"PAN ON THE MOVE" Performance - A Tribute to Dr. Ray Holman, October 30, 2021

This audio version is to complement the documentary being produced on Pan on the Move, the song that started it all from a then 28year old arranger, Ray Holman, doing his own original composition for Panorama. He was conferred an Honorary Doctor of Letters by the University of the West Indies on October 30, 2021.
"Pan On The Move" (Panorama 1972)
Composed by Ray Holman
Lyrics by Alvin Daniell
Executive Producer - Mark Loquan
Music version arranged by Mark Loquan/Dr. Ray Holman
Audio Recording
Yoichi Watanabe
Katz Imai
Location : Dr. Ray Holman's house, Woodbrook, Port of Spain
Music Performance
Live performance
Dr. Ray Holman (Double seconds)
Dr. Len "Boogsie" Sharpe (Double seconds)
Mark Loquan (Nylon string guitar)
Kenneth Clarke (Percussion)
Studio tracks
Douglas "Dougie" Redon (Upright bass)
Mark Loquan (Steel string guitar)
Etienne Charles (Cajón)
Kenneth Clarke (added percussion)
Dr. Ray Holman (Bottle and spoon)
Dr. Ray Holman/Mark Loquan (Vocals)
Mixing and Mastering
Mixed by Yoichi Watanabe
Mastered by Martin "Mice" Raymond
Photographs were taken at rehearsal by Maria Nunes
Copyright 2021, All Rights Reserved.

[@charlesbarry971]

Ray is a great tunesmith. Lovely 🌹🌹 melody

[@marloncharles7328]

Just want show my. gratitude to both Dr Ray Holman and Dr Len Boogsie Sharp for their inspiration to me over the years . They have given me the opportunity to create and compose music . May the musical spirit continue to bless you guys . Love and respect.

[@rchrdmorton]

We have become people, 5:57 who no longer appreciate good melodies. So many songs have chorus lines with one note. I was 13 years old at the time this piece came out and I still whistle it. Lovely work by Dr Holman.

[@JohnGeorge-se6ee]

Vintage Ray Holman

[@waynemcdaniel3891]

Classic............I love this.

[@TheAFHB]

Congratulations! Music sweet

[@Uncle-Basil]

Ray, congratulations on your Honorary Doctor of Letters by the University of the West Indies...please keep up the good work, God bless you!

[@charlesbarry971]

Well deserved honour. Great composition

[@juniornelsonHTownTrini]

Sooooo nice! 🇹🇹

[@Trinipanbeat]

Well Done Mr Ray. You Affected Our Lives In A Positive Way. God Bless You!

[@oliviahackshaw5267]

👍🏽sooo gentle on the spirit ,--

[@konradyearwood5845]

Oh yes!!

[@brianjames2192]

Congrats to Dr SUGAR RAY HOLMAN On 50th Milestone Of this Seminal and Innovative Composition for The Beloved STEEL 🥁 DRUMS That was Ebulliently Executed by The STARLIFT Steel Orchestra A True Musical Treasure and Masterpiece Dr SUGAR RAY HOLMAN A Living Steel 🥁 DRUMS Legend Thanks 🙏 for The Great Music 🎵 Thanks GOD BLESS Always

[@ashebavibe]

VERY SWEET.

[@garymoustache3192]

Tune boi will learn

[@oliviahackshaw5267]

Just love this line-up of performers doing this iconic piece.The vocals at the end complete it nicely .Nice video Mark .

[@kelvingill7758]

Congratulations Brother Ray what a journey ..Boogsie took it up and run.. been listening to you all for years which has influenced my playing.thanks Blessings..

[@knollymoses3200]

This was a disruption for pan and a brilliant pivot for Ray.

[@KeithMuhammad-gc3sh]

Ray Holman who arangeme t your're hearing on this tune he used to beat pan side by side when I was with Shell Invaders he became a Doctor from Saint Mary's College

[@charlesbarry971]

Lovely melody Great harmonies Congrats Dr Ray Holman You deserve the Doctorate.