musicology #644
27 Feb 2012 4 Comments
in Jamaica, Studio1, Ska, Tribute T-Shirts, Lee Perry, tUmp, bloOdsweatandtees Tags: themusicologist, coxsone dodd, jackie mittoo, the skatalites, bob marley, peter tosh, bunny wailer, Lee Perry, the wailers mp3, the wailing wailers t shirt, bloOdsweatandteeS, tUmp, theUrbanMusicologyProject, vocal groups, Freedom Time
tUmp #6
the Wailers – Freedom Time
More Ska from the Wailers, who were first introduced to Studio 1 by percussionist Alvin ‘Seeco’ Patterson and went by the name ‘the Teenagers’. Bob had already recorded a tune for Leslie Kong before arriving at Coxsone’s Brentford Road gate but as a (5 piece), group they were yet to record. Lee Perry was assigned the task of making the ‘Wailers’ the islands #1 group and encouraged them to work at their original material rather than the covers that Coxsone, (who was a fan of the group), was forwarding. This SUPERB piece is one of those original compositions..Jackie Mittoo on the keys leading the Studio 1 band, (formerly known as the Skatalites)
musicology #643
25 Feb 2012 Leave a Comment
in Reggae, Jamaica, Studio1, Ska, Tribute T-Shirts, tUmp, bloOdsweatandtees Tags: themusicologist, reggae mp3, coxsone dodd, bob marley, peter tosh, bunny wailer, Lee Perry, the wailers mp3, the wailing wailers t shirt, bloOdsweatandteeS, tUmp, theUrbanMusicologyProject, vocal groups, Bend Down Low
tUmp #6
the Wailers – Bend Down Low
Original Studio 1 version of Bend Down Low..later revisted by Bob Marley in 1974 for his first solo album ‘Natty Dread’.
musicology #641
22 Feb 2012 Leave a Comment
in Jamaica, Rock Steady, Studio1, Ska, Tribute T-Shirts, tUmp Tags: themusicologist, bob dylan, coxsone dodd, Rolling Stone, studio 1 mp3, bob marley, peter tosh, bunny wailer, rock steady mp3, Lee Perry, the wailers mp3, wailers t shirt, Jackie Mitoo, bloOdsweatandteeS, tUmp, theUrbanMusicologyProject
tUmp #4
the Wailers – Rolling Stone
one of themusicologists favourite early Wailers cuts…a TOP ranking interpretation of Bob Dylan’s ‘Rolling Stone’ from the time when Ska was slowing down and making the transition into the Rocksteady (1965/66)….I’m getting bored of saying “yet another example of the Downbeat sound” but it is…
musicology #640
21 Feb 2012 9 Comments
in Reggae, Jamaica, Rock Steady, Studio1, Tribute T-Shirts, tUmp Tags: themusicologist, coxsone dodd, studio 1 mp3, bob marley, peter tosh, bunny wailer, rock steady mp3, Lee Perry, the wailers mp3, wailers t shirt, Ken Boothe mp3, Jackie Mitoo, bloOdsweatandteeS, tUmp, theUrbanMusicologyProject
tUmp #3
Ken Boothe & the Wailers – The Train Is Coming
more Rocksteady from the Downbeat stable but this time featuring themusicologist’s #1 Jamaican vocalist Ken Boothe on lead and the Wailers on back up…DEFINITELY touched by the hand of Lee Perry and Jackie Mitoo….
musicology #639
20 Feb 2012 Leave a Comment
in Reggae, Jamaica, Rock Steady, Studio1, Tribute T-Shirts, tUmp Tags: themusicologist, coxsone dodd, studio 1 mp3, bob marley, peter tosh, bunny wailer, rock steady mp3, the wailers mp3, wailers t shirt, bloOdsweatandteeS, tUmp, theUrbanMusicologyProject
tUmp #2
the Wailers – Let Him Go
Sticking with the Early Wailers selection with this piece of Rockin’ Steady social commentary on the Emerging Rude Boy who was beginning to make his presence felt in and around Kingston’s more notorious districts and parishes as the reality of Independence unfolded and the ‘hustle’ became the primary way of earning a living and even more importantly a reputation for the ghetto sufferers.
Yet another example of why Sir Coxsone Downbeat’s Studio 1 was establishing itself as the prime Studio for recording and releasing the authentic sound of independent Jamaica.
musicology #638
19 Feb 2012 Leave a Comment
in Reggae, Jamaica, Studio1, Tribute T-Shirts, Accoustic, tUmp Tags: themusicologist, coxsone dodd, studio 1 mp3, bob marley, peter tosh, bunny wailer, the wailers mp3, wailers t shirt, bloOdsweatandteeS, tUmp, theUrbanMusicologyProject
tUmp #1
the Wailers – Where is my mother
been busy…(still am), as I continue crossing the border into the ‘brave new world’ where the ‘immaterial’ is overtaking the ‘material’ and hegemony reigns…
but for me themusicologist has always been the space where I come to let off, connect and communicate with music that speaks so today sees the beginning of a new theme….tUmp (theUrbanMusicologyProject), of which there are, (already), material and immaterial parts.
