A Steel Pan Documentary - Sounds Like Steel (2023)
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- Опубліковано 8 чер 2024
- Sounds Like Steel is an independent steel pan documentary that takes a deep dive into what it takes for steel orchestras to compete and win in the National Panorama Competition.
Filmed over 2 months in the run up to Panorama, this documentary offers the closest look yet into the culture that surrounds Trinidad and Tobago's national instrument, and the positive impact that panyards have on local communities.
Steel pan (sometimes called pan, steelpan or steel drum) is the national instrument of Trinidad and Tobago. You can learn more about the history of steel pan in Kim Johnson's book; "The Illustrated Story of Pan."
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Chapters:
0:00 Intro
3:40 Steel Pan History
10:46 About Panorama
13:20 Tropical Angel Harps
14:00 Selecting the Tune
16:42 Arranging for Panorama
17:33 Drilling the Band
19:28 The Importance of Panyards
23:55 Panorama Prelims
28:29 Welcome to Enterprise
31:23 Youth Steel Orchestras
37:05 Preparing for Panorama Finals
45:09 The Last Practice
47:40 Transporting the Instruments
50:00 Panorama Finals
Corrections:
12:21 Name spelled incorrectly - should be Jerod Superville
43:43 Wrong name card used - should be Kadeem Andrews
Learn more at chassheppard.com/soundslikesteel
The community, culture, history, the LOVE, the nurturing of the younger generations, this is just everything. And yes, the quality of this recording is the best I’ve heard of a large band, far less a panorama arrangement. As close as possible to experiencing the music live. Thank you so much for this labor of love.
Thanks of the kind words :)
Thanks so much to everyone who supported this documentary, I can't thank you all enough. There will be some extra behind the scenes content coming soon, so stay tuned!
From an American who loves all things percussion and pan, thanks for making this. I thoroughly enjoyed it!
Thanks so much :)
Excellent work on the documentary. Highest praises to Mr Jerod Superville, social entrepreneurship and community focused organisations are holding a lot of communities and youth networks together, changing lives. This region has immense talent, culture and capability. We have to keep working hard and smart and maxing out our potential from where we are with what we have! Proud moment. Rah, I surprised myself, almost bussed a cry when I saw the response to the victory at 36:24
This is a long video, so I've added timestamps to let you jump to the bits you're interested in:
00:00 Intro
03:40 Steel Pan History
10:46 About Panorama
13:20 Tropical Angel Harps
14:00 Selecting the Tune
16:42 Arranging for Panorama
17:33 Drilling the Band
19:28 The Importance of Panyards
23:55 Panorama Prelims
28:29 Welcome to Enterprise
31:23 Youth Steel Orchestras
37:05 Preparing for Panorama Finals
45:09 The Last Practice
47:40 Transporting the Instruments
50:00 Panorama Finals
I really enjoyed this documentary! ❤
Panorama preparation is the best part of Panorama!🤩
Thanks for showcasing our band to the world!
😘
That was a respect and a proud documentary that was waiting to come. So much good ground got covered that many people in Trinidad and around the world needed to see. Enterprise will always hold a place in my heart and for the Angel Harps to do well and win is always top notch. Keep the real culture alive yes, big up
Real Heavyweight business....
Thanks so much for the kind words Kapeni!
This is amazing would love for you to do a behind the scenes with Exodus and Renegades
If you know any bands who'd like to get some filming done, definitely have them get in touch with me!
Amazing, this is everything that's good about music, bringing people together and enjoying life.
Glad you enjoyed it :)
Now I love this documentary but I’m actually surprised that thee Winston Spree Simon, inventor and pioneer, wasn’t even brought up, not once! That man is responsible for what the steel pan means to the world today. It’s so unfortunate how little he is credited. I even remember hearing about a push to get the Grammy association to acknowledge his contribution within music, but I’m gonna assume it didn’t get far.. I know there’s still people out in Trinidad advocating for him, so he’ll definitely get his flowers soon 🌸💐🌺🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹
Thanks so much of your feedback, you're right that this documentary is pretty light on the history aspect of pan overall. Ultimately there's so much to discuss that this doc will only ever be a jumping off point for people to research more about the history, and I highly recommend Kim Johnson's book; "The Illustrated Story of Pan" to anyone who'd like to learn more.
