BASS WORSHIP: The HISTORY & INFLUENCE of DUB & SOUNDSYSTEM CULTURE (2020 Documentary)

[@Turismo4k]

Reupload of my old DUB & SOUNDSYSTEM video from 2020 that got taken down from KZbin resulting in strikes against my channel. This version has been edited abit to avoid copyright and is also demonetized. Hope you enjoy, more on the way :)

[@thematteblack6606]

important historical work going on here. great work

[@DN-zc8ss]

big ups

[@fido9745]

Fight the power!

[@funDzAmEntal]

Fuck #YT!!!

[@basswitch525]

Finally, thank you. Was wondering why I cadn't find this

[@Simon-zan]

As a Trinidadian who grew up in Britain in the 90s and 2000s, it really can't be understated how much dub and soundsystem culture has influenced my music taste, starting with hip hop and dub proper, then the emergence of dubstep, moving into dub techno and then UK techno/bass music which is the natural evolution of OG dubstep. Even today, especially in the British techno scene you can see how central dub is and people are still reinterpreting it and applying it to electronic music styles in forward ways.

[@xsm5525]

you can probably take the love of bass a bit further back too, when pipe organs could finally use electric motors for the blowers in the 1920's or so, they started making 32 foot high pipes, which could make pure sinewaves of around 16-30hz or there abouts. Pipe organs around that time were pretty much the synths of the time.

[@duroxkilo]

excellent point. the pipe organs are still imposing to this day... plus, no doubt they experimented too even back then w/ all kinds of approaches and compositions, it's just that we only produced and kept record of a certain flavor, probably highly curtained by what was permissible in the given avenues where these massive instruments were installed... we can be certain they did play around w/ frequencies and rhythm and they loved that low end, the first time our species was hearing such low end in a musical form at impressive sound pressure levels, just like god intended bass to be... :):):)

[@scary5455]

@@duroxkilo Lions and tigers produce low end that low. Lions even produce growls below 20Hz.

[@quincy9908]

Did this start in Jamaica, too? 🇯🇲 Also were can I get to learn more about this?

[@relevant8437]

As kid from West Kingston, Jamaica, that saw all this happen in real time, I would like to say "Well done sir!"

[@joeey_long]

Been hoping to find a documentary like this for years. Jamaica is the birthplace of all the music culture I love; hip hop, jungle, dub / steppers, early dubstep and so on. Lovely to hear an Aussie accent on it too! Respect

[@jasonwhite2028]

Subsonic bass is the most addictive feeling in music to me, it has gotten me through hard times and i can hear it my head when im listening to music that has it but the audio system is not capable of producing it. Reggae is in many ways the forefather of electronic music and its nice to see content paying homage to it.

[@robbiegibbs1772]

Im always reminiscing of those wonderful scoops at channel one... nice hf too. Very warm😊

[@horstkevinjeromemarc5498]

When I tell someone in Germany that I mainly listen to dub music, the response is usually something like "oh my little brother used to listen to skrillex." if I don't find the endurance and time to explain to them the concept of dub and its musical/cultural significance and influence, I'll generally just answer "uhm yeah, have a great day sir. " From now on, I'll just send them this documentary! Great summary of an amazing subculture. Would just have wished for a little spotlight on today's reggae/dub soundsystem culture that has spread internationaly out of the UK at the end of the video. But anyway great work ❤

[@scary5455]

I still listen to Skrillex new and upcoming music, and even unreleased IDs as of 28th March 2024, but I get the same thing when I mention dubstep. I'm mainly listening to dubstep by Marauda, NIMDA, Teminite, Au5, Evilwave, but people only know Skrillex. You wouldn't get that response from me, because I know about dub. I researched everything about the roots of dubstep when I first heard brostep on BBC radio 1. I still listen to modern deep dubstep, which is in the style of classic dubstep too.

[@Koruvax]

They must have missed the entire techno scene from the 90s. Wub wub und Bassgefühl kannte doch jeder damals.

[@LuisTheG1]

@@KoruvaxDie 90er waren vor 30 Jahren.

[@acidbubbles419]

Always baffles me when people say dub emphazsizes the bass. No. Every other genre deemphasizes it. Dub gets it right.

[@mikekoenig6467]

Right on!

[@scary5455]

The music is in the mids. This is responsible for the booming bass many old people can't stand. Kaine Salvation is one of the greatest pieces of music of all time, and has hardly any bass.

[@Primo_extracts]

I'm guessing you see the glass half empty

[@pageljazz]

My favorite dub music is pretty rich in all registers. But that distinctive dub-style bass groove is divine.

