EVALUATING 2008 (1)

Dubroom Online - December 11, 2008


"EVALUATING 2008 (1)" (WEBMASTER'S COLUMN)

WWW, December 11 2008 - Traditionally, around this time of the year it's time to evaluate the last 12 months.
What happened throughout 2008, what didn't happen, what should have happened and what should not have happened?

Looking back is not everything, though.

As we approach the end of the year, the Dubroom will be releasing a brand new EP that I produced, but more importantly: the debut album of my good brethren Heartical.

Every day, you will be able to download another musical track in High Quality MP3 format or even true CD Quality Wave Audio.

More Tomorrow...

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



The above column is the personal opinnion of the Webmaster and does not neccesarily reflect the contents of the Dubroom Website and/or Message Boards and/or Weblogs.

ITEMS FOR THIS EDITION:


CULTURE LIVE IN PARIS 1979 (DUBROOM MP3 REVIEW)



WWW, December 2008 - Two years after the Two Sevens Clashed, Reggae Harmony group Culture went to Paris (France) to give a crucial performance with a host of Jamaican star musicians.

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DUBROOM RELEASES UNTIL THE END OF THE YEAR!



WWW, December 11 2008 - Starting today, we present the brand new Messian Dread EP "Church State System". One riddim, four completely different mixes.

Check back tomorrow for another one, and keep watching the Dubroom December 15 for a presentation of a brand new Heartical DUB Net album

DISCOMIX



This is a classic Reggae mix, with the vocal part followed by a DUB echoing the first half of the mix.


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CULTURE LIVE IN PARIS 1979

CULTURE LIVE IN PARIS 1979
DUBROOM MP3 REVIEW



WWW, December 2008 - Two years after the Two Sevens Clashed, Reggae Harmony group Culture went to Paris (France) to give a crucial performance with a host of Jamaican star musicians.

Only a few years after they came to the scene with the majestic Two Sevens Clash, the Vocal group Culture was established as one of the hardest acts on record and on stage.

As they toured the world with an all-star band, they also visited France to perform at the Batalan in Paris. Long, long versions of their tracks because of the long dubby parts and an improvising Joseph Hill, whose leading vocals were only matched by Burning Spear.

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MESSIAN DREAD - CHURCH STATE SYSTEM - DISCOMIX

MESSIAN DREAD - CHURCH STATE SYSTEM
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A militant, foundational Steppers drum and a typical Messian Dread bassline carry a message where Pastor, President, Soldier and Terrorist are identified as all working for the very same system.


LYRICS

Can someone tell me why
The pastor and the President
Are lying the same lie
It can't be no coincidence

Can someone tell me why
The Soldier and the Terrorist
Believe in the same lie
And pray before they shake their fist

(chorus)
It's the System
The Church State System
It's the System
Babylon System
Queendom of Lucifer...

Yes Someone told me why
The pastor and the President
Are lying the same lie
Cause it is no coincidence

Yes Someone told me why
The Soldier and the Terrorist
Believe in the same lie
And pray before they shake their fist

(chorus)
It's the System
The Church State System
It's the System
Babylon System
Queendom of Lucifer...

The title comes in four different mixes, each one with their own specific vibe and purpose:

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DISCOMIX
This is a classic Reggae mix, with the vocal part followed by a DUB echoing the first half of the mix.
TRUE CD QUALITY WAVE AUDIO (63 mB) - 320 KBPS MP3 (14 mB)

MYSTERY BABYLON (200)

Dubroom Online - December 10, 2008

"MYSTERY BABYLON (200)" (WEBMASTER'S COLUMN)

WWW, December 10 2008 - This year, I used my column in the daily editions of Dubroom Online to share a little bit just what I have discovered about Mystery Babylon and how I apply this in my personal life.

I just touched the surface, even though it took me 200 episodes to come to this conclusive part. I'm completely aware that I really need to write a book about this, and Jah Willing, I will.
That aside, I thank each and everyone for at least reading my thoughts about this Mystery that has an effect on all of us.

We all must Step Out Of Babylon, that is, if we want to live it up as we are supposed to live it up, being Jah's Creations.

I livicate the series to a person very, very special and dear to me, she knows who she is, and I know who she is. Not a Mystery at all.

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




The above column is the personal opinnion of the Webmaster and does not neccesarily reflect the contents of the Dubroom Website and/or Message Boards and/or Weblogs.

ITEMS FOR THIS EDITION:

BIG YOUTH AND SOUL SYNDICATE LIVE IN CHICAGO 1981 (DUBROOM MP3 REVIEW)



WWW, December 2008 - When the first 4 minutes of sound checking is over, the recording starts and gets more and more interesting as the Soul Syndicate open up with some crucial instrumentals only to go over and serve as the backing band for Big Youth.

