The Genius & Mysterious Life of Augustus Pablo

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  • Опубликовано: 19 май 2023
  • Augustus Pablo is one of the most pivotal yet mysterious figures of twentieth century Jamaican music. This video traces his rise from Kingston's suburbs to roots reggae and dub pioneer.

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  • @louisp7335
    @louisp7335 6 месяцев назад +13

    Great piece. Met Pablo in 1971 at Randys Studios. He was humble and kind then. Loved and Love his music. One of the true innovators in the Reggae genre.

    • @ByronMathews-sf9gw
      @ByronMathews-sf9gw Месяц назад

      Yes I agree that he is a great artist however iam a rasta from Washington DC and I saw him in my neighborhood and I tried to greet him and he would not even speak or wave as a rasta that lift a bad taste in my mouth as much as I love his music I really failed some kina way but Jah bless

  • @fredalademerin7626
    @fredalademerin7626 Год назад +4

    Ital Dub. A very impressive early dub release by Augustus Pablo mixed by the great King Tubby

  • @TheMightyKingzuru
    @TheMightyKingzuru Год назад +51

    He was a Rastafari mystic. Focused, humble, and serious about life.

    • @patsiebentley111
      @patsiebentley111 Год назад +3

      That sums it up , nice of you to call it how it was !

    • @MUUTDITTSPOUMN
      @MUUTDITTSPOUMN 8 месяцев назад +2

      It hadn't occurred to me until a decade of listening to his music that I'd never heard him speak. Just looked up an interview the other day. Just to hear him speak. Of course I heard some interesting things but the point is humble checks out.

    • @Tampinu
      @Tampinu Месяц назад

      I'm Nigerian, and I love his work called "Nigerian Love" 🤩

  • @gregcooks9
    @gregcooks9 Год назад +27

    He's the reason I own and play a melodica. Such an inspiration.

    • @user-mc3pk2wp6x
      @user-mc3pk2wp6x 2 месяца назад

      I too!!! i own and play a Melodica Basso!!! I want to get an Alto someday!!!! JAH bless!!!

  • @kobalt77
    @kobalt77 8 месяцев назад +5

    ........ Meets Rockers Uptown changed my view of Reggae and music around 1980. i am so glad I discovered this wonderful man's amazing music . Blessings to all .

  • @positive___soul
    @positive___soul Год назад +34

    Pure genius 💚💛❤️ may he continue to rest in peace 🙏🏽🕊

    • @Tampinu
      @Tampinu Месяц назад

      I met his son in traffic, by accident in London. see my comment above...(The latest comment on the video)

  • @gregoryspevack2263
    @gregoryspevack2263 Год назад +15

    His son Addis is keeping the fire burning. I was lucky enough to see him play back in the 80's. It was mystical to say the least. The video of him playing Java with the Soul Syndicate at Japan Splash. It like nothing else, it really captures him

  • @rasmarcusdubwise1242
    @rasmarcusdubwise1242 Год назад +10

    Still have my vinyls..One of the best..legend..🎶🎼🎼🎵🎤🎛🎛🎙🎙🎼

  • @lioness-kushlumumba4040
    @lioness-kushlumumba4040 Год назад +29

    I was absolutely drawn to Augustus' sound and music! Thank you for sharing this incredible history of reggae music and the lives of the artistes!

  • @markwest9540
    @markwest9540 2 месяца назад +2

    The great man as a young rasta youth I was introduced to this great man in Islington st mary by Theo dread. Lenny Haughton and courtney

  • @droog28
    @droog28 Год назад +15

    I am blessed to have Augustus Pablo's music in my life. Thank you for this video!

  • @christopherstilley7756
    @christopherstilley7756 10 месяцев назад +4

    The music of my life in the 70s and 80s His haunting melodies reminded me of time and places mysterious and true.. A sound as at home in the hills of Texas as any place else..

