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April 28, 2004

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Here is a sneak preview of our upcoming "In The Yard Series." ... The series will provide access to live practice performances of Steelband worldwide online...
See, Hear, Feel, and Enjoy... Catch The Pan Fever... http://www.panonthenet.com/intheyard/wi56k__500k.htm

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Part 1 Master Series - Pelham Goddard, Clive Bradley and Ken Philmore -- The Good, The Bad and The Ugly; their growing years, their laments and musical influences. Personal accounts of what they encountered along their journeys - their conflicts, pressures, joys, humorous times, and memories. Hear their timeless advice to the young and upcoming steelpan arrangers. All in Part Two of a no-holds-barred, tell-all session with two of the world's best known steelband arrangers; blessed with the good fortune of sitting in was upcoming New York arranger Nicholas Mohan - in an exclusive When Steel Talks 2002 interview.

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ADLIB Steel Orchestra Set For Spotlight At Lincoln Center

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Whither Goes Pan?
Trinidad Guardian's columnist Peter Blood takes a hard look at the reality of Pan's future in the 'Land of it's Birth. >>

Rudy King, the man who brought the Steelpan to America, passes away. The New York Pan Community and the rest of the Global Pan world mourn the loss of one of its best -- Rudy King, who passed away on the night of Thursday 18 March 2004 in Brooklyn, New York. Rudy was the man who single-handedly brought the Steelpan to America.

When Steel Talks celebrates the life of Rudy with some memorable moments in the following story and pictorial exclusives to When Steel Talks.
http://www.basementrecordings.com/news/cparticles/rdykg.htm

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Phase II In The Yard... Modem Version/High End -- A look at Phase II as they prepared for Trinidad and Tobago's 2004 panorama. Arranger Len 'Boogsie' Sharpe - Experience the magic and power of Trinidad pan - low stream 38 kbps modem version - high stream 500 kbps version

Renegades In The Yard... Modem Version/High End -- A look at Renegades as they prepared for Trinidad and Tobago's 2004 panorama. Arranger Jit Samaroo - Experience the magic and power of Trinidad pan- low stream 38 kbps modem version - high stream 500 kbps version

Educators' Series -- When Steel Talks will launch its educational series next month. The clips have been specially produced by Basement Recordings, using their unique video/audio "Box and One Technique" to allow the listener to truly hear, see and feel world class steel orchestras as they perform. Basement Recordings is second to none in capturing and reproducing the spirit, power and beauty of musical performances - from conventional steel orchestras to pan soloists.

Something different this way comes…
For those for whom a steel drum conjures up images of a cruise ship or a Caribbean vacation, a pleasant surprise awaits in the form of a Father’s Day show at Lincoln Center’s Alice Tully Hall. The instrument’s humble origins notwithstanding, pan has played many genres of music, if not as many venues. The show on June 20th, 2004 marks the debut of the Pan Jazz format at Lincoln Center.

While hard core aficionados have already been exposed to classical music and jazz music as played on a double seconds or a tenor pan, new initiates to the pan instrument will be treated to the talents of the ADLIB Steel Orchestra, Garvin Blake, Andy Narell, Arturo Tappin and Liam Teague. >>

PAN TRINBAGO CAUGHT IN ‘CLASSIC’ FAUX PAS
By Terry Joseph
After having been judged winner of a Jouvert “bomb” competition, Exodus Steel Orchestra has been disqualified for playing the song “American Patrol” which, Pan Trinbago officials have concluded, is not a “classic”. >>

Exodus In The Yard... Modem Version/High End -- A look at the 2004 Panorama Champions as they prepared for Trinidad and Tobago's panorama. Arranger Pelham Goddard - Experience the magic and power of Trinidad pan- low stream 56k modem version - high end stream DSL/cable version

New Steelpan Organization in TnT A new organization seeking to enhance the social welfare of pannists and the youth of T&T has been formed. The Pan Players Association of Trinidad and Tobago, the brainchild of Bevon “Bellies” Phillips, a veteran pannist of 30 years and member of Phase II Pan Groove, held it’s inaugural meeting on March 6th 2004.

