Evaluating 2007 (4)

Dubroom Online - Edition December 25, 2007

"EVALUATING 2007 (4)" (WEBMASTER'S COLUMN)

WWW, December 25 2007 - Bandwidth, bandwidth, bandwidth. If there is one thing that dominated the Internet, it is the enormous growth of the Internet.

Online Videos took an enormous rise, with the result that the Dubroom contains 100's of reviews of great video material.

But to call 2007 the year if the Online Video, would not give credit to that other phenomenon: Podcasting!

Hours and hours of great programming: from authentic Sound Systems to historical edutainment to carefully selected compilations, Podcasting is here to stay.

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


ITEM FOR THIS EDITION:
Ghetto Organ Style (MP3 Review)

Ghetto Organ Style (MP3 Review)

GHETTO ORGAN STYLE
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WWW, December 2007 - When Toots and the Maytalls performed their track "Reggae Got Soul", they could very well have the Ghetto Organ riddim in mind.

One-Riddim CD's are usually interesting for DJ's who like to play a different version all the time. On their Podcasts, for example. For there is a big difference between a CD and a Podcast.

that's why One-Riddim Podcasts need to have some relevance, for even the most staunch lover of Reggae Music will not really like to listen to just one riddim for let's say half an hour or -in the case of this podcast- three quarters.

They will like Ghetto Organ Style, though.

The Ghetto Organ riddim itself is very soulful. You'll hear it as soon as you downloaded the Podcast and start to play it. The tune you will hear may not be recognized as Reggae at all!

As the mix goes further, we discover just how strong and flexible Reggae Music really is. Yes, Jamaican Music is known to absorb and integrate the vibes-of-the-times, but not too many people will realize just how far this goes.

The music definitely is timely. Throughout the whole show, we will not leave the realms of the 1970's even though the theme of the riddim (Living In The Ghetto) hasn't lost one bit of it's actuality...


PLAYLIST

#01 Marlena Shaw - Woman of the ghetto
#02 Jackie Mittoo - Ghetto Organ
#03 Lennie Hibbert - More Creation
#04 Prince Francis - Street Doctor
#05 Phyllis Dillon - Woman On the Ghetto
#06 I-Roy - Sidewalk Killer
#07 I-Roy - Dr. Phibbs
#08 Vin Gordon - Sidewalk Doctor
#09 Pablove Black - Poco Tempo
#10 Hortense Ellis - Women Of The Ghetto
#11 Prince Jazzbo - Apollo 16
#12 Jackie Mittoo - Sidewalk Doctor (Disco Mix)


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Evaluating 2007 (3)

Dubroom Online - Edition December 24, 2007


"EVALUATING 2007 (3)" (WEBMASTER'S COLUMN)

WWW, December 24 2007 - Ten years ago, there was no MP3 format. We released our music in MIDI format, and with that the Dubroom was one of the first websites where independent artists presented their music straight to the listeners.

The Dubroom hosted a few downloadable Real Audio files, and received feedback from concerned people who wondered if it was such a good idea to put music online for free download.

Now, the Dubroom has the largest collection of MP3 reviews, of which most can be downloaded for free.

In this year, Internet video went in warp-speed and so did the Dubroom Video review collection. In 2007, hundreds of Video Reviews were added. 2008 promises even more great material for the ear and eye!

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


ITEM FOR THIS EDITION:
A Tribute To Desmond Dekker (MP3 Review)

A Tribute To Desmond Dekker (MP3 Review)

A TRIBUTE TO DESMOND DEKKER
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WWW, December 2007 - A decade before Bob Marley and the Wailers would conquer the world with their brand of Reggae Music, Desmond Dekker would do the same with his brand of SKA.

Israelites, anyone?


Desmond "Dekker" Dacres was born in 1942. 21 years later, he would have his first tune released: "Honor Your Mother And Father" was a biblical reference to Jah Livity that so many in Jamaica know themselves to be involved with.

Many know his world-hit "Israelites", which also had a biblical theme as Desmond described the every day situation of the average Jamaican and compared it rightfully with the situation of the average Israelite in Babylonian exile.

Long before Bob Marley would conquer the world which provided him with the title "King of Reggae", Desmond Dekker would do the same which gave him the title "King of Ska".

Like Bob Marley, Desmond would provide his audience with a combination of righteous and spiritual lyrics on one hand, and lighter topics such as lover's affairs on the other.

Reasons enough for our host Cloverdale Dave to livicate a whole podcast to the works of the King of Ska. 25 tracks filled with Reasoning and Seasoning, with Sugar and Spice...

Every now and then, Dave will pop in to provide some information and remind you where you are listening to, but for the rest it's all about the man and his music.

Enjoy!

PLAYLIST

01. Get Up Edina
02. Jeserene
03. Honour your mother and father
04. Mount Zion
05. King of SKA (early version)
06. Sabatoge
07. Don't blame me
08. Licking Stick
09. Problems
10. Look what they're doing to me
11. This Woman
12. Hey Grandma
13. It Pays
14. Pretty Africa
15. Rudy Got Soul
16. 007 Shanty Town
17. Isrelaites
18. Young Generation
19. Hippopotamus
20. Music Like Dirt
21. Nincompoop
22. It Mek (hit version)
23. Labour for Learning
24. That's the way life goes
25. Song we used to sing



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Evaluating 2007 (2)

Dubroom Online - Edition December 23, 2007


EVALUATING 2007 (2)

WWW, December 23 2007 - This year marked the birth and development of "Dubroom Online".