The first step I took over the brave new threshold was here with themusicologist almost 5 years ago but the actual journey was already well under way. I’m a traveller, (it’s my nature), and I’m always ‘on the road’ with music as my only consistent companion along the way. theUrbanMusicologyProject is who, what and why I am and the next few weeks is the latest movement in the(Urban)musicologist’s symphony.
First up is a cut from the Wailers whose Urbanmusicology I was originally introduced to by my family in the early 1970′s, (‘Catch a Fire’ with the zippo style album cover), and it was there that my Jamaican music lesson began and the ‘SouL RebeL’ sound has remained a BIG part of my narrative ever since.
Today’s unreleased? accoustic cut is from the mid 60′s features the mighty trio at the place where their combined journey began, Sir Coxsone’s mighty Brentford Road musical power-house…Studio 1.
musicology #0627
28 Oct 2011 2 Comments
in themusicologist, Reggae, Jamaica, Studio1, Tribute T-Shirts Tags: themusicologist, studio 1, coxsone dodd, horace andy, jackie mittoo, leroy sibbles, Sound Dimension, bloOdsweatandteeS, Mellow Sounds and System Dub
Sound Dimension – Tricky (Just Say Who)
round 2 of the(urban)musicologist’s audio/video combos highlights a tune from the ‘Mellow Sounds & System Dub’ LP.
Dubwise to Horace Andy’s KILLER ‘Just Say Who’. One of my FAVOURITE pieces that drifts like the scent of honeysuckle on a summer breeze and never fails to move me.
The eagle eyed amongst you may notice my blatant product placement of the mellow sounds tee on the video…but if a man can’t mix, blend and share theUrbanMusicologyProject (tUMp) on here then where else !
Just to let you know that I won’t be making themusicologist an advert for bloOdsweatandteeS…it’s just how I’m rolling right now and the ‘project’ is what it is.
bloOdsweatandteeS Launched
25 Oct 2011 2 Comments
in Jamaica, Reggae, Studio1, Tribute T-Shirts Tags: Augustus Pablo t shirt, bloOdsweatandteeS, Lee Perry t shirt, reggae t-shirt, Sir Coxsone Downbeat, studio 1 t shirt, the upsetter t shirt, themusicologist, triButeteeS, urbanmusicologist, wailers t shirt
BIG day for themusicologist….
a material part of theurbanmusicologyproject (t_um_p) is up and running.
bloOdsweatandteeS is locked and loaded with the first wave of triButeteeS in, (VERY LIMITED), stock and ready to go
fellow musicologists who have watched as themusicologist has evolved over the years will know that the tees are not only a labour of love but also an authentic part of themusicologist’s project to honour, share, connect and communicate with the music that continues to deliver 100% satisfaction.
the first wave of teeS consists of two designs, (although EXTRA colour combinations now available), that will be familiar to the cats who knOw how themusicologist has already rolled..
The Wailers
PLUS
3 new tees (in various colour combinations)
Mellow Sounds
A.P Special
The Upsetter
all feedback, critique, dialogue, thoughts, connections and communication appreciated…
musicology #0621
23 Dec 2010 Leave a Comment
in Christmas, Jamaica, Reggae, Studio1, themusicologist Tags: coxsone dodd, Doreen Schaffer mp3, Reggae Christmas, Studio 1 christmas mp3, themusicologist, Wishing You A Merry Christmas mp3
ChristmasComing #14
Doreen Schaffer – Wishing You A Merry Christmas
Sticking with the Jamaican festivities and rolling with this cut courtesy of Doreen Schaffer and the Downbeat crew voiced over a classic Studio 1 rhythm..
musicology #6010
04 Dec 2010 1 Comment
in Christmas, Jamaica, Studio1, vocal group Tags: Bling Bling Christmas mp3, Christmas Reggae mp3, Studio 1 christmas mp3, The Silvertones mp3, themusicologist
ChristmasComing #3
The Silvertones – Bling Bling Christmas
Part three of themusicologist’s christmas jamboree finds one of my favourite Jamaican vocal groups the Silvertones in the mood…harmonising over the Studio 1 produced Heptone’s cut ‘I Shall Be Released’…
musicology #0581
17 Sep 2010 2 Comments
in instrumental, Jamaica, Reggae, Studio1 Tags: Cedric Im Brooks mp3, coxsone dodd, Jamaica, Mun Dun Gu mp3, reggae mp3, studio 1 mp3, themusicologist
mOareEssentials #4
(Cedric Im Brooks – Mun Dun Gu)
Been a long time coming but I feel the fog is clearing. Troubled mind can be a living hell. In my world change happens, isn’t forced so I find myself riding the downs same way as the ups…for all their worth. Too often over the past few years I’ve been hanging on by my shredded and torn fingertips, knuckles white as winter snow. Bwoyyyyyy it’s been a long dance but the music’s changed and it’s time to step to a new beat.
