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 :: 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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Holiday at the Sea's Favorite Music of 2019

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2019 has been a great year for music. From 30-minute mind-melting jams to Tuareg guitar and all kinds in between. I LOVE year-end lists. I love seeing what other people loved, especially if I can find something I hadn’t heard before. And to a lesser extent, who doesn’t like having their tastes confirmed by people much cooler?

But I don’t necessarily like ranking everything. After all, every list is subjective. And is there really any music that is “best”? Maybe you preferred one album to others, but does that really mean it’s “better”? Excuse me while I step off of my soapbox.

And I don’t like not hearing what people recommend. So, as you already know, I made a four-volume mix of some of my favorite music of the year, which I hope you’ve already checked out. If not, feel free to do so here and here and here and here. Also, just one more time of review, I chose 50 songs this year but only 49 albums since ‘Sideways’ by Seryn was released as a single.

Now that you’ve had a chance to to hear the songs, here is the complete list in alphabetical order.

  • I Was Real by 75 Dollar Bill

  • Mandatory Reality by Joshua Abrams & Natural Information Society

  • Ancestral Recall by Christian Scott aTunde Adjuah

  • U.F.O.F. by Big Thief

  • Sahari by Aziza Brahim

  • RE_CORDIS by Bruno Bavota

  • i,i by Bon Iver

  • V by The Budos Band

  • African Giant by Burna Boy

  • Shepherd In A Sheepskin Vest by Bill Callahan

  • Ghosteen by Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds

  • All My Relations by Cochemea

  • A Good Time by Davido

  • Grow Towards The Light by Dire Wolves

  • Sun Cycle / Elk Jam by Elkhorn

  • Pianoworks by Eluvium

  • Blue Values by Eamon Fogarty

  • All Time Present by Chris Forsyth

  • Gold Past Life by Fruit Bats

  • One Of The Best Yet by Gang Starr

  • One Step Behind by Garcia Peoples

  • The Unseen In Between by Steve Gunn

  • Back At The House by Hemlock Ernst and Kenny Segal

  • The Gospel According to Water Joe Henry

  • Terms of Surrender by Hiss Golden Messenger

  • More Arriving by Sarathy Korwar

  • Miri by Bassekou Kouyate & Ngoni Ba

  • Sauropoda by L'Eclair

  • Ilana (The Creator) by Mdou Moctar

  • Stars Are The Light by Moon Duo

  • Three Chords and the Truth by Van Morrison

  • All Mirrors by Angel Olsen

  • Desire Path by One Eleven Heavy

  • Phoenix by Pedro the Lion

  • Rainford by Lee “Scratch” Perry

  • Purple Mountains by Purple Mountains

  • Rose City Band by Rose City Band

  • ‘Sideways’ by Seryn

  • Out of Darkness by Some Dark Hollow

  • Illegal Moves by Sunwatchers

  • Amankor / The Exile by Tartit

  • Amadjar by Tinariwen

  • Preserves by Matt Valentine

  • Father of the Bride by Vampire Weekend

  • Remind Me Tomorrow by Sharon Van Etten

  • Come On Up To The House: Women Sing Waits by Various Artists

  • Water Weird by Wet Tuna

  • Ode To Joy by Wilco

  • The Sisypheans by Xylouris White

  • Walk Through The Fire by Yola

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  • Listen to Volume 01 of my 2019 Year-End Playlist

  • Listen to Volume 02 of my 2019 Year-End Playlist

  • Listen to Volume 03 of my 2019 Year-End Playlist

  • Listen to Volume 04 of my 2019 Year-End Playlist

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Holiday at the Sea’s Favorite Music Label of 2019

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My Favorite music label of the year would have to be, without a doubt, Brooklyn’s Beyond Beyond is Beyond. Self-describes as: "“Music for Heads, by Heads,” which just about sums it up. More a vibe than a genre. A way of thinking than a particular style.

With five out of my favorite 49 albums of the year; (Dire Wolves, Garcia Peoples, L'Eclair, One Eleven Heavy, and Matt Valentine (plus, if I had expanded my list or included an “Honorable Mentions” section, this list would have expanded even more. That De Lorians is really good to mention only one more), no other single label presented as much music that I wanted to hear this year.

I can’t wait to hear what’s next.

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Daily Driver Summer 2019 (Trailer)

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Back in August as Summer was closing out, I posted a personal music mix that I had been listening to during the heat of the sunbaked Phoenix Summer. I called it “Daily Driver Summer 2019”. I know, not the most creative title, but, as I said at the time, I hadn’t really planned on posting it. It was just something I made for myself to listen to on my daily commute. What I neglected to tell you at the time, my dear readers is that there are actually two volumes. So I figured why not share the sequel as well. Please don’t hold it against me. I really didn’t mean to keep anything from you. Please enjoy now.

Download the jewel case art as a PDF file.

Tracklisting:

  1. “Suzie Q” by Creedence Clearwater Revival

  2. “Suena” by Ondatrópica

  3. “Mustt Mustt (Extended)” by Kiran Ahluwalia

  4. “Kukuchi” by Letta Mbulu

  5. “Kogarashi” by Kikagaku Moyo

  6. “On the Road Again” by Canned Heat

  7. Turn On Your Love Light” by the Grateful Dead

  8. I Like It (I Like It Like That)” by Pete Rodriguez

  9. “Three Little Birds” by Bob Marley and the Wailers

  10. “Golden Clouds” by The Orb Featuring Lee "Scratch" Perry

  11. “Hey Ya!” by OutKast

  12. “Boogie On” by Rob (Funky Rob Way)

  13. “Hymn of the Big Wheel” by Massive Attack