Augustus Pablo - King David's Melody: Classic Instrumentals & Dubs (Vinyl)
Originally released in 1983, Augustus Pablo's 'King David's Melody' collects singles from the years 1975-1982. Most of the tracks are considered instrumentals instead of dubs, which means Pablo's more responsible for the melodies and structures of the songs than usual, while the serene, relaxed, and otherworldly feelings of Pablo's dub material is also well represented. The inspiration for the overall positive and supremely spiritual feel to the collection is right in the title. Rastafarian Pablo is referencing spiritual leader Haile Selassie's claim to be descended from King David, a king of ancient Israel who could sooth the soul with his flute and harp. Pablo does the same here with his melodica and occasional keyboards.
This is the Greensleeves 2017 reissue.
Tracklist:
A1 King David's Melody
A2 Zion High
A3 Mr. Bassie
A4 West Abyssinia
A5 Israel In Harmony
B1 Rockers Mood
B2 Sufferers Trod
B3 Revelation Time
B4 Selfish Youths
B5 Corner Stone Dub
B6 Kent Road
Originally released in 1983, Augustus Pablo's 'King David's Melody' collects singles from the years 1975-1982. Most of the tracks are considered instrumentals instead of dubs, which means Pablo's more responsible for the melodies and structures of the songs than usual, while the serene, relaxed, and otherworldly feelings of Pablo's dub material is also well represented. The inspiration for the overall positive and supremely spiritual feel to the collection is right in the title. Rastafarian Pablo is referencing spiritual leader Haile Selassie's claim to be descended from King David, a king of ancient Israel who could sooth the soul with his flute and harp. Pablo does the same here with his melodica and occasional keyboards.
This is the Greensleeves 2017 reissue.
Tracklist:
A1 King David's Melody
A2 Zion High
A3 Mr. Bassie
A4 West Abyssinia
A5 Israel In Harmony
B1 Rockers Mood
B2 Sufferers Trod
B3 Revelation Time
B4 Selfish Youths
B5 Corner Stone Dub
B6 Kent Road
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