  • @aldonamarshall8685
    @aldonamarshall8685 7 месяцев назад +4

    Augustus Pablo is one of the most favorite musicians of my life. I absolutely love his music. Thank you for making this video.

  • @lascellesdavis492
    @lascellesdavis492 20 дней назад +1

    Thanks SOOO very much for your erudite research and commentary about the early legends of reggae . Thanks for mentioning Third World and Jacob Miller who I had the privilege of meeting whilst working as a bank clerk in King street- famous Kingston business district. Jacob was not only gifted musician he was a truly wonderful person with great humility and kindness. Such a sad loss at a very young age.

  • @lars-fenin
    @lars-fenin Год назад +6

    king tubby meets rockers inna fire house
    is one of my top fave dub albums till today.
    great player of instruments and top producer!

    • @MarcusEye
      @MarcusEye Год назад +2

      No doubt- great album!!!.

  • @clarencewright9841
    @clarencewright9841 Год назад +4

    It is very interesting the whole history of our music, the many people involved and the fast pace of its growth, the decade of the 1970s was a wonderful time in reggae growth

  • @dazzmanradebe2931
    @dazzmanradebe2931 Год назад +2

    Gone Too Soon 😢😢😢😢😢 King Tubby Meets Rockers Uptown - Frozen Dub. Long live Dub Master. South Africa loves Ya mon

  • @52ndstreetplanetaryensemble
    @52ndstreetplanetaryensemble Год назад +2

    This is the foundation of the high Mystical Dub feeling . Listen east of the river Nile in the woods is a spiritual vessel to inner calm..

  • @chrisstronach5495
    @chrisstronach5495 10 месяцев назад +2

    A fascinating piece.
    Beautiful sublime music from the higher levels
    Love
    ❤❤❤🎵🎶🎵🎶

  • @clarencewright9841
    @clarencewright9841 Год назад +4

    People listen to cassava piece, Pablo in red and brace a boy, just to get a sample of that rasta man great skill, no joke, serious rasta man, Lee scratch Perry was doing his thing at the same period, early 1970s, changed reggae music forever

  • @jaymo8206
    @jaymo8206 Год назад +8

    Reggae music is one of my favorite genres. This amazing video introduced me to an amazing human being-musician-pioneer. Jah love to the crew that produced and shared this piece of work.

  • @kenmaykut9461
    @kenmaykut9461 Год назад +19

    That was SICK! Outside of Gregory, Pablo was my biggest influence on me in reggae. I must admit I LOVE YOUR CHANNEL!!! A few suggestions video. I want to see about Dillinger, the scientist, Michigan, and smiley and how third world was the greatest and tightest reggae band ever. Please keep doing this!!! I love it as a true reggae fan.

  • @techromancer1
    @techromancer1 Год назад +7

    thank you for introducing me to this awesome musician roots reggae is worlds music jah rastafari

  • @madhusudan
    @madhusudan Год назад +12

    Yes! My musical hero, the most mystical and spiritual sound. I still remember buying my fist Pablo album, Earth's Rightful Ruler, in a small local record shop in 1990 as a young teenager. I didn't know anything about him; I was just drawn to the cover. As an instant fan I collected many of his other albums over the following years. Original Rockers 2 - Pablo Meets Mr. Bassie is probably my most favorite, but it's just a personal choice among so many strong releases. How about you guys?

  • @leonramsay21
    @leonramsay21 Год назад +7

    Augustus Pablo,a study entirely of a quiet giant. Reggae Appreciation kudos.

  • @amegwuabel563
    @amegwuabel563 Год назад +10

    He was indeed a Genius

  • @lucidrain9469
    @lucidrain9469 Год назад +5

    The O.G. Horace Swaby- He used to be by Black Ants Lane with brethren Hugh Mundell, Norris Reid , Tetrack & so many more. R.I.P.

