King Onyan/Sir Prince Ramsey's Stand Up For Antigua. Vocals: The Patriettes; Arr. Dr George Roberts
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- Опубликовано: 4 сен 2024
- Musical musings by Dr. George Roberts
STAND UP FOR ANTIGUA
Lyrics: Dr. Sir Prince Ramsey
Musical Composer: Toriano ‘Onyan’ Edwards
Vocals: ‘The Patriettes’: Nadine Jeffrey Blackman, Charmaine Quinland Donovan, Jamila Bell, Joelle Michael, Dorothea Blackman Brown
Piano and Vocal Arrangements: Dr. George Roberts
Photography: Dr. Gwendolyn Fevrier-Roberts
I can never forget the night on which this song was written. We were playing our usual Saturday night dominoes when someone made some careless negative remarks about one of the group’s native land. The response was instant and sharp, as the aggrieved party defended his land to the hilt. Sir Prince was struck by this, and reflected that in contrast many Antiguans almost seemed to take pleasure in saying negative things about their country. He went on to write this song that same night, and the masterful King Onyan took it to make a big hit and win the calypso crown that year.
I took great pleasure in arranging this iconic piece in a choral style for the voices of these five lovely and talented ladies. In my characteristically eclectic fashion it starts and ends with a strident call for all to ’Stand Up’, and in the middle of the piece is inserted a hymn- like passage developing the signature line ‘Ah Yah Me Born’. ‘Stand up for Antigua’ is a message for all to take to heart, not just at Independence time but throughout the year.
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My appreciation for this presentation of such an original, creative, professional and patriotic musical offering.
My viewing date is
April 10, 2023.
Because of this piece, I will not apologize for being a proud offspring of a married couple, who are a son and a daughter of Antigua. This is creative! Dr. George Roberts has crafted calypsonian King Onyan’s work into a unique arrangement. He is not just talented, but gifted. Those “patriettes” especially the two sopranos showed how much they love being Antiguans just by singing the song so vehemently. The whole thing was attention-grabbing. Loved it all. Kudos to all of them for a job well done.
Thanks so much
Beautiful Antigua
God's country in God's region
Really lovely, from the original and sharp arrangement, lively piano accompaniment, melodic voices, and great videography. Well done and thanks for standing up for Antigua. Ah ya me born!
Beautiful blend of voices!
Moving! Amazing song
Thank you
So very proud of you all. Well done.
Thanks!!
Beautiful!!!
Thanks Abs!!
This was my first experience of this vibrant rendition of this patriotic song.such strong female voices. Fantastic!
Lovely!
thanks so much. happy you liked it.
This was beautiful! Happy Independence doc!🇦🇬
Lovely arrangement Sir George. Individual mics would have brought out the words even more for those who are non nationals
Actually some professional musicians have suggested that recording in a studio would have been desirable to better. Being out the inner workings of the arrangement. The plan had originally been to have a studio recording. Unfortunately we were unable to get it completed before Independence and so the decision to do it live was made at the very last moment, yesterday in fact.
When was this?
November 1, 2022
Lovely rendition, wish some of the ladies had some amplification. Continue to enjoy your work Doc.
Question: we’re you in 3 A at AGS in 1971? I am thinking you were my classmate
u are on point re the recording. we had started recording tracks but ran out of time. so just did it live the day before I deepen and put it out
but I still intend to do a more refined recording for posterity.
I would have Ben a couple of years ahead of you at AGS. I did o levee in 1971 with Harold Lovell, Don Charles, Colin Murdoch, Lyle Browne etc.
@@robertsgmo1 Good brothers, Chuckles is family and Lyle is a great friend. Just saw him a few weeks ago on holiday
@@clementfridayjr1567 great stuff.
Right now in Florida. Will try to see if I can find the time to go back into studio when I return