Pamberi Classics in Steel

A Compilation Of Live And Studio Recordings Of A Range Of Works From Rossini To Stravinsky

Steelband Plays Classical

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Track Listing

1. William Tell Overture

2. Camina Burana (Radio Edit)

3. Pan For Beethoven

4. Lezghinka

5. Musical Showdown

6. Fire & Steel

7. La Trinity – A Trinidad Festival

8. Camina Burana

9. Rite of Spring

Review

(refers to package of Pamberi's Carnival Madness, Classics in Steel and Contemporary Moods)

This handsomely packaged 3-CD series by Trinidadian steel orchestra Pamberi has everything going for it: excellent sound quality, a big-band feel, and a musical range that's hard to quarrel with. Here is listening proof of the steelpan's versatility: reggae, mainstream ballads, zouk, Latin, Stravinsky, Rossini, with plenty of calypso and soca. The work of some of the country's top pan arrangers - Len "Boogsie" Sharpe, Jit Samaroo and Pamberi's own Godwin Bowen - can be sampled here as well. (A fourth addition to the series, Sweet Christmas, is also available.)

A compilation of existing material (much of it recorded in Japan) and other tracks recorded at Rituals's digital studio, d Yard, this collection showcases the vast repertoire of one of the island's big steelbands. Anyone who takes up the challenge of recording a 100-piece steel orchestra deserves high praise, and these a provide a splendid introduction to the big band steelband sound. (SL/GP/eC)

See also:

Pamberi Jazz in Steel

Pamberi Carnival Madness

Pamberi Contemporary Moods