Breakfast Posted June 25, 2007 Posted June 25, 2007 I really like a lot of music that has been influenced by dub in various directions but it occurs to me that I know very little about it as a genre. Can anyone suggest what records would make a good introduction or are truly essential, either from a bass playing or a general point of view? Quote
Paul Cooke Posted June 26, 2007 Posted June 26, 2007 [url="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dub_music"]http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dub_music[/url] King Tubby, Mad Professor, Scientist Trojan did a Dub box special, not sure if it's still available. I happen to like Asian Dub Foundation and Dub Pistols they're a bit more lively (danceable) and less weird, some dub is almost unlistenable to unless you're out of your head... Quote
mhuk Posted June 26, 2007 Posted June 26, 2007 (edited) King Tubby. [quote](b. 1941, d. 1989) The Dub Pioneer and remix Godfather. In the 70s Tubby's sonic science transformed the way music was made and listened to in Jamaica and around the world. Studio boffins everywhere are in his debt.[/quote] One or two records to chose from: [url="http://www.roots-archives.com/artist/17"]http://www.roots-archives.com/artist/17[/url] I can't find the link but there's an interesting article out there on the titles of scientist, prince, king etc. in relation to Jamaican music. [url="http://www.asda-entertainment.co.uk/asda/8551385.product"]Bunny Lee Presents the Late Great King Tubby the Legacy (4xCD)[/url] Edited June 26, 2007 by mhuk Quote
deksawyer Posted June 26, 2007 Posted June 26, 2007 Look for anything by Zion Train. BIIIIGGG bass! D. Quote
Chop Posted June 26, 2007 Posted June 26, 2007 Try King Tubby Meets Rockers Uptown by Augustus Pablo. Wonderful stuff I love dub reggae... Quote
Rayman Posted June 27, 2007 Posted June 27, 2007 My man Robbie Shakespeare and his mate Sly Dunbar are a must for any dub fan. Quote
99ster Posted June 29, 2007 Posted June 29, 2007 [quote name='Rayman' post='24147' date='Jun 27 2007, 09:08 PM']My man Robbie Shakespeare and his mate Sly Dunbar are a must for any dub fan.[/quote] +1 for that! These boys are GODS! Forget all that 6 string bass twiddly diddly nonsense - this is real bass playing! Check out the Grace Jones CD 'Private Life: The Compass Point Sessions'. [url="http://www.amazon.co.uk/Private-Life-Compass-Point-Years/dp/B000007QQK/ref=pd_bbs_sr_7/026-5748687-4137239?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1183141659&sr=8-7"]Amazon Link[/url] Pure genius bass playing & drumming. Quote
nick Posted June 29, 2007 Posted June 29, 2007 (edited) As mentioned before, you can't really go wrong with; Lee Scratch Perry, King Tubby, Augustus Pablo or some of On-U-Sound (Adrian Sherwood)...There's loads of really good dub out there. I would also recommend any of the dub albums by Black Uhuru, again Sly & Robbie. I particularly like "Brutal Dub" If you fancy something a bit more 'left-field' :wacko: , give anything by Scientist (Greensleeves label) a listen! Also, UK's own Jah Wobble... Chill... Oh yeah, & a nice big 18" cab! Edited June 29, 2007 by nick Quote
stewblack Posted June 29, 2007 Posted June 29, 2007 [quote name='Breakfast' post='23307' date='Jun 25 2007, 11:52 PM']I really like a lot of music that has been influenced by dub in various directions but it occurs to me that I know very little about it as a genre. Can anyone suggest what records would make a good introduction or are truly essential, either from a bass playing or a general point of view?[/quote] I have the trojan dub box set mentioned earlier if you want a listen pm me your address and I'll post you an MP3 disc. Quote
slaphappygarry Posted June 30, 2007 Posted June 30, 2007 There is a good article in this months sound on sound thats worth a look. Lots of Lee 'Scratch' Perry references. G Quote
Roland Rock Posted February 27, 2013 Posted February 27, 2013 Why not raise a thread from the dead in order to post a link to these fun DIY dub tools :-) http://www.jimjohnstone.co.uk/dubselector/dubselector4.html http://www.jimjohnstone.co.uk/dubselector/dubselector8.html Quote
Skol303 Posted February 27, 2013 Posted February 27, 2013 Wow, definitely a zombie thread (still kickin' from 2007!!) I'd also throw [url="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dub_Syndicate"]Dub Syndicate[/url] out there as a suggestion for listening material. One of my favourite (and more contemporary) outfits in addition to the artists already mentioned in this thread. Quote
uncle psychosis Posted February 27, 2013 Posted February 27, 2013 (edited) [quote name='Chop' timestamp='1182872984' post='23625'] Try King Tubby Meets Rockers Uptown by Augustus Pablo. Wonderful stuff I love dub reggae... [/quote] This, this, this. When people compile their "best reggae album" selections this is always, always on them. And quite rightly. "Super Ape" by Lee Perry / The Upsetters is another dub classic that always makes the "best album" lists. Doh: Note to self, check dates on threads... Edited February 27, 2013 by uncle psychosis Quote
bremen Posted February 27, 2013 Posted February 27, 2013 Denis Bovell's I Wah Dub http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BIcx_HVeB0c Quote
dlloyd Posted February 28, 2013 Posted February 28, 2013 I don't imagine the OP is still around, but in case anyone else is interested I'll throw in a suggestion that sometimes confuses people. Aswad are better known in the UK for their slightly cheesy reggae pop single "Don't Turn Around" but go back a few years earlier and they were producing some fantastic stuff. Check out "Dub Fire" on "A New Chapter of Dub" [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6GWw0hwjLxM[/media] Quote
bremen Posted February 28, 2013 Posted February 28, 2013 [quote name='dlloyd' timestamp='1362038763' post='1994720'] I don't imagine the OP is still around, but in case anyone else is interested I'll throw in a suggestion that sometimes confuses people. Aswad are better known in the UK for their slightly cheesy reggae pop single "Don't Turn Around" but go back a few years earlier and they were producing some fantastic stuff. Check out "Dub Fire" on "A New Chapter of Dub" [/quote] plus the one, they did live dub magnificently too. Saw them loads of times back in the day and they were harder than your husband. When the bass and drums kicked in a shockwave would go through the crowd. Proper awesome. Quote
Roland Rock Posted February 28, 2013 Posted February 28, 2013 Aswad's bass player also plays on the first (magnificent) Finlay Quaye album. Thanks for these examples, that Aswad one above is filthy! Quote
jahfish Posted March 28, 2013 Posted March 28, 2013 Mention must be made of Sly and Robbie's newest album Blackwood Dub. No vocals, just hypnotic rhythm and very subtle dub effects. Brilliant Quote
Low End Bee Posted March 28, 2013 Posted March 28, 2013 Joe Gibbs and the Professionals - African Dub Chapters 1-4 are essential. Vital Dub - Well Charged. Great versions of the Mighty Diamonds Right Time LP Scientist - Dub Landing. On see through purple vinyl preferably The 3 Trojan Dub box sets collections are brilliant. There's a 3 CD King Tubby box set called Father of Dub I think that is a bargain whatever it costs. Stick that needle in the red, turn the bass to 10 and echo...[size=2][size=3]echo[/size].....echooooooo......[/size] Quote
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