I Keep Saying No - Mr. T-Bone & The Young Lions
from the album Nothing To Lose (2012)
I Keep Saying No by Mr. T-Bone & The Young Lions is a song that has been bouncing around my brain since my first listen. I simply cannot get it out of my head. I guess that means I really dig it.
Mr. T-Bone - whose actual name is Luigi De Gaspari - is a trombone player from Milan, Italy. He and his band play an infectious style of ska that mixes the pre-reggae Jamaican ska of the late 60's with first-wave ska of late 70's London, and wraps it with a modern sensibility. I have pretty discerning tastes when it comes to ska, and I thoroughly approve of Mr. T-Bone.
The thing that hooks me is the vocal line. In the old Jamaican ska tradition of call and response, Mr. T-Bone sings the line "I Keep Saying No" followed by backing vocalists replying "No-o-o" in a descending manner that mimics Mr. T-Bone. It is that response that commands you to sing along.
The vocals are supported by a bright beat that lifts you up and makes you want to dance. The beat is perfectly complimented by bouncing bass and keyboard lines, twangy guitar, and a tight horn section. Add to it the charisma of Mr. T-Bone and you have a great record.
Checking out his website, I see that Mr. T-Bone gives trombone lessons online using Skype. How cool is that? I am tempted to buy a trombone just to have the experience.
Do your self a favor and start the new year off with a great, happy song.
Click Here to watch the music video.
I Keep Saying No by Mr. T-Bone & The Young Lions is a song that has been bouncing around my brain since my first listen. I simply cannot get it out of my head. I guess that means I really dig it.
Mr. T-Bone - whose actual name is Luigi De Gaspari - is a trombone player from Milan, Italy. He and his band play an infectious style of ska that mixes the pre-reggae Jamaican ska of the late 60's with first-wave ska of late 70's London, and wraps it with a modern sensibility. I have pretty discerning tastes when it comes to ska, and I thoroughly approve of Mr. T-Bone.
The thing that hooks me is the vocal line. In the old Jamaican ska tradition of call and response, Mr. T-Bone sings the line "I Keep Saying No" followed by backing vocalists replying "No-o-o" in a descending manner that mimics Mr. T-Bone. It is that response that commands you to sing along.
The vocals are supported by a bright beat that lifts you up and makes you want to dance. The beat is perfectly complimented by bouncing bass and keyboard lines, twangy guitar, and a tight horn section. Add to it the charisma of Mr. T-Bone and you have a great record.
Checking out his website, I see that Mr. T-Bone gives trombone lessons online using Skype. How cool is that? I am tempted to buy a trombone just to have the experience.
Do your self a favor and start the new year off with a great, happy song.
Click Here to watch the music video.
Molto horni!! This is great! Thanks for the tip!
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