[@GeorgeGuntrip]

They changed the frequencies i feel more to take the life out of blsck music or try ​@scary5455

[@beepst]

Dub is one of the most influential genres ever. It's everywhere, but it's in the shadows. It's almost as if you were listening to the ghost of a song (the echoing instruments), as well as its skeleton (drum and bass).

[@NextSound170]

Obeah Music. Which is African Nature so you’re right there where it comes from Jamaica, rooted in African (West African) traditions

[@roylle6346]

Nuttn like dat ​@@NextSound170

[@Nerevaar]

Damn shame that such great music documentaries can be a target for the copyright mafia

[@Turismo4k]

hopefully it won't get nuked again

[@flowerboy_0881]

#nukeradio

[@mysteryY2K]

@@flowerboy_0881this song made me puke

[@RadicalCaveman]

It's particularly stupid for brief excerpts that are only going to promote the original, not compete with it, as in this video.

[@DaftFader]

@@RadicalCaveman I'm pretty sure if it was taken to court it would win on fair use exceptions (possibly) .... however good luck getting the cash to fight a battle with a big record label in court. They will waste millions to win a copyright claim that probably made the person making the documentary no money, and by extension cost them no money also, just because they want to stamp out any attempt at legally using their stuff for free. It's the same behaviour that's partially destroyed so many music scenes when they get big enough, and cross artist sharing no longer thrives like in the earlier days of said scene. :(

[@ShortieLeeroy]

King Tubby Meets The Rockers Uptown.The Mother Of All Dubs.

[@surr3al1s]

KEITH HUDSON!!! SO underrated and under appreciated. Give Thanks 🔊🔊🔊

[@hexapoda2868]

Here in the countryside of France, the rave scene is mainly dark and angry. I often see it as Sound system culture that forgot it's roots. No more toasting and love, just mp3 tracks and loads of drugs. Sad to see. Some Sounds remember and keep the culture alive and well and these kind of documentary help in that process, thankyou. Always remember where you come from.

[@kristofwynants]

Excellent! Pablo and "Curse of the Vampires" were my introductions to dub as well! Dub has engrained my life, from my bass playing to my production techniques to the way I conceive music and art, dub will never die!

[@pickledtoenail168]

The Jamaican music scene is so dope

[@mystikgleam9541]

Rip Lee Scratch Perry the Upsetter

[@john_atco]

Top Doc...Accurate.....Modern Techno Dub would not exist without the pre--digital pioneers and equipment mentioned.

[@TheValueOfN]

In case any dub lovers are unaware of the French electro dub scene, I will take this opportunity to recommend High Tone, Zenzile, Kaly Live Dub, Le Peuple de l'Herbe, Panda Dub, Brain Damage, Improvisators Dub et al. The scene is thriving and is one of the most exciting scenes that I'm following.

[@nolakazi]

the bass drum and the bass guitar are the sexiest sound in music history

[@TheFujac]

awesome video.....in 1990 i used to go hang out with some rastas in their shack and smoke weed and listen to tunes with them and one day one of the guys, patrick, gave me a tape with scientist on....i was blown away and am still a fan of dub music today

[@chenzenzo]

Loved you're original video. This is great too. I grew up in Berkeley, California and started working for a promoter when I 12. I used to go to so many Dub and Ska shows and got to hang out in the back with legends like King Tubby, Lee Scratch Perry and many Dub singers and Ska legends. It's been forever but the last guy I hung out with was Mikey Dread many years ago Amazing times.

[@MisterElement]

Stories PLEASE!!

[@nvrndingsmmr]

Insane documentary. I learned so much! Also the jungle track at 22:45 made my jaw drop. I'm mainly into jungle, and before watching this I didn't know a thing about dub, but after watching this whole thing, I was immediately able to recognize the distinct sound of dub in jungle tracks I've already been listening to for a long time. Super cool!

[@the1version422]

If you want to explore the perfect cross-section of dub and jungle, look no further than the label 45seven out of Germany. It shows how jungle IS dub. 🫡

[@living_in_exile]

Legendary track, big up to all junglists out there

[@mikekoenig6467]

I don't know anything about dub either and jungle seems amazing! There's this compilation called "heavy 70s dub" and it's a good start.

[@manifestingcocreator3221]

Why us who came before you know today's music influences and fashion. I remember being at dancehalls with so much energy and wishing they would sometimes speed it up. Then jungle came along but I was no longer hyperactive 😂

[@Jon-BEDM]

Masterpiece. Thank you for collecting and curating this sacred knowledge of bass.