  • @Stewartchampion
    @Stewartchampion Год назад +6

    I see a video of pablo playing guitar left handed with the strings upside down in a video so he could turn his hand to most instruments it seems as well as producing..the guy knew his stuff ... legend

  • @clarencewright9841
    @clarencewright9841 Год назад +10

    Bro Ken, Bob Marley and the Wailers had the greatest and tightest reggae band ever, one of the reason for this is that the drummer and bass player are brothers they actually created reggae music, first they played Ska then changed it to reggae with the song bangerrang by Stranger Cole, the first real reggae song, they are the Barrett brothers, Aston Family man Barrett the great bass player and his brother played drums, wicked combination, they played for Agustus Paplo and many others. Bless up

  • @user-mc3pk2wp6x
    @user-mc3pk2wp6x 2 месяца назад

    Big Up to Augustus Pablo!!!! One of my favorite albums not mentioned in this video is the excellent "EAST OF THE RIVER NILE" with the great songs "JAH LIGHT" , "MEMORIES OF THE GHETTO" , "AFRICA (1983)" and the most excellent song with crucial drums "ADDIS-A-BABA"!!! Thank you for this video on the underrated Augustus Pablo!!! I own a MELODICA BASSO by HONER, which my Daughter's Mother bought for me years ago because I was so inspired by Augustus Pablo's Irie music!!!! JAH bless, thank you for this video!!!🙂🔥❤💛💚✝✡

  • @earlofcumbrae-Ground_Zero
    @earlofcumbrae-Ground_Zero Год назад +5

    Jah Bless Brother. 💖 Greetings from the French Alps.

  • @MichaelSims-rn6vu
    @MichaelSims-rn6vu Год назад +5

    Give thanks for the history of the real Don Pablo. I'm gonna be honest, I barely give his music a listen. But I do appreciate his mystic melodies amongst the most common. Blessed I. Do one on Willie Lindo if you have time

  • @TheAnnaFisher
    @TheAnnaFisher Год назад +6

    Apprecialove, my inspiration!🙏🏼❤🙏🏼💛🙏🏼🖤🙏🏼💚🙏🏼🎶🇯🇲🌎

  • @tonybrown6496
    @tonybrown6496 Год назад +6

    He was an incredible talent, Java, East of the river Nile, rest in power legend.

  • @chrismurraymusic
    @chrismurraymusic Год назад +8

    Another great biographical segment. So much important information presented clearly, every time. Big up.

  • @electricreds6415
    @electricreds6415 Год назад +3

    He look humble I look into his music thanks for letting me know

  • @vadermasktruth
    @vadermasktruth Год назад +3

    Jah bless, from Detroit!

  • @zuni1966
    @zuni1966 Год назад +2

    Augustus Pablo is a precious gem, created intemporal musical masterpieces, a mystic, a genius. Not only the melodica King but a overall great keyboard player, a Dub pioneer and a great producer.
    His music denotes that he was a man of extraordinary good taste and high culture! I love Augustus Pablo music! ❤

  • @zurimoore2545
    @zurimoore2545 Год назад +3

    IM GLAD YOU DID AUGUSTUS PABLO HE,S MY FAVORITE MUSICIAN TOO OF THE MELODICA THAT WAS POPLARIZED IN THE 70,S

  • @Jessicablane
    @Jessicablane Год назад +3

    King tubby meets the rockers uptown one of the best dub albums ever .

  • @dexocube
    @dexocube Год назад +19

    Bruv, I'm really enjoying this series of videos telling the life stories of artists I only know from album covers, great work, thanks.
    If you keep putting out work of this calibre the channel will grow and grow.

  • @melodkeyelash
    @melodkeyelash 2 месяца назад

    A.P. is one of my absolute biggest influences ♥️👍💯

  • @rickysingh8124
    @rickysingh8124 Год назад +5

    AMAZING video you have put together. A real fitting tribute to The Legend Augustus Pablo. I thought his father was of oriental origin, did not realise he was of Indian Origin. Respect

  • @zurimoore2545
    @zurimoore2545 Год назад +3

    I love the melodica it give a great precious sound

  • @SunnyIlha
    @SunnyIlha Год назад +2

    Him wonna my fave Music Artist!
    Wollah 'im muzik soun suh criss.