Desperadoes In The Yard... Modem Version/High End -- A quick look at the mighty Desperadoes as they prepared for Trinidad and Tobago's 2004 panorama. Experience the magic and power of Trinidad pan- low stream 56k modem version - high end stream DSL/cable version

'A Celebration of The Female Panist It's Women's Month... When Steel Talks presents it annual pictorial tribute to female panists world wide... You can contact us (whensteeltalks@hotmail.com) if you wish to have your pictures considered for addition to this pictorial. Pictures will be added daily throughout the month of March. This year's tribute is brought to you by Abstract Entertainment, Inc. the producers of An Acoustic Revolution - A Steel Pan Jazz Concert -- June 20th, 2004 -- Lincoln Center, New York... »

'Steelpan Weapons of Mass Fun - Starts Overseas Friendship' Pantonic Live - The CD! - clearly a deliverer of mass musical enjoyment worldwide, contributes mightily to the global warming as New York-based Pantonic Steel Orchestra's fan-club grows overseas. Mr. Weidensdorfer of Waltrop, Germany proudly showed his pleasure at recently receiving his collection of Pantonic Music Works. We will continue to play and provide the greatest steelpan music on the planet for our Pantonic fans worldwide, as our global 'pan' fan network continues to grow! »

Panorama 2004 In Review
Pictures - Videos (Desperadoes, Exodus, Phase II, Renegades) - Interviews and lots more A detailed look at Trinidad and Tobago's panorama 2004»

'Trinidad Panorama 2004 By Numbers'' Here is a real look at the effects of the changes implemented in this year's event. The actual combined performance time of medium bands is approximately 53 minutes. The actual combined performance time of the large bands is approximately 61 minutes. The theoretical maximum performance time for both categories was 64 minutes based on the 8 bands per category and 8 minute performance limit per band. »

'Evolution Is Here' The widely anticipated compilation CD from seven New York Steelbands who participated in the extremely popular 2003 Vibrations in Steel concerts is now available. Titled 'Evolution' the CD features two selections from each of the participating New York bands. This is the first time that the New York Steelbands have come together to create such a product. Moreover, the CD provides the listener with a unique opportunity to hear New York steelpan performers outside of the annual panorama competition. »

'My Take! On the 2004 Trinidad Panorama Results' by a World Music Lover --- Allow me to share what is on my mind about the results in the large band category of the Panorama 2004 in Trinidad which took place on Saturday February 21. I really only got into pan music a few years ago, but have been basically a 'musician' all my life. I truly began to appreciate steelband music when I started to visit pan yards. »

'Whap! Cocoyea' by Mr. Panist Trinidad and Tobago Panorama 2004 was a night to remember. I had the opportunity to get down to T'nT and seized it immediately in anticipation of witnessing a classic. Undeniably a Bradley/Desperadoes fan, I was in search of a 'Whap! Cocoyea' victory. I heard the semis over the radio and thought 'damn' - how is [arranger Clive] Bradley going to make up eight points, Exodus's [semi-finals] margin of victory? »

For Those Left Behind "WLIB’s coverage of the Panorama this weekend was surprisingly well done." By AMH -- Surprising because heretofore we have been treated commercials interrupted by pan. This time, we got live coverage at the Savannah, entire renditions of the tunes, and interviews with none other than David Rudder, Clive Bradley, and Boogsie Sharpe. The only room for improvement would have been for them to play the tunes of choice, not repeatedly, but once for each of us to hear. »

The Ugly Cameraman "Ugly Camera Men & Women Have No Behavior, No Respect"
Many great things took place at last week's TnT's panorama 2004. When Steel Talks will take an in-depth look at these accomplishments in the coming days. However, today, we will bring attention to the "BIG UGLY" brought to the event by many of the photographers and videographers who covered the Panorama. Their behavior was unprofessional, embarrassing and displayed utter contempt for the performing artists, viewing audience and organizers of the event... We have never seen such behavior at any event of this magnitude in the world... Where in the world would camera people get up in front of a performing act that is simultaneously being broadcast live and video taped, and continuously block the audience view??!! »

Panorama 2004 Results All Rounds!!! Click for details »

Pan Progress? The premise is that smaller “community bands” should benefit from the new format of Panorama. By AMH -- By changing the format of Panorama, Pan Trinbago has either saved small band pan, or rang its death knell. Time will tell, but it seems as if Panorama competitions of the future are destined be comprised of mostly the same bands. >>

Liam Teague - arranger for Skiffle Bunch
Liam Teague shares his thoughts on panorama as a first-time arranger for Skiffle Bunch with When Steel Talks - in an exclusive interview >>

Leon Edwards of Trinidad All Stars
Leon 'Smooth' Edwards - arranger for Trinidad All Stars shares his view about the upcoming Panorama >>

Digital Village set introduce magazine dedicated to steelpan activities and culture.. New Steelpan Magazine to be launched soon >>

Len Boogsie Sharpe, legendary arranger for Phase 2 Pan Groove,
Boogsie tells it like he sees it with When Steel Talks - in an exclusive interview >>

Pelham Goddard, champion arranger for Exodus
Mr. Goddard's approach and thoughts on this weekend's past Trinidad and Tobago National Panorama semi-finals, and on the upcoming final competition on February 21 - with When Steel Talks - in an exclusive interview >>

