Evaluating 2007 (6)

Dubroom Online - Edition December 27, 2007

"EVALUATING 2007 (6)" (WEBMASTER'S COLUMN)

WWW, December 27 2007 - Not only did the Dubroom significantly expand in the are of musical reviews and releases, the spiritual side of everything was intense as well.

You's truly started what was later called "A Spiritual Journey Called Psalm 91". A rather enigmatic title for a process wherein I discovered my own spiritual identity to a deeper level and also started to write more openly about the supernatural experiences that I sometimes face.

Against fierce opposition, but with the help of stronger Idren and most of all: in the power of the Most High, I discovered the very mechanisms in which mystery Babylon keeps her followers "initiated", or to put it more accurate: in con-fusion.

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

ITEM FOR THIS EDITION:
Sleeper's Record Shack: Far East Sound

Sleeper's Record Shack: Far East Sound

SLEEPER'S RECORD SHACK: FAR EAST SOUND
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WWW, December 2007 - Say "Far East Sound", say "Augustus Pablo". Of course! But as Mick Sleeper shows in yet another one of his great Podcasts, there's just a little more behind it, too.

Chop Stick meets Drum Stick!

Ever since the colonizers killed off the original inhabitants, people have been "migrating" to Jamaica. Needless to say, that Jamaica's history has determined the (Musical) Culture of the Island.

The Movement Of Rastafari, for example, could not have come into existence if it were not for the fact that many Jamaicans are direct descendants of Africans who were taken to the "New World" to works as slaves.

But Jamaica has more. Many Jamaicans are descendants from Chinese people, or others from the Far East. Producers such as Clive Chin, for example. Or Earl "Chinna" Smith...

Obviously, all of this had an influence on Reggae Music as well. Just like there is an African Sound, there is a... Far East Sound too.

So, no, it's not just Augustus Pablo even though he is widely considered to be the figurehead of the sound. With his melodica, he told many musical stories without words and definitely created what everyone would recognize as a Far East Sound.

Sleeper's 12th Podcast perfectly portrays this Far East Sound, showing how next to the -obligatory- Augustus Pablo works there is much more to be discovered.

Get it!


PLAYLIST

01. PEACE AND LOVE - Augustus Pablo
02. JAVA - Augustus Pablo
03. MARO - Randy's All Stars
04. HAP KI DO - Augustus Pablo
05. IGGY IGGY - Augustus Pablo
06. BABY I LOVE YOU SO - Jacob Miller
07. KING TUBBY MEETS THE ROCKERS UPTOWN - King Tubby
08. I MAN - Herman
09. ARABIAN ROCK - Augustus Pablo
10. A HARDER SHADE OF BLACK - Augustus Pablo
11. EAST OF THE RIVER NILE - Augustus Pablo
12. ONE THOUSAND SWORDS - Augustus Pablo
13. CHAPTER 2 - Augustus Pablo
14. JAH IN THE HILLS - Augustus Pablo


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Evaluating 2007 (5)

Dubroom Online - Edition December 26, 2007


"EVALUATING 2007 (5)" (WEBMASTER'S COLUMN)

WWW, December 26 2007 - In 2007, the Dubroom studio was significantly expanded with the coming of a digital drum kit.

This gave rise to the possibility of actually recording a full band in the same independence that gave birth to the Dubroom website.

Thus far, the Dubroom studio facilitated the mixing of DUB music and recording vocals, but a full blown band could not be recorded.

But now the Studio is in a process of becoming full-blown. All of this takes a lot of time, which will be taken in the year 2008.

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

ITEM FOR THIS EDITION:

Sleeper's Record Shack: Joe Gibbs 12"

Sleeper's Record Shack: Joe Gibbs 12"

SLEEPERS RECORD SHACK: JOE GIBBS 12"
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WWW, December 2007 - What do you do when your local Record Shop sells all it's vinyl for just 50 Dollar cents each, including a massive collection of Joe Gibbs 12" and LP's?

Right...

Before you sell them all on E-bay and make quite some money with it, you make sure you have the stuff on your Hard Disk and create a crucial Podcast so that each and everyone can share in the rejoicement.

Joe Gibbs, of course, is a well-known Reggae Producer whose large catalogue of releases include every name in the business and beyond. His "African DUB" series belong to the essentials and his 12" releases are well sought-after by avid collectors of Jamaican Music who are prepared to pay a lot of money of sites like E-bay for just a vinyl release.

But never mind the games that the collectors play among themselves.

Let's just enjoy the music, for it really is about the music and no money can buy or sell what music can give. Let's enjoy the seven tunes Sleeper selected for us, because each and every one fits in the "all-killer-no-filler" category.

The seven selections in Sleeper's 11th episode of great Podcasts all come in the same format: First we have the singers singing, then the mix goes over in DUB style and the MC takes the mike in his hand.

Priceless!

PLAYLIST

1. DREADLOCKS TIME - Junior Byles w/ Kojak & Liza
2. GOOD DAY - Pat Kelly & Ranking Trevor
3. I AM JUST A DREAD - Jacob Miller & Trinity
4. TRIBAL WAR - George Nooks & Prince Weedy
5. NATTY DREAD TAKING OVER - Culture & I Roy
6. BOY YOU HOLD ME - Marcia Aitken & Ranking Joe
7. FRIDAY EVENING - U Black, Joe Tex & Welton Irie

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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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