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
03.24.04.htm
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.
03.29.04.htm
ADLIB Steel Orchestra Set For Spotlight At
Lincoln Center
03.21.04.htm
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.
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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.
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
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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.
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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”.
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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-
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high end stream DSL/cable version
New Steelpan Organization in
TnT
A new organization seeking to enhance
the social welfare of panists 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-
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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...
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'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??!!
»
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
>>
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 29th 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 21st 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.
»
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 Reviewby 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...»
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...
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
The Steelband Movement - The Forging of a National
Art in Trinidad and Tobago by Stephen Stuempfle
Renegades - The History of the Renegades Steel Orchestra
of Trinidad and Tobago by Helene Bellour, Jeffrey Chock, Kim
Johnson, Milla Riggio
Caribbean Vibe & Urban Entertainment - A magazine
publication - colorful magazine concentrating on the New York-Caribbean
community. Definitely a winner!!
music
From
The Heart The new CD release by Robert
Greenidge...
In
Touch
- the latest by one
the most respected steelpan musicians - Ray Holman composer,
steelband arranger and performer
A Perfect Pan Christmas
is collection of songs from the recent Vibrations In Steel Concert
held in New York... Word is they are moving like hot cakes,
a great buy for all seasons...
Tonic for the Soul a treasure full
of musical works by New York powerhouse Pantonic Steel Orchestra...
Pantonic
Live!!! Four-time New York Panorama champions
show why they are the best in the North America... Easily
on of the best steelband recordings ever made...
Pan In New York 2003: Seven of this year’s New York
panorama participants are featured in the Basement Recordings
annual recording of steelbands on the Pan in New York 2003!
CD. It features panyard recordings of the bands in the final
days of their panorama preparations which in itself is a unique
experience.
is located at: 238 Flatbush Avenue,
(at Bergen Street in Park Slope) Brooklyn, New York. Music
sets are generally at 12:30 PM and 3:00 PM. Pan Jazz will
be regularly featured at the Sugarcane. For info
on future sessions, and reservations call:
1-718-230-3954.
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