Dub: The Sound of Surprise: History of Jamaican Dub Music

DUB, The Sound of Surprise is a detailed chronicle and fascinating guide to the captivating history of Jamaican dub music, the first of its kind. This archetype of the remix style grew out of reggae in the late 1960s and early 1970s. The book presents over 200 illustrations and some rare album covers, and describes the origins and development of a unique technique created in Jamaican recording studios which would change the world of music production forever. Author Helmut Philipps has visited the places dub happened, and met its pioneers, inventors, and key figures.

In addition to analysis, Philipps includes essays and conversations with and about King Jammy, Scientist, Style Scott, David Rodigan, Bunny Lee, King Tubby, Lee Perry, Dennis Bovell, Ernest Hoo Kim, Errol Brown, Linval Thompson, Tippy I-Grade, Victor Rice, Mad Professor and many others. The gripping narrative also takes a look at the development of dub in Europe, the UK, and the United States.

* History
* Interviews
* Soundsystems
* Engineers & Studios
* Discography

Author: Helmut Philipps
Publisher: Edition Olms
Published: 11/01/2024
Pages: 256
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.46lbs
Size: 9.88h x 9.88w x 1.33d
ISBN13: 9783283013264
ISBN10: 3283013268
BISAC Categories:
- Music | Genres & Styles | Reggae
- Art | General