Dubroom Online - Edition September 26, 2007

Dubroom Online - Edition September 26, 2007


"THE FAR EAST ROOTS OF UK ROOTS" (WEBMASTER'S COLUMN)

WWW, September 26 2007 - In some circles, it is a must to have at least a couple of tracks with the melodica in it. The Dubroom has released tracks with the instruments, and a file for producers containing samples of a real melodica.
It all has to do with the Far East Sound, Augustus Pablo's legacy. He originated, and countless imitated.

Augustus Pablo is also said to have been influential for what is now known as the UK Roots Sound: heavy Steppers rhythms, Dub, and Consciousness.

In fact, there is one track that is said to have done it, a track which we have reviewed for today's episode of Dubroom Online.

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


ITEMS FOR THIS EDITION:

MP3: Delroy Williams - Think Twice (Augustus Pablo Productions 1982)
Video: Living Truth - Out There
Dubroom Melodica Soundfont (From the Archives)

MP3: Delroy Williams - Think Twice (Augustus Pablo Productions 1982)

DELROY WILLIAMS - THINK TWICE
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Delroy Williams - Think Twice (Augustus Pablo Productions, 1982)

This extended mix is said to have been influential in what is known as the UK Roots sound. And indeed, describing the track is describing the sound as well: Militant steppers, lots of DUBwise, conscious lyrics.

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Video: Living Truth - Out There

LIVING TRUTH - OUT THERE
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WWW, September 2007 - Produced by the son of a well-known unknown producer called Dennis Thompson, Living Truth is here with some crucial Word Sound and Power.

A cool Roots Reggae riddim serves as the foundation for an upfull lyrical work. "Over there" refers to Africa, and deals with our own possibilities "over here" to help our brothers and sisters "over there". This way, we get a better thing going on "every where".

Seen?

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Dubroom Online - Edition September 25, 2007

Dubroom Online - Edition September 25, 2007

"HOW CAN IT BE?" (WEBMASTER'S COLUMN)

WWW, September 25 2007 - Take into consideration, that Jamaica is an island. Take into consideration, that this island is not on the list of richest countries in the world.

Take into consideration, that the richest countries usually decide for the rest of the world what to hear, what to believe, what to like and what not to like.

And fair enough, there's "Reggae Millionaires" but not much. And right from the start, the music attracts pure hearts and worshippers of Jah throughout the whole planet.

How can it be, the Reggae Music got so popular still?

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


ITEMS FOR THIS EDITION:
MP3 Podcast: House of Reggae #7
Video: U Roy and Soul Syndicate Live in USA, 1988

MP3 Podcast: House of Reggae #7

HOUSE OF REGGAE #7
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WWW, September 2007 - Starting with a musical reasoning by Tony Rebel, the seventh episode of Ian's House of Reggae takes us straight to the heart of Reggae in another hour of Reggae-Iducation.

Ian's House of Reggae definitely adds something to the growing number of good broadcasters in the Podosphere. He does his research, like to add information and sometimes center his shows around a certain theme.

In this beginning of this episode, our host looks into the more spiritual side of Reggae Music. Tony Rebel shares a reasoning, Johnny Clarke sings truths and rights while Owen Gray performs an old classic spiritual.

He also looks back into the 1950's in an honoring of Jamaica mento legend Alerth Bedasse as he plays what was then deemed a very hostile tune by the Jamaican parliament.

Among many other tunes and descriptions, that is...



BROADCASTER'S COMMENTS:The House of Reggae welcomes you back for another 60 minutes of fine Jamaican music and in this show we start off with some thought provoking reasoning from Tony Rebel and also include another rare white label 7", a tribute to Jamaican mento legend Alerth Bedasse who passed away last month and more great tunes spanning the last 50 years than you can shake a stick (or should that be a rod) at......

