Not spotted till now, thought I'd share

 

The internet was a double edged sword. It blew a lot of Soul fans out of the water but today we can hear them all free of charge.

Fifty years ago I could never have predicted any of that.

 

Edited April 24, 20241 yr by David Meikle

nice pass on

say be worth a add to our video feature both for reference and to raise awareness
 

add link below

https://www.soul-source.co.uk/videosdirectory/submit/?category=9&do=submit&_new=1

What a cracking bit of film and an insight to a very chilled and cool looking scene.. In my minds eye thought that the NS scene may have gone in a similar direction in my old age. 

Dunno about  a chilled scene  check out the list of R.I.P at the end of the film scary

 

Having previously said the genre is made up of Poundland stylistics B sides, I'm getting a white vest, full sleeve tats and considering lowering the Kia🤣

Edited April 24, 20241 yr by Geeselad

On 24/04/2024 at 01:28, Geeselad said:

Not spotted till now, thought I'd share

 

What a great little film, beautiful soundtrack and some dedicated diggers there. Thanks for sharing this.

17 hours ago, Geeselad said:

 

Having previously said the genre is made up of Poundland stylistics B sides, I'm getting a white vest, full sleeve tats and considering lowering the Kia🤣

Poundland Stylisics 😂  don't think we should judge these to harshly when you consider some of the utter shite that gets played out on the Northern soul scene over the years 

 

On 24/04/2024 at 15:16, Mark S said:

What a cracking bit of film and an insight to a very chilled and cool looking scene.. In my minds eye thought that the NS scene may have gone in a similar direction in my old age. 

I'd love to hear more about the Souleros scene and the records they've featured on their CDs. I've always enjoyed the range of styles on the alternate sides to Northern 45s I've bought, and love the Sean Hampsey Lowrider Kent compilation CDs.

Given the overlap with our scene here in the UK, you've got to love the 'Northern Souleros' tag they've chosen, with the 45 insert graphic too.

For me, Lowrider soul is a beautiful side aspect of the soul music I'm into. It's not quite the instant 'grab' of tracks that just sound right irrespective of my ability to dance as I thought I could back in the 70s. But it's brilliantly evocative music that demands your attention, and seeing that video with such committed collectors kind of wakes up your senses.

Might have to sort the BBQ skills out!

1 hour ago, Seano said:

 

I'd love to hear more about the Souleros scene and the records they've featured on their CDs. I've always enjoyed the range of styles on the alternate sides to Northern 45s I've bought, and love the Sean Hampsey Lowrider Kent compilation CDs.

Given the overlap with our scene here in the UK, you've got to love the 'Northern Souleros' tag they've chosen, with the 45 insert graphic too.

For me, Lowrider soul is a beautiful side aspect of the soul music I'm into. It's not quite the instant 'grab' of tracks that just sound right irrespective of my ability to dance as I thought I could back in the 70s. But it's brilliantly evocative music that demands your attention, and seeing that video with such committed collectors kind of wakes up your senses.

Might have to sort the BBQ skills out!

The guys have a mixcloud channel and an Instagram, links below 

 

 

https://www.instagram.com/gangsterdedicationsradio/

 

https://www.mixcloud.com/nickaguirre/gangster-dedication-radio-presents-the-soulful-thangs-show-6252016/

Victor does regular live feeds on instagram, listen to him loads of times,really love this side of soul music, great for sunny afternoon (when we get one) chilling with a cold beer 🍺 

On 26/04/2024 at 00:22, Seano said:

 

I'd love to hear more about the Souleros scene and the records they've featured on their CDs. I've always enjoyed the range of styles on the alternate sides to Northern 45s I've bought, and love the Sean Hampsey Lowrider Kent compilation CDs.

Given the overlap with our scene here in the UK, you've got to love the 'Northern Souleros' tag they've chosen, with the 45 insert graphic too.

For me, Lowrider soul is a beautiful side aspect of the soul music I'm into. It's not quite the instant 'grab' of tracks that just sound right irrespective of my ability to dance as I thought I could back in the 70s. But it's brilliantly evocative music that demands your attention, and seeing that video with such committed collectors kind of wakes up your senses.

Might have to sort the BBQ skills out!

Loads of channels on Youtube from the LA guys. There are also numerous CD's issued by them and can usually be found on Ebay. And last of all try turning your Northern 45's over and playing the flip...you'll probably find some interesting group harmony / low rider stuff that you already have 👍

On 24/04/2024 at 01:28, Geeselad said:

Not spotted till now, thought I'd share

 

Good insight, unfortunately Tommy and Robert are no longer with us, both passed a couple of year's ago, pretty much at the same time, both are a massive miss 

Kev

22 hours ago, Billy Jo Jim Bob said:

Loads of channels on Youtube from the LA guys. There are also numerous CD's issued by them and can usually be found on Ebay. And last of all try turning your Northern 45's over and playing the flip...you'll probably find some interesting group harmony / low rider stuff that you already have 👍

Yes flipping any record over has always been important; I used to write a few bits based on this for Shades of Soul many years ago 👍

Been exploring the genre/ scene through YouTube ect myself, seems to be a parallel lowrider funk genre or scene, largely based around the Zap sound. 

Thanks for sharing. Very much enjoyed it. Interesting to see a different take on 'the music'. I have noticed odd nods to this 'scene' in films like 'Cheech & Chong's Up In Smoke' & also 'The End of the Watch' where I first heard The Delfonics -'Hey Love.