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Wednesday 24 June 09 [15:24:41]
It's that time of year again...
Been a while coming but well worth the wait. Sun's out, everyone's getting in the mood for the summer festivals and here's another smooth, downtempo selection of dub infused tracks perfect for lazing in the sun or chilling on the sofa.
Whatever's your thing.
My thanks, as always, to all who've taken the time to say thank you or hello. The feedback and encouragement is always much appreciated.
Last Updated 24-06-09 [15:27:38] by Jerome
Friday 01 May 09 [00:05:28]
Another birthday
The big 'three, oh' comes as a bit of a shock to a lot of people but this anniversary is a celebration of all that's best and timeless in the world of Jamaican bass culture.
There's plenty to learn from our elders and this month's mixtape goes out with a special dedication to the crew of the Jurassic Soundsystem whose You and Me On A Jamboree blog is a veritable treasure trove of Ska, Rocksteady, early Reggae, Calypso and rare Dub. Anyone seeking an education in roots culture owes it to themselves to check them out.
Muito obrigado Sono, Jurassico, Luís, Greg and Danilo.
Last Updated 01-05-09 [00:07:23] by Jerome
Wednesday 01 April 09 [13:17:27]
Not gone or forgotten
After a month off we return with a very special compilation which spans the usual 70s roots classics to head-nodding reggae-influenced party beats.
My thanks to those who took the time to get in touch with messages of support - it's always good to hear the mixtapes are being enjoyed.
Last Updated 01-04-09 [13:17:27] by Jerome
Sunday 08 February 09 [21:01:45]
February mixdown
Judging by your emails and comments, you all enjoyed the last 'back to basics' mixtape as much I did... so why change a winning formula?!
We're back with another hour long journey into the deepest, warmest bass. Shoutout to Thesis who got in touch to let me know about his music and who makes it into this mix with a fresh take on samba dubstep. We like to keep things interesting :)
Last Updated 08-02-09 [21:01:45] by Jerome
Saturday 24 January 09 [14:36:19]
Circuit bending genius
Big shout out to the circuit bending genius of Mr Lee Stowers. I don't ever use this website for commerce but I wanted to make an exception for a great friend and a truly inspirational artist. For a limited time only his latest circuit bending creation is available for sale on eBay. As the man says:
"Inside dwells circuitry that is sure to melt your brain. The disentangled flurry of noises that fart from this thing makes me sure that this box contains some of the mysteries of the universe.
It is simple to operate. The main controls are the three red buttons. These open up the bends that trigger random sounds from the unit. Spin the 'Wheel of Fortune' and you may catch it cheekily smiling at it's own abstractions through the 'chance' sounds it produces. Pressing a button and holding will make the machine flick through various sounds. When the operator releases the button the machine will pause on what ever sound it landed on. This is where it gets interesting as the sound can start to loop and self generate, giving an assortment of electronic garble, odd beats and rhythms, even odder beats and rhythms, avant-garde bleeps and drones, primitive stomping bass sounds and radiophonic soundscapes. Punctuated by other sounds that don't loop, most often shorter, disintegrating, synth sounds.
Have a listen and see what you think"
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&item=320332755124
Last Updated 24-01-09 [14:52:07] by Jerome
Friday 02 January 09 [00:31:23]
Back to basics
After a couple of leftfield dancefloor orientated excursions we're back to strictly rub-a-dub bass-heavy territory with a New Year deep sub special.
A true celebration of the dub massive, with a sprinkling of roots and plenty of good vibes. I hope you've all got yourselves a subwoofer and some new speakers for xmas because you're going to need them... :)
This one's especially dedicated to all of baroquedub's regular listeners - you know who you are - and with a special shout-out to Robin and Damon (& Christine!) and the mighty Jam Jah Sound, Ian, Nobby and the rest of Munchbreak's extended family (for your friendship and musical inspiration), Lee & Debbie (true artists), Messenger Douglas (this one's your year Dougie), Pecker and Juggla (who keep the good vibes going wherever they party), Jacci (for being such a good friend), and Nigel (still one of the best song writers in the biz... but I do want to hear that electronic album you've been threatening for a few years...), Gez, Steff & Tim and the rest of the Faceshaper family (how long until the new album?!), Alice, Nick and Alfie, Jonny and Geoff and the Eclectic Method (it's been too long guys), Databass Dave (talking of far too long...), and Paul B, and Tone (always an inspiration) and the rest of the friends I never seem to find enough time to be with.
All the best for 2009!
Last Updated 02-01-09 [00:49:29] by Jerome
Sunday 07 December 08 [16:46:50]
Party on dude
More dancefloor orientated party music for your delectation and enjoyment this festive season... I hope you enjoy this second instalment in my crate digging exploration through old favourites.
Regular listeners might be glad to hear that I'm currently working on a more reggae/dub flavoured mix for release early next year. There's only so much four to the floor disco music I can take. I'm already partied out and xmas hasn't even happened yet!
Very best wishes to you all. :)
Last Updated 07-12-08 [16:47:30] by Jerome
Saturday 15 November 08 [03:00:48]
The comeback kid's amazing box of tricks...
The boxes are finally unpacked and I'm going through vinyl I haven't seen for ten years. A lot of this is stuff I've never seen released on CD or out and about on the blogosphere so count yourselves lucky to get your ears on these gems :)
It's been a long while coming but all good things come to those who wait - and guess what, the next instalment's already in the bag so stay tuned for part two of this very special comeback extravaganza which is due a couple of weeks before xmas.
A very big shout out goes to Chris A, Rootsfinger, Pata, and all those who took the time to wish me well during my enforced sabbatical - this one's for you!
Last Updated 15-11-08 [03:00:48] by Jerome
Friday 15 August 08 [17:29:27]
Moving house...
My apologies to anyone who's anxiously waiting for the next instalment in the baroquedub
mixtape series...
I've very recently moved house and (apart from not having had broadband connected in my new home until last week) I'm just too busy unpacking boxes.
Stay tuned, normal service will be resumed very soon :)
Last Updated 15-08-08 [17:31:27] by Jerome
Tuesday 01 July 08 [20:25:28]
Happy birthday(s)!
Regular listerners will be glad to hear that I've shied away from an obvious 'best of' compilation. Instead I'm serving up the usual collection of nothing but the best old and new reggae/dub-flavoured tracks I'm currently listening to.
My thanks, as always, to all those who've taken the time to get in touch either by email or by posting a comment. I wouldn't be doing this if I didn't think people were listening - so this one goes out to all those who made the effort :)
A huge debt of gratitute must also go to all of the artists who've featured on these compilations. I hope to promote their work. Support them by buying their music, going to their gigs and spreading the word.
But wait - it's not the only birthday celebration to be had... I'm delighted to pass on the news of the birth of Alice and Nick's little baby boy Alfie. Welcome to the family!