PLAYLIST

01. Reasoning with Tony Rebel
02. Johnny Clarke - Be Upright Natty Dread
03. unknown artist - untitled
04. Owen Gray - Walk All Over
05. Johnny Osbourne - Jah Promise
06. Junior Kelly - Love So Nice
07. Leroy Gibbons - This Magic Moment
08. Alerth Bedasse & The Calypso Quintet - Night Food
09. The Hippy Boys - Temptation
10. Rising Son - Peace Man + dub version
11. Don Carlos - Nice Time (Late Night Blues)
12. Morgan Heritage - Brooklyn & Jamaica
13. The Heptones - Mama Say

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Video: U Roy and Soul Syndicate Live in USA, 1988

U ROY AND SOUL SYNDICATE LIVE IN USA 1988
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WWW, September 2007 - The year is 1988 and the Godfather of Reggae DJ-ing U Roy teams up with one of the original Rockers Studio Bands of Jamaica to play a wonderful performance of their music before an audience

Because of Reggae Culture's nature, "any" vocalist can play with "any" band, at least when they know how to play or ride a riddim, as tracks are called in this Culture. So it's not unusual to see "unusual" combinations, such as U Roy and the Soul Syndicate.

Originally, the music played by the Soul Syndicate was recorded into the multitrack recorders of a Jamaican Reggae Studio. U Roy's voice usually was heard either on record or on top of a record in a live performance of King Tubby's Hi-Fi Sound system.

The year is 1988, and both U Roy as well as the band are already veterans in Reggae Music. Crucial stuff, therefore. Enjoy!

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Dubroom Online - Edition September 24, 2007

Dubroom Online - Edition September 24, 2007

"PUNKY REGGAE PARTY" (WEBMASTER'S COLUMN)

WWW, September 24 2007 - Because of the colonial ties between the UK and Jamaica, there has always been a strong Reggae Culture on the island before the European Continent.

Because of the strong anti-Babylon vibe in much conscious Reggae Music and in the Punk Movement of the 1970's, it was no surprise to see how the downpressed of Jamaica and the UK would join hands together and celebrate the fact that Babylon is bound to fall.

The items we reviewed for today deals directly with the Punky Reggae Party and the development of Roots Reggae Music in the UK.

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

ITEMS FOR THIS EDITION:
MP3 Podcast: Inglan Is A Bitch - Roots Bands
Video: the Punky Reggae Party

MP3 Podcast: Inglan Is A Bitch - Roots Bands

INGLAN IS A BITCH: ROOTS BANDS
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WWW, September 2007 - Five crucial tracks from 1978-1982, selected by the Jamaica HiFi crew, Showcase Style!

When the maxi-single or 12" became popular, Jamaican Record plants began releasing extended mixes, usually a combination of a vocal track with a dub or DJ counterpart. Later, maxi-singles were released on so-called "Showcase" albums.

This podcast by the Jamaica Hi-Fi crew is a great example of such a showcase. The music, a combination of Jamaican and UK productions from the 1978-1982, comes in a 30 minutes non-stop mix that you will want to play again and again.

The selection is an intelligent report from both Jamaica as well as the UK. We will hear how Jamaican and UK Reggae developed during the period, the similarities and differences will become clear.

In 1978, Jamaican Reggae Music was dominated by Rockers. In 1982, it was Rub a Dub music. The time was "interesting", lots of political violence and conspiracies against the people of Jamaica, Reggae Musicians and Rastafarians in particular.

In the UK, the "Punky Reggae Party" went on big-time as both groups knew themselves to be the target of the very same Babylon Shitstem too. Militancy has always been a strong factor in most UK Roots Reggae until this very day.

Crucial!


PLAYLIST

1. Za-ion & Half way to Za-ion - The 4th Street Orchestra (1976)
2. Sticks man - Black Slate (1976)
3. Black Star Liner - Reggae Regular (1978 )
4. Smoking My Ganja - Capital Letters (1978 )
5. Drum And Bass Line" - Aswad (1979)


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