Dreams of Freedom: Ambient Translations of Bob Marley in Dub

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Customer reviews

review by: Mr. C date: 2008-12-07 rating:
Dreams Fulfilled
In the latter-1990s, Bill Laswell undertook two difficult projects; the authorized dub explorations of the iconic music by Bob Marley and Miles Davis. The dreams were fulfilled with this release.

The ambient soundscape flows to make each track area in a wonderful canvas of colors, with the foundation set by Rebel Music and No Woman No Cry. Drums and snappy bass drives The Heathen, while light guitars and piano subtley propel Waiting in Vain. The horn riff on Exodus is very powerful.

The artistry of Marley is given an intriguing - and timeless - interpretation by Laswell.

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review by: date: 2008-10-21 rating:
a favorite!!
This is a favorite CD of mine!! I understand why some wouldn't like it but you definitely won't if you think Bob's music shouldn't be messed with at all. If you're open to it being changed, this is wonderful for some rasta-background or sleep music.

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review by: date: 2003-07-19 rating:
MARLEY DUB
Marley tracks without Bob Marley singing, is what this CD is all about. If the listeners haven't been exposed to the dub sound it may not be for them. Overall, I enjoy the dub sound so it fits into the reggae that I listen to. Definitely cool out music to chill to. But nothing compares to singing and messages of Bob.

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review by: yajarod date: 2003-06-26 rating:
let freedome ring
i really only respect a tribute if it has roots and i think that this one has roots. Chriss balckwell (bobs original producer and the owner of island records) and bill laswell were in kingston and chriss mentioned helping him to work on a marley translation project. and laswell not knowing bob personally he in true dub style which any one in dub mentallity would have done decided to take some of his most favorite songs and not just give you another bob compillation for you to breath new life into a soul not just glorify over and over again. what do you think dub is its just regge classics rut up retranslated reverbed delayed.. new life. imagine a phychadelic spirtual ambient dream relaxing listening to your regular marley it might turn into it naturally try it. only features marley in maybe 3 songs sparcelly and the original backround singers. all new mixes new instuments never heard before im marley tablas, new keyboards, cut ups, dense delays,dub


review by: Full o' love and kittens date: 2001-12-17 rating:
I'm late to the party...
I remember ignoring this album when it was originally released because the thought of an ambient Marley record sounded lame. What a terrible mistake on my part! This CD just flattened me! There's a lot more going on than just a typical dub remix so some purists may not dig it, but if you appreciate ambient and good dub this is all you. I can't believe how well these songs work in this context (with the possible exception of No Woman No Cry; it's good but not great.) This is a sweet record to chill out to or to put on when you want the mood laid back. It sounds cool in the headphones but in a good system with big bass it really opens up. Bass players take heed: Aston "Family Man" Barrett will take you to school and in this dubbed out mix he's never been more up front. Listen and learn.
I was concerned that this was just an excuse to use the Marley name but it was obviously done with the love and respect that the music and Marley's spirituality deserves. Praise to Bill Laswell for doing it right. Wish I'd caught on sooner, but better late than never.

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