Ska Skank By Global Ska Network

SLAPJOHNSON

21st Feb 2009 13:14 - 16 years ago

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Ska Skank by Global Ska Network - Ska track by SLAPJOHNSON

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21st Feb 2009 13:14 - 16 years ago

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Description : This is my new project, GLOBAL SKA NETWORK.
I wanted to go back to my early musical roots on this years RPM challenge. It was Ska and not jazz that go me inspired to be a musician. Ska bands like The Specials, Madness, The Beat, The Selector and Bad Manners all carried horns, the music was fun and live these bands were a great night out. After buying all the ska I could from these above bands I started looking back to the 60's ska bands Prince Buster, The Skatalites and Jimmy Cliff to name a few. So I felt why not try to capture that flavour and fun for all to enjoy.

If you have any constructive comments on any aspect of this song please feel free to express them.
I have decided from here on in I'm trying to reach perfection for each song/track.
I hope you enjoy the first of few ska songs I will be loading over the next week.
I thank you all in advance for taking the time to listen.
All instruments and vocals Slap J, drums and percussion Sonic foundry.

Cheers Slap...

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kingmt77 22nd Nov 2022 15:26 - 3 years ago

Jazzy! Nice vocals and percussion.

Dennel 7th Apr 2016 21:25 - 9 years ago

Slap, it has truly been awhile my friend. Judging by when this track was posted, I guess you don't come on the site much anymore. As always, great track! I remember one of our conversations was about our love for Ska Bands. As a lad in high school I was influenced by so many musical styles, which
made me want to become a musician. But I'll always have a special place in my heart for Ska. Wow.. those were the days.

All The Best My Friend

D

CalifKen 5th Nov 2009 14:14 - 16 years ago

This does rock tho!! Definitely feels good. Probably the funnest most kick a$s vibe i've ever heard on the site!! The energy in this really comes across. Vry cool man.

I want a skunk. Wait I already have one don't I?

what's a skunk? I might be making a fool of myself playing around with the word without knowing what it means. :)

It could mean so many things.

Oh jeez. It's not even skunk is it. It's skank.

:D Grrreat jam whatever it is. Cheers.

So just listened to it with my buddy and it is indeed skunk!! Cool.

SLAPJOHNSON replied Unknown

Hi Califken, I'm glad you liked this track. I have to admit it's one of my fav's. A skank is a dance by the way. The lyric is everybody ska skank not ska skunk. I think that's quite a funny image though, a ska skunk...

Cheers Slap...

fiery 25th May 2009 14:12 - 16 years ago

Man, I gotta tell you... this new project is no less than kick@$$. It's cool that your roots are in ska, to me the best genres are fusion ones because I hate genres haha.

This was a really cool track, it had to be a lot of fun to put together, from those horns to the wicked vocal... and that funky bassline. Loved this! (if you couldn't tell :P)

Lisa

dylanthermos 21st May 2009 10:24 - 16 years ago

I met Madness once when they were gigging in Wales.They were staying in the hotel where we were gigging.When they came back from their gig they stayed up and watched us playing.The guitarist was well impressed as i remember at the time.
I told them my kids were big fans so they said bring them over in the morning and they had pics autographs etc. they were real good guys.
This is a great tribute to those old ska sounds from way back.
Deffo Two Tone sounds makes me feel like rolling a fat one.....lol....
Sax sounds just right, lots of layers of vocals drums sound fine except the toms they sound a bit slack, if thats the right word.Thats my only and very minor criticism.
Otherwise a fine danceable track and very pro sounding, radio fodder if ever I heard it...................Dylan Thermos.

MEDICALMARIJUANA 6th May 2009 18:01 - 16 years ago

I's that the word skunk, as in ganja, if not oh well. Funny track had me laughing.... which in my book is a winner. I have the Specials on vinyl. What a word vinyl. SKA I got 2 know through the police, but some of the other bands you mentioned I have to check out.

