Reggae & International
This page is intended to be a journey of discovery. Say reggae to many general music lovers and the vision of a dreadlock-layden Bob Marley springs to mind. The uplifting vibe of the legend is about as far as most non-Jamaicans have ventured into the genre. For me, the word reggae conjures up visions on vast cobbled together ear-shattering sound systems projecting a raw but addictive vibe. For an instant pick me up or change of mood, there is no other music that can transform your demeanor quite so effectively as Reggae.
That being said, there will also be a healthy smattering of international music to help expand our knowledge and broaden our horizons together. From Bollywood soundtracks from Mukti and Dharmatma to Turkish Funk, no stone will be left unturned!
Featured Music
A few snippets to whet your appetite.
Ernest Ranglin….enough said!
Refusing to be pigeonholed this true legend created, composed and played everything from bebop to afrobeat to ska and Roots Reggae. Check out the Latin and even jazz-influenced masterpiece, no lyrics required. The walking bassline takes you on a journey through a dicey Jamaican street! Enjoy this little gem.
Ronnie Davis – Beware of evil men
I first came across this track on a superb mix from Quantic on a boat in Paris for LeMellotron. Sunshine, relaxing on the water listening to this masterpiece. I hope you like this as much as I do, exactly how I see reggae (whether that is right or wrong).
The hidden beats and rhythms
The 1960s and 70s were decades of change, music, in particular, was going through an experimental transition and the bond between the visual and the aural experience had never been so close. Early films such as ‘A Fist Full Of Dollars‘ and more recent shows like ‘Monkey‘ resonated with me and subliminally planted a love for unusual instrument sounds and rhythms.
I’ve been discovering for myself, amazing music and musicians in the craziest of places. None more so than the Feroz Khan Hindi classic film Dharmatma from 1975. The film is full of glorious tackiness with dreadful special effects (common of the age) and a range of musical treats from the most diverse instruments in one place. Kalyanji-Anandji (responsible for the score even had bagpipes; in a Hindi film!
The hidden beats and rhythms
The 1960s and 70s were decades of change, music, in particular, was going through an experimental transition and the bond between the visual and the aural experience had never been so close. Early films such as ‘A Fist Full Of Dollars‘ and more recent shows like ‘Monkey‘ resonated with me and subliminally planted a love for unusual instrument sounds and rhythms.
I’ve been discovering for myself, amazing music and musicians in the craziest of places. None more so than the Feroz Khan Hindi classic film Dharmatma from 1975. The film is full of glorious tackiness with dreadful special effects (common of the age) and a range of musical treats from the most diverse instruments in one place. Kalyanji-Anandji (responsible for the score even had bagpipes; in a Hindi film!