This song is an excellent example of not needing to have a wide vocal range to write cool vocal lines. The singer maybe has a one octave range, but that chorus is so damn hooky
Ska makes me miss Warped Tour! One moment you're in a circle pit watching Asking Alexandria or BMTH, next you're chilling in the pavilion watching Mighty Mighty Bosstones or Big D & the Kid's Table. It's impossible to listen to ska and not be in a good mood.
Can we just give a shout out to the bass player on this song? To play a busy part at this tempo that still locks in and grooves is incredible. Mad props to that rhythm section! 👌
Mightly Mighty Bosstones were probably the first band besides Less Than Jake that got my attention to get me into Ska. I really wasn't that into the band that much, but this song caught my attention.
i miss ska so hard. girl at work was talking with me and i jokingly pronounced beyonce "bey once". she got a little pissy and asked what music i liked then, i said ska. she asked what ska was, i said it was white reggae (she was black) and played her no doubt. she asked 'gwen stefani?' i said 'yeah, it's b-a-n-a-n-a-s'
Yea I agree with him the chorus is what made it big and way they're singing it rough... imagine if he was singing that like softer voice it wouldn't hit as hard.. And the guitar slides to it ppl just like catchy music doesn't matter if it's ska or punk or rap or Taylor swift. It's like I GET KNOCKED DOWN BUT I GET UP AGAIN YA NEVER GONNA KEEP ME DOWN the chorus is just so inspiring so infectious you just can't help but find yourself singing along
They all wear suits because that is how the 60s Jamaican musicians dressed, it all derives from Jamaica except the punk elements. You Should check out Someday I Suppose by The Bosstones. Saw them a few times, a very fun band to see live.
The thing about ska to me is that in a general sense its about juxtaposing an upbeat melody with generally depressing lyrics (i believe this song was referencing the AIDS epidemic), ive always seen the main message as "it's not right, but that's alright", basically a message of perseverance.
must have been 2013 'cuz she died in 2014 was staying with a friend for a couple months. myself, him, and his wife would drink to excess every night, and one night I get the little lyric "that's the impression that I get" stuck in my head hard. It's all I can think about. My phone doesn't have service, we haven't paid for wifi, so I can't listen to the song and get it out of my system, and for two hours i just respond to things with "...well, that's just the impression that I get" and she gets so fucking sick of it, slams the fridge door in a way that a shelf drops and the pickle jar breaks. Kitchen smelled like vinegar for a day. at least, that's the impression that I get.
Okay, you've got me -- Please, why is it mandatory for a trombone player to be in the band for the sound to come out right? Is it something about the range or pitch? Unfortunately, I'm a self-taught string player, so I missed a lot of context in a traditional music education sitting
Dude, you need to check out a band called Mephiskapheles, The Bumble Bee Tuna Song. Pretty sure you'll like it! Thanks for your Ska journey, but it's not over yet my friend!
I'd be interested to see you react to the Flatbush Zombies. They're a rap group based out of Brooklyn and are fucking talented. Headstone is a great track because of all the references to past hip hop, Crown ft Portugal the Man is a great one for people that are new to the zombies as it's a bit easier and not as hard/dark. U&I is another great one for new people. Glorious Thugs is awesome because it's a remake/tribute to Notorious Thugs by Biggie and Bone Thugs. One of the members of Flatbush (Erick the Architect) produces most of the beats for the songs and he remade the entire Notorious Thugs beat from scratch for their version.
Interesting how musical genres develop and the mighty Bosstones are described as Ska Punk. I just listened to this song for the first time and couldn’t really identify in the music any reggae/ rocksteady or Ska influences that I identify from the sixties like Desmond Decker or the 2 tone Ska from the late 70/early 80’s. If I’m honest, this track didn’t really resonate with me , but I have no doubt that it would appeal to others There seem to be definitely influenced by The Clash , songs like Rudi definitely have that same vibe and a bit of swing music rather than ska but that is just my criticism of the genre and not a criticism of the band who I don’t know and haven’t heard any of their other material. Perhaps someone who knows their music might suggest some other tracks
Greatest thing about this band is Ben Carr, official member that just dances on stage for every show.
My all-time favorite ska band, the originators of Ska-Core, retired leaving us wanting more, legends, & absolute "GOAT" status!
The Bosstones officially hung it up recently. I absolutely recommend reacting to more of their stuff! The Rascal King is a great one.
Yeah cuz dickey decided the vaccine was conspiracy
YES! Rascal King rules.
FEKIN RIGHT xxx
This song is an excellent example of not needing to have a wide vocal range to write cool vocal lines. The singer maybe has a one octave range, but that chorus is so damn hooky
Ska makes me miss Warped Tour! One moment you're in a circle pit watching Asking Alexandria or BMTH, next you're chilling in the pavilion watching Mighty Mighty Bosstones or Big D & the Kid's Table. It's impossible to listen to ska and not be in a good mood.