[@snatch051]

I'm so glad you're back. Take your time with the next documentary. They're always excellent

[@stalehansen2341]

UB 40's "Present arms in dub" and The Clash got me in to the wonderful world of dub music.

[@ceemills]

Amazing how so much of the electronic music I love today has been influenced by Dub! Great video!!

[@kartierglory]

I KNEW I ain't unsub for a reason. The great Turismo has blessed us again!!

[@dirkpehrke9909]

Great documentary. I am into dub since about 30 years, but you deliver a lot of information I wasn’t aware of although reading a lot about dub and reggae.❤

[@zacharycross3229]

Every time I go looking for a video about my favorite music you show up. Great documentaries & immaculate taste

[@OriginalSpikeyTee]

What the hell? At 24:26 those guys are from the first soundsystem I was in. It was my cousin's sound called First Choice from Tottenham..Wow.

[@pietroanselmi]

I was waiting this documentary a looong time ago... I have to say thanks a lot for make it real this dream. After your Memphis rap documentary i confirmed my opinion about your works: amazingly good quality documentary

[@Turismo4k]

tysm

[@BungHoleCamper]

These producers were the pioneers of Stems, which are widely used in the DJ community today. Dub is certainly one of the most influential genres ever!

[@ThaRixer]

This is just the beginning, turismo is back baybeeeee

[@Turismo4k]

[@DONDADAPI]

Amazing thanks a lot, Soundsystem Culture from all the globe will apreciate this! Here from Santiago, Chile.

[@bongakhumalo6141]

i love how comprehensive this is. thank you

[@PVRPxWVLF]

loved the dj screw documentary cant believe we're blessed with a soundsystem culture one. It's funny bc i always listened to chopped and screwed and only recently got deep into dnb/jungle rave music i truly enjoy these deep dives to get an appreciation for the culture and its history, which imo adds to the music enjoyment experience as a whole big ups mane🤘

[@JYANIGMA]

gang i got screwfluenced music on my soundcloud ong with my homies, we build soundsystems and live in houston look up JYANIGMA big up all love rip screw

[@DaftFader]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/d6LRgmqdbZV8m7c 🥳🥳🥳

[@silentowl2812]

Yes!!!!

[@AlMarksman]

You make the best documentaries on yt. You fr should be getting tv deals.

[@thedandyundergound8541]

As someone who’s recently just begun their journey into Dub, this was an extremely inspiring and helpful video into understanding the genre.

[@spanishjohn420]

check out a documentary called musically mad

[@MisterElement]

Wicked video!!! Appreciate your effort and he video footage you were able to capture!! BLE$$ UP!! My first ever reggae LP purchase was “Scientist Wins the World Cup” - purchased at Dr. Dread’s (RAS Records) record store in Wheaton, Maryland in the mid 80’s!! Been a fanatic ever since!!!

[@TheDubOrange]

i have been a dub fanatic since i listened to a prince far i dub album in my youth, i can remember that clearly, i was hooked in a moment. if you want dig deeper, the awesome uk label blood&fire is one great source for classic dub music. if you look for one perfect dub album, vital dub by the revolutionaries is one of them. with scientist, king tubby, prince jammy you can't go wrong. for newer dub the dubhead label is nice, their first compilation is awesome. r.i.p. in dub, lee perry!

[@Thefloridadad]

Jamaican born and raised here. Love this

[@othelliusmaximus]

He's back and with the reupload I was hoping for 🙌🏿🔥🔥🔥

[@stanleythevan]

I went to a psytrance festival that also played Dub. You nailed it about the reasons. Great stuff

[@dafnislinares2544]

thanks for posting !! ...for me it's a very excellent short film , i loved the background music with the narration , congrats and keep the good work !!! ...

[@ErikVeland]

Oh and I can highly recommend Easy Star All Stars as a mainstream entry point to dub, having done dub cover albums of famous artists from The Beatles to Radiohead and Pink Floyd

[@Imperceptible_parachute]

Thanks. I like the way you paced and balanced the chronology and key developments.

