* reposting this one of a kind 7# wonder every now&then* First of all, this is not Nyabingi reggae, even though its included on a Nyabingi compilation. Second of all, the song is not even reggae. The only thing Ive ever heard that is similar is Frank Zappas 1966 track, Help, Im A Rock from his debut album, Freak Out. Some of the vocal effects are reminiscent of Pink Floyds 1968 track, Julia Dream. Ay Ay Ay is perhaps the strangest song with the most creative and colorful vocal in the history of Jamaican music. A rhythm begins and ominous droning organ and psychedelic guitar riffs are added. This provides a compelling backdrop for Noras odd, dramatic irresistible vocal performance, which is enhanced by reverb and echo. Its all ecstasy and surreality. She chant sings something incomprehensible, a part of which is responsible for the songs alternate title, Angie La La. She kisses, chants, whistles and sings the refrain that gives the song its name, Ay Ay Ay. She crows. A lyric is heard, where have you been all my life? She whees, moans, bird whistles, makes mouth noises, and sings, suddenly you come to thrill my soul. She moans in ecstasy. This stream of consciousness goes on for shy of three minutes as the song fades out. Meaningless and brilliant, it succeeds fully on its own terms. A song like no other in the history of reggae. noradean/classic.htm
Posted on: Sun, 16 Nov 2014 22:00:29 +0000
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