Can we just give a shout out to the bass player on this song? To play a busy part at this tempo that still locks in and grooves is incredible. Mad props to that rhythm section! 👌
Soooooooo good
Joe Gittleman 'the Bassfiddleman' great bass player.
Those horns play well & jump in at the perfect time.
Thanks for the throwback! ✌🏻❤️🎼
Mightly Mighty Bosstones were probably the first band besides Less Than Jake that got my attention to get me into Ska. I really wasn't that into the band that much, but this song caught my attention.
Totally. Them, Reel Big Fish, and the Pietasters. This song is so fun!
Great video man! I'm really hoping Streetlight Manifesto is your 6th! If not I got fingers crossed it'll show up some other time!
Awesome great music song.
i miss ska so hard. girl at work was talking with me and i jokingly pronounced beyonce "bey once". she got a little pissy and asked what music i liked then, i said ska. she asked what ska was, i said it was white reggae (she was black) and played her no doubt. she asked 'gwen stefani?' i said 'yeah, it's b-a-n-a-n-a-s'
Great song..excellent album!
Great reaction! Just found your channel and watching all your other vids tonight. Bosstones are legendary
Yea I agree with him the chorus is what made it big and way they're singing it rough... imagine if he was singing that like softer voice it wouldn't hit as hard.. And the guitar slides to it ppl just like catchy music doesn't matter if it's ska or punk or rap or Taylor swift. It's like I GET KNOCKED DOWN BUT I GET UP AGAIN YA NEVER GONNA KEEP ME DOWN the chorus is just so inspiring so infectious you just can't help but find yourself singing along
Really hoping you do Less Than Jake for the last ska episode!
They all wear suits because that is how the 60s Jamaican musicians dressed, it all derives from Jamaica except the punk elements. You Should check out Someday I Suppose by The Bosstones. Saw them a few times, a very fun band to see live.
rude boy style
That's the good stuff
As soon as you said "ska[y] music" i subscribed.
I will always love that this song was part of the soundtrack for the English dubbed Digimon Movie XD
It also played in Good Burger a couple times. One of the characters jams this while rollerblading to work lmao
The thing about ska to me is that in a general sense its about juxtaposing an upbeat melody with generally depressing lyrics (i believe this song was referencing the AIDS epidemic), ive always seen the main message as "it's not right, but that's alright", basically a message of perseverance.
The Bosstones said that when they got together they wanted 8 member so they would have one more then Madness
1 trombone in a ska band got it
Ska = fast reggae
must have been 2013 'cuz she died in 2014
was staying with a friend for a couple months. myself, him, and his wife would drink to excess every night, and one night I get the little lyric "that's the impression that I get" stuck in my head hard. It's all I can think about. My phone doesn't have service, we haven't paid for wifi, so I can't listen to the song and get it out of my system, and for two hours i just respond to things with "...well, that's just the impression that I get" and she gets so fucking sick of it, slams the fridge door in a way that a shelf drops and the pickle jar breaks. Kitchen smelled like vinegar for a day. at least, that's the impression that I get.
Okay, you've got me --
Please, why is it mandatory for a trombone player to be in the band for the sound to come out right? Is it something about the range or pitch?
Unfortunately, I'm a self-taught string player, so I missed a lot of context in a traditional music education sitting
It's not actually mandatory but the timbre of s trombone is great, and the frequencies it occupies fit in well with guitar/bass/vocals
Day #19 of a-ska-ing for a 5 By of Sammy Rae and all of her Glorious Musical friends. 💙
The only reason I know this song is because it was used in the original Digimon movie.
Dude, you need to check out a band called Mephiskapheles, The Bumble Bee Tuna Song. Pretty sure you'll like it! Thanks for your Ska journey, but it's not over yet my friend!
I'd be interested to see you react to the Flatbush Zombies. They're a rap group based out of Brooklyn and are fucking talented. Headstone is a great track because of all the references to past hip hop, Crown ft Portugal the Man is a great one for people that are new to the zombies as it's a bit easier and not as hard/dark. U&I is another great one for new people. Glorious Thugs is awesome because it's a remake/tribute to Notorious Thugs by Biggie and Bone Thugs. One of the members of Flatbush (Erick the Architect) produces most of the beats for the songs and he remade the entire Notorious Thugs beat from scratch for their version.
Day #19 - Whoops, busy busy
Ive never heard anyone ever pronounce ska like that, but its probably not wrong
Interesting how musical genres develop and the mighty Bosstones are described as Ska Punk.
I just listened to this song for the first time and couldn’t really identify in the music any reggae/ rocksteady or Ska influences that I identify from the sixties like Desmond Decker or the 2 tone Ska from the late 70/early 80’s.
If I’m honest, this track didn’t really resonate with me , but I have no doubt that it would appeal to others There seem to be definitely influenced by The Clash , songs like Rudi definitely have that same vibe and a bit of swing music rather than ska but that is just my criticism of the genre and not a criticism of the band who I don’t know and haven’t heard any of their other material. Perhaps someone who knows their music might suggest some other tracks
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they all where suites dressing like rude boys