dubby Posted December 23, 2009 Share Posted December 23, 2009 [quote name='OldGit' post='692502' date='Dec 23 2009, 06:28 PM']Planning to play someof the Easy Star All Stars re-visioning tracks too, Dub Side of The Moon but probably not the Sergeant Pepper ones which I don't think work nearly as well. What about reggaefied contemporary hits? Do you do any of that?[/quote] Reggaefy-ing contemporary hits is a good idea, especially if you are playing to Reggae-Virgins or Hairy-Bikers. The Easy Star All Stars got it right wi Floyd (but not their Radiohead stuff). Beatles stuff is a must, "Obla-de" is almost Reggae, as so is "Hotel California" by The Eagles. "Knocking on Heavans Door" and "Hey Joe" lend themselves well to Reggae dropping into Heavy Dub sections half way thro. Country and Western ??? And musos should be aware that Scottish Country Dance music is 99% Ska !!! Roots Mon! [b]But ! Reggaefying pop will be heavily dependant on your Kick-Partner's (Drummer) understanding and feel for the Genre.[/b] If not, then you'll end up sounding like "Men At Work" (Gosh! I've just made myself throw up) Oh ! Another track that gets my Hips going is "Stop that Train" by Clint Eastwood & General Saint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldGit Posted December 23, 2009 Author Share Posted December 23, 2009 [quote name='dubby' post='692587' date='Dec 23 2009, 09:16 PM']Reggaefy-ing contemporary hits is a good idea, especially if you are playing to Reggae-Virgins or Hairy-Bikers. The Easy Star All Stars got it right wi Floyd (but not their Radiohead stuff). Beatles stuff is a must, "Obla-de" is almost Reggae, as so is "Hotel California" by The Eagles. "Knocking on Heavans Door" and "Hey Joe" lend themselves well to Reggae dropping into Heavy Dub sections half way thro. Country and Western ??? And musos should be aware that Scottish Country Dance music is 99% Ska !!! Roots Mon! [b]But ! Reggaefying pop will be heavily dependant on your Kick-Partner's (Drummer) understanding and feel for the Genre.[/b] If not, then you'll end up sounding like "Men At Work" (Gosh! I've just made myself throw up) Oh ! Another track that gets my Hips going is "Stop that Train" by Clint Eastwood & General Saint.[/quote] Good points I've got a list of cod reggae pop stuff like Obla-de .. playing it threetimes a weekend for about 10 years in a club band puts me off that one a bit but not totally My English Ceilidh band does some reggae as you are right the slower stuff does lend itself but the drummer in that outfit has never really got it New band drummer is a Reggae and Dub fan though and I hope he can play it.. We will see. Hotel California, Take on Me (and loads of others) by Reel Big Fish are favourites Wonderfully mad band Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waynepunkdude Posted December 23, 2009 Share Posted December 23, 2009 Message to you Rude Boy - Specials Prince Buster - Madness Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raslee Posted December 23, 2009 Share Posted December 23, 2009 (edited) Wet Dream-Max Romeo, very much requested at gigs oddly. As is Madness's Baggy Trousers when we drop our two tone section in. As for playing classic riddims its good fun to play the original (or at least a version the crowd may know) and then if your vocalist is confident enough then see if they want to put a small version in of there own and then blend back to original...Full up riddim is class for this (Pass the Kouthcie/Dutchie/sister Carol etc tune), we also drop a bit of our own in Stir it Up because every one loves that infectious B-line...although i tend to play around with it like on the BMW's Babylon by bus album. Also there are plenty of cheese tastic 80's/90's pop tunes on popular riddims such as SL2's on a Ragga tip (Answer riddim) and Freestylers did a tune on a Stalag riddim variation.....Stalag's an easy infectious groove btw-can be HipHop'd up a bit too. TBH though i prefer doing originals roots stuff like i am doing with an artist called Daddy Teacha, very heavy bass driven UK roots i.e. Irration Steppa's, Vibronics, Nucleus Roots etc...i get to use the 5 string for that and have had to go back to the heavy rig to feel the air on stage again (hello back pain)....I should hopefully be playing abroad with Teacha this summer, we'll see , but if it comes off it should be great fun-particularly as Teacha links up with Alpha & Omega a lot (Great Dub band!). Here is a jpeg list of typical riddims i'll play for backing artists also, they're not necessarily all the originals as some are many version takes (i'll be doing myself out of a job here ...but share and share a like ....we all need to share more!!! ) Edited December 24, 2009 by Rasta Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil.i.stein Posted December 24, 2009 Share Posted December 24, 2009 Willy