Official: Saxon Studio Sound System at Hackney Downs August 1984 pt1
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- Опубликовано: 26 июн 2011
- Official: Saxon Studio Sound System at Hackney Downs August 1984 pt1
Saxon Studio International is by far the UK’s most internationally acclaimed and globally recognized sound. Founded by Lloyd ‘Musclehead’ Francis and Denis Rowe in 1976, Saxon has come a long way since its humble beginnings playing Lovers’ Rock to local crowds at house parties and blues dance in southeast London. Now boasting legendary status, this pioneering collective of DJs and MCs have been instrumental in shaping Britain’s musical and cultural landscape over the past four decades.
Born in the UK, Lloyd and Denis’s upbringing was heavily influenced by their Jamaican roots. As a child, Denis spent a lot of his time at the record pressing plant where his uncle worked, and Lloyd’s mother would often keep house parties. These early experiences fed the pair’s passion for music and inspired them to form Saxon sound in their teens. Using the income earned from local gigs, they began importing exclusive records and dubplates from Jamaica and set about building custom built amplifiers mixers and speaker boxes, to impress their audiences and outdo rival sounds.
With a fast growing reputation to play exclusive reggae music on UK shores, Saxon quickly established a large following and began to attract a number of budding artists keen to perform live vocals on their set. Early Saxon MCs Peter King and Papa Levi pioneered a new ‘fast chat’ style on the microphone, which became hugely popular with the crowds. This unique style of emceeing formed Saxon’s trademark and their strict policy of ‘no piracy’ encouraged artists to come up with original lyrics that were fresh and exciting. Other MCs such as Asher Senator, Daddy Colonel, Daddy Rusty and Daddy Sandy also adopted the ‘fast chat’ pattern, each adding their own twist to the style, which helped establish Saxon as a powerful musical brand.
With notoriety and popularity building, In 1983 Maxi Priest’s ‘Strolling On’ reached number one in the UK charts, swiftly followed by Papa Levi’s ‘Mi God Mi King’ (the first British reggae release to top the Jamaican charts). This spurred a deal with Greensleeves Records, under which Saxon produced and released Smiley Culture’s ‘Cockney Translator’, along with Tippa Irie’s ‘Hello Darling’, both reaching the top 20 in the UK
Saxon provided the perfect training ground and career launch pad for a number of chart-topping reggae artists including Maxi Priest,
Tippa Irie and the late Smiley Culture charts. As the buzz grew, Saxon artists began making headline news back in Jamaica so much so that Jamaican reggae artists started to mimic Saxon’s ‘fast chat’ style.
Widespread dissemination of audio cassette tapes from dances over the years added to Saxon’s mass appeal, and requests for overseas gigs started flooding in. In 1988 Saxon toured Jamaica and made history by becoming the first UK sound to defeat opponents in the land where sound system culture was first conceived, and in 1992 Saxon was officially crowned the UK’s number one sound, winning the UK Sound Clash title. Two years later Saxon went on to become the first British sound system to win the coveted World Clash trophy, cementing their position as leaders on the global sound system stage.
Acknowledged by Jazzie B as a key influence on Soul II Soul and regularly saluted by David Rodigan, news of Saxon had ground-breaking genres such as Jungle, Drum & Bass, UK Garage and Grime.
More than a sound, Saxon’s versatility as musical entertainers has carried them far beyond the regular festival and sound clash circuits. In in 2008 global sportswear brand Puma took Saxon on a world tour to places such as Brazil and in 2012 Puma booked Saxon as the headliners for ‘Puma Yard’ during the London 2012 Olympics cultural celebrations.
Adding newer members to its crew including Lloyd’s younger brother, selector ‘Mini Muscle’, MC Victor Victorious and DJ Allan Brando, Saxon continues to perform live at various events at home and abroad and is one of the longest standing sounds to play at the annual London Notting Hill Carnival. Their spot at St Lawrence Terrace W10 attracts more than 15,000 fans over the two-days of the largest street festival in Europe, where you can often find some of Jamaica’s most popular reggae artists performing, including Beenie Man, Damian Marley, Shaggy and Sean Paul.
