Friday, October 5, 2007

Dubroom Online - Edition October 5, 2007



Dubroom Online - Edition October 5, 2007



"UK ROOTS" (WEBMASTER'S COLUMN)

WWW, October 5 2007 - The history of UK Reggae is almost as old as the Jamaican music itself, but things really started to roll in the 1970's.

Bob Marley and the Wailers gained world popularity, which gave the development of UK Reggae an enormous boost in the right direction. It didn't take long for the UK to be flooded with Studio's and Sound Systems, Singers and Players of Instruments.

Many are still active today, by the way. Adrian Sherwood and his On-U Sound, for example. Or the Axis Sound System. They both have a history that goes back to the late 1970's, early 1980's and today we go back to those days and enjoy the vibes once more.

Give Thanks, One Love,
Messian Dread (Dubroom Webmaster)

ITEMS FOR THIS EDITION:
MP3 Podcast: Inglan Is A Bitch - On-U Sound
Video: Late Nite Session - A Short Film

MP3 Podcast: Inglan Is A Bitch - On-U Sound

INGLAN IS A BITCH: ON-U SOUND
DUBROOM MP3 REVIEW




WWW, October 2007 - Adrian Sherwood's On-U Sound takes a special place within the catalogue of UK DUB and Reggae productions, ever since he started releasing.

When you hear words like "experimental" or "progressive", more often than not you are listening to word that covers up an inability to work with the real deal rather than an accurate description of someone's productions.
It's sad, but true.

However, there are producers who have proven themselves to be worthy of carrying such descriptions and Adrian Sherwood definitely is one of them.

He started his On-U project in 1980, and has been steadily releasing material that would at least inspire many other producers. Whether he recorded singers like Bim Sherman or DJ's like Prince Fari, every time he managed to add that special touch that would become his trademark to the day this is written (October 2007).

Although Sherwood definitely knows his Reggae, he also mixes (elements of) other musical forms with the rhythm of the drum and bassline. His philosophy and musical in-sight make him come up with original experiments and progressive productions that may not be appreciloved by the purists, but will be acknowledged by every true connoisseur of Reggae Music.

In this podcast, we are being treated to 5 excellent maxi-singles from the Sherwood Stable, showcasing his material from especially the early 1980's.

A deep, deep DUB experience like no other Sound can give On-U!

PLAYLIST

1a. "You´re The One" - Bim Sherman
1b. "Pounding System" - Dub Syndicate
1c. "Bedward The Flying Preacher" - Prince Fari + Singers & Players
1982-83

2. "Family Doctoring" - African Head Charge
1981

3. "Over Board" - Dub Syndicate
1984

4a. "African Blood" - Singers & Players
4b. "Blood Shed" - Singers & Players
1983

5. "Two thieves And A liar" - Gary Clail + On-U Sound System
1989


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MORE FROM THIS BROADCASTER

Video: Late Nite Session - A Short Film

LATE NITE SESSION - A SHORT FILM
Dubroom (DUB) Reggae Video Review




WWW, September 2007 - In this piece of eye-candy for the apprecilover of Reggae Music, we're being introduced to the UK based Axis Sound System in their earlier days.

The video itself, almost ten minutes long, is really a short film rather than a documentary or a video report. A true work of art, and a true labor of love. There's some acting, there's genuine images, there's stuff in between as well.

Enjoy!

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