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YELLOWMAN AND MIGHTY DIAMONDS - HAVE MERCY (DUBROOM VIDEO REVIEW)



WWW, November 2008 - A rare video with an exceptional combination: Yellowman meets the Mighty Diamonds in a gathering that is too sweet to ignore!

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BIG YOUTH AND SOUL SYNDICATE LIVE IN CHICAGO 1981

BIG YOUTH AND SOUL SYNDICATE LIVE IN CHICAGO 1981
DUBROOM MP3 REVIEW



WWW, December 2008 - When the first 4 minutes of sound checking is over, the recording starts and gets more and more interesting as the Soul Syndicate open up with some crucial instrumentals only to go over and serve as the backing band for Big Youth.

The year is 1981. Studio band the Soul Syndicate has made a name as well did Big Youth, who toasted over many Dub riddims allready. The band and the DJ decide to take the concept on stage and they do so in Chicago, Illinois.

In the city where Al Capone has his syndicate, the Jamaican artists bring some upfull vibes. Starting with a little sound check which takes about 4 minutes, the band follows to open up for the MC with a set of nice instrumentals.

When Big Youth enters, the atmosphere is already strong and the result is a strong concert, as Big Youth toasts and sings. In that singing, you can hear how this served somehow as an inspiration for later artists like Sizzla.

However, this was still in 1981 and you can hear that in the recording as well as the instruments. Know your history, know your destiny!


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YELLOWMAN AND MIGHTY DIAMONDS - HAVE MERCY

YELLOWMAN AND MIGHTY DIAMONDS - HAVE MERCY
DUBROOM VIDEO REVIEW



WWW, November 2008 - A rare video with an exceptional combination: Yellowman meets the Mighty Diamonds in a gathering that is too sweet to ignore!

Yellowman stand synonymously with, let's say, dirty lyrics. The bulk of it was meant as a joke because Yellowman himself is severely handicapped due to the fact that he is an albino, but many have not caught the joke and maybe not everything was that funny indeed.

However, none of that in this special tune. A remake of the classic Mighty Diamonds track "Have Mercy", we also hear and see the singers whose sweet voices are never too much. And we meet the King of Dancehall, as he chants along with the rhythm and the singers.

Crucial!

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MYSTERY BABYLON (199)

Dubroom Online - December 9, 2008


"MYSTERY BABYLON (199)" (WEBMASTER'S COLUMN)

WWW, December 9 2008 - As I am Stepping out of the Babylon that is the "Christian Reggae Scene" which later became the "Gospel Reggae Industry", I am applying mechanisms which can be used whenever one has to Step Out Of Babylon.

I realized who I am, and I started to speak the Truth. Two steps.

My third step was to not bow down for any pressure from any side. As I got attacked in almost every possible way, I got rejected by a lot of people too.

My fourth step?

Well, I haven't figured that one out yet. But I did try to share with you a little bit of what I have come across in my life and research about this Big Mystery.

More Tomorrow...

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

The above column is the personal opinnion of the Webmaster and does not neccesarily reflect the contents of the Dubroom Website and/or Message Boards and/or Weblogs.

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BLACK UHURU LIVE IN GERMANY 1981 (DUBROOM MP3 REVIEW)



WWW, December 2008 - In the early 1980's, Black Uhuru's music was as progressive as it was a Sly and Robbie project. As they toured the world with their remarkable show, they visited the German city of Essen as well and this is the result.

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BLACK UHURU - BULL IN THE PEN (DUBROOM VIDEO REVIEW)



WWW, November 2008 - In this video, we meet Black Uhuru with Sly and Robbie and a whole lot of other musicians in the studio. The vibe of the 1980's is perfectly captured, where the music could have been played today as well.

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BLACK UHURU LIVE IN GERMANY 1981

BLACK UHURU LIVE IN GERMANY 1981
DUBROOM MP3 REVIEW



WWW, December 2008 - In the early 1980's, Black Uhuru's music was as progressive as it was a Sly and Robbie project. As they toured the world with their remarkable show, they visited the German city of Essen as well and this is the result.

Looking for high quality, top mastered live recordings? Skip this one. In all other cases: download this historical recording of Mikal Rose, Puma Jones and Duckie Simpson as they sing over Sly and Robbie's hard hitting drum and basslines.

Hear Mikal Rose interact with the audience, Sly and Robbie backing him up as he sings one tune after the next with Puma and Duckie on backing vocals. Listen to long DUB parts long before Live Dubbing was attempted by others.

Essential!

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