Hold this next entry courtesy of the MAJESTIC Cedric ‘Im’ Brooks. Studio 1 in all it’s glory..Second time round on themusicologist having featured it when I laid it down on the BBC back in the day. Slipped it into my set at the weekend..to me it communicates a message of a new day dawning..
musicology #574
06 Sep 2010 Leave a Comment
in Jamaica, Reggae, Studio1 Tags: coxsone dodd, Nina Soul mp3, reggae mp3, Sleeping Trees mp3, studio 1 mp3, themusicologist
Essential Cuts #4
(Nina Soul – Sleeping Trees)
Sticking with the Sir Coxsone selection with an ESSENTIAL cut by Nina Soul.
musicology #553
23 Jun 2010 2 Comments
in instrumental, Jamaica, Reggae, Studio1, themusicologist Tags: coxsone dodd, reggae mp3, Soulful Strut mp3, Sound Dimension mp3, studio 1 mp3, themusicologist, Young Holt Unlimited
Times #5
(Sound Dimension – Soulful Strut)
Wicked piece of instrumentalism, (Cover of the Young Holt Unlimited Soul Classic), from the Studio 1 house band of the period, (late 60′s – Early 70′s), known collectively as the ‘Sound Dimension’. (Cover of the Young Holt Unlimited Soul Classic)
musicology #548
21 May 2010 2 Comments
in Jamaica, Reggae, Studio1, themusicologist Tags: Jamaican Music mp3, Ken Boothe mp3, reggae mp3, studio 1 mp3, themusicologist
Jamaica #28
(Ken Boothe – Be Yourself)
Top Ranking piece of Jamaican musicology sung by one of it’s greatest artists recorded for and released by it’s champion studio, (Studio 1), and backed by the cream of the island’s instrumentalists.
Doesn’t get better than this as once again I find myself sitting in the park on a scorching day..soaking up the rays…and listening to the sweet sounds of Jamaica. Not sure of the year but do I give a F**K?…no. Peace and love to the haters and doubters that would take pleasure from seeing me stumble and fall..don’t hold your breath ; )
LISTEN TUNE
musicology #545
30 Apr 2010 2 Comments
in Jamaica, Reggae, Studio1, themusicologist Tags: Burning Spear mp3, Cool, Early Reggae mp3, studio 1 mp3, Winston Rodney, Winston Rodney mp3
Jamaica #25
(Burning Spear – Weeping & Wailing)
Sliding into this early 70′s cut from the legendary Winston Rodney aka Burning Spear..already featured on themusicologist a few times so I won’t try to ‘stand in the same river twice’ and repeat the same information..Suffice to say that the Spear kicks arse…always has done and always will. Today’s cut is from his early days at Coxsone’s Studio 1.
Looking Forward to shaking me boots tonight down at the Jazz Cafe…strictly Soul, Funk & Boogie..so don’t hold your breath waiting for a slice of the Jamaica pie tomorrow !!








musicology #645
01 Mar 2012 Leave a Comment
by themusicologist in Social Commentary, Reggae, Jamaica, Rock Steady, Studio1, Ska, Tribute T-Shirts, Lee Perry, tUmp, bloOdsweatandtees, theUrbanMusicologist Tags: themusicologist, duke reid, coxsone dodd, jackie mittoo, the skatalites, bob marley, peter tosh, bunny wailer, king edwards, Prince Buster, Lee Perry, the wailers mp3, the wailing wailers t shirt, Justin Yap, Leslie Kong, bloOdsweatandteeS, tUmp, theUrbanMusicologyProject, vocal groups, theUrbanMusicologist
tUmp #7
the Wailers – Sinner Man
what more can I say about the ‘Wailing Wailers’…the trio who went on to internationalise the music of Jamaica that has since had such a BIG impact on contemporary music especially ‘Hip Hop’ and ‘House’ both of which owe a great debt to the artists, producers and engineers who were always innovating and showing what was possible with limited technology. EVERY 21st ‘bedroom producer’, whether consciously or unconsciously, takes inspiration from Jamaican Urbanmusicology.
From the early 1950′s the Sound System pioneers helped to blaze the trail for what was to follow, chatting on the mic, selecting in the dance etc but it was in the 1960′s and particularly with Sir Coxsone Downbeat’s Brentford Road powerhouse, appropriately named ‘Studio 1′ that the music really took shape. Of course there were other BIG and influential producers at the time notably Duke Reid, Leslie Kong, Justin Yap, King Edwards, Prince Buster but Coxsone was the one who truly moved the focus out of the dance and into the Studio with artists such as the Wailers. Coxsone was a businessman but also a vanguard AND music lover who knew how to pick a winner and without him the musical landscape of not only Jamaica but, (in my opinion) the world would be a different place.
DOWNBEAT THE RULER will ALWAYS be the CHAMPION sound for me.
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