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1. Wayne Marshall, the reggae artist
2. Wayne Marshall, the British pianist, organist and conductor
1.Wayne Marshall’s story is one of rites of passage. Born Wayne Mitchell, the roller coaster ride that made up his young life is what drives Wayne Marshall the artiste. Early years were spent in the Barbican area of Kingston, until his Father - a self-made successful businessman – relocated the family uptown.
Destiny moved the Mitchell family 3 doors away from the front gate of the Father of digital Dancehall, Lloyd “King Jammy” James. The King had sons of young Wayne’s age group, so the Waterhouse studio soon became a pre-ordained second home for the music-loving teenager. “Automatically we get a piece of the ghetto inna we too,” he tells me from my passenger seat, trying to absorb the fast-fading cool of the A/C in my whip. “We deh deep inna di ghetto a day time at the studio, so we get to realize the livety and we get fi soak in wid the ghetto people and ketch dem mentality to a level,” he adds, acknowledging the importance of the ghetto education he received at ‘Jammin’s’ studio. Sparring with the big man’s offspring meant that the studio was at their disposal, causing Wayne to “start checking music on a serious level” from an early age. It was early ‘94 and Bounty Killer was as hot as Hell. Marshall recalls Elephant Man in tear-up clothes, Determine begging. Big artists came and went all day long. “At King Jammy’s I got to know the ropes in the deep heart of Dancehall - dub plate style!”
Using his pass to the Mecca of Dancehall wisely, Wayne began copying Bounty Killer’s style and pattern at school. “Because I was at Jammy’s I would always have strictly pre-release Bounty Killer material and done the place! Any new tune that Jammy’s released for Bounty I learnt them straight away and was ready to pop it off anytime anyone asked me at school - all day, every day, 1st verse, 2nd verse, anything you want.” The fruits of that labor are tangible in Wayne Marshall the artist and Wayne Mitchell the acclaimed songwriter. “From young I saw the channel of originality I should run through,” enthuses Marshall, forgetting the failing A/C for a moment. “That desire to be original, to be an artiste, was directly from Bounty Killer. His levels of meditation and the standard he brought the lyrics to made me realize it was something I should be a part of.” Age difference and Bounty’s fearsome rep for being unapproachable kept the two entertainer’s paths apart. For the time being.
Marshall’s abounding self-confidence allows him to freely acknowledge his skillz, and he recognised his own talent for lyical construction as soon as, he started penning soulful lyrics at 14. “From I was 7 years old I always dreamed, visioned, of performing in front of huge crowds of people,” smiles Marshall, “until I realised I could sing and make the girls dem cry, so I just sang and made the girls dem cry!”
Uptown aspirations dictate that children grow up to become lawyers, doctors and pilots but Marshall’s Mother and Father let his free spirit express, itself. “As an uptown yoot, you are convinced that you should strive for something your schooling can bring you, not something that your natural talent can bring forth,” he explains. “I look on it as a sin for me to neglect my natural talent and force myself to do something else.” Marshall ain’t tryin’ to imagine what he would be doing if he wasn’t doing music. “Nothing else could make me feel happy, only music. I couldn’t work and be happy. When I was young I used to listen to music and sit down and wonder how I used to feel this shit so.” As with most things, it didn’t take Marshall long to work it out: “Musicians feel and hear music differently from people who just listen to music. When you have the vibes to write and create music you feel the real musicians around you easily. Sade - I felt her deeply growing up. We used to get vibes from all different places - Sanchez, Atlantic Starr, Bel Biv Devoe, Baby Face, Beres - all dem cats.”
2.Wayne Marshall (born 13 January 1961, Oldham, Lancashire) is a British pianist, organist and conductor.
Marshall was educated at Chetham's School, Manchester and the Royal College of Music. He is a renowned interpreter of the works of George Gershwin, Leonard Bernstein, Duke Ellington and other twentieth century American composers. He has recorded Gershwin's complete works for piano and orchestra with the Aalborg Symphony, acting as conductor and piano soloist.
He has appeared as a pianist with Kim Criswell, Tasmin Little, Natalie Clein, Ole Edvard Antonsen and Willard White. He has also performed with the Berliner Philharmoniker and Philharmonia Orchestra.
As organist he has appeared in many of the world's top venues. Recent seasons have included recitals at Notre Dame, Paris; the Royal Festival Hall; Symphony Hall, Birmingham and Westminster Abbey. He is also organist in residence at Manchester's Bridgewater Hall. He has also recorded Saint-Saëns' Organ Symphony.
In October 2004 premiered of James MacMillan's organ concerto A Scotch Bestiary with the Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra under Esa-Pekka Salonen.
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Give Me Strength
Wayne Marshall Lyrics
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and give me strength
'cause I need nothin' else
'cause Lord you gave me life
and for this I sacrifice!
