Some time ago WST posted a link to a document that showed the breakdown of how to construct a panorama arrangement. I believe it was created by Pan Trinbago, does anyone have that link, WST? Now before you all hurt your bellies with laughter...I hav
Read more…August 31 2012 marks the 50th year of Independence for the people of Trinidad and Tobago. No other country can claim a National Instrumrent invented in the 21st century. As a tribute to the Land of the Steelpan all people involve with this instrument
Read more…OK so we all know they redesigned each size band category this year. but can anyone come in and tell us WHY? - What was the reasoning behind the change? - And what, exactly, is supposed to be improved by it? i mean, there's plenty room on the stage
Read more…We've got a new show on pan radio. Check Pan Radio's profile. Launch and listen to the show. And most important become a friend of Pan Radio. https://whensteeltalks.ning.com/profile/PanRadio
Read more…sad to say this was by far the worst panorama i ever heard out of all the bands
Read more…What do you think of TnT Panorama 2009? Do you like the rule changes? Do you agree with the results? Do like the choices of tunes? Do you like the arena?
Read more…This is madness, why not count them as they go up to the stage (on the drag)? What a waste of time and it's harder to count them on stage than when they pass by. This will only kill the focus and energy of the band...any delay will do that. Poor Exo
Read more…With a score of 469 Silver Stars Steel Orchestra became the new champions of the large bands category in the Trinidad and Tobago steelband panorama competition. They edged out the defending champions Phase II Pan Groove by a point. This victory is th
Read more…I enjoyed watching the Panorama stream last night. As a fledgling pan arranger, I was interested in the criteria for judging the bands and mostly the compositions. Does anyone know where I may obtain a copy of the adjudication checklist or form the j
Read more…Siparia Deltones!!!!!! out in front (for me anyway) best thing for the night....... now I was being very biased about this band and its song selection before actually hearing them but upon hearing them .....damn..... they did the damn thing..... Delt
Read more…Can Phase II hang in there and win it again?
Read more…1. RBTT Redemption Sound Setters: First in de line 2. Sagicor Exodus: Festival Time 3. Witco Desperadoes: Pan Redemption 4. Silver Stars: First in de line 5. N&M Trinidad All Star :Pan Rivalry 6. Bp Renegades: Dr Jit 7. Siparia Petrotrin Deltones: I’
Read more…Desperadoes performed real well. I have them ahead as of right now. bugs
Read more…First: what is the best way to listen to or better still watch Panorama? I am in England, using a Macbook OS 10.5.6, and would prefer not to have to pay for a radio subscription Second: where can I find further info on the Holland Panorama, and the
Read more…I would like to announce the passing of Agatha Hernandez this morning. She was the beloved wife of VIncent Hernandez who was the pan maker and owner of Satisifiers Steel Orchestra. For further information you can contact me her grandaughter at darknl
Read more…I say that its hiting home with no 1 today. It's full of hidden jazz chords. It's kicking. And its the prresent sound of pan I spoke of before. Its long time vibes in a new time way. What you say? Let me here. Bugs, Gospelpan, wlm, and all the stalwa
Read more…Earlier this week we posted a slow version of New York's Pan Rebels playing "In My House" as arranged by Len 'Boogsie' Sharpe in 1999. Additionally, this was a very special year as it heralded the return of Clive Bradley to the New York panorama arra
Read more…My nomination as the greatest pannist ever has to be Robert Greenidge. The style, the phrasing, the sensitivity of this man's ability to beat pan, is in my humble opinion, unsurpassed. My favorite piece? "Paradise Garden" from the CD Heat. Check it o
Read more…Is there a resource - website, library or such where I can go to find biographies on the steel pan personalities? Not just little articles...like reading material for a college level course... Additionally, if I wanted to teach a course in steel pan
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