This new project from legendary producer/bassist Bill Laswell goes far into extending the concept of dub, incorporating Indian rhythms and tonalities, electronic jazz, drum and bass, ambient, hip hop and beyond. Although d... more »ub influenced, it is not limited to dub?s reggae history originally created by King Tubby, Lloyd ?Prince Jammy? James, Lee ?Scratch? Perry, Scientist and the other Jamaican dub masters. Originally created to fulfill the necessity of the B-side or version of the top exposure original A-side, or potential hit side. The musicians featured on Dub Chamber 3 are exceptional and internationally known for their musicianship and avant-gardism. Norway?s Nils Petter Molvaer on processed trumpet is known for his groundbreaking work on the European based ECM label. Molvaers? ?Khmer?, released in 1999 is one of the biggest sellers in ECM?s 35-year history. Original P.I.L. bassist Jah Wobble is widely acclaimed and noted for his work with Orb, Baaba Maal, Brian Eno, Peter Gabriel and The Invaders of The Heart. Nicky Skopelitis, the Greek/American guitarist is a mainstay with Material, Ekstasis, Sly & Robbie and Ginger Baker. Keyboardist Craig Taborn has gained recognition for his work with Carl Craig?s Innerzone Orchestra. Karsh Kale is currently drumming for Talvin Singh?s group. Certainly an all-star cast gathered in the studio to cook up some new style dub. Dub Chamber 3 is Laswell?s third release for ROIR and completes the best selling Sacred System trilogy. This is dub for the space-age and a major step in its evolutionary influence on today?s electronic music culture. Futurist dub that creates new maps of time, intangible sound sculptures and sacred sites for the mind, body and spirit. Dub chamber 3 is for all dub lovers, drum and bass fanatics, ambient seekers, and avant-garde hip hoppers and electronic Miles Davis ?Bitches Brew? fans.« less
This new project from legendary producer/bassist Bill Laswell goes far into extending the concept of dub, incorporating Indian rhythms and tonalities, electronic jazz, drum and bass, ambient, hip hop and beyond. Although dub influenced, it is not limited to dub?s reggae history originally created by King Tubby, Lloyd ?Prince Jammy? James, Lee ?Scratch? Perry, Scientist and the other Jamaican dub masters. Originally created to fulfill the necessity of the B-side or version of the top exposure original A-side, or potential hit side. The musicians featured on Dub Chamber 3 are exceptional and internationally known for their musicianship and avant-gardism. Norway?s Nils Petter Molvaer on processed trumpet is known for his groundbreaking work on the European based ECM label. Molvaers? ?Khmer?, released in 1999 is one of the biggest sellers in ECM?s 35-year history. Original P.I.L. bassist Jah Wobble is widely acclaimed and noted for his work with Orb, Baaba Maal, Brian Eno, Peter Gabriel and The Invaders of The Heart. Nicky Skopelitis, the Greek/American guitarist is a mainstay with Material, Ekstasis, Sly & Robbie and Ginger Baker. Keyboardist Craig Taborn has gained recognition for his work with Carl Craig?s Innerzone Orchestra. Karsh Kale is currently drumming for Talvin Singh?s group. Certainly an all-star cast gathered in the studio to cook up some new style dub. Dub Chamber 3 is Laswell?s third release for ROIR and completes the best selling Sacred System trilogy. This is dub for the space-age and a major step in its evolutionary influence on today?s electronic music culture. Futurist dub that creates new maps of time, intangible sound sculptures and sacred sites for the mind, body and spirit. Dub chamber 3 is for all dub lovers, drum and bass fanatics, ambient seekers, and avant-garde hip hoppers and electronic Miles Davis ?Bitches Brew? fans.
CD Reviews
A Dub/Jazz/World Music Stew
Michael Strom | Chicago, IL USA | 07/01/2002
(5 out of 5 stars)
"The chain of reviews for Dub Chamber 3 aptly shows it to be a love-it-or-hate-it affair. What I suspect attracts or repels people about Bill Laswell's work is that he usually mixes and synthesizes disparate musical styles that are rarely combined. If you really love dub, you may not want it blended with jazz, other "world" musics, and approached like chamber music. If you think dub should only sound like Lee "Scratch" Perry, this will surely appall you. George Clinton insists on getting his funk uncut. This dub has been "stepped on" big time -- for reasons of artistic ambition, not as a way to water it down.If the idea of dub as one of a number of musical pallettes used to paint a portrait sounds interesting, this could work for you. Dubby bass, Milesian trumpet washes & jabs, synths, guitar with a little Pat Metheny in it, an Eastern feel to some of the percussion coexist here. Everyone doesn't think that's a good idea. It works for me. Highly recommended, as long as you know what you're getting yourself into."
Cloud-like Bass Musings of the Masters
Niklas P. Andersson | Santa Cruz, CA | 10/31/2000
(4 out of 5 stars)
"This record is much more inspired than I found Laswell's remixing of Miles Davis. But the occasional trumpet flurry in this relaxed set is reminiscent of Davis' sound. The opening notes sound like something from "Sketches from Spain."Jah Wobble's pulsating bass drives this sometimes spacy, sometimes housy, and sometimes jazzy dub-mix: all skillful masterminded by Mr. Laswell.The perfect record for musing around the house on a rainy afternoon and writing that letter you've been putting off."
A Truly Great Record
saculrepooc | New York, NY United States | 07/07/2000
(5 out of 5 stars)
"As a long time fan of Bill Laswell's Dub & Electronic experiments I was really suprised on hearing his Dub Chamber 3 on ROIR (also known for their love for the Dub). Not only is it one of his best All-Time Cd's and a really solid Dub mover but it has the great European trumpet giant Nils Petter Molvaer on some of the tracks. I loved Molvaer's "Khmer" & newly released "Solid Ether" on ECM and have been buying everything--- and there is very little-- he has recorded. Dub Chamber 3 also has Jah Wobble (PIL), Big Nicky Skopelitis (a mainstay on many a Laswell title), Karsh Kale (doing lots w/ Talvin Singh) and Carl Craig from the InnerZone Orchestra. It must have been one swell inspired night of recording...oh to be a fly on the wall....Really Strong...LASWELL STRIKES AGAIN!"
Best Laswell disc I own
saculrepooc | 06/14/2001
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Granted... I have only heard snippets of mp3's, bought Imaginary Cuba (letdown), and Sacred System, Chapter 2 (letdown... but barely). Still, this one is great. I'm still checking out the others!"
Track Listings (4) - Disc #1