Image via YouTube music video © Kenny Phillips/Kurt Allen.
"Ah, wanna fly"—no one does it like Kurt Allen, aka "The Last Bardjohn of Calypso," and today we present the process that so many of us take for granted. The calypso process: how it is done from concept to actual recording. Today we present "Doh Puck Around" by Kurt Allen and Kenny Phillips. Kurt Allen's magical calypso brain came up with the idea to use the game of hockey as part of the layering process for the song. Now let's get to it.
The Calypsonian is the voice of the people! Keep that in mind as you listen to the song and watch the process of making and performing "Doh Puck Around." The world has been turned upside down with the change of administration in the US; your friends are now enemies, and your enemies can do as they want without repercussions. In light of this, two seasoned professionals have combined their creative talents to create the Calypso masterpiece "Doh Puck Around." Today's iteration of Calypso has been criticized as bad, and if you ask Chalkdust, he will not have kind words for the new songs. For that reason, one can discern that this song goes back to the Calypso well of 'well done' and is truly a testament to the art form's artistry and significance of the Calypsonian and Calypso artform.
While many may not recognize Kenny Phillips' genius, we must acknowledge that he paved the way for the careers of well-known artists such as Machel Montano, Drupatee Ramgoonai, and Rikki Jai and others. Additionally, he was instrumental in accelerating the beat rate of Soca music. So fast forward to the day this song was recorded. Kenny composed the music, a captivating classical calypso rhythm, while Kurt skillfully captured this historical moment with lyrics that would make a politician shudder. Kurt used wordplay and classic double entendre to express the feeling of the Caribbean in the words of the US president without being rude and crude. In so doing, Kurt hit the sweet spot lyrically, thereby engaging the listener on levels understood by calypso aficionados and the casual listener.
While many will just listen to the song and enjoy it, it is important to understand the process and use of double entendre used in the process. YouTube documents the song's development and recording process. Here, the background process of the journey to create a classic calypso is presented to you. While the concepts of the song were in Kurt's head, the music and recording process are shown for those interested in making a song— it was long overdue!
Without fear or favor toward anyone, the role of the Calypso shines brightly in this song. Just as Kurt did for his Calypso monarch when he took on the prime minister, this song shows the power of Calypso—not just to inform, tease, entertain, and even inspire people; it shows how relevant Calypso is and continues to be today. Enjoy this crafty and well-orchestrated Calypso, and don't forget to share this post on social media with your peers.
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Production Notes/Music Credits:
Song Title: Doh Puck Around
Artist/Performed by: Kurt Allen
Sobriquet: The Last Bardjohn of Calypso
Written by: Kurt Allen
Produced by: Kenny Phillips
Mixed and Mastered by: KMP Music Lab
Recorded at: KMP Music Labs
Origin: Trinidad, Republic of Trinidad & Tobago
Genre: Calypso
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