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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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Wayne Marshall Lyrics
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Still were often told, seek and ye shall find
So I'm going to seek a certain lad I've had in mind
Looking everywhere, haven't found him yet
Hes the big affair I cannot forget
Only man I ever think of with regret
I'd like to add his initial to my monogram
There's a somebody I'm longing to see
I hope that he turns out to be
Someone who'll watch over me
I'm a little lamb who's lost in the wood
I know I could always be good
Someone who'll watch over me
Although he may not be the man some
Girls think of as handsome
To my heart he carries the key
Won't you tell him please to put on some speed
Follow my lead, oh, how I need
Someone to watch over me
The lyrics of Wayne Marshall's song Over reflect the theme of unrequited love. The opening stanza makes reference to the saying, "love is blind," which implies that love knows no boundaries and cannot be rationalized. The lyricist expresses a desire to seek out a certain person they have in mind; they have been looking for them everywhere but have not found them yet. The second verse builds on this theme, expressing regret about the person they have been unable to forget. This individual is significant enough to the lyricist that they want to add their initial to their monogram. The last line, "where is the shepherd for this lost lamb?" suggests the lyricist is lost and needs someone to guide them.
The chorus shifts to a more positive tone, expressing a hope to find someone to watch over them. The lyricist compares themselves to a "little lamb who's lost in the wood" and "know I could always be good" if they had someone looking after them. The third verse likens the ideal person for the lyricist to a key to their heart, even if they may not be the most conventionally attractive person. The final lines urge this person to move quickly and to follow the lyricist's lead as they are desperately in need of someone to watch over them.
Several interpretations of the lyrics are possible. The song may relate to the longing for love and the desire to find someone to watch over, guide, and protect us. It could also represent the need for a support system in a world that seems lost and uncertain. The lyrics could be reflective of unrequited love, shifting from a sense of longing to a hopeful perspective.
Line by Line Meaning
There's a saying old says that love is blind
Love is often seen as something that is irrational and not bound to common sense or reason.
Still were often told, seek and ye shall find
Even though love is irrational, there is an expectation that it can be pursued or sought after.
So I'm going to seek a certain lad I've had in mind
The singer is actively pursuing this elusive romantic interest.
Looking everywhere, haven't found him yet
Despite searching, the artist has not had success in finding this person.
Hes the big affair I cannot forget
This romantic interest is a significant event in the artist's life that continues to impact them.
Only man I ever think of with regret
The singer has a sense of remorse for not being able to fully pursue or attain this romantic interest.
I'd like to add his initial to my monogram
The singer desires to incorporate this romantic interest into their identity or personal branding.
Tell me, where is the shepherd for this lost lamb?
The artist is looking for guidance or assistance in finding this elusive romantic interest.
There's a somebody I'm longing to see
The artist has a strong desire to be in the presence of this romantic interest.
I hope that he turns out to be
The artist has a positive outlook or expectation for this romantic interest.
Someone who'll watch over me
The singer desires a sense of protection or guidance from this romantic interest.
I'm a little lamb who's lost in the wood
The artist views themselves as vulnerable or lacking direction without the aid of this romantic interest.
I know I could always be good
The singer is willing to make positive changes or adjustments for the sake of this romantic interest.
Although he may not be the man some
This romantic interest may not meet some conventional expectations or desires of other women.
Girls think of as handsome
Other women may prioritize physical appearance or attractiveness over other qualities in a romantic interest.
To my heart he carries the key
This romantic interest has a significant influence or access to the artist's emotions and feelings.
Won't you tell him please to put on some speed
The artist is requesting or urging someone else to motivate this romantic interest to take action or move forward in their relationship.
Follow my lead, oh, how I need
The singer has a sense of urgency and desire for this romantic interest to follow their lead or actions.
Someone to watch over me
The singer desires a sense of protection or guidance from this romantic interest.
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Written by: Ira Gershwin, George Gershwin
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