[@Lilsam404]

Great doc my friend--BUT, you must re-edit to add a segment about producer Adrian Sherwood and the legendary On-U Sound label who brought from the late 70s through today some of the most prolific range of dub and extended genre of related music. From bands like Dub Syndicate, Prince Far-i, Singers & Players, Tachead sound system, Gary Clail, Missing Brazilians, several Lee Perry colaborations, the list goes on and on. The amazing compilations like Pay it all back vol 1-5. All of this represents an epic era of British based dub from that fertile period spanning before and after the 80's. Adrian Sherwood is legendary and one of the first and few producers from the uk to actually travel to Jamaica to record and produce dub from that era. His and the artists he worked with have massively contributed to the genre. I hope you will give them the props they so rightly deserve. They could use their own video if you feel me. Would be unbelievably interesting. Grateful for your insights and work with this video though, quite good! Loving it!😎👍

[@ThirdWorldRecordsLA]

Thanks for this video. We are a dub-house label in LA. If you ever do an edit of this, you may consider including disco and acid house, specifically the Wicked Crew (Markie Mark, Jeno, Thomas and Garth) from San Francisco as they came from the UK and largely brought that psychedelic dubby, disco and acid house sound to California. Then almost every indie house music record label, especially those on the west coast, that popped up in 90s was inspired by them to incorporate the dubby sound. The Wicked Crew gents were inspired by sound system culture in the UK, that as you point out came straight out of Jamaica. Thanks again.

[@eggplantwizard8]

I was looking at this channel yesterday to see if it was still active. Seeing the notification for a Turismo video made me grin uncontrollably.

[@gavin1114]

I got interested in dub because of the influences it played in my favorites childhood band; sublime. This little doc is underrated. I really wanted to know the origins of the style and I feel like I came away with more information than I was looking for. Cheers!

[@HearShotKidDrummer]

Hell yes! Missed your uploads! Thanks for reposting this

[@scary5455]

Delay is still a cornerstone of popular dubstep today. Tonal delay, flanger, chorus, and convolution reverb are key components of the sound design, and delay is still commonly used on impacts and synth leads in melodic sections on melodies, arpegios, and even offbeat chord stabs.

[@stripeyjoe]

You should add a segment on Adrian Sherwood and On-u Sound - he has produced some excellent Lee Scratch Perry albums over the last 30 years, revitalising his career in the late '80s early 90's and doing similar with Horace Andy.

[@kagie2219]

Nice work, Turismo. I agree with many of your great picks. One I would definitely recommend checking out is the mighty Linton Kwesi Johnson!

[@TheyHateChxppa]

I think we due for another SGP update video 🔥 Him getting another shot at a rolling loud set in march is dope and unexpected to say the least

[@Turismo4k]

What would you like me to talk about. Also super hyped for that rolling loud set

[@ytyoungrichnhigh]

HE GOT SHOT ? And he's said to perform early next year at a big festival

[@shiina4861]

@@Turismo4k I definitely think there's a good amount to cover. He has had a clear resurgence not in music necessarily but in internet culture with his social media antics at their peak, and u could cover stuff like VODECI and Jewelxxet

[@net4847]

​@@shiina4861 vodeci was a flop wish they took that serious

[@brightlightsuk8155]

Some very early dub techno was released in the UK around 1989/1990 & grew out of the Yorkshire bleep sound which was heavily influenced by dub. For a definitive early dub techno track see Ability II - Pressure Dub (Bassic, 1990).

[@vincentslingerland3620]

Thanks for this great Doc. outstanding resurch material and a great introduction for those not coming from this great era of sounds. Vincent

[@jayflame23]

Where have you been ??? You don’t understand how many times I’ve rewatched your videos. I’ve been waiting for a new one after 2 years. Im happy you’re back tho.

[@soysos.tuffsound]

Wonderful! Add Dennis "Blackbeard" Bovell - Strictly Dubwise and LKJ In Dub, Adrien Sherwood in general, Jack Ruby - Burning Spear, Garvey's Ghost.... Sooo soo many greats!

[@Techdeckshawty]

Ahh this is still my favorite channel ever I’m always coming back and rewatching these docs

[@most-best]

Excellent crucial production, the most best

[@dollfins1842]

I love your these videos you really blow my mind with the new music you show me

[@mystikgleam9541]

This legend uploads a essay on dub what a fucking chap

[@thinkfirst1989]