Almost daily, the Dubroom front page is updated with at least one review and a small column by yours truly. In a way, you can say that Dubroom Online is a digital version of a mini-magazine.

Although Dubroom Online is posted first on the Dubroom front page, there are many more ways to keep yourself up-to-date.

Dubroom Online is also posted on MySpace and in Usenet's rec.music.reggae, the mother of all Reggae messageboards. It's also possible get every new edition through email, as we started posting on Blogspot as well.

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

ITEM FOR THIS EDITION:
Stop That Train #9 (MP3 Review)

Stop That Train #9 (MP3 Review)

STOP THAT TRAIN #9
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WWW, December 2007 - Contemporary -digital- remixes of ancient -analogue- tunes form the spinal colom of this deep DUB excursion wherein we explore what Jamaican Music has done with many UK based artists.

Sure, some tunes have nothing to do with Reggae and you really need to know a little bit about DUB before you recognize just what that tune is doing in this Podcast anyway.

Sure, puritans will not even want to listen straight to the end and they will be missing out some thing there. For it is clear, that the 9th episode of "Stop That Train" is a true work of art in itself.

A work of art that should not be listened to as if it is just another Reggae Podcast, for you will be deeply disappointed when that is all you are looking for.

We'll hear fragments of what seems to be movie clips, with a slice of humor. There's even a special remix of the Special's classic "Ghost Town" created by Version Big-Fi, who are (associated with) the crew behind Stop That Train.

However, that one tune by a band called "The Cult" is definitely out-of-place, even though it has some DUB elements. Out-of-place, because the "DUB" part is way too short and the rest of the tune is self-explanatory.

Like all cults, the "Cult" is a problem. Skipping it simply solves the problem.

Or will it?


PLAYLIST

01. King Tubby & Soul Syndicate - Dub In The Right Way (Dreadzone Remix)
02. Revolutionary Dub Warriors - Warrior
03. Brian Bennett - Flying South
04. Legen - Zumba
05. Junglehammer - Live Let Die Dub (Daktari remix)
06. Flight Of The Concords - Boom Boom
07. The Cult - Love Removal Machine (Small Soldiers Mix)
08. Little Axe - Long Way to Go
09. Yabby You - Conquering Lion (Groove Corporation Remix)
10. Version Big-Fi vs The Specials - Ghost Town
11. Peter Sellers & Spike Milligan - She Loves You
12. Version Big-Fi vs Massive Attack - Protection
13. Tone396 - Fire Dub
14. Shaun Ryder - Northern Soul Brother (Shapeshifter)
15. The Revolutionaries - Fletchers Land
16. The Skatalites - Spred Satin

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Evaluating 2007 (1)

Dubroom Online - Edition December 22, 2007

"EVALUATING 2007 (1)" (WEBMASTER'S COLUMN)

WWW, December 22 2007 - As we approach the end of the calendar year 2007, we also approach a time of evaluation.

A good thing to do, especially when you have perspective!

For the Dubroom, it definitely was one of the most turbulent and progressive years as we celebrated the 10th anniversary of independent promotion of (DUB) Reggae and Consciousness.

With over 300 daily updates filled with reviews, releases and research, the Dubroom definitely moved forward into new realms.

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

ITEM FOR THIS EDITION:
Stop That Train #8 (MP3 Review)

Stop That Train #8 (MP3 Review)

STOP THAT TRAIN #8
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WWW, December 2007 - A very interesting 12" by UB40 is just one highlight of another massive Podcast by the UK based collective behind "Stop That Train". Don't let it pass you by, for the mix may not be available for download forever!

Johnny Clarke's "Leggo Violence" is a massive tune, even decades after it was originally released. That could be a reason just why Stop That Train #8 opens up with it.

Another reason could be, that the second selection is a very interesting "cover" version (including a heavy DUB) of "Leggo Violence", containing some "very UK" DUB Poetry.

Interesting seems to be the best word to describe the 56 minutes non-stop mix of Drum-And-Bass niceness. We're taken back into time, pulled back into this century, flown to Jamaica to meet spiritual people and driven to the UK where UB40 explains to us why they do not believe in JAH.

Yes, that's right. There are some people who play Reggae and do not believe in JAH.

Some of them are hypocrites because they will sing about Him anyway, but this cannot be said about the band who named themselves after the well-fare form they had to fill in before they became one of the top Reggae bands of the world.

"Don't Let It Pass You By" is a very heartical tune by the band, even though statements such as "There Is No One Coming With That Freedom Train" and suggestions how spiritual people are blind will cause disagreements with many who know themselves to be on that train anyway and don't consider themselves to be blind at all...

But after listening to the excellent tune with superb DUB version, no one can be in their right mind and deny UB40's well-deserved place within Reggae Music.

A great Podcast, with nuff brain-food!


PLAYLIST

01. Johnny Clarke - Leggo Violence
02. Gary Clail - Another Hard Man
03. Earl 'Chinna' Smith - Butta Pan Dub
04. Josey Wales - The General
05. Sugar Belly - Cousin Joe Pt.1
06. Joe Gibbs - Crucial Attempt
07. Joe Gibbs - Power Pack
08. Dub Pistols - You'll Never Find (Feat. Rodney P)
09. Groove Armada - Soundboy Rock
10. Creation Rebel - Creation Cycle
11. UB40 - Don't Let It Pass You By (12" Version)
12. Serge Gainsbourg - Javanaise Dub
13. Dr. Pablo & Cry Tuff Allstars - African Melody
14. Gorillaz/Spacemonkeyz - Tomorrow Comes Today (Banana Baby)

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