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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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Marshall Town
Wayne Marshall Lyrics
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Hey hombre, see the Marshall, he's in town better get out
Marshall town (Marshall in town)
This is the Marshall town (Marshall is here)
This is the Marshall town (Marshall is here)
Listen to the Marshall sound (Listen to my sound)
This is the Marshall town (Listen to my sound)
Listen to the Marshall sound (Listen to my sound)
[Chorus:]
Marshall in town, tell dem beware
Marshall in town, tell dem prepare
Marshall in town, when the smoke clears
They will be gone, I will be there
This is the Marshall sound, watch how you talk
This is the Marshall sound, watch where you walk
This is the Marshall sound, we nuh skylark
Never know we never trust the shadow after dark
[Verse 1:]
Step up in my town makin my arrival
Mi see the place I wait till it looks idle
Same time mi buck upon bout five gal
All a dem a my gal mi and dem idle
But anyway, it's all about survival
Cau more time you got to chat past your rival
Who dat love fi see yuh downward spiral
So I shall tell dem it final
[Chorus:]
Marshall in town, tell dem beware
Marshall in town, tell dem prepare
Marshall in town, when the smoke clears
They will be gone, I will be there
This is the Marshall sound, watch how you talk
This is the Marshall sound, watch where you walk
This is the Marshall sound, we nuh skylark
Never know we never trust the shadow after dark
[Verse 2:]
When I'm in town I wanna feel tipsy
Mi buy a round then another round a whiskey
Mi buy a pound float higher than a gypsy
Cross the zone tonight it would a risky
(Girls!) Wanna be down like Monica Lewinsky
(Girls!) Don't make a sound within a mile or with me
(Girls!) Askin around I wanna wanna drink see
(Girls!) A mi dem waan distinctly
[Chorus:]
Marshall in town, tell dem beware
Marshall in town, tell dem prepare
Marshall in town, when the smoke clears
I will be there...
This is the Marshall sound (True true hey!)
This is the Marshall sound (True true hey!)
This is the Marshall sound (True true hey!)
This is the Marshall sound
[Bridge:]
Town, Marshall town, this is the Marshall town
This is the Marshall town, you listenin to the Marshall sound
This is the Marshall sound, this is the Marshall sound
This is the Marshall sound
Marshall in town, tell dem beware
Marshall in town, tell dem prepare
Marshall in town, when the smoke clears
They will be gone, I will be there
This is the Marshall sound, true true hey hey
True true hey hey, true true hey hey, true true hey hey
True true hey hey, true true hey hey, true true hey hey
[Verse 1]
[Chorus: till end]
The lyrics in Wayne Marshall's song "Marshall Town" are essentially a warning to anyone who dares to challenge or oppose the singer. The intro sets the tone, letting the listener know that the "Marshall" is in town and they better get out. The chorus continues with the theme of warning, telling others to beware and prepare for the consequences of crossing the Marshall. The verse speaks of the singer's arrival in town and how he needs to be cautious and mindful of rivals who may wish to see him fail. The bridge emphasizes that this is the Marshall's town and anyone who goes against him will not last long.
The use of the word "Marshall" in the song is significant. The word likely refers to the singer's name or a nickname but it also has connotations of authority and power. The use of the word "survival" in the first verse further emphasizes the idea that the singer is in control and will do whatever is necessary to maintain it. The references to alcohol and women in the second verse serve to emphasize the lifestyle and persona of the Marshall.
Overall, "Marshall Town" is a song about asserting power and dominance, warning others not to challenge the singer's authority.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey hombre, see the Marshall, he's in town better get out
The singer is warning people in the town that Wayne Marshall is there and they should be careful.
Marshall town (Marshall in town)
Wayne Marshall is in town and taking over.
This is the Marshall town (Marshall is here)
The town belongs to Wayne Marshall now that he is there.
Listen to the Marshall sound (Listen to my sound)
People should pay attention to Wayne Marshall and his music.
Marshall in town, tell dem beware
Wayne Marshall is warning people to be careful and watch out for him.
Marshall in town, tell dem prepare
Wayne Marshall is warning people to be ready for him.
This is the Marshall sound, watch how you talk
People should be careful what they say around Wayne Marshall.
This is the Marshall sound, watch where you walk
People should be careful where they go and what they do around Wayne Marshall.
This is the Marshall sound, we nuh skylark
Wayne Marshall is serious and not playing around.
Never know we never trust the shadow after dark
Wayne Marshall doesn't trust anyone, especially at night.
Step up in my town makin my arrival
Wayne Marshall has arrived and is taking over the town.
Mi see the place I wait till it looks idle
Wayne Marshall waits for the town to quiet down before making his presence known.
Same time mi buck upon bout five gal
Wayne Marshall runs into five girls at the same time.
All a dem a my gal mi and dem idle
Wayne Marshall is familiar with all the girls and spends time with them.
But anyway, it's all about survival
Wayne Marshall is always looking out for himself and trying to stay alive.
Cau more time you got to chat past your rival
Wayne Marshall warns that people should be careful not to talk too much about their rivals.
Who dat love fi see yuh downward spiral
Wayne Marshall warns that people who like to see others fail are lurking.
When I'm in town I wanna feel tipsy
Wayne Marshall likes to have a good time when he's in town.
Mi buy a round then another round a whiskey
Wayne Marshall buys multiple rounds of whiskey for himself and others.
Mi buy a pound float higher than a gypsy
Wayne Marshall buys a pound of something that makes him feel high.
Cross the zone tonight it would a risky
Wayne Marshall knows that walking around the town at night can be dangerous.
(Girls!) Wanna be down like Monica Lewinsky
Girls want to be with Wayne Marshall.
(Girls!) Don't make a sound within a mile or with me
Girls should be careful when they're near Wayne Marshall.
(Girls!) Askin around I wanna wanna drink see
Girls ask Wayne Marshall if he wants to drink.
(Girls!) A mi dem waan distinctly
Girls want to be with Wayne Marshall specifically.
True true hey hey, true true hey hey, true true hey hey
Wayne Marshall is reminding people that he's serious and not to be messed with.
Contributed by Caroline M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Emma Isabella
2023 still a big tune 😊😊
Wayne Marshall be straight slayin' the game, no doubt! AUTHENTIC VIEWS gave him a boost, but his raw talent remains unchanged. He's holdin' it down like a true boss! Drop a thumbs up if you're vibin' with it, fam!
Kingsley Est Kings
Unique Voice Wayne Marshall
2021 still jamming to this
Michelle Hohn
2020 and this still baaaad❗ huge fan of the Mitchell family❤
Alexander Mena
i just heard this whole melody on the radio
forgot how great this riddim was !!
Nadysher Nixon
2021 and this song still fire❤💯💯
Preston Matthews
Cannot forget when he came to the Portland Jerk Festival and did this performance. My artiste then and is my YouTube family now. Big up #MTMFamily.
“Watch what you say and the things you do.”
Sandy
2020 and its still a hit for me
Becky Rollins
Watching all his old videos since story time 😃
Preston Matthews
Legendary
Green Rose
Memba when dis did deh pon Repeat everyday on R.E TV! 💯💯 those were the times eeh mon look how time fly