New York - Regardless of the results of this year's 2006 New York steelband music panorama competition, reigning champions Pantonic Steel Orchestra
have distinguished themselves as one of the greatest musical entities to grace the North American continent.
The Bradley/Pantonic hall of fame era is sealed in gold with five championships in seven years. However, more than the championships, it was
the music that was created through that marriage [Bradley/Pantonic] and the classic performances that will
be remembered, cherished and talked about for years to come.
Stranger, In My House, Ben Lion, Trini To The Bone and
Action have all now moved into the steelband music classics area - an area that is reserved for a very select few - of which of course
master arranger Clive Bradley was no stranger.
As pan aficionados and historians banter "were you there in 2001 for
Stranger?" or "were
you there in 2005 for the '1,2 finish' with Action and Darling?"
- 2006 indeed brought massive change to the Pantonic camp. For the first time in seven years Pantonic will take the stage without the great
'Bearded One'. Affectionately known as Bradley's kids because of their youth, and many years they spent growing up under
the master, Pantonic
is not satisfied with success. The organization expects to
defend and retain its championship under Keith Roberts, their year-round stage-side arranger,
who has taken over the reigns for this year's panorama.
In spite of master Bradley's passing Pantonic will again take the
stage with the 100 musician-limit which speaks volumes about their respect
for the ability of Keith Roberts, and support by the
organization and its players. Last year the group pulled a
rabbit out of the hat with their 1st place finish, when some
prematurely predicted their era was over, and the band decimated, after an abnormal 12th
place allotment in the 2004 competition (after placing 1st in 2003).
Look for the defending champions Pantonic to put on a great
performance, in spite of what will have to be a special and extremely
emotional night for the group. They will mount a fierce and
reverent defense in an effort to deliver the ultimate tribute - a
championship title in Bradley's memory.
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