  • @zurimoore2545
    @zurimoore2545 Год назад +2

    I love his music it,s very unique to know about his journey

  • @thomassparks6966
    @thomassparks6966 Год назад +3

    Thanks so much you are truly appreciated I love roots reggae

  • @jacquelinerodman540
    @jacquelinerodman540 Год назад +3

    One of my Augustus Pablo cassette tapes from 1993 is going to get played tomorrow :). Thank you!

  • @agomodern
    @agomodern Год назад +4

    The song "King Tubby Meets the Rockers Uptown" appeared in the episode "Cool Runnin'" of Miami Vice.

    • @dazzmanradebe2931
      @dazzmanradebe2931 Год назад +1

      Yeah Mon, I watched that episode of Miami Vice, and I shed tears😢😢😢

  • @rjlohr
    @rjlohr 2 месяца назад +2

    ...watched this great mini-documentary again tonight...would like to see you do a piece on what some consider one of the greatest albums ever released by Pablo & King Tubby regardless of genre: "King Tubby Meets the Rockers Uptown"...absolute masterpiece....thanks once again for this great channel...

  • @robertmathurin739
    @robertmathurin739 Год назад +1

    Blessed Love,, Rastafari,,🇱🇨👊🏼🇯🇲👍🏼♥️

  • @pinkkpurpleblue
    @pinkkpurpleblue Год назад +4

    You’re really good at what you do. Love this channel your passion is apparent!

  • @jankahl3462
    @jankahl3462 Год назад +2

    What an absolutely great video! I have always been a big fan of Augustus Pablo, since I got into reggae music heavily as a teenager. I could always tell that he was a mysterious and private person. So this video did a great job shedding light on someone who I’ve always admired and appreciated and was curious to learn more about. One of the most righteous people to ever walk this earth! ❤️💛💚

  • @JaemanEdwards
    @JaemanEdwards Год назад +2

    What a legend. Great story and we'll narrated. I remember listening to him on student radio reggae shows in New Zealand. Good to know the history and legacy of this icon.
    Also I never knew about the Chinese influence in Jamaican music tho I had heard of producer Leslie Kong.
    I enjoyed this brother.
    Subscribed

  • @rsjr9355
    @rsjr9355 6 месяцев назад

    the way I landed here is funny. Always liked Dub & Reggae music, was listenning to a song made by rapper JWLES an he was saying in french "I listen to dub, give me that Augustus vinyl" and this is how I found your amazing channel
    thanks for the work man

  • @clarencewright9841
    @clarencewright9841 Год назад +1

    I appreciate you appreciation society

  • @ScottWilbour-bk9mj
    @ScottWilbour-bk9mj 3 месяца назад

    One of the best EVER❤❤❤❤❤❤😂😂😊

  • @reggaeone
    @reggaeone Год назад +3

    One of the best artist.

  • @rjlohr
    @rjlohr 3 месяца назад +1

    ...this has to be the best condensed mini-documentary on Pablo that I've seen yet...excellent. Question: does anybody know whether Pablo is playing the melodica on Big Youth's classic "I Light And I Salvation"?...incredible riddim on that track...

  • @jeffcee9457
    @jeffcee9457 Год назад +2

    I enjoyed thanks for sharing

  • @patsiebentley111
    @patsiebentley111 Год назад

    Jah bless is memories continually !

  • @camronbay1
    @camronbay1 11 месяцев назад

    Such haunting music.

  • @russellsmith3567
    @russellsmith3567 3 месяца назад

    He was amazing.

