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by John G. Kays

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Jimmy Cliff is back on top with his newest record, Sacred fire EP, with five exceptionally energized Reggae songs, that sound like the Real Deal dating from the early 1970s era, that emerged from the streets of Kingston, Jamaica (I`m no authority on this movement, but my curiosity might propel me to do some grassroots Reggae research sometime.) To get myself ready for Cliff`s freshest offering, I rented The Harder they Come on Itunes, in order to recreate the inspiring moment when Reggae gave birth.

I needed to think back on my days when I worked at the first vegetarian restaurant that came to Austin, The Garden Cafe, with Rick and Mac as the owners. Rick handled the tempura fried vegetables, veggie tacos, and Guacamole/Bean Sprout Mountains, while Mac took charge of the fruit smoothies, which was a completely new phenomenon in those days (1972 & 1973). (Mac had the first smoothie bar in Austin too, The Octopus Garden.)

Anyway, we drank a lotta of beer and smoked lots of reefer while we were working. things were considerably looser in those days but the pay was unbelievably beaucoup low; so the management figured they could appease us by keeping us messed up out of our heads all the time. and come to think of it, this worked rather well, since we never rebelled or rioted, or never went on strike like these Occupy Wall Street bunch do now days. 

What kept us happy really (along with the many gorgeous hippie chicks who worked at the Garden), was repeatedly rolling the soundtrack to the Harder they Come. and Mac would bring in at least two six packs of Shiner Bock for the grueling night shift and reefer made the rounds perpetually as we sang along with the Reggae classics,  `You can get it if you really want.` Repeat. I`ll let go of the nostalgia for now, and instead let`s vacation in Jimmy Cliff`s sunny Jamaica!

If you don`t get this Sacred fire EP you`re going to hate yourself. a cover of the Clash`s The Guns of Brixton speaks of rebellion where the violence of the police may be answered by an equal dose of violence. Listen for a clanking cow bell, phasing guitar drenched in reverb, a power-driven drum kit, with undulating trombones accenting a lyric smitten of the Storming of the Bastille – instrumental counter-point bounces back and forth between your cheapo speakers.

For Ruby Soho, I watched Rancid`s original rendition on YouTube earlier today, since I`m not that familiar with the band Rancid. Their version is fairly more edgy and punky (than Cliff`s), but still has some charming harmonies, which Cliff continues in his signature falsetto (overdubbing on his own lead vocal), against a very bright, almost Ska-esque rhythm. Or maybe that`s just a very fast reggae rhythm – I know it`s 4/4, but at what point does it become Ska? Ska/Reggae scholars, come at once on out of your closet! 

Ship is Sailing is an new original of Jimmy`s that is an uplifting, spritely reggae ditty that gets you dancing a jig! a pick up organ lick kicks off each verse as a Jimmy Buffet-like nautical melody against a traditional springy Reggae rhythm. Cliff`s vocal performance is up to par with his characteristic falsetto outbursts, that would have you believe he`s a man of a mere twenty-five years. As good as this one is, the next one is the EP Keeper. a forty-eight year-old folk song about an imminent nuclear holocaust (Bobby wrote it just after the conclusion of The Cuban Missile Crisis) is rendered with enough immediacy, enough spontaneity, that we would expect it to be a timely comment on the condition of the world today.

Whoever would`ve thought Bob Dylan`s iconic anthem, A Hard Rain`s A-Gonna Fall, could be pumped-up into a humorous, bouncy, bubbly, reggae sing-a-long? Jimmy switches `blue-eyed son` to  `brown-eyed son` to make it for real Jamaican, with thumpin` bass and a cacophony of gyrating carnival organ. and when Jimmy says: “Where black is the color, where none is the number,” he means it much more passionately than even it`s original lyricist.

You`ll swear up and down this is lifted right off of the soundtrack of The Harder they Come. The song has been transformed to fit into that classic reggae sound, perhaps since they used vintage analog equipment from that period. I`m curious about what type of vintage equipment was actually used and what musicians were gathered for the Sacred fire EP. Yet I can`t seem to find the documentation anywhere?

The last song is the Brixton Version, which is a dub mix of the Guns of Brixton, creating some divergent musical architectonics with the first song, Guns of Brixton. Lots of echo and reverb, thumpy elevated bass, vocals wafting as if from a tunnel, whammy- bar guitar, percussion way up front, and there`s some trombone licks that simulate a trickling out of a beer barrel. (Guess on that one!)

Samples and repeats on the line: `Shot down on the pavement,` with the sample button slammed down hard on Shot, and it`s off to the races. Track 1 and 5 function as virtual bookends, but one is Tweedledum and the other is Tweedledee, the`re that different. some brilliant mixing here on the dub mix; I suppose it was Jimmy himself and Tim Armstrong (the producer) twisting the knobs, getting that olde sound.

The Jimmy Cliff official web page is provided below for your enjoyment. Don`t fail to watch Jimmy doing The Harder they Come on Jimmy Fallon from just a few days ago. Jimmy is 63 now but is still in tip-top physical shape and gives a really stirring interpretation of his 1972 classic, with the Jimmy Fallon house band (Roots) doing a proper job at duplicating a Real Jamaican Roots Reggae Unit.

There is lots of advice on the web about running. you can find pages and pages on different training programmes, the importance of having the right trainers and other major considerations when embarking upon your journey into the world of running. there isn’t though, a list of the little things that you might have to think about or the tiny annoyances that some runners face on a daily basis. so, because of our helpful nature, we thought we’d put together a small list for you.

