A first for Edwin Pouchet, he felt compelled to offer some “new
music” for pan arrangers to consider for Panorama 2006.
His band Silver Stars will journey to the Big Yard with his arrangement
of his own composition.
Kalomo Kings from the South will also go with it.
Ray Holman, who is an accomplished tune spinner has two selections
on the CD.
They are If We Really Want and Keep It Nice.
The first is a patriotic number with an infectious melody.
The lyrics were written by prolific songwriter, Winsford “Joker”
Devine.
The other tune is more uptempo and in the Carnival vein with lyrics
by deceased calypsonian, Merchant.
Both songs were performed by Derek Seales, former lead singer with
Roy Cape All Stars.
Starlift Steel Orchestra has chosen If We Really Want which significantly
will be arranged by Ray, himself.
Colours Again sung by Destra has proven to be one of the popular
choices of the bands for Panorama 2006.
It is a party styled soca composition composed by Mark Loquan with
lyrics fitted by Keron Boodoosingh and Joel “Zan” Feveck
jointly. Skiffle Bunch, Laventille Sound Specialists and Merrytones
have indicated their intention to interpret it for Panorama.
Mark Loquan also composed Good Times for Denyse Plummer.
Chris Morris penned the lyrics.
Good Times has also attracted a number of bands including Our Boys
from Tobago and a rejuvenated Casablanca.
While The Original Defosto Himself has produced four songs that
could be chosen for Panorama, this CD features Judgement Day, a
lively musical number with scathing lyrics. Renegades Steel Orchestra
has settled for this one and word is that they are sounding good
with it.
The combination of Brian “Bean” Griffith with melody,
Alvin Daniell for lyrics and Steve Sealy on vocals will be remembered
for tunes like Trini Know How and On De Drag.
The team is back this year with Enough Is Enough inspired by the
shooting in Simple Song’s panyard last year.
The song has galvanised the members of that steelband into action
and they plan to use the song to make a statement for 2006.
The song will also be performed by Belmont Fifth Dimension with
“Bean” at the arranging helm.
Jason “Peanut” Isaac has begun to establish himself
on the local scene and this year he has employed the services of
experienced Tunapuna Scanty to vocalise his Hard Wine.
Birdsong with arranger Rudy “Tulef” Smith gave the nod
to this tune and expect to forge their way into the finals with
this interesting selection.
The CD comprises a total of 14 tunes with other songs Sweet Hand
by Kenny J and Outta Control sung by De Panman from Antigua.
The latter was composed by Len “Boogsie” Sharpe and
Alvin Daniell and was played by the winning Panorama Band, Gemonites,
in Antigua last July.
Also on the CD is Women in Pan by Crazy and Panman Story by I–Shaba.
Rounding off the compilation is a soca groove by the late Wayne
Rodriguez, Caribbean Woman, performed just before his demise but
only now formally released.
The CD is available at all leading stores and is truly a musical
treat with arrangements by Junior “Ibo” Joseph, Leston
Paul, Pelham Goddard, Carl “Beaver” Henderson and Clive
Bradley.
This CD is a fitting tribute to Bradley who has always promoted
quality music, creative arrangements and captivating performances.
Panorama 2006 promises to be an interesting array of the same in
his honour. |
