Arima people, stand up! I am pleased to feature this remastered 1998 Panorama performance by Nutones Steel Orchestra. This performance is one to remember—an iconic performance from one of the best steel bands out of Arima. Kenny Phillips remastered this arrangement of David Rudder's High Mas, while the legendary Clive Bradley arranged it. This performance is pure musical magic, brought back to life for your listening pleasure.
I have to, once again, offer credit to Kenny for his effort and dedication to our culture, to preserve the artistry of our culture for generations to come. His efforts have allowed us to appreciate this TTT footage instead of '"badmouthing' its poor visuals and recording quality.
Yes, we must reiterate that the people of Arima should stand up and beam with pride. The synergy between Bradley’s arrangement and Rudder’s composition made for an unforgettable showcase of steelpan mastery. Every run of the melody, every explosion of rhythm, told a story of resilience and celebration—the essence of Trinidadian spirit. And now, in its restored glory, this footage provides us the chance to relive it all.
This is a cherished and memorable performance. This was a period when a small-town band grabbed the nation's attention with a statement performance guided by Bradley's arrangement of Rudder's iconic song. Sokah2Soca continues to celebrate these iconic performances and as soon as Kenny shares his remastering works, we will share these culturally enthralling performances with you our cherished readers and culture enthusiasts.
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Production Notes/Music Credits:
Song Title: High Mas
Artist/Performed by: David Rudder
Album: Beloved
℗ 1998 David Rudder
Released on: 1998-01-01
Label: Lypsoland – CR 028
Steelband: Nutones
Steelband arrangement by: Clive Bradley
Origin: Trinidad, Republic of Trinidad & Tobago
Genre: Soca 🎶
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