The Legacy of Saxon Sound Continues…….
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BIG UP Mikey Glammer for this classic 
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![Official Reggae Sound Clash: Saxon Studio vs Sir Coxsone @ Peoples Club 1985 [Both Sounds] 🔥🎼](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/J0WO9QZHTJQ/mqdefault.jpg)
Ever dread always educating the youths
The good ol days. This is like another life time. Nostalgia. Glad I got see these times. Those old enough knows the vibezzz. Big up yourself for the upload. 💯💯👊🏾
Can it be that it was all so simple then?
I was in very many of this all dayers and my gosh , just watching this I could almost inhale the air and ambience of those beautiful 80's summer days in the parks around London listening to the great" Saxon king dancehall studio"
Nuff respect Don
Tyrone Smith Respect star nuff blessings every time
Funny to see all the Nightingale blocks still standing, today there's only 1. This would of been my first year at Homerton House, Saxon used to play in Homerton, but it was called Upton House then. All the Rovers and Dolomite Sprint motors did park up in my flats. I never missed any all dayer on the downs, so i might even be in this video, with a young afro. Good to see this alive on YT
intro song by Ingram - With You ! Nice √
Memory lane Don Sinclair bro, I was there with my bredrens. This was part of the yearly Hackney show on Hackney downs pk , greatest session this with Unity hi power also there shocking out representing the local Hackney & Tottenham massives , great days, big up to you sir.
Respect star we have pt2 on the channel as well many blessings
Tipper Ire's voice echoing around Hackney Downs 🎶 🔴🟡🟢
Historical document right here. Saxon at the height of their dominance. :)
I used to go here, a few beers in the Amhurst and then on to the park for some good music and great food, One thing that I remember more than anything was the smell as you walked up to the park gates, soul food and sensimilla and bass through your chest, does it still happen, I worked in London and squatted in Hackney/clapton ponds area a long time back now,
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When I was young free & single without any problems. Clothes were terrible in those days 😂
Massive International (43 Camden Lock, London)
Respect & Honour To You Is Concrete For The Fortitude And Perseverance Demonstrated Here. Your Vision To Film This Event May Have Not Been Appreciated At The Time, But This Work Has Gone Down In UK History. Not Only For The Music But Also The Social Climate, Fashion Trends, Etc Of 1984. Big Up To You Once Again & Thank You To The Uploader (My Copy’s Is In A Box Somewhere).
Splendid!
I was actually in the park every year for years woiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii
Very clear footage for the time. Raspeck for the upload!
Nuff respect you most welcome
@@DonSinclairReggaeVibes I've shared it all over Facebook. Lol
Ledder jacket days 💯
amazing 31 years ago
Alex Marks respect star nuff blessings
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Bless..
These days Man Chaaaa. Stone Bridge Park massive hot tight
omg, look at the jheri curls :)
Did anyone see WJ Goodgroove ? PAPA WOLE look at 11:03 on the timeline
Thats some mad decent chatting from 14:42 to 17:32 .Who holds the mic and how does he roll his tongue? Young un's check Saxon .This is a cultural archive .
John Barrett daddy colonel and sandy but mostly daddy colonel. Fastest tongue in the west 😛😛😛
yes i was there unity sound system was also there tuff session
months before i came into the world lol
Are you based in london, if so lets link. This is some historical footage.
love this footage!! Anyone know what is the name of the song at the beginning?
With you-ingram
Track id 12.00 please ?
Wayne Wade - It Ain't Easy (Heavenless Riddim)
No fresh fades, no weaves, no badness 🤓
No Dub ?
@ honeydip0906 this is the song your looking for - ruclips.net/video/6x1XCSn0AJA/видео.html
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