  • @giniolamy
    @giniolamy Месяц назад

    Rest in power our Brother ❤AP 💫💫

  • @zurimoore2545
    @zurimoore2545 Год назад +1

    Thanks for makeing this man one love and peace and blessings 🇯🇲👑🪔🌇🌄🌾

  • @djshah5108
    @djshah5108 Месяц назад

    Rockers All Star explosion 💥...........

  • @MichaelSmith-xb5cp
    @MichaelSmith-xb5cp 2 месяца назад

    I was able to see Augustus perform live at Slims nightclub in San Francisco. 1991. It was incredible, but jamb packed, he probably could have sold out a venue double the size. The Club was owned by musician Boz Scaggs, and staged uncountable unannounced acts, David Bowie several times, and Prince joined George Clinton for an aftershow once, It was like a place where musicians could see, and bro out with other musicians

  • @jiasenghe008
    @jiasenghe008 Месяц назад

    His music still takes me to new heights and depts of spiritual insight. I put him up there with John Coltrane when it comes to making the spirit of the Creator heard in their music.

  • @utregsoulnorh715
    @utregsoulnorh715 Год назад +7

    The far east Sound

  • @mrsplanetmaster9
    @mrsplanetmaster9 Год назад +1

    "On Spot" once again R.A.S. ‼😁🌿👋🏽

  • @earthhuman5448
    @earthhuman5448 Год назад +2

    A wonderful and informative piece! Thank you so much for all your uploads!

  • @pipersofzion
    @pipersofzion 4 месяца назад

    Maestro espiritual ❤

  • @zurimoore2545
    @zurimoore2545 Год назад

    He,s my favorite inspiration for to playing the melodica too 🎹🎹🎹🎹🎸🪗🎶🎺🎻🎷🪘🥁🪕🎤

  • @phillipmhundwa642
    @phillipmhundwa642 Год назад +3

    Another slamming video. Thank you so much Brother

  • @allisonrogers3405
    @allisonrogers3405 Год назад +3

    Thank you for another deeply informative video. I look forward to them every time! They are brilliant, entertaining, and very well made. I wonder, however, if it is accurate to say that Augustus Pablo inspired Peter Tosh to play the melodica. Peter was creating tracks on the melodica like "Sun Valley" as far back as 1969. I'd love to know more about this.

    • @ReggaeAppreciationSociety
      @ReggaeAppreciationSociety  Год назад +1

      Blessings ✌️ Thanks for the support.
      Pablo's brillance on the melodica was already well known pre his Aquarius break and he had done some session work with the Wailers circa 1967-68.

    • @allisonrogers3405
      @allisonrogers3405 Год назад

      @@ReggaeAppreciationSociety That's cool! Any chance you'd do a video on the great Leonard Dillion, The Ethiopian?

  • @ThomasMolesky
    @ThomasMolesky Год назад +1

    the very best.

  • @themanumission
    @themanumission Год назад +2

    Your channel is amazing! I hope you can do a video on the producer Everton da Silva, who also recorded with Pablo. He recorded many tunes with Horace Andy. I wonder if he came from Brazil, as his name is really common there. There's not much info on him available on the net. He was murdered in NY in 1979, according to an entry on Discogs.

  • @BatmanBoss
    @BatmanBoss Год назад +1

    Thanks buddy

  • @danalexander2149
    @danalexander2149 Год назад +3

    Augustus forever solidified association of the melodica with his name. Who else even comes close to that? Kenny G. and the alto saxophone?

  • @zurimoore2545
    @zurimoore2545 Год назад +2

    GOD REST HIS SPIRIT MAY HE BE AT PEACE 👑🌾🇯🇲🌴🌿🌇🪶🕊🇯🇲🇨🇳🦋🌻🌺♾️⚕️⚘️🌹🌷💐🦁

  • @TheZzaak
    @TheZzaak 9 месяцев назад

    Beautiful work here, thanks so much for posting it! :D

  • @Jolynenizuma22
    @Jolynenizuma22 11 месяцев назад

    Learned a lot in this vid bip up yuself ras.

