The Upsetter: The Life and Music of Lee Scratch Perry

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I have made no secret of my love for Dub music. And you can’t love Dub music without reckoning with Lee “Scratch” Perry.

Yesterday we watched the

Today we’re watching another documentary about Perry. This one narrated by Benicio Del Toro. The Upsetter: The Life and Music of Lee Scratch Perry.

“The definitive life story about Jamaican musical legend Lee 'Scratch' Perry, narrated by Benicio Del Toro and directed by Ethan Higbee & Adam Bhala Lough.”

Enjoy.

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Lee Scratch Perry's Visions of Paradise

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I have this personal website compartmentalized because I realize that not every one of my friends is interested in exactly the same set of things that I am. And that’s not only “OK”, it’s beautiful.

However, I think everyone should love Lee “Scratch” Perry. If you’re not familiar with this brilliant artist, I suggest you get familiar with Google.

And I also suggest starting with this off-beat documentary: Lee Scratch Perry's Vision of Paradise | True Godfather of Reggae.

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Dubspace :: The Harmonidub Edition

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Another installment in the Dubspace series, this time highlighting harmonica.

I know not everyone likes harmonica in their dub (Brainwashed says of the Lee “Scratch” Perry tracks featured here as including: “a few questionable harmonica intrusions”) but piss on it. Music-loving is subjective and I like harmonica in my dub. Maybe you will too.

This playlist features some repeat artists from the same albums so I’ve just included the albums represented for the visuals rather than every track.

Enjoy.

Tracklisting:

  1. ‘Melody Maker’ by Keith Hudson

  2. ‘Verdict in Dub’ by Clive Chin

  3. ‘Whatever We Do’ by Ruts D.C.

  4. ‘Enlightened’ by Lee “Scratch” Perry

  5. ‘Last of the Jestering’ by Clive Chin

  6. ‘Militant’ by Ruts D.C.

  7. ‘Space Craft’ by Lee “Scratch” Perry

  8. ‘Shi-cago’ by Dennis Bovell

  9. ‘Wire Dub’ by Clive Chin

  10. ‘Sonny’s Lettah (Anti-Sus Poem) by Linton Kwesi Johnson

  11. ‘Rhythm Collision’ by Ruts D.C.

  12. ‘Heavy Rainford’ by Lee “Scratch” Perry

  13. ‘Dubwise Situation’ by Clive Chin

  14. ‘Melody Maker Version 2 (Harmonica and Bongo Drum) by The Chuckles (from the Hudson Affair compilation)

Dubspace :: A Holiday At The Sea Playlist

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Clasp the helmet and lower yourself into the Dubspace.

20 Dub heavy hitters.

Enjoy.



Tracklisting:

  1. “Love and Fire” by Ruts DC

  2. “Independent Intavenshan” by Linton Kwesi Johnson

  3. “Black Right” by Keith Hudson

  4. “Staga Dub” by King Tubby

  5. “Babylon Gone Down” by Yabby You

  6. “Jumping Jack” by Herman Chin Loy

  7. “Above and Beyond” by Lee “Scratch” Perry

  8. “In King David’s Style” by Mad Professor

  9. “Some Bizarre” by African Head Charge

  10. “Back Weh” by Prince Far I

  11. “Capitol Radio Rock” by Sir Coxsone Sound

  12. “East Of The River Nile” by Augustus Pablo

  13. “Higher Ranking” by Dennis Bovell

  14. “Blood On His Lips” by Scientist

  15. “Refraction” by Phase Selector Sound

  16. “Swords of Vengeance” by Prince Jammy

  17. “Stalag” by Winston Riley

  18. “Theme Dub” by Jah Lloyd

  19. “The Road Is Rough” by Tommy Cowan

  20. “Sata Dub” by Errol “Flabba” Holt

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