Bob Marley - 'Redemption Song'

Bob Marley - 'Redemption Song'

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Musical Medicine....a track that's like a good session in the swim up bar for the soul!

None but ourselves can free our minds

Bob Marley - 'Redemption Song' (1980)

I have chosen this song for a couple of reasons. Last year I went to Jamaica for a holiday and was expecting to be bombarded with Bob Marley songs all day long. I was wrong, it was mostly modern ragga stuff which doesn't really appeal. It's far too aggressive and not what I wanted to hear sipping my Red Stripe on the beach! 

Finally, I heard a bit of Bob, this particular song which I never really took much notice of before. It's not quite the stereotypical 'jammin' reggae you get on holiday resorts. I only remember a guy strumming it on a guitar and singing it during the sad funeral scene from the movie The Beach. This time though, I really listened "none but ourselves can free the mind". I never realised they were words from a Marcus Garvey speech and how influential a song it was. Even considered one of his best works! 

When I came back from Jamaica, I saw that Marley the recent documentary was on and made sure I watched it straight away. I ashamedly realised I actually knew nothing about The Great Bob Marley, his life and what he did for the people of Jamaica. 

All this came back to me last week, walking along the beach in Koh Phi Phi on the way to one of the only restaurants there for dinner. I could hear a guitar gently strumming over the lapping waves and one of the other hotel guests singing it. It's a beautiful song and is now right up there with my favourites from Bob. It means so much more to me now.

One Love, Jamiaca.

sfw Pada 07:06 5 Komentar

TRACKS OF THE WEEK - 05/08/12 - Black Moth, Delicate Steve, Rudimental, Bob Marley

TRACKS OF THE WEEK - 05/08/12 - Black Moth, Delicate Steve, Rudimental, Bob Marley

Black Moth Bob Marley Delicate Steve Give me a guitar Lee Scratch Perry Rudimental Tracks of the Week

Four tracks worthy of Olympic gold......

Flycasual:-
Black Moth - Blackbirds Fall (2012)

We all need some Rock in our lives to blow away life's cobwebs....blackbird pie, skulls, vomit (???, see video) you can't beat it can you? Well maybe you could but this is a shredding piece of riff heavy, no nonsense old school rock which I happened to stumble upon a recommendation by The Stool Pigeon music journal. The Leeds quintet, fronted by fierce vixen of rock, Harriet Bevan have been 'axe wielding' since 2010 and 'Blackbirds Fall' is taken from their debut album The Killing Jar. Great stuff!!


Click here for a couple of free downloads from that album...

SFW:-
Delicate Steve - Two Lovers (2012)

I'm just a sucker for a slinky guitar riff, especially when it sounds like a combo of Eric Clapton/George Harrison getting together with AIR.  This track, which could easily fit into those classic "chill out" albums of the 00's, is by 24 year old multi-instrumentalist Delicate Steve (aka Steve Marion). A dreamy "trip" for couples who want to bump in the night, it gets me wanting to dim the lights, burn a scented candle and jump into a hot tub.  

Shell Hunter:-
Rudimental Ft. John Newman - 'Feel The Love' (2012)

I had a friend over the other day and we were watching the top ten of the most popular dance music videos. I haven't watched music videos in so long, it was great to see old faves like The Prodigy and 'Lola's Theme' but this one stood out because I had heard it a few times on the radio but never knew what it was. It sounded to me a bit like Cee Lo Green meets Chase and Status. I though the video was pretty cool too. It's what the homies would do if we were still running around on horses instead of suped up old skool rides! Rudimental is not what I assumed (another bloke from da hood who made good) but a quartet of producers and songwriters from down in 'ackney in London mate! I like a bit of dub step dance and this is just the ticket, especially with it's equestrian themed vid!

Sign up for info and gigs here (www.rudimental.co.uk) including a gig at the famous 100 Club in London on August 6th!

Old Pa's Corner :-
Bob Marley - Natural Mystic (Lee Perry Sessions)

I have heard this before but as it is included in a new 2012 release Bob Marley and the Wailers - Trench Town Rising : The Lee Perry Sessions  I will make this my track of the week as it deserves to be heard. It is an early take on my favourite Bob Marley track and has that fabulous raw rebel feel. You will be more familiar with the Exodus version which is slowed down and had all the latest studio advantages of the time.

sfw Pada 16:56 2 Komentar

TRACKS OF THE WEEK - 05/08/12 - Black Moth, Delicate Steve, Rudimental, Bob Marley

TRACKS OF THE WEEK - 05/08/12 - Black Moth, Delicate Steve, Rudimental, Bob Marley

Black Moth Bob Marley Delicate Steve Give me a guitar Lee Scratch Perry Rudimental Tracks of the Week

Four tracks worthy of Olympic gold......

Flycasual:-
Black Moth - Blackbirds Fall (2012)

We all need some Rock in our lives to blow away life's cobwebs....blackbird pie, skulls, vomit (???, see video) you can't beat it can you? Well maybe you could but this is a shredding piece of riff heavy, no nonsense old school rock which I happened to stumble upon a recommendation by The Stool Pigeon music journal. The Leeds quintet, fronted by fierce vixen of rock, Harriet Bevan have been 'axe wielding' since 2010 and 'Blackbirds Fall' is taken from their debut album The Killing Jar. Great stuff!!


Click here for a couple of free downloads from that album...

SFW:-
Delicate Steve - Two Lovers (2012)

I'm just a sucker for a slinky guitar riff, especially when it sounds like a combo of Eric Clapton/George Harrison getting together with AIR.  This track, which could easily fit into those classic "chill out" albums of the 00's, is by 24 year old multi-instrumentalist Delicate Steve (aka Steve Marion). A dreamy "trip" for couples who want to bump in the night, it gets me wanting to dim the lights, burn a scented candle and jump into a hot tub.  

