He is one of the most celebrated musicians out of the Caribbean in this era, having composed, produced and/or arranged - some of the most respected music masterpieces that have become deeply and proudly associated with the Caribbean. “The Hammer, “Savannah Party,” “Happy Song,” “Panama,” “Dedication,” “Play My Music,” “The Unknown Band,” “The Band Plays On,” “Jungle Fever,” “Callaloo” and “Calabash” - all flowed from the musical pen of Pelham Goddard. Other distinguished music works from Goddard: “Is Mas,” “Family Affair,” “Tribute to the Old,” “Mister Robbie,” “Trini Prance,” “The Plan,” “Suck Finger Baby,” “Non-stop Fete,” “The Case of Disappearing Panyards,” “Olympic Mas,” “Sunshine and You,” “Latin Soca,” “Outta Hand,” “Soca Tassa Festival,” “Winer Girl,” “The Power and the Glory,” “Jump Up,” “The Iron Band,” “Dust in Dey Face,” “Rat Race,” “Simple Thing,” “Raise Yuh Foot,” “Jump for Joy,” “Voodoo Soca Man,” “Jump Up,” “Honky Tonk Soca” and “Parade. His synthesizer solo on what has become a global anthem for all steel orchestras - “Woman On The Bass” is just a
‘sample’ of his synth work, Goddard being the first musician to use the synthesizer in calypso music.
In an exclusive interview with When Steel Talks (WST), champion steel orchestra panorama arranger, and prolific composer and producer Pelham Goddard - speaks on a host of issues confronting the steelpan music world.
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Essential details to informally educate the musical populace from a master musician. Thank you Pelham for providing some of the vital components for advancing the music and attitudes of the people in and of the Caribbean. Thank you WST for sharing this episode.
I agree with Salah; permit me to add that the transcript would also make a very important addition to the active reference libraries of Trinbago's music producers, aspiring steelband judges and the supportive population across the board, but only those with open minds can learn and apply.
Much more respects to all,
Mike
Pelham is a giant who's work speaks for itself...my favorite composition by Pelham is "Song of Praise", which is a big tune with beautiful harmonies...one day I hope to teach it to a band. Pelham is a very progressive musician who scores his music, which means he can arrange music for any band in the world without leaving the privacy of his home and make money. He has raised some very important points in this interview that we should all learn from if we want to compose good music with good, intelligent lyrics.
Pelham, keep up the good work!
GP
Very intelligent conversation Pelham, much appreciated, I hope that the public tunes into this conversation.
There is a lot of information that is quite helpful to arrangers, composers, players, singers and producers.especially coming from a professional like you Pelham ....good stuff...
Thanks also to WST for conducting and airing these types of interviews.
nuff respect
Salah
I agree Salah this is great information.
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