Their variegated repertory includes a broad spectrum of attractive tunes, sweet and hot, ranging from Hollywood musicals to big bands’ top swing numbers.
A concert is more than that; it is a show designed in the minutest detail to emulate the typical manners of those times, complete with the costumes and hairdos, and rounded off by overall direction of the performance.
The musicians’ thoroughly jazzy style is compounded by their sense of humour, show, and understanding. The band's enthrallings sound and tempo support the soloist: Ondrej Havelka, a singer, speaker and dancer.
Petr Tichý - kguitar, band-leader
Jiří Pípa Novák - jazz-band
Miroslav Lacko - piano
Petr Vlášek - double bass
Michal Krása - trompet
Jiří Patócs - trompet
Jan Buňata - trompet
Michal Plecitý - trombon
Pavel Jordánek - altsaxophon, clarinet
Martin Tříska - altsaxophon, clarinet
Jan Tříska - tenorsaxophon, clarinet
Bedřich Šmarda - tenorsaxophon, baritonsaxophon, bassaxophon, clarinet
Petr Vyoral - violin
Jiří Sládek - violin
Ondřej Havelka a jeho Melody Makers se zabývají autentickou interpretací populární hudby období raného a vrcholného swingu od počátku let třicátých až k raným letům čtyřicátým.
Pestrý repertoir zahrnuje atraktivní skladby širokého žánrového spektra, sweet and hot, od hollywoodských muzikálů až po vrcholná čísla swingových big-bandů.
Stylizace koncertního show sleduje ve všech detailech typické dobové způsoby, počínaje kostýmy a účesy interpretů a celkovou režií představení konče.
Vitální jazzový výraz interpretů je umocňován smyslem pro show, nadhledem a humorem. Strhující hra orkestru je korunována výkony sólistů, především pak uměleckého ředitele bandu - zpěváka, speakra a tanečníka Ondřeje Havelky.
Použití autentických hudebních nástrojů, pietní přístup k rekonstrukci autentických arranžmá
a systematické studium a osvojování si dobových interpretačních technik přinášejí nečekané, okouzlující výsledky v podobě autentického zvuku, který známe z dobových nahrávek či filmů.
Orchestr Melody Makers tvoří 15 hudebníků - 14 instrumentalistů a 1 sólista.
http://www.melodymakers.cz/melodymakers.htm
First Night
Melody Makers Lyrics
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Things are really high
Reggae all night for the poor
Inna de ghetto first night
Things are really high, high
Reggae all night for the poor
Inna de ghetto first night
Things are really high
Hey, a see the girls are dancing
Yes de youths dem a bawl it out
Though we've got problems
We still a rock it to the ground
Inna de ghetto first night
Things are really high
A reggae all night for the poor, we want more
Inna de ghetto first night
Things are really high
Reggae all night for the poor
Down down inna de ghetto first night
Things are really high
Reggae just right, want some more, yes we do
And in the back room
Brethren a reason harder now
Yes we say well soon
We haffi tear some borders down
Inna the ghetto first night
Things are really high
Reggae all night for the poor
Inna the ghetto first night
Things are really high, high, high, high, high
Down inna ghetto first night
Things are really high
Hey, a reggae all night for the poor
Some say we got nothing
But let's show them something now
And all those who claim to have something
Hey, they ain't nowhere to be found
Down inna de ghetto first night
Things are really high
We're keeping up the first for the poor
How how
Inna de ghetto first night
Things are really high, high
A reggae all night for the poor
A reggae justy right, want some more
A reggae all night for the poor
Reggae just right, want some more
Reggae all night for the poor
Reggae just right, want some more
Reggae all night for the poor
Reggae just right
Reggae all night for the poor
Reggae just right, want some more
Reggae all night for the poor
Reggae just right, want some more
For the poor
Want some more
Reggae all night for the poor
Hey, we want some more
Inna de ghetto
Inna de ghetto
Inna de ghetto
The song "First Night" by Melody Makers is a celebration of reggae music and its power to unite and uplift people, especially those living in impoverished urban areas. The lyrics describe the first night of a makeshift reggae club in the ghetto, where the music is loud, the energy is high, and everyone is dancing and singing together. Despite the challenges and hardships of life in the ghetto, the music provides a source of joy and hope for the people.
The first verse establishes the setting of the song, with the Melody Makers singing about the first night of a reggae club in the ghetto. The chorus repeats the phrase "reggae all night for the poor" to emphasize the importance of the music as a form of entertainment and escape for those living in poverty. The second verse highlights the communal aspect of the music, with the Melody Makers singing about the people coming together to dance and enjoy the music, despite their problems. The bridge of the song adds a layer of social commentary, with the Melody Makers noting that while some people in the ghetto may have more material possessions than others, it is the music that truly brings people together.
Overall, "First Night" is a celebration of the power of music to unite people and provide a source of joy and hope, even in the midst of difficult circumstances.
Line by Line Meaning
Inna de ghetto first night
On the first night in our poor neighborhood
Things are really high
The energy level is very high
Reggae all night for the poor
We're playing reggae music all night for those who can't afford fancy entertainment
A reggae all night, want some more
We want to keep enjoying the reggae music all night
Hey, a see the girls are dancing
I notice the girls are dancing
Yes de youths dem a bawl it out
The young people are shouting with excitement
Though we've got problems
Even though we have struggles and challenges
We still a rock it to the ground
We are still dancing and enjoying ourselves without letting our problems hold us back
Down down inna de ghetto first night
In our poor neighborhood on the first night
A reggae just right, want some more, yes we do
The reggae music is just right and we want more of it
And in the back room
In the back of the building
Brethren a reason harder now
Our friends are discussing and thinking more seriously now
Yes we say well soon
We believe things will get better soon
We haffi tear some borders down
We have to break down some barriers and limitations
Some say we got nothing
Some people think we have nothing
But let's show them something now
Let's prove them wrong by showing them what we can do
And all those who claim to have something
And those who boast about what they have
Hey, they ain't nowhere to be found
They are nowhere around here enjoying the music with us
We're keeping up the first for the poor
We're keeping up the good vibes and energy for those who can't afford other entertainment
Reggae just right, want some more
The reggae music is perfect and we want more of it
Hey, we want some more
We want more of the good vibes and energy
Inna de ghetto
In our poor neighborhood
For the poor
For those who can't afford better entertainment
Lyrics © Regard Music, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: STEPHEN MARLEY, ZIGGY MARLEY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@georgeokeyorjiegbulam295
I have searched for the song for over 30years now, am so happy to get it on internet.
@evensseraphin4743
George Okey Orjiegbulam
Good for you brother
You have it now just enjoy it man!
@williamselmah5644
Me too, brother. This song indeed exhumes my childhood memories
@PiloP9
"In the ghetto, bitter was sweet"
Who's here in 2019?
@uaebifvideo5472
2020👋
@ianpangelinan3787
2021 now💪🏾
@808kalihi
Grew up in Hawaii listening to this song while working on a commercial fishing boat as a teenager. Life was good then and still is today thanks to music like this!!
@oludotunjohnshowemimo434
Never knew that Bob wrote this for his kids. This is sweet melody.
@925kavaroots3
written by Bob marley, backed up by the Wailer's band, sung by the marley kids.. respect!
@solomonreggae5952
I think Bob never used any pen to write, he just think of the lyrics and sing...Just a thought