“Amplify is a daring record with an overall vision to avoid the rut that North American reggae bands often find themselves unable to climb out of…the sound of a band recreated, retooled and refreshed.” - Exclaim Magazine [Canada]
“JBB is an eight-piece outfit that delivers some of the most forward-thinking reggae music in the world today.” - LA2DAY
“Amplify is some of the most invigorating, progressive reggae released in some time.” - All About Jazz
“Amplify is tight, well-produced and thought-provoking.” - Revue
“Instead of relying on traditional foundations to create their songs, Martin takes the band’s old world foundation and builds a complex and multi-genre crossbreed that places the band squarely on the forefront of the world music arena.” - Sentimentalist Magazine
“Amplify …. fuses Kweli-like beats with Massive Attack funk…Invokes the tripped-up rhythms of Radiohead” - Weekly Dig [Boston]
“…the band’s energy is soaked up and spread out in all the right places, never allowing Amplify to slow down and catch its breath. A heck of an achievement…” - Glide Magazine
“Their stage presence is something to be witnessed. No member goes unnoticed. The bassist moves to his steady beats. A focused drummer‚ bouncing keyboardist‚ and a grooving guitar player make up the colorful background. Adding to all that are three intense horn players moving and grooving up front along with an emotive‚ charismatic lead singer leaving no shortage of visual stimulus onstage.” - State Of Mind
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Ghost Notes
John Brown's Body Lyrics
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So we will dare speak
As we listen to the winds smiling whispering your name and reminding
Everlasting, on this not much is given and we're taking every blessing that we find
We look up on the purest fields of green,
When looking for the earthly reasoning,
We come across a new discovery,
In these last hours of day,
We always looking forward we haven't got, we might soon be gone,
Keep it in mind,
So don't treat it casually-that those with eyes will see
So we gonna stay in this memory
Ghosts will sing, we've been surrounded by the beauty of all that they have to bring, we can never be fearful,
So we gonna stay in this reverie
Ghosts will sing were in the presence of a greater love deep with every notes he plays, we wont be forgetful
More you receive but what fortune is worth
The pain when your heart is in tears, come back to live,
Four pieces of what we knew what remember you for the rest of my days,
Who do we serve on these seeds and dirt and we flow to where the wind will give answer,
Can we be free? This body is life,
It will reveal in time that we live again,
Ocean or time,
Fortunate we are,
Fortunately we commit this soul to higher love,
We can't say where we'll meet - that no one can guarantee
So we gonna stand in this memory
Ghosts will sing, we've been surrounded by the beauty of
All that they have to bring, we can never be fearful,
So we gonna stay in this revere
Ghosts will sing were in the presence of a greater love
Deep with every notes he plays, we wont be forgetful
So we give our love to the people who would make this possible
We gonna live for those who've come and gone before
If only we could ask of them one question more-
Woohwooh- how do we show our trust,
These notes from us I hope you find acceptable
Do to you the life you knew but could not hold,
We will accept for those that fight for love wooh wooh
So we gonna stand in this memory
Ghosts will sing,
We've been surrounded by the beauty of
All that they have to bring, we can never be fearful,
So we gonna stand in this reverie
Ghosts will sing were in the presence of a greater love
Deep with every notes he plays, we won't be forgetful
Won't be forgetful
Whoa
The song "Ghost Notes" by John Brown's Body is a reflective and introspective piece that explores the idea of memory, love, and life after death. The opening lines invite the listener to speak freely and listen to the winds whispering the name of someone dear to them. The song emphasizes the idea that life is short and that we should cherish our blessings before they are gone. It talks about discovering something new and beautiful in the midst of despair and wandering through life, always looking forward.
The chorus of the song repeats the idea of staying in the memory of the loved one and being surrounded by the beauty of their life. The presence of ghosts singing and the deep notes being played evoke the idea of a spiritual presence that is guiding and watching over the living. The lyrics express a desire to honor the legacy of those who came before us and to show our trust and love for them.
Overall, "Ghost Notes" is a song that reflects on the fleeting nature of life, the power of love and memory, and the presence of a spiritual realm that connects the living and the dead.
Line by Line Meaning
So we will dare speak
We are brave enough to express our thoughts and emotions.
As we listen to the winds smiling whispering your name and reminding
We hear the wind whispering the name of our loved ones, reminding us of their presence.
Everlasting, on this not much is given and we're taking every blessing that we find
Life is short and unpredictable, but we try to cherish every blessing that comes our way.
We look up on the purest fields of green,
We seek beauty and purity in our surroundings.
When looking for the earthly reasoning,
When trying to understand the reasons behind things happening in this world.
We come across a new discovery,
We stumble upon a new insight or realization.
In these last hours of day,
During the final moments of daylight.
Unfortunate we wander through out this time,
It's unfortunate that we have to experience these difficult times.
We always looking forward we haven't got, we might soon be gone,
We often focus on the future, not realizing that we may not have much time left.
Keep it in mind,
Remember this and don't forget.
So don't treat it casually-that those with eyes will see
Don't take life for granted as those who are observant will notice.
More you receive but what fortune is worth
The more you gain in life, the less it may seem worth to you.
The pain when your heart is in tears, come back to live,
The pain of heartbreak and loss can make it seem like you're not fully living.
Four pieces of what we knew what remember you for the rest of my days,
I will always remember four key things about you.
Who do we serve on these seeds and dirt and we flow to where the wind will give answer,
We wonder who we are serving in this life, while we follow the direction of the wind for guidance.
Can we be free? This body is life,
Is it possible to experience true freedom in this physical body?
It will reveal in time that we live again,
We believe that we will live again, and this truth will eventually become clear.
Ocean or time,
Whether it's the vastness of the ocean or the passage of time.
Fortunate we are,
We are lucky to be alive and have the experiences that we do.
Fortunately we commit this soul to higher love,
Thankfully, we dedicate our souls to a higher form of love.
We can't say where we'll meet - that no one can guarantee
We don't know where we will end up or who we will encounter in life - it's impossible to predict.
So we give our love to the people who would make this possible
We express our gratitude and love to those who make our aspirations and dreams achievable.
We gonna live for those who've come and gone before
We will honor and remember those who have passed away before us by living our lives to the fullest.
If only we could ask of them one question more- Woohwooh- how do we show our trust,
If we could only ask those who have passed away one more question, we would ask how to show trust.
These notes from us I hope you find acceptable
We hope that the music we create is well-received by our audience.
Do to you the life you knew but could not hold,
We hope that our music brings to life the memories and experiences you once had but can no longer hold onto.
We will accept for those that fight for love wooh wooh
We will fight for love alongside those who also believe in its power.
Won't be forgetful
We will not forget the love and beauty we have experienced.
Whoa
An exclamation of emotion, possibly expressing awe or surprise.
Contributed by Ruby L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.