NEW RELEASE: AmorromA: "Merci, Jules"
"Voor dit nieuwe muzikale avontuur trek ik terug naar de bron van alle latere inspiratie, namelijk mijn vroege jeugdjaren in Boortmeerbeek, mijn eerste stappen bij de dorpsfanfare onder de vleugels van Gust Gooris en Beire Laenen, mijn kennismaking met de airekes en instrumenten van Hubert Boones toenmalige groep De Vlier op de Sint-Isidorushoevefeesten en met de Brabantse balmuziek van rond 1900. In Boortmeerbeek kreeg hij door Jules Wauters — met wiens zoon Maurice ik het geluk had samen in de fanfare te spelen — pareltjes voorgeschoteld als de molendans en de bezemdans."
"Pour ce nouvel album de mélodies dansantes AmorromA s’inspire de la « Brabantse balmuziek » (musique pour bal du Brabant) du tournant du siècle (1900), telle qu’elle nous a été transmise à travers le travail de collectage de Hubert Boone. Jules Wauters était une des sources d’information les plus importantes de Hubert. Il habitait le village de Boortmeerbeek et nous étions voisins. C’est à lui aussi que le titre de cet album fait référence : Merci, Jules."
The Pirates Crew is 10 years in the business and that needs to be celebrated.
Because of our love for reggae music and soundsystem culture we want to realize a dream we had for a longtime. Like great soundsystems as Jammy’s Hifi, Stone Love or Sir Coxsones downbeat have done in the past, we want to release our own productions and 45’s.
Our 10th anniversary seems the perfect opportunity to make this dream reality. We want to go back to the original vibez and give something back to the people who supported us along our way. The Stranger Riddim, created by Plastik B and performed by The Nice Guys is a modern take on rudeboys ska. The acoustic bass and the Hammond give the instrumental that extra oldskool flavor and retro sound typical for The Nice Guys.
For the vocals we did a combo with Saimn-I & Collieman. Belgium’s two biggest talents and artists we have been supporting and promoting since day one. The combination of Collieman’s sweet singing voice and Saimn-I’s energetic rhymes bring back the memory of the 10” from the 70’s and 80’s with a singer and a deejay part. Another artist we promote is UK based Blackout JA. This deejay with a rockstone voice brings a dancehall twist to this ska riddim. Both songs ‘party time’ and ‘buss a blank’ pay honor to dancehall and soundsystem culture from the days of the Skatalites until today.
The Stranger Riddim is a production by Pirates Crew Recordings, mixed by Saimn-I and mastered by Unlisted Fanatic.
Welcome to Majestic Studio
Majestic Studio stands for a wide variety of music related activities. Our aim is to satisfy musicians and producers in a nice and cozy environment with vintage equipment and a unique approach. We offer high quality assistance and equipment, but we also love to give young musicians the opportunity to make their first steps and recordings while picking up some know-how with the help of our engineers and producers.
We provide rehearsal space, workshops, overnight lodging for recording musicians, and other infrastructure. Everything can be rented for half a day, a week, a month... all negotiable at reasonable prices.
Majestic Studio doesn’t stop at mastering recordings. We can assist you with any step of your record's release process, whether or not on our label.
Feel free to drop by for a visit, or contact us — we look forward to helping you realize your musical adventures!
The Majestic Studio Team
New release:
MANdolinMAN plays Bossa Nova
After their first cd, 'Old Tunes, Dusted Down' – MANdolinMAN now take on the challenge of exploring yet another musical style: Bossa Nova!
On their new album, the foursome perform well-known Bossa Nova classics as well as self-written compositions. A unique take on the sound of Brasil!
Majestic Reggaebox — mixtape online!
Belgian soundsystem pioneer Crucial P is a man who carries reggae music in heart and soul. With these handpicked gems, carefully selected, he offers reggae fans 35 minutes of pure Jamaican entertainment.
A promo mixtape is now available online — check it out!