Williams - Armagideon Time. it may have been mentioned already, and most people will be more familiar with the clash version, but it's still cool played in the less punky style.. [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8OBafgG9SpQ"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8OBafgG9SpQ[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raslee Posted December 24, 2009 Share Posted December 24, 2009 [quote name='phil.i.stein' post='692956' date='Dec 24 2009, 02:04 PM']Willy Williams - Armagideon Time. it may have been mentioned already, and most people will be more familiar with the clash version, but it's still cool played in the less punky style.. [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8OBafgG9SpQ"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8OBafgG9SpQ[/url][/quote] Thats Real Rock riddim, great tune Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldGit Posted December 27, 2009 Author Share Posted December 27, 2009 [quote name='Rasta' post='692965' date='Dec 24 2009, 02:21 PM']Thats Real Rock riddim, great tune [/quote] Well I have a lot of listening to do It's going to be fun. Every get up to Cardiff with your gigs Rasta? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elom Posted December 28, 2009 Share Posted December 28, 2009 Disclaimer: My knowledge of reggae is almost nil. Always worth checking out something like the iTunes playlists for this sort of stuff - i.e. popular songs that a non-specialist audience might get. For what it's worth I love "To Love Somebody" by Bunny Rugs & Upsetters - was so disappointed when I later learnt it was a BeeGees song! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MB1 Posted December 28, 2009 Share Posted December 28, 2009 MB1. ....Reggae Reggae Sauce!....and nobodys mentioned Steel Pulse!.....DOH! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raslee Posted December 28, 2009 Share Posted December 28, 2009 (edited) [quote name='OldGit' post='694606' date='Dec 27 2009, 11:51 PM']Every get up to Cardiff with your gigs Rasta?[/quote] Would love too, in fact i think the covers band want to concentrate on more gigs in 2010 but there is a bit of politics on monies as some of the band have set a minimum price limit whereas i just like to play for a good time.....but the money is a bonus. We did a few weddings last year with one being in Bristol - that was fun. We tend to play local clubs in Plymouth and have got something in January with the local Navy.... i think we've got an audition for Butlins too apparently :blush: ...not exactly Rock n Roll but pays well. If you can get us any gigs that would be great Edited December 28, 2009 by Rasta Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Born 2B Mild Posted December 28, 2009 Share Posted December 28, 2009 My semi-originals/semi-covers band (Joez Cafe) plays mainly in the Americana/Blues vein all night, then we finish with what we originally thought to be a curved ball ...[i]Stir It Up[/i] - but I am constantly amazed about how well it goes down with a wide spectrum of audiences/venues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldGit Posted December 29, 2009 Author Share Posted December 29, 2009 [quote name='Rasta' post='695146' date='Dec 28 2009, 08:42 PM']Would love too, in fact i think the covers band want to concentrate on more gigs in 2010 but there is a bit of politics on monies as some of the band have set a minimum price limit whereas i just like to play for a good time.....but the money is a bonus. We did a few weddings last year with one being in Bristol - that was fun. We tend to play local clubs in Plymouth and have got something in January with the local Navy.... i think we've got an audition for Butlins too apparently :blush: ...not exactly Rock n Roll but pays well. If you can get us any gigs that would be great [/quote] Next time I'm headlining the Stadium I'll get you the opening slot. OK? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duarte Posted December 29, 2009 Share Posted December 29, 2009 (edited) and while we're at it... Edited December 29, 2009 by Duarte Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raggy Posted December 29, 2009 Share Posted December 29, 2009 Maybe too much Ska/Two Tone but we have great sucess with: 54-46 - Toots and the maytals Lorraine - Bad Manners Special Brew - Bad Manners Walking in the Sunshine - Bad Manners Simmer Down - Bob Marley/Skatalites Rudi/Too much too young/Little Bitch (actually anything by The Specials) One Step/Night Boat/Bed and Breakfast Man (actually anything by Madness) Pressure Drop - The Clash/The Specials Too Much Pressure - The Selecter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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redstriper Posted January 3, 2010 Share Posted January 3, 2010 Nice one Mr. Git - the world always