> In a message dated 7/10/00 10:51:37 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > > << not dub styled >> > > What does dub mean anyway?(not duplicate kind either)
Dub began as kind of 'remixes' of reggae tracks, (indeed to this day many reggae 7"s come w/ reggae version on one side and a dub on the flip) often vocals were stripped out almost completely usually with small snatches and refrains dropped into the mix occasionally, the bass is usually much heavier than reggae. In addition large amounts of delay are used to create some really crazy effects (check out lee perrys 'dub revolution' which has some insane cuts of vocals dropping in and out). I think Dub is really important in highlighting the role that the producer plays in the creation of tracks, as many dub tracks are credited to both producer AND musicians rather than the producers name being hidden somewhere in the liner notes. But from dub roots as an offshoot of reggae the term has been used in various ways, for instance a dub of a house track is genrally the track minus the vocals (or certainly less vocals). Now the term is used to describe stuff such as Basic Channel, Pole, etc Bass heavy, with plenty delay effects, this is also sometimes refered to as 'digital dub' to avoid confusion w/ trad. dub. If you want to check any Old school Dub try Lee "Scratch" Perry King Tubby Prince Jammy