Planetjazzbass 6th Apr 2009 05:02 - 16 years ago

Haha...just got the GSN track...had to come and check out the vibe again and see what's required man...A throbbin' bobbing beat by all accounts..lol..freakin' wicked track man!..:)

Reverse1984 28th Mar 2009 19:57 - 16 years ago

You don't need me to tell ya this..but this track rocks! Well done. Your talent impresses me so much. Vocals sound great as does the drums, horns...and everything else this track has to offer.

RashidKhan 25th Mar 2009 20:45 - 16 years ago

*****THIS IS SLAP JOHNSON*****
OooPPssS!! for checking a Master Piece late.
Unfortunately i dont know about the Ska, But for me its simply a magical effort.
i can imagine a real magician is sitting back relax and forming this kind of precious Master Pieces with his knowledge and expertise.
i really love this kind of Juicy and Groovy Songs and this one has become one of the top Favourite in All.
Love ya man!
Many Kisses with respect.
Rashid

Dvibe 23rd Mar 2009 00:59 - 16 years ago

REal nice sound Slap as usual..i like this style alot..unusual..beats sounds put together in a great way...
feel the funk the SKA...the groove...I feel it...
Got me dancin here in my chair...GREAT..keep them comin..
Peace Dvibe ex sax player...had to put that in....lol

tombstone999 19th Mar 2009 19:04 - 16 years ago

Excellent work!! I love the drums!!

JHolmes 16th Mar 2009 19:18 - 16 years ago

I don't have anything in the way of constructive criticism. Just wanted to drop in and say I love this track. The harmonica and flute in the middle breakdown made my day. Thanks for posting.

SLAPJOHNSON replied Unknown

Hi J, thanks for just dropping in and passing on some love...

Cheers Slap...

chrudosh 5th Mar 2009 10:49 - 16 years ago

ohhh its funkyyyy...i don't have the right words for it. Its just perfect and original music and you are master.

keep your style

SLAPJOHNSON replied Unknown

Hi chrudosh, I'm glad you like it! As you can imagine I am very happy with this Ska track!
Thanks for the review...

Cheers Slap...

ultrabase 3rd Mar 2009 16:28 - 16 years ago

easy skanking,you being a brass man it's natural you like ska.LOL great tune

SLAPJOHNSON replied Unknown

Hi Kurt, thanks for dropping in and skanking on this one man...

Cheers Slap...

JensTonic 28th Feb 2009 17:22 - 16 years ago

striving for perfection??...i think you definately hit it here. this song is so much fun to listen to. i turn it right up when it plays!!

SLAPJOHNSON replied Unknown

Hi Jenstonic, fun tracks are great to listen too, I think that's what's great about Ska.

Cheers Slap...

BigJoWezy 27th Feb 2009 17:34 - 16 years ago

this got some root to it I dont know what ska is but ska on Homeboy Peace God Bless

Birdy 27th Feb 2009 01:22 - 16 years ago

i loved this!
ive just been skanking about to this, and i imagine i will again. brilliant, i love the way its so light hearted and happy.
nice work

SLAPJOHNSON replied Unknown

Hi Birdy, Ska is a great fun. Thanks for enjoying this track...

Cheers Slap...

lofthouse 24th Feb 2009 20:44 - 16 years ago

WAY TOO FUNKY!YEEHAA!COOL IT IS!!

SLAPJOHNSON replied Unknown

Hi Lofty, way too funky and way too skanky...

Cheers Slap...

DjSomnium 24th Feb 2009 14:32 - 16 years ago

great vocal accompaniement to this, a lot diffrent to almost anything iv'e heard before! the beat is really original, nice time signature, and a sweet horn line! really good track!

SLAPJOHNSON replied Unknown

Hi lorin, thanks for the comment on the vocal (sometime the singing get's bypassed). The horns on these tracks are huge, Ive pulled everything out! 2 alto,2 tenor,1 baritone, 2 flute, 1 clarinet & 1 soprano. Time signature is 4/4, but it's a funk kit I've used and there's some great rhythm playing going down... Thanks for the kind words..

Cheers Slap...