Yes! Chas, finally, the wait is over. From Enterprise to the world! Congratulations again. ❤
I love the documentary, I played with them in 2003 and it was special for me because was the most section practice I've ever done which paid off, the band made it to the finals.
Never thought about all these little details that go into performances and the functioning of a band
Much thanks for making this documentary.
Brilliantly addictive
Totally enjoyed this backstory. Many thanks to everyone who contributed to this story, it truly demonstrates the fact that it takes a village. #cultureliveshere #steelpan #panorama #trinbago
Thanks for the kind words :)
Enjoying the real behind the scene stories. Proud of this production. 👍Really, really Proud, Chasbo!👍👍
Thanks :)
Congratulations perfect documentary for a persistent band, never giving up, getting better and better every year along with the youth band, hats off to all who made this a pan wonder❤❤
Thanks so much for your help on this documentary Lystra!
Sweet Pan music
Thanks for this documentary on our pride & joy, steelpan.
🔥🔥🔥🔥💯💯💯💯💯
Been waiting a long time for this ❤❤❤ It brings back so much memories from being there for Panorama and I loved the breakdown of the journey it was amazing 🔥
The practice & Drilling was a true insight of what it takes to play & perform at such a high level. 🙌🏾
So glad you enjoyed the doc!
Amazing! Excellent pan film , very well done technically. Soo uplifting and inspiring. ❤
Way to go Chas!! Loved every minute of it, so proud of you and the band!
Well done Chas. Awesome documentary showing the true spirit of pan!
Pan has come a long way since i played back in the 80's
Thanks for this upload! Found it on r/Documentaries 🔥
A fresh pair of eyes well done Chas.
Awesome, I noticed some extra scenes added after the initial screening. Fantastic work!
Yeah, big thanks to everyone who gave feedback at the test screening :)
This was excellent. I love it!!!
Thanks so much of the kind words, be sure to share it with anyone you know who might be interested!
Fantastic production Chas! Big studio feel. Excellent sound. Wonderful documentary of the band’s enthusiasm and preparation. A ‘people’ story. I am very proud of your work.
Congrats to Chas and all involved on the release, the final film is amazing
Thanks so much of the kind words!
Yes Chas!!! Can’t wait to watch this
Fantastic documentary!!! Wow!! That was so super. Congrats Chas and all those who helped out this together.
thanks so much :)
It is excellent Chas. Congratulations! Im loving it!
Thanks to much ❤️
A well-structured documentary that held my attention throughout. Even though it was quite long,, it did not feel like information overload. The different interviewees complemented one another, highlighting the different roles that go into making a panorama production. A good mix of elders and youth. I particularly liked the beginning, the way the history of the instrument/orchestra was presented over the pan tuning process. It was a good blend. Having viewed the whole thing, it seems to me that the documentary leans more towards highlighting the people dimension, with less emphasis on delving into factors directly linked to the making of the music. That is not intended as a put-down. Just an observation. Congratulations to the producer on a solid piece of work.
Thanks so much for your detailed feedback, this documentary evolved a lot over the course of production, so I'm glad that you enjoyed it! With regards to the focus on people, the doc was originally much more technical, with a focus on the instrument itself, but as the documentary reached a wider audience, I decided to shift to a story that would appeal to people less familiar with the instrument. This footage won't go to waste though, as I have a few extras from the documentary still to release, so stay tuned!
you and the subject's passion for this art shines, this was engaging and so cool
Thanks for the kind words!
Going to be amazinggg
Thanks!
Merry Christmas!
unsure if this sent but this deserves a part 2 with more focus on the history
Definitely, you can also find more of Kim Johnson talking about the history of pan on my channel :)
AGREED.
@@chassheppardhope it goes through!
You’ve released the documentary! Yes!! Will you premiere this at any documentary festivals!
I've skipped the festival circuit with this doc, just to get it out before the 2024 Panorama season, but it will be screening at a few events and on a few TV networks, so stay tuned!
Panorama is the best 🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹
AMAZING FILM IM GOING INSANE
Thanks so much Felix :)
Oh my goodness.
I would like to discuss an opportunity to make another documentary involving steel pan.
I’d love to chat, you can get in touch at the contact form on my website: chassheppard.com
Not all African descents are born with musical abilities but other races. In the Caribbean did.
🎊 P r o m o s m
Waiting in Anxious Anticipation ❤
Awesome stuff dread, it turned out exactly as amazing as I expected!