Description : The current economic climate has been the inspiration behind this song. The Ska bands that inspired me in the 80's always spoke their minds on the issues of the day. If you haven't heard Ghost town by the Specials, then you are missing out on a classic track. The last down turn we had in the UK made them write a masterpiece.
This my attempt at a political song, I hope it floats your boat. All instruments and vocals Slap. Drums and percussion by Sonic Foundry. All comments welcome, I am trying to make these new songs really special...
Cheers Slap...
Description : This is the 1st cover of Big Audio Dynamite i done in collaboration with a friend who live in england. We both fan of the band so we decided to do a challenge and produce a serie of covers. we done 4 in one month. each track got it proper video check my youtube channel indiegroundvid
Description : Sincere apologies for this nonsense. Started out as a home school project with the kids but they refused to sing or write lyrics so had to use bastardised nursery rhymes.
Description : just a fun track i think...A mix of Shaggy meets The Antiques Roadshow ;) brapppppp
Description : This track has a mysterious type feel to it. Mixed with a synthesizer, acoustic guitar, drums and other miscellaneous sounds. It's a guarantee you'll find it an interesting one.
Description : a melt of funk and ska genre... if you already listened to SOLEDAD, this track is the B side ^^
Description : This song is about what Chimpy said to Sleeve one day. Friends I used to love but can't stand anymore.
The jangly tabla & one-drop are Reason'd, the rest is all me.
Ess 'kay, eh?
Description : sweetness
Description : Ska-Punk
Description : Le dernier titre qui me permet de boucler mon 3eme LP. 10 titres en ecoute sur mon bandcamp pour ceux qui voudront dcouvrir l'ensemble de l'album (encore que beaucoup de titres sont passs sur looperman). En esperant que vous aimerez!
Hey guys, my last track which permite me to close my third LP. 10 tracks for those who will want to discover it, it's available on my bandcamp (a lot of these have been published on looperman too). Hope you will enjoy it!
bleep1.bandcamp.com/album/fraternit
Description : Petit son de derrire les fagots, rythm, entrainant, et qui, moi, me donne le smile!!!! j'espre que vous aimerez et tous vos retours comptent!!! merci tous, bonne coute!
Following the joefunktastic advice, i put "ska" for the genre :)
Description : At the beginning i wanted to work on a dub sound and finally i slided towards a ska sound... may be because i listened recently one of my laurel aitken records? lol
i'm waiting for your criticisms and i'm not against a collab why not!
MAJ december 4th
Friendly - Bleep
Description : Some chippa ska for you
Description : THIS IS A BRAND NEW MIX OF THIS SKA NUMBER
this is old school British Ska, Madness, The English Beat, The Selecters and my favorite The Specials, for the younger crowd these names might not mean a thing but their influence is all over the place, all loops no processing on the mix and the magic of SlapJohnson on harmonica, his loops are priceless to me thanks Slap.
Description : just fooling around with a sax and some guitars.
criticism welcomed XD
Description : This is the final track from the first Global Ska Network album. I started this album in Feb thinking I could do all the tracks in time to finish the RPM challenge. I was wrong, but I didn't want to rush what I had started and compromise quality. This track is about the general can't be bothered culture we are facing. You know the kind of people I'm talking about! They want everything for nothing,and expect everything to be handed to them on a plate. They also would rather do dirty deeds to (lie,cheat ect) Than walk the right path.. Verse..How many more times,how many more lies spat at our faces.you wheel and deal,cheat and steal won't win the races.I turn my back,try to protect the love that's left,you want that too, the greed you show despises you.Chorus.You'll always learn the hard way, you have to have the last say,stop living day to day, the future's what you make it,get out there and take it.. 10 piece horn section, including a clarinet high up to add a sparkle. All instruments and vocals Slap, drums by Sonic foundry. Again I'm looking for constructive comments towards the arrangement and mix/production. This track has 24 tracks, so if you feel a tweak is needed please say. I thank you all in advance for taking the time to listen and review... Cheers Slap...
I like this song. Really cool.
you murdered the genre. daaaamn!
ive been touching on the problems of today lately aswell. i find that if there isnt music to uplift the people and speak on subjects they can relate to then who's going to speak for them?
i love the way you did it too, like James Brown shit man. lol
you spoke on something important but on a uptempo beat. people can dance and be rebelious with this song. lol
Love this song Slap, beautiful piece.
Oh I know all about the economy.
I spent 3 years taking care of my ex boyfriend's disabled son for room and board, then finally got the opportunity to start fresh in a new apartment.. and can't find a job - not even the jobs nobody wants.
This was a well written track, both musically and lyrically. I love your voice I gotta say.. I see you've said you don't class yourself as a singer? Silly boy ;) Putting together something this complex is a sign of a real musician, much respect for that. Loved this!
Lisa
You standout from so many, as a musician in your own right. Get yourself out there! You could be famous!
Man...how cool is this! I hope when you perform this gear your wearing one of those cool pork pie hats....and a tight black suit!...super rhythm construction,no one can do it like you...plus when you take a solo the whole track shimmies and shakes...Hell man I've seen a lot of bands in this country try and add a Horn section and get that "Cookin' sound"..none of them comes up to the top of your socks...Bloody marvellous work..and then you add in your superb post production skills...this all adds up to Sonic Mastery...cheers Dave :)
its even better the second time, so when can we buy it to help in your bail out plan, lol. I'm serious I will pay for this track, its like heroin don't listen to twice or your doomed, masterpiece.
this is a download, great production as usual, use to Play Ghost Town all the time as a DJ early 80's and Do the Dog, and Gansters and Message to Rudy even Free Nelson Mandella (it worked, lol), love and respect that band and you carry on the spirit keeping it alive today, more personal note I have a Track called Rock-et-Fuel (rockabyllie burner) that begs for your sax, its a short track in the spirit of the time but ita has room upfront for you if you like it and it talks to you and your sax and you want to talk back.
Man you're just good.
nuff said mek. keep skankin'
Bringing back the the true essence of the early Jamaican Ska! Hopefully it won't be Them a loot them a shoot kind of result though. Awesome track! Love everything about it. I even caught some of those nice funky breaks. It lights a fire in my heart and soul. Its time now to get up stand up, and stand up fee we rights.
Right on Slap! Right On!!!
Toddj
Hey Slap Man, smokin' ska track and great social commentary. It's funny you should mention The Specials "Ghost Town" track. I remember stateting to you the last time I e-mailed you that, that was one of my all time favorite classic ska tracks. Working on a track now that I would love to have you blow your horn on.
As always, great music Slap; Peace. D
Great vocals Slap, a lot of feeling behind the lyrics too, very upbeat and funky. Drums are great, and as always the horns are fannnnnntastic.
Great job Slap.
Peace,
Helix