needs more reggae ! My band isn't confident doing covers, just versions, but I saw a band doing only ska and rocksteady covers recently and they had the place jumping. A lot of punters never heard the songs 1st time round and they really dig them now. There's a massive catalogue to draw on and it appeals to nearly everyone, young and old. Reggae is dance music, so floor filling isn't a problem if you do it right. We always start slow and build up to the faster tunes as we go on, rock audiences can be difficult with the slow rootsy numbers and they don't get dub at all, unless you go on after about 2.00 am when they've calmed down. My only advice is to do it right - it takes discipline not to overplay and lose the groove, especially with drummers and guitarists. You also need a good singer when you're covering some of the greatest songs ever made. You know you're doing it right when the punters start skanking and it usually starts with the girls, which reminds me.......... Remember to SMILE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldGit Posted January 3, 2010 Author Share Posted January 3, 2010 [quote name='redstriper' post='699491' date='Jan 3 2010, 01:40 PM']Nice one Mr. Git - the world always needs more reggae ! My band isn't confident doing covers, just versions, but I saw a band doing only ska and rocksteady covers recently and they had the place jumping. A lot of punters never heard the songs 1st time round and they really dig them now. There's a massive catalogue to draw on and it appeals to nearly everyone, young and old. Reggae is dance music, so floor filling isn't a problem if you do it right. We always start slow and build up to the faster tunes as we go on, rock audiences can be difficult with the slow rootsy numbers and they don't get dub at all, unless you go on after about 2.00 am when they've calmed down. My only advice is to do it right - it takes discipline not to overplay and lose the groove, especially with drummers and guitarists. You also need a good singer when you're covering some of the greatest songs ever made. You know you're doing it right when the punters start skanking and it usually starts with the girls, which reminds me.......... Remember to SMILE [/quote] Well that's more or less my check list, apart from the 2am bit. I'd be yawining rather than smiling Cheers Mates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldGit Posted January 4, 2010 Author Share Posted January 4, 2010 [quote name='Rasta' post='692703' date='Dec 23 2009, 11:52 PM']TBH though i prefer doing originals roots stuff like i am doing with an artist called Daddy Teacha, very heavy bass driven UK roots[/quote] Spotted! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil.i.stein Posted January 11, 2010 Share Posted January 11, 2010 (edited) i see no reason for this thread dying out.. not enough people know this l.p. and it might be difficult to get these days, but here's my fave tune from it. the recording is obviously from the vinyl, but it's still the daddy of a bassline !! my missus reckons he sounds like freddie mercury, and she has a point. great voice ! check it !! [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lM2M-0rclGU"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lM2M-0rclGU[/url] Edited January 11, 2010 by phil.i.stein Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raslee Posted January 11, 2010 Share Posted January 11, 2010 (edited) [quote name='OldGit' post='700752' date='Jan 4 2010, 06:22 PM']Spotted! [/quote] Looks a good band, dodgy bass player though Edited January 11, 2010 by Rasta Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil.i.stein Posted January 11, 2010 Share Posted January 11, 2010 now embedded, i'm getting the hang of this.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raslee Posted January 11, 2010 Share Posted January 11, 2010 This is one of Teacha's originals i'm playing with him at the mo which i particularly like, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil.i.stein Posted January 11, 2010 Share Posted January 11, 2010 [quote name='Rasta' post='709226' date='Jan 11 2010, 07:33 PM']This is one of Teacha's originals i'm playing with him at the mo which i particularly like, [/quote] nice. is this the alpha & omega stuff i have on DUBHEAD vol 1 - jerusalem ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raslee Posted January 11, 2010 Share Posted January 11, 2010 Yeah, Teacha who i'm playing with does a lot with A&O...good stuff! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldGit Posted January 11, 2010 Author Share Posted January 11, 2010 Well I'm depressed. The singer who started this chain of thought has to go and work in London for a year so it's all on hold Pooooooooo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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