  • @davidleemoveforlife6332
    @davidleemoveforlife6332 Год назад +1

    GREAT RESPECT.

  • @zurimoore2545
    @zurimoore2545 Год назад

    You GOTTA DO ONE ABOUT HIS SO ADDIS PABLO HIS SON CAREEIEING ON HIS FAMILY LEGACY HE PLAYS THE MELODICA TO THAT IS SIMALAR TO HIS FATHER AND HIS DAUGHTER WHO IS A SLECTOR TOO CARRIES HIS LEGACY TOO

  • @6clope7
    @6clope7 Год назад +1

    legend rip pablo selah

  • @g.pmoore4293
    @g.pmoore4293 Год назад +4

    A genius

  • @bootlegrecordingsbootlegre8139
    @bootlegrecordingsbootlegre8139 Год назад +3

    Cassava piece is one of the best tunes in the word

  • @Heathcliff_hensel
    @Heathcliff_hensel 3 месяца назад

    My favorite Pablo track is "Good Looking Dub"

  • @bobizes5058
    @bobizes5058 Год назад +2

    *RASTAFARI Kedusan Girmawi Kedamaw'e Haile Selassie I JAH Almighty First Negusa Negas Ababa Jon Hoy HalelluYah Sehumi Igziabeher BeseM-May àb Wold Menfes Qeddus Moa Anbessa Makkadesh ZE Imnegede Yehuda Dejazmach YEMIKELAKEL YEBREHANU ALEM BERHANE MISRAG ABABA JON HOY ABBA KEDDUS TEKUR AMLAK Girmawi Yah Mahdane Alam ALPHA & OMEGA...Extol H.I.M...that rideth upon the heavens by His name JAH & Rejoice before H.I.M...For the Lord Most High is terrible... He is a great King over all the earth...Save Lord let the King hear us when we call...Selah...I.N.R.I...Ride\Sail prosperously through the harbour of eternity...Augustus Pablo...Zion Awaits...Pure guide & UPLIFT eternally...TENAYISTILIGN...AM-MEYN & Ameyn...*

  • @sinclairpalmer1005
    @sinclairpalmer1005 Год назад +3

    Hey, bro! I am fascinated by your your research on these legendary artists.
    Would you be willing to research reggae artist Ras Carby's musical journey in the 70's. Your efforts, I am sure, will be well appreciated by fans.

  • @AddisPablo
    @AddisPablo Год назад +1

    ❤❤❤

  • @Integrity4272
    @Integrity4272 5 месяцев назад

    Hi everyone
    Please assist, who's track, and name is that on the background
    Thank you.

  • @user-np7rb4do5m
    @user-np7rb4do5m Год назад

    What is the name of the song in background?

  • @sesaydeen
    @sesaydeen Год назад

    What's the name of the track you use on all your video?

  • @ru8775
    @ru8775 4 месяца назад

    Java was originally produced by Lee scratch Perry but he sold the rights
    That's what I read in his biography people funny bwoy I think a long time ago
    Also I think Augustus Pablo played on some Lee Perry's and the Wailers early songs

  • @JaemanEdwards
    @JaemanEdwards Год назад

    I thought it was Vincent " the chin " Gigante. The mafia don

  • @samwitwicky2515
    @samwitwicky2515 Год назад +1

    Gunman killed every bloodclaat artist 🤦🏾‍♂️

  • @staminadon
    @staminadon Год назад +1

    Ledgendary

  • @cosmicwisdom999
    @cosmicwisdom999 2 месяца назад

    You sound just like Tayo Aina, the Nigerian Youbtuber

  • @plasteredbastard
    @plasteredbastard 3 месяца назад

    left us far too soon but in some divine dimension he plays on. love to see an in-depth presentation on jackie mittoo and or the skatalites.