Shell Hunter:-
Rudimental Ft. John Newman - 'Feel The Love' (2012)

I had a friend over the other day and we were watching the top ten of the most popular dance music videos. I haven't watched music videos in so long, it was great to see old faves like The Prodigy and 'Lola's Theme' but this one stood out because I had heard it a few times on the radio but never knew what it was. It sounded to me a bit like Cee Lo Green meets Chase and Status. I though the video was pretty cool too. It's what the homies would do if we were still running around on horses instead of suped up old skool rides! Rudimental is not what I assumed (another bloke from da hood who made good) but a quartet of producers and songwriters from down in 'ackney in London mate! I like a bit of dub step dance and this is just the ticket, especially with it's equestrian themed vid!

Sign up for info and gigs here (www.rudimental.co.uk) including a gig at the famous 100 Club in London on August 6th!

Old Pa's Corner :-
Bob Marley - Natural Mystic (Lee Perry Sessions)

I have heard this before but as it is included in a new 2012 release Bob Marley and the Wailers - Trench Town Rising : The Lee Perry Sessions  I will make this my track of the week as it deserves to be heard. It is an early take on my favourite Bob Marley track and has that fabulous raw rebel feel. You will be more familiar with the Exodus version which is slowed down and had all the latest studio advantages of the time.

sfw Pada 16:56 2 Komentar

DYLAN COVERS #35 - Bob Marley & Wailers/Wailin' Souls - Like a rolling stone

DYLAN COVERS #35 - Bob Marley & Wailers/Wailin' Souls - Like a rolling stone

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BOB MARLEY/WAILERS - Like A Rolling Stone(1966)

Bob and his Bunny

How about a bit of Reggae to cover our Bob...there has been a couple of Cover albums which I have to say I have enjoyed 'cause I love reggae anyway...But this Bob Marley/Wailers cover of LARS is a GEM, a little bit different words here and there, hey! but come on artistic licence and all that...its Bob Marley! Well actually it is not Bob Marley, but the lead singer on this is none other than Bunny Wailer part of Marley's then backing band the Wailers, No matter, I think it is cute and I like it anyway.

Dylan does have some songs in his catalogue which incorporate reggae rhythms, including "Man Gave Names to All the Animals" (from the album "Slow Train Coming) and "Dead Man, Dead Man" (from the album "Shot of Love"). Interestingly, Dylan worked with the legendary reggae rhythm section of Sly Dunbar (drums) and Robbie Shakespeare (bass) on the album "Infidels", though, surprisingly, there is hardly a hint of reggae among the songs. One of the songs, "I and I", was later remixed and included on "Is it Rolling Bob: A Reggae Tribute to Bob Dylan". Bob however quite often added some reggae beats to his songs in many of his live shows. A good example would be 'Knocking on heaven's door from 'Live at the Budokan.'

This next one is a fine version of LARS  by the Wailing Souls and is from their covers album 'Psychedlic Souls' (1998).

The more I looked into it the more Reggae covers I found and I will feature some more in the future.  

WAILING SOULS - Like a Rolling Stone(1998)

For more Dylan Covers

sfw Pada 13:20 2 Komentar

FROM THE FRONTLINE - # 2 - Bob Marley - 'Natural Mystic'

FROM THE FRONTLINE - # 2 - Bob Marley - 'Natural Mystic'

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Bob Marley - Natural Mystic (1977)

Whenever I'm in need of 'musical medicine', I visit this song. There's not much that needs to be said about this tune, simply put, it's beautiful. It just creeps up on you, as the beat and bassline fades-in and you're already captivated before Robert delivers his emotional lament. A real balm for the soul, goose pimples every time, without fail.

The cool factor and my love of the song was cemented when Lennox Lewis used it for one his ring side entrances. I can't remember who it was he battered that night but it was probably one of the coolest moments I have ever witnessed.

Despite the allure of the song, there are dark sentiments and there's a eye opening description of 'Natural Mystic' in this article, about a 'dangerous time' when the 'two sevens clashed' (there's a song there somewhere).

On me head son...'ave it!

Bob Marley - 'Natural Mystic'

Reggae....there's more to it, than fatties in togas dancing to it at Hedonism, click here for more

sfw Pada 23:25 3 Komentar

CLASSIC MOVIE SCENE - I Am Legend - Bob Marley - 'Stir it Up'

CLASSIC MOVIE SCENE - I Am Legend - Bob Marley - 'Stir it Up'

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     I Am Legend. This scene gave me goose pimples. It contrasted the desperate situation he was in, being one of the only survivors among an undead-infested Manhattan with the beauty and hope of the song. Sometimes when I feel musically uninspired, lost and need to find my way I use Reggae (especially Roots) as my fall back music, a way to reboot. It's like a soothing balm, the soulful rhythmic sound, cool bass lines and with the beat sometimes feeling like a heartbeat, it can almost be primal. I guess it would be like being cradled in the bosom of a very large woman...hmmm well...scratch the bosom bit.

    May 11th 2011 saw the 30th anniversary of Bob Marley's passing and it is fitting how Will Smith describes him beautifully in this scene too. A man not only important for what he did to Reggae and music in general but to the ideology that music can bridge divisions and heal the pain. So this is a nod to Bob, a legend in every sense of the word.



Click here for more of our Classic Movie Scene posts.
Click here for more 'From the Frontline' posts...It's what Bob would have wanted!

sfw Pada 04:31 2 Komentar