Material things won't mean a thing, no!
It's about what's deep within
so Lord, give me air to breathe
Them livin' them life from material gain
but nothing is wrong with living plain
'cause minus the clothes and change
and frozen chains is all the same game we play
don't worry 'bout all your stress and strain
everything good always come with pain
so don't watch the ones that vain
the fact remains one blood run thru da viens ???
I got my help
and I need nothin' else
'cause Lord you gave me life
and for this I sacrifice!
Material things won't mean a thing, no!
It's about what's deep within!
So Lord, give me air to breathe
and Lord, that you know I need
Your life and your soul
are far more precious than diamond and gold!
What's in your heart, is worth much more
than what's in your billfold!
So play your role,
'cause you never will know what the future will hold
as long as there's life
then jah know, there's always hope
Remember Jah Jah when you makin' it
to the blue skies
even if clouds are grey in it
??? in it
We give thanks for life,
we never ashamed whenever we sayin' it, no!
Where there's a will there is a way in it now,
so don't forget to pray in it now
is the only one to keep me firm and strong,
yeah, yeah!
I got my help,
I got my strength
and, I need nothing else,
'cause Lord, I said you gave me life,
and for this I sacrifice
material won't mean a thing, yeah
it's about what's deep within
so Lord give me air to breath
and Lord, that you know I need
In Wayne Marshall's song 'Give Me Strength', the artist is expressing his gratitude towards God for giving him life and strength. He realizes that material things are not important in the grand scheme of things and that what truly matters is what's inside him. Marshall implores God to continue giving him strength and to help him overcome any obstacles he may face in life. The artist urges his listeners to focus on what's important and not to be swayed by the glamour and glitz of material gain.
Throughout the song, Marshall emphasizes the importance of faith and spirituality. He believes that one's life and soul are worth much more than diamond and gold, and that material things will ultimately fade away. The artist encourages his listeners to play their role in life, and to remember that the future is uncertain. He emphasizes the power of prayer and the importance of staying firm and strong in one's convictions.
Overall, 'Give Me Strength' is a powerful message of gratitude and faith. The artist expresses his thankfulness for being alive, and his desire to be guided by God. He encourages his listeners to focus on what's truly important and to stay true to their values.
Line by Line Meaning
Just give me help
I am asking for assistance
and give me strength
I also need emotional support to get through my struggles
'cause I need nothin' else
With your help and strength, I feel that I have everything I need
'cause Lord you gave me life
I am acknowledging my belief in a higher power and that my existence is a gift
and for this I sacrifice!
I am willing to make personal sacrifices to show gratitude for my life
Material things won't mean a thing, no!
I realize that possessions are not true indicators of happiness
It's about what's deep within
I believe that true fulfillment comes from my character and values
so Lord, give me air to breathe
I am asking to have my basic needs, like air, fulfilled
Them livin' them life from material gain
I observe that some people prioritize possessions over other things in life
but nothing is wrong with living plain
I don't see anything wrong with living a modest lifestyle
'cause minus the clothes and change
Aside from physical appearances, we are all similar
and frozen chains is all the same game we play
Everyone is playing the same game of life, regardless of their background or financial status
don't worry 'bout all your stress and strain
I believe that challenges in life are natural and not worth getting overly distressed about
everything good always come with pain
Good things in life often require hard work and sacrifice
so don't watch the ones that vain
I am advising not to focus on people who prioritize superficial things
the fact remains one blood run thru da viens ? ? ?
We are all connected and equal, regardless of ethnicity or social status
I got my help
I am grateful for having assistance
and I need nothin' else
With this help, I don't require anything else
Your life and your soul
I believe that our fundamental being and essence is invaluable
are far more precious than diamond and gold!
I believe that material possessions are insignificant compared to one's life and soul
What's in your heart, is worth much more
I consider one's character and values as more important than their possessions
than what's in your billfold!
I believe that financial status is not indicative of one's worth
So play your role,
I encourage others to act out their part in life
'cause you never will know what the future will hold
The future is unknown and unpredictable
as long as there's life
As long as we are alive
then jah know, there's always hope
I believe that there is always hope, especially with the help of a higher power
Remember Jah Jah when you makin' it
I suggest to not forget about a higher power when living a successful life
to the blue skies
I equate blue skies with good times and success
even if clouds are grey in it
I acknowledge that challenges may still exist even in good times
We give thanks for life,
I am expressing gratitude for life
we never ashamed whenever we sayin' it, no!
I am not afraid to express my gratefulness publicly
Where there's a will there is a way in it now,
I believe that as long as one is determined, they can find a solution to any problem
so don't forget to pray in it now
I encourage others to pray, especially when facing challenges
is the only one to keep me firm and strong,
I believe that a higher power is what gives me strength and stability in life
yeah, yeah!
I am emphasizing the importance of a higher power in my life
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