1) Key Jangle-
the phenomenon that is the noise generated when two or more keys are placed inside a pocket and are then jostled whilst the individual runs.

Having your keys jangle at the start of your run when you’re out on a quiet pathway without your mp3 player can begin to irritate. An hour later and failed attempts to modify your running style to keep the keys still and that little irritation will have turned into a constant grind.

Key jangle prevention is simple, only take one key or keep keys separated by soft material that won’t make the jangle sound. Don’t ruin your run with the key jangle.

2) Drink Transportation -
the method by which the runners carries their replacement fluids. Methods can include backpacks with water bags, tiny bottles in a Batman style utility belt and the good old-fashioned bottle in the hand.

Plan ahead how you want to carry your drink. A bottle in one hand can put you off balance, the utility belt may not feel comfortable and the backpack may feel unusual. there are good products out there and something for everyone.

The alternate to carrying your drink is to leave it on the ground a pick it up as you do circuits. one of the outcomes of this, though, can be turning the corner to see someone’s dog licking the bottle, only for the dog walker to smile and apologise.

3) Runner’s etiquette -
a code of behavior that delineates expectations for social behavior according to contemporary conventional norms within the running community (how runners should behave towards other runners).

When running past a fellow runner it is important to acknowledge them without disrupting their run. Casual nods, hellos and smiles are fine but high fives and bum pats are a no-no and trying to stop them to start a conversation is an act worth punishment.

If being taken over; do not disrupt your run to avoid being overtaken, you may ruin your run and the run of the overtaker. If you try to keep up with your fellow runner you may struggle to finish your run.

If overtaking a fellow runner you should do so respectfully; avoid laughing, cheering and turning round to gloat. that runner may be a slower runner but all runners are equal. Also, watch out as that runner may be on a recovery run and might wipe the floor with you at your next race.

4) Noisy headphones -
wearing headphones that are playing audio files at a volume at which others can hear.

This is sort of a sub-section to runner’s etiquette. before you start your run, turn on your mp3 player and listen to the headphones from an arm’s length away. If you can clearly hear the music, it needs to be turned down. otherwise be prepared to not only be deafened but for everyone you pass to hear that cheesy Rocky theme tune you’ve got on repeat.

5) Windswept hair -
an undesirable look that involves the individual’s hair being messed up due to windy conditions.

It is difficult to go for a run and look good. Celebs in magazines or the person on the front of Runner’s World do not represent what most people look like when out on your run. Combine the effect of the wind with your sweaty brow and you have the makings of a bad look.

But don’t sweat, or do sweat but only on the run, you may not look great when you’re out on your run but your body will have everyone grabbing for their running trainers.

6) Needing the loo -
the desire or requirement to go to the lavatory to empty your bladder.

When your run is going great the last thing you want is the sudden urge to pee. make sure the last thing you do before you leave the house is go to the toilet to get that bladder good and empty. then only drink the amount of fluid that you need on your run and avoid overfilling.

In case of weak bladders or long runs, plan a running route that has loo stops. These should be somewhere hidden to offer you some privacy and avoid arrest (so not in the middle of the street).

Most races have designated loos on race routes but if PB’s or positions are on the line, you may have to consider peeing on yourself. this should never happen on a training run.

There you have it, a few things that you may not have thought about, about running. it would be great if you could add some of your own or let us know about your experiences with any of these.

Jersey Boys Chicago tickets are going to be very troublesome to find, as this growing theater phenomenon is as broadly-seen a present as there is on the earth today. The story incorporates battle, intrigue and success and is an in-depth study of probably the most profitable rock and roll bands of the 1960′s, the 4 Seasons. Better of all, the plot is interspersed with a few of the band’s biggest hits of that era. Below we’ll check out what this story is all about and how it came to be.

Jersey Boys is advised in a documentary style, which is sort of distinctive for a musical. It particulars the rise and battle of the 4 Seasons, which was a wildly-successful rock and roll band that consisted of members Frankie Valli, Bob Gaudio, Nick Massi and Tommy DeVito. The documentary fashion is executed by every of the band members taking turns narrating the story, and the plot itself is supported by a number of of the band’s greatest chart-topping hits.

The band members every knew each other rising up in one of the robust areas of New Jersey, and so they quickly started to rehearse and sing together. Their sound was seen as quite revolutionary at the time, and eventually their genre became often called “doo wop.” Each of the band members and the band collectively handled many life struggles, and these trials and tribulations are described because the characters are developed.

Given their lack of funds, the band needed to not only write, but also produce and perform their own music, they usually needed to promote their work independently for a time as well. Nonetheless, their excessive diligence finally led to a record contract and dozens of chart-topping hits.

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Jersey Boys Chicago tickets are available on the heels of extremely-profitable appearances in other venues. The show made its Broadway debut on November 6, 2005 at the August Wilson Theatre, and it was an instantaneous smash hit. The show generated greater than $four hundred,000 in revenue on the box office the day after it opened.

Given the demand for tickets on Broadway, the producers decided to take the present on the road, which they did initially with an appearance in San Francisco in December of 2006. The show is now set for Chicago, and the anticipation is excessive for this manufacturing run.

Jersey Boys was additionally recognized by trade consultants and followers, because it received four Tony Awards, including the largest prize of all: Greatest Musical for 2006. If you wish to see a show that’s part documentary, half drama and half rock and roll concert, Jersey Boys Chicago tickets will fulfill all of these desires with an evening at the theater to remember.

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