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Re: Riddims with very special instruments
Posted: Fri Nov 14, 2008 7:52 pm
by Bellyman
I would like to come back (serious) on Dave referring to the Cutty Ranks track on Skengdon. The instrument used was a synthesizer (possibly a Korg-Poly) tuned to a flute-sound.
Same was used on the Junior Delgado track inna violin-mode. The use of these sounds made Skengdon a likkle outstanding at that times but nothing so special.
Re: Riddims with very special instruments
Posted: Fri Nov 14, 2008 10:31 pm
by Rootsman
Bellyman
You surprise me when you say those Skengdon dubs were done using a synthesizer. the sound on those tracks sound very authentic, especially the violin sound on "Nine fence Dub"
Do think those Skengdon dubs are pretty tough, especially the Skengdon All Stars "Mandela Dub"
I do think they are somewhat better than "Nothing so Special"
Re: Riddims with very special instruments
Posted: Sun Nov 16, 2008 8:21 pm
by Bellyman
Dave,
I am with you considering the Skengdon versions 'xtra special' for these times, I meant 'nothing so special' regarding the instruments questioned in this topic. And I am still standing calling that synthsounds.
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Re: Riddims with very special instruments
Posted: Sun Nov 16, 2008 9:15 pm
by mr mountain
congo ashanti roy
weeping and wailing
produced by prince far i
and congo roy
as wonderful violin
in it.
or lee perry using
crying babies as
instruments.
Re: Riddims with very special instruments
Posted: Mon Nov 17, 2008 12:25 pm
by 6anbatte
Steve Beresford plays a flugel horn on "Drastic Season"
Kishi plays a Chinese lute on "Foundation Steppers"
Re: Riddims with very special instruments
Posted: Mon Nov 17, 2008 1:01 pm
by Litelet
Damned... its getting wide & wise!
Chinese lute... that is a particular one!
Re: Riddims with very special instruments
Posted: Mon Nov 17, 2008 1:54 pm
by staas
6anbatte wrote:Steve Beresford plays a flugel horn on "Drastic Season"
Kishi plays a Chinese lute on "Foundation Steppers"
chinese lute sounds interesting!
i don't think flugelhorn counts though since it's very close relative to a trumpet
Re: Riddims with very special instruments
Posted: Mon Nov 17, 2008 2:07 pm
by 6anbatte
staas wrote: i don't think flugelhorn counts though since it's very close relative to a trumpet
Yes, I thought there might be a *stewards* on that one.
I'm hoping to find a reggae album with a **[Crumhorn](
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crumhorn)** on!
Re: Riddims with very special instruments
Posted: Mon Nov 17, 2008 2:22 pm
by staas
Re: Riddims with very special instruments
Posted: Fri Jun 18, 2010 6:01 pm
by alexander porteous
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The record you show he never could get in his own country and of course he didn´t get money for it.
If you´re interested to know more, you can get in touch with us. See the e-mail-adress!
Regards - Petra and Alex