Planetjazzbass 22nd Feb 2009 07:37 - 16 years ago

I devoured my way through Ska...as you rightly state it's a great night out when this style is played..always! (provided you kept out of the way of the local skin-heads..lol)....This is....Fantastic!..talk about capturing the pre Raphaelite area of ska...I'm waiting for Ian Dury to walk through the door and start clapping..man when you dig into the SlapJohnston bag of musical experiences ..you need a bloody long arm!...awesome work!(I don't like to use that word much..it's been applied in too many inappropriate situations...however this track..as you once said is the Dog's Bollocks!...cheers mate..Dave :)

Salkizar 21st Feb 2009 23:20 - 16 years ago

Do they say , "Skank or skunk" either way its a funny line....ahem...anyway, yeah I love ska music Slap! And this has a great ska type feel. Great horns as always and like someone said above, you can pretty much do what you want to...whatever you do is great!!!

SLAPJOHNSON replied Unknown

Hi man, it's Skank ( it's a kind of dance). I'm glad you like Ska, it's good time music. Thanks for taking the time to listen...

Cheers Slap...

Avail 21st Feb 2009 15:08 - 16 years ago

That just rocks Slap..It's mindblowing. Really good vocals various instruments. A lot of variation. Like your intro a lot :))

Great job. fav

SLAPJOHNSON replied Unknown

Thanks bro! I've taken a long time putting this one together. I still have 8 more to finish by next week to complete this RPM thing.
Your encouragement is very helpful....

cheers Slap...

phantomhim 21st Feb 2009 15:01 - 16 years ago

Loving that horn line, very nice work mate. Would you allow me to make a remix with those horns? If not, no worries. But I had to ask on this one. : )

Cool stuff anyway, nice to see someone just doing what they love, it's infectious.

SLAPJOHNSON replied Unknown

Hi End, do you just want the horn loops? If so, give me a few days to get the RPM 09 out of the way and then I will upload them...

Cheers Slap...

jahknow 21st Feb 2009 14:16 - 16 years ago

Mon I mon InI know the horns too. I grew up playing alto and tenor sax. In HS learned the brass section from Tuba all the way down to french horn. When I discovered ska and reggae in college and saw bands like The Skatalites and Burning Spear with their unbelievable horn sections..... well I'm jahknow now. :)

good times slap. 5

SLAPJOHNSON replied Unknown

Hey man that's mega!! Do you still play? I hope so! Horns make so many different genres sound!
It's cool to have a fellow reeds man around..

Cheers Slap...

spacestationwagon 21st Feb 2009 14:12 - 16 years ago

a long lost genre brought back to life with a new twist! love the lyrics. great changes! as per usual, greatness!
fatty buster bloodvessel would be proud!
neil

SLAPJOHNSON replied Unknown

Hi Neil, I've seen the Fat man a good few times live (he's great). Thank you for enjoying a trip down memory lane...

Cheers Slap...

jahknow 21st Feb 2009 14:00 - 16 years ago

Except, why is it you aren't on tour with a funky skank band?

This absolutely rocks the house in a real fun way. I feel my arse jiggling a lil.
Very nice slapster.

SLAPJOHNSON replied Unknown

Jahknow, that's a very Rasta kind of name, so I guess if you dig it, it's got that upbeat reggae feel kind of right. I used to be in a Ska band, and it was great fun. If I was to take this sound on the road I would need a nine piece horn section. Now that would be cool!
Thank you for your time...

Cheers Slap...

ECKSjoe 21st Feb 2009 13:46 - 16 years ago

In the first few seconds, that drum intro is awesome. As per usual, the horns are fantastic, the vox that come in are great. This track has loads of energy and had me tapping my feet all the way through. No critisicm at all with this one, everything is perfect. Great wotk Slap, the king of cool.
Helix

SLAPJOHNSON replied Unknown

Thanks Helix, it's been a while since I've been in this mind set. Ska off beat is a feel, and I remember a room full of people enjoying it's rhythm, I was hoping to capture it's true flavour but I was also trying to make it sound present day. Your encouragement and support is most welcome.

Cheers Slap...

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