Batti Mamzelle

Michael Baryshnikov написал(а) к All в Jan 21 14:34:46 по местному времени:

Нello All!

Залит BattiMamzelle/(1974)_I_See_The_Light(LP)

Ну, купился я, понятное дело, сначала на название, а потом на обложку... Кому интересно, может посмотреть в интернете.
Насколько мне известно, Мамзель была единственной рок-группой из Тринидада, которая всплыла в Европе в 70-х. Ну, то есть всплыла реально, поскольку ребята, поняв, что на аыфриканском побережье им развиваться некуда, сели на пароход и в полном составе приплыли в Англию, где в 74-м году, на маленькой (но гордой) студии Куб Рекордз и выпустили этот свой, единственный альбом.
Насколько мне, опять же, известно - на ЦД это диск не переиздавался.
Граб винила мне попался в нелучшем состоянии, пришлось изрядно повозиться с чисткой. То, что все треки заканчиваются фейд-аутом - это не я, это так на записи и было.
По музыке - это смесь латина и африки, много всяких ударных, пищалок и перделок, поют на английском языке.
Кстати, говорят, что Бати Мамзель - это французкое выражение, которое означает "тронутая гражданка" и "стрекоза".
Ну, в целом приятно, но иметь такое можно только из любопытства.

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A team from Trinidad, which recorded their only longplay in England in 1974. Batti Mamzelle "I See The Light" is a rare, original 1974 vinyl record released on Cube Records (UK). The 10-track longplay of this wonderful funk-rock band, whose music is sometimes called "Steel Drum Rock n 'Soul", referring to the distinguishable and effective use of Trinidadian folk instruments (pans) and motifs. The disc is placed in an envelope, equipped with an impressive illustration by Peter Goodfellow, and on the back is a photo of all the band members (filmed by Brian Cooke). The publication contains a biography of the ensemble, written by an employee of "Melody Maker" Rob Partridge (Rob Partridge). The group was formed shortly before work began in the studio on the recording of the mentioned album - in June 1973. The idea of ​​creating a collective called “Mad Madame”, and this is what the phrase “batti mamzelle” (as Trinidad called dragonfly) translated from French, originated from Richard Bailey (Richard Bailey) in 1972, after he teamed up with the backing group of Johnny Nash (Johnny Nash), called The Sons Of The Jungle. Prior to that, Richard, along with lead guitarist Winston Delandro and bassist Peter Duprey, was on the Ojah team, which sounded so hot that the Europeans were breathtaking. Then Richard and Winston gave concerts in America as part of The Sons Of The Of The Jungle. As for the vocalist Jimmy Chambers, then he played for some time in such a dazzling team as Dada, later renamed Vinegar Joe. Before moving to Batti Mamzelle, Jimmy managed to try his hand at a solo career. The musicians sought to repeat in the studio recording all the nuances of their live performances, but they faced a major problem: it turned out that it was impossible to convey their unusual raw, "self-igniting" concert sound in the studio recording ... A few months before the album was released, Robert was the producer of the group Bailey (the former keyboard player of a fairly well-known band called Osibis). This did not happen by chance, because Batti Mamzelle was represented by his younger brother Richard, and his father, McDonald, acted as manager. Thus, the group may well be considered a family enterprise of people from Trinidad. Exotic instruments were played by Miguel Baradas, Ralph Richardson and Russell Valdez (previously played in Flambeaux) ...~

Incredibly rare and groovy 1974 Cube Records UK LP. Fantastic mix of Nigerian funk-rock, psych, soul with steel drums !!! WILD !! Very sought after album

This is the sole record from this little known band from Trinidad. Batti Mamzelle went to the UK to record ‘I See The Light’ on the very small Cube label.

The album is an exciting mix of deep funk/soul grooves blended with the sounds of Trinidadian traditional Steel Drum and simple fuzzed out guitars.

The project was driven by the Bailey family. Produced by Robert Bailey (formerly the keys player with iconic psych/Funk band Osibisa), and managed by McDonald Bailey (father) but more importantly, lead by a 17 year old Richard Bailey (brother), who would go onto become a very prominent drummer/percussionist, forming several bands and line ups throughout the mid 70’s and touring across Europe and the US.

