hiss and vinyl crackle throughout, Moody, tropical, surreal—like Martin Denny scoring a haunted house
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A peaceful, melodic instrumental blending traditional Hawaiian slack-key guitar with soft steel guitar leads, Features gentle fingerstyle nylon guitar, gliding lap steel melodies, ambient ocean waves, and subtle tropical bird sounds, The tempo is slow and flowing, evoking a tranquil beach at sunset, Upright bass and light hand percussion (like shakers or brushes) add warmth, Lo-fi vinyl crackle gives it a nostalgic, vintage island charm, Perfect for dreamier moments in a tiki playlist
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Dark surf rock with heavy tremolo-picked guitar riffs, pounding tom-drums, and cavernous spring reverb, The raw, high-energy surf sound crashes like ocean waves, but underpinned by brooding basslines and moody atmospherics, Hints of gothic rock creep in — shadowy melodies, minor-key progressions, and haunting organ or chorus-drenched textures weaving through the twang, It’s still pure surf fury, but touched with midnight gloom, raising an eyebrow for any creature of the night while keeping the wild California energy intact
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Exotica tiki lounge music with hypnotic, tropical atmosphere, Prominent vibraphone and dreamy flute weaving through mysterious melodies, backed by slack-key surf guitar drenched in reverb, Laid-back tribal groove with brushed bossa nova drums fused with tiki hand percussion (bongos, congas, claves, shakers), Layers of jungle ambience — bird calls, distant island sounds — to heighten the escapist mood, Lush, spacey, transportive, evoking 1950s Polynesian pop and the otherworldly allure of classic tiki bars
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A warm, tropical instrumental track combining lush exotica textures with festive mariachi instrumental energy, Features marimba and vibraphone melodies layered over mariachi guitar and accordion with bright Mexican trumpets, Percussion blends congas, bongos, and shakers with traditional mariachi rhythms, Includes occasional violin flourishes, upright bass, and ambient jungle or beachside sounds, Mid-tempo, romantic and vibrant, evoking a Polynesian cantina at golden hour, ‑Flamenco, ‑Spanish Guitar
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A ghostly exotica track set in an abandoned mid-century tiki lounge, Lo-fi vintage vinyl ambiance with slow, warped vibraphone and marimba melodies, Tribal drums echo like distant ritual beats, Faint bird calls and ocean surf blend with unsettling wind and creaking bamboo, Sparse flute lines and ghostly wordless female vocals drift through the mix, Overall sound is drenched in reverb, with subtle tape hiss and vinyl crackle throughout, Moody, tropical, surreal—like Martin Denny scoring a haunted house
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A lush mid-century Tiki exotica soundscape, Gentle tribal drums and vibraphone pulses echo beneath a canopy of tropical bird calls and jungle ambience, Slack-key guitar slides and distant conga rhythms shimmer with reverb, Layered with marimba, vibraphone, jazz flute, brushed percussion, and the sounds of a nighttime rainforest—crickets, frogs, and distant waves, Captures the cinematic feel of 1950s exotica with a mystical, ritualistic tone
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Classic mid-century exotica with a throwback vintage tiki sound, A lush, hypnotic atmosphere, Sharp, clear vibraphone carries the melody, joined by warm, breathy flute harmonies and distant harp glissandos, The rhythm is slow and entrancing — a gentle, tribal pulse of hand percussion (bongos, congas, shakers, temple blocks) and deep, resonant drum hits, with only subtle touches of upright bass to anchor the tone, Frog croaks, jungle ambience, and tropical bird calls weave through the soundscape, evoking a nocturnal island ritual, Melodic lines follow Eastern scales and Polynesian-inspired modes, colored by bamboo, koto, gamelan tones, and the occasional low gong, Spacious, reverb-kissed production conjures flickering torchlight, still lagoons, and the dreamlike allure of lost tropical temples, Minimal, mysterious, and transportive — pure early exotica, ‑guitar, ‑contemporary jazz, ‑flamenco, ‑Spanish guitar, ‑Caribbean
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Exotica tiki lounge music with hypnotic, tropical atmosphere, Prominent vibraphone and dreamy flute weaving through mysterious melodies, backed by slack-key surf guitar drenched in reverb, Laid-back tribal groove with brushed bossa nova drums fused with tiki hand percussion (bongos, congas, claves, shakers), Layers of jungle ambience — bird calls, distant island sounds — to heighten the escapist mood, Lush, spacey, transportive, evoking 1950s Polynesian pop and the otherworldly allure of classic tiki bars
2:26Song Image
A ghostly exotica track set in an abandoned mid-century tiki lounge, Lo-fi vintage vinyl ambiance with slow, warped vibraphone and marimba melodies, Tribal drums echo like distant ritual beats, Faint bird calls and ocean surf blend with unsettling wind and creaking bamboo, Sparse flute lines and ghostly female chants drift through the mix, Overall sound is drenched in reverb, with subtle tape hiss and vinyl crackle throughout, Moody, tropical, surreal—like Martin Denny scoring a haunted house
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A peaceful, melodic soundscape blending traditional Hawaiian slack-key guitar with soft steel guitar leads, accented by tropical vibraphone melodies, Features gentle fingerstyle nylon guitar, gliding lap steel melodies, Ambient ocean waves fill the background, along with prominent tropical bird sounds, The tempo is slow and flowing, evoking a tranquil beach at sunset, Upright bass and light hand percussion (like shakers or brushes) add warmth, Lo-fi vinyl crackle gives it a nostalgic, vintage island charm, Perfect for dreamier moments in a tiki playlist