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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!
Last Updated 01-07-08 [20:25:28] by Jerome
Monday 09 June 08 [23:37:39]
Worth the wait...
Just back from Po and James' wedding reception near Carcassone in France - thanks guys for a wonderful party. Many congratulations and best wishes for your new life together!
This month's mixtape's a very special tribute to the members of a community of artists, producers and fans who love and understand reggae and dub in all of its many incarnations. I've never been a huge fan of social networking sites - I find it hard enough to keep in touch with my real-life friends to find time for virtual ones - but these guys are fast becoming a second family with their feedback, enthusiasm and support, not to mention the priceless inspiration of their music. There just aren't enough hours in the day to keep up with all of the quality releases on the site! Big up the ReggaeDubwise massive.
Last Updated 09-06-08 [23:39:18] by Jerome
Tuesday 03 June 08 [22:24:59]
A version excursions special
Anyone anxiously awaiting this month's mixtape will have to wait a few more days as I put the finishing touches to what promises to be a classic collection of digidub greats.
For now, enjoy the latest release in the digital 7inch Version Excursions series with an extended instrumental disco mix of 'Ghetto People Song'. More riddim action in the form of 'Heathen Version' can be found on the flip side.
Last Updated 03-06-08 [22:25:36] by Jerome
Sunday 04 May 08 [13:36:42]
Every cloud...
This month's mixtape is a ragbag assortment, happy-go-lucky collection of what's been doing the rounds on my mp3 player. Everything from your usual dose of digidub to a sprinkling of beats, disco-electro and downtempo moments. Enjoy.
Last Updated 04-05-08 [13:36:42] by Jerome
Wednesday 16 April 08 [01:21:13]
Something old, something new...
It's just like waiting for a bus, you wait for ages then two come along at once...
Uploading these two new releases to archive.org I couldn't quite believe that it's been nearly a year since I last brought out some new music. Lots has been going on, that's for sure, and there have been plenty of personal upheavals but it's no excuse. During that time a handful of tracks just didn't quite make the grade and will eventually end up on the 'also rans' tracks section of the site.
Well here at last you can enjoy a brand new outing in the digital 7inch series of Version Excursions. 'Billy Jean' and 'Artibella' get the baroquedub treatment with clean, crisp production. Aficionados should check out the midi riddims section to remind themselves of the originals.
And just to set the record straight... a few of the heads over on the versionist forums have got it into their heads that I didn't actually make those midi files. Well I'm proud to say I did. Jah Papu kindly donated the ones marked 'new' and the rest were lovingly hand crafted and transcribed by ear from the excellent audio resources at the Jamaican Riddim Directory. So come on guys - respect where it's due! my thanks to Notwen for the kind words (I'm still proudly wearing my DIY Dub CLUB T-Shirts. Thanks mate) [go to bd0007 release]
And now for something a little bit special... I was going to wait for a ten year anniversary (!) before remastering my first full length album but this month's hip-hop orientated mixtape got me thinking about it again and I just couldn't resist... The soundtrack to an imaginary film, this genre defying instrumental hip-hop, jungle, funk sample extravaganza is finally available in all of its 54 minutes uninterrupted glory. Recorded at a time when programs like Ableton Live simply weren't around and you really had to work hard with those samples... aaah back in the day :) Inspired by the early pioneers (coldcut, amongst many others) and here as a reminder to the young contenders. Enjoy!
Last Updated 16-04-08 [01:28:14] by Jerome
Monday 14 April 08 [20:09:18]
And now for something a little different
As for this month's box of tricks, get yourselves ready for a bumper set of hip-hop classics and solid gold breaks. Regular listeners will know how much i enjoy my reggae but the last two mixtapes have been a little safe and predictable. Time to get out of your comfort zone and try something a little different. I know you'll like it.