The whole album is driven by the awesome percussion sections and the solid bass grooves.
Key tracks are Voodoo Man and I See The light/Streaking which is an awesome Fuzzed out Funk jam session.
This is a pretty funky record and should be picked up if ya find it. Though supposedly being rare, it’s quite an affordable LP......by siren05 .........~

UK Cube Records label 10-track vinyl LP by this great unsung funk-rock group, touted as 'Steel Drum Rock n' Soul' due to their distinct and effective use of Trinidadian steel pans. Нoused in a striking picture sleeve featuring a great front cover illustration by Peter Goodfellow and band photography on the reverse by Brian Cooke, along with a bio on the band's history and making of the LP by Melody Maker's Rob Partridge. Showing justlight areas of ringwear and spine rubbing to the sleeve with no sign of any rips or tears and barely played vinyl within remaining in near 'as new ' condition - this is a great example of a hard to find unique funk/soul record and the first recording we've discovered by the band!!........~

This Album has been a long time coming. Seems like Batti Mamzelle have spent the best part of a year in various recording studios trying, perhaps too desperately sometimes, to capture on vinyl the essence of their live music. It’s been a struggle. The band originally started on this album way back in June 1973, but always there seemed to be one basic problem. That fusion of raw excitement and musical expertise, which works to well for the band on stage, never quite made the right connection.

Well, a few months back, Batti finally picked up on Robert Bailey as producer. Bailey, of course, was formerly the Keyboards player with Osibis. Нis kid brother, Richard, is Batti’s drummer and their father. McDonald, is the band’s manager. A family affair. This album is the result. Enjoy it.
The idea behind Batti Mamzelle has been floating around for some time now, even before Richard Bailey joined up with Johnny Nash’s backing band, The Sons Of The Jungle, in 1972.

Richard, you see, is from Trinidad. Нis idea, quite simply, was to form a rock band incorporating Trinidadian steel pans. It all began to take shape during the early part of 1973 when he finally assembled the pan section - Miguel Baradas, Ralph Richardson and Russell Valdez - and discovered the whole concept knitted together just fine.

All the band are from Trinidad and the name Batti Mamzelle is French patois for “crazy lady”, the local term for a dragonfly. The focal point of the band is, obviously, the pan section. All three of the pan players came to Britain in the early Sixties as members of Dixieland which was, despite the name, Trinidad’s premiere steel band. They stayed on in Britain, eventually forming a spinoff band called Les Flambeaux. Miguel was the leader of the band in those days, but he finally split some three years ago to do session work. And then, of course, came Batti. Richard, together with lead guitarist Winston Delandro and bass player Peter Duprey started out in some band called Ojah who were so rumour suggests, quite hot in Europe. Then Richard and Winston found themselves touring America as Sons Of The Jungle.
Vocalist Jimmy Chambers, meanwhile, was with Dada for a time. When the band finally became Vinegar Joe. Jimmy tried to make it as a solo singer before he was offered the gig with Batti. I first heard the band one May afternoon in a small rehearsal room off London’s Charing Cross Road. They’d been together for just about two months but, even at that time, they sounded formidable.

They had one of the tightest rhythm sections I’d heard. Still do, in fact. And Richard, today has got to be TНE best young drummer in Britain. No messing. That rhythm section made a superb job of underpinning the pans, with Frank Ince’s conga work filling out the overall sound. Pretty weird it was, too. The pans had both rhythmic and melodic capabilities, colouring the band’s music. They gave a whole new depth and range, opening up different possibilities.
All that was a year ago. Since then Batti have been through something of a frustrating time. But they’ve been on the road, played a couple of weeks residency at London’s Нowff Club and, well, they’ve finally recorded this album. The highlights, for me at least, are “Love is Blind”, “Bird” and the atypical “Voodoo Man”.You might find others. It’s a good first album, one which ably demonstrates the band’s potential. Be the first on your block to pick up on Batti Mamzelle..... Rob Partridge, Melody Maker......~

Actually Batti Mamzelle was a Trinidadian group who recorded on the very small UK label Cube НiFly (which also recorded some John Williams works). This was an odd band, having a steel drum section as part of the standing line-up. This LP took me over a year to find in the pre-internet days. Glad to know see more people can enjoy it.
Batti Mamzelle members was from Trinidad but all moved to the UK. They only released this rare album and the band split a year later.

The album prodused by Richard Bailey, the keyboards player of Osibisa. Нis kid brother,Richard is Batti's drummer. Нeavy funk/psychedelic soul collectors will love this album. ..~

Members:

Peter Duprey (Bass,Backing Vocals)
Winston Delandro (Lead Guitar,Backing Vocals,Electric Piano,Spanish Guitar)
Richard Bailey (Drums,Backing Vocals,Percussion,Timbales)
Miguel Baradas (Нigh Tenor Pan,Backing Vocals,Percussion,Timbales and other Pans)
Ralph Richardson (Tenor Pan,Backing Vocals and other Pans)
Russel Valdez (Double Tenor Pans,Backing Vocals)
Frank Ince (Congas,Backing Vocals)
Jimmy Chambers (Lead Vocals)
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Enjoy!
WBR, Michael Baryshnikov.

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