Clive Bradley, master arranger for Trinidad's Desperadoes,
Mr. Bradley shares his thoughts on this weekend's past Trinidad and Tobago National Panorama semi-finals, and on the upcoming final competition on February 21 - with When Steel Talks - in an exclusive interview >>

THE GREAT COCOYEA WAR
By Terry Joseph -- Trinidad Express
"Whadap, Cocoyea!" The battle cry echoed across the Laventille Hill midnight Tuesday, a warning loud enough to reach a band from Tunapuna, at which panyard strategists were equally confident that their plan for "War 2004" would see them through to national triumph. »

Patrick Arnold, President of Pan Trinbago - on the 2004 T&T Panorama Season
Thursday, January 29^th 2004 --Patrick Arnold, president of Pan Trinbago, earlier today chatted with When Steel Talks and spoke on several issues including the preliminary Panorama judging starting today in Trinidad and Tobago in small, medium and conventional band categories - with three panels going out to respective Panyards throughout the country to adjudicate in the three categories. »

Surgery for Boogsie
By Terry Joseph -- Trinidad Express
Wednesday, January 21^st 2004
Len "Boogsie" Sharpe, musical arranger with Phase II Pan Groove and Angostura Woodbrook Playboyz, and Solo Pan Knights counterpart Robert Greenidge will definitely not be with their bands for next week's preliminary round of the Steelband Panorama competition; albeit for very different reasons.»

Pan Rising In Botswana Africa
Hollis J. Clifton, Africa Correspondent
Mr. John Studdart, the school's Deputy Head, himself a musician, being well aware of the potential of the steelpan was adamant that this, the only musical invention of the previous century should be introduced to Broadhurst. »

2003 Steelpan Awards -- The Best of New York
2003 Steelpan Awards
It is that time again when we take the opportunity to honor some of our best from a New York perspective. In a few weeks we will post our global awards. 2003 has been an extremely interesting year for the steelpan instrument. The When Steel Talks 2003 Awards look at and feature those who are best in the New York pan scene. »

PAN-ON-THE-NET makes waves

An Article - Terry Joseph -- Trinidad Express
Lovers of steelband music worldwide have been singing the praises of an initiative by Basement Recordings of New York who, last November launched what is widely believed to be the first 24/7 pan-music station on the Internet. »

Great Expectations Delivered
A Review by JT Snags
Utopia Pan Soul: The Next Generation again demonstrated why they are one of the most promising and exciting music performing groups in New York. Bolstered by playwright Michael Roberts and classical pannist Andréa Rose, Utopia Pan Soul continues to successfully move the art form of pan into new arenas with talent and vision. »

Cool Steel Fridays
The "Cooler" side of Steel every Friday through Sunday... and there is Pan Radio 24-7 on all other days! »

Trinidad and Tobago Panorama
Panorama in pictures and music
Relive the fantastic highlights of the 2003 Panorama finals! See the bands in all their glory and hear music samples. Also look out for 2004 highlights! »

Preview of Pan In New York DVD
A taste of what's to come in the near future
Basement Recordings captures Pantonic Steel Orchestra practicing days before capturing its third consecutive New York Panorama crown. The high end video represents the latest in the series of internet multi-media productions by Basement Recordings designed to showcase and promote the beauty and culture of the steelpan...»

in pictures

Immigrant Workers' Freedom Rally

African Day Parade

Chile Pepper Fiesta

Yokohama Steel Pan Fiesta 2003

Long Island Carnival 2003

New York J'ouvert 2003

New York Panorama 2003

Antigua Panorama 2003

reviews

Pantonic Live! - The CD! A Review by - Frankie McIntosh "Rather abruptly, our Sociology professor asked for an example of a "synergistic collaboration"; silence pervaded the room; that was during my college freshman year. Today, without hesitation, I’d holler "the Pantonic Live CD!". This musical masterpiece is a product of the joint efforts of: veteran arranger Clive Bradley; the Pantonic Steel Orchestra led by Keith Roberts... Click for more
From The Heart -- A Review
A great production is accomplished when a great producer has good songs, great artists/musicians and engineering to capture the great performance by all the artists. When that is done you can have something that is truly magical. "From The Heart", the latest CD from Robert Greenidge has all the above ingredients. »

Pantonic Live! - The CD!
A Review by --Wanda McCrae
Let me be clear about something right from the start: Pantonic is not my favorite Brooklyn-based steelband. Furthermore, Clive Bradley is not my favorite Panorama arranger. That said, I also need to be very clear about something else: "Pantonic Live!" is one of my favorite pan CDs. The reason is simple: I like good music, and that CD is full of good music, from the first track to the last. Click for more