Awesome, I've been looking for a good primer on Dub for a minute! Gotta throw this comment out there- I don't think anyone ever thought of Skrillex as the quintessential dubstep artist. I think corporations tagged him as that just as electronic music was breaking into the mainstream again in the states, because they're really was not a good sense here of genres. To anyone who was a raver here in the late aughts, when Skrillex hit the scene we all knew he was different than dubstep. I hated on Skrillex at the time too, I found the timbres in his two major hits, abrasive. But then I saw him play live and it completely changed my opinion, it was clear he was not only a very creative DJ (love it or hate it, he was a visionary who created a new sound), but also a virtuoso of a DJ, the balance and dynamism of his mixing during the set was breath taking. No shit to talk about him after that. I think he was labeled as dubstep because he does make use of the most bare bones of the dubstep song structure, and he does use the syncopated triplet rhythms. It's totally OK for different musicians to be inspired by the roots to make different sounds, that's really what music is all about. I think the term "brostep" is sort of disparaging, and for that reason - I have a problem with it. And for that matter, as a life long hippie who grew up bullied by the jocks, I did welcome bros into the rave scene. It was like- finally, you get it. And as much as drunk ass frat guys can be obnoxious, I've seen more than one suburban son have their mind and heart opened to a whole other way of being through rave, and I am here for it! Leave no soul unawakened. Last note here on Skrillex, he was a hardcore musician, hardcore is rooted in punk, I don't think you can say his appropriation of the dub sound was in a spirit any different than that of the Clash and let's be real, that's probably how he got into dub and dubstep in the first place - by being passionate to learn about roots music. Dude's still out here, throwing pop up shows, collabing with everyone, evolving. No more dissing Skrillex please.

[@CBlixk6300]

Waitin 4 the SoundCloud video n u make a Drill Video tieing all the drill scenes together frm Chicago UK New York Philly Baton Rouge Florida etc

[@derfremdeausdemghetto6887]

Love your content so much! You’ve introduced me to so many interesting music scenes. Hope you’ll make more in the future. Marry Christmas everyone

[@keriesenpereira3587]

Watching from Antigua 🇦🇬 #268

[@coldloner7453]

HES MADE THE RETURN

[@shadoHazard14]

Love these videos man keep it up

[@GeneralDubby]

Nice Docu !! Well presented Information & nice style in Video & Song Selection. Sympathic Voice too :) @Turismo: Just not sure if the Part explaining Dub really gives a Person who has never heard of Reggae or Dub an Idea of what Dub means.. For sure there are - as always :) - different Opinions about what Dub is from a simple Version to a custommade Steppers that never had a Original Vocal Track ... but somehow Dub is a also a kind of Mystic Genre in Music so maybe that's why U kept the Explanation a likkle mystical ;D Anyway, thanks for all the Effort & even re-editing after those senseless Copyright-Bla Strikes - these Bots don't give a damn about Reggae Artist & their income.. It's mostly just used to ban Sounds from the Mainstream Media "KZbin" while Producer who gave them Money will be played up & down.. Anyway, we never had & needed Copyright in Reggae Music cause dhe Artist know whose Idea the get inspired by and give the Credits if they are respectful.. And the Bad Boyz never get/got stopped by Copyright so.. I also do Dub Music myself so if U wanna do a Part Two link mi up & I'll contribute some Tracks outta mi Archive !! All t he best from Germany Dubby oNe.

[@tenebrissubterra4596]

Wondered where this video had gone, glad it’s back

[@Jolynenizuma22]

respect for this video brethren

[@njh007]

I used to be an absolute dub addict I live to play every moment I could spend all my spare money in a record shop sometimes more than I can afford King Tubby and yabbyu being my favourites. But it is riddled with African voodoo, and its basis is of the occult and the day I took Christ is my saviour my vast record collection went into the bin this music Let Me Down a very dangerous path and I'm glad to be free of it

[@philliplyn2692]

Pure good vibes 🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲

[@silentowl2812]

Any dub techno fans here? If you know you know. Holler !

[@TheCiaMKultra]

😊Great Doc !!!!!!!!!!! Tune in and Dub out !!!!!!😊

[@djwerd831]

big ups Turismo; long time coming!

[@djkjemper]

maaaane u should do sum about the new orleans hip hop scene, from early bounce stuff until the bling bling sounds in the 2000s

[@MichaelSmallin]

Its good that dub is still here every engineer likes to have that style of Waterhouse when you listen to dubs from tubbys from 1973.4 to 1976 at tubbys studio now they were the best dubs with the echo the sqauking style and the locust mix now the locust mix was out of this world especially when lee scratch Perry team up with tubbys everyone used tubbys its like fade away from junior byles recorded with Joseph hookim and IRoy cut roots man mixed at tubbys one of the best dubs then when tubbys stepped back other engineers at tubbys took dub to another level but tubbys the dub master at Waterhouse what a studio ease out

[@wertwertwertwe65]

Incredible work in creating a stellar video. Great sounds and stylish visuals.

[@duroxkilo]

amazing work, thanks so much for sharing...

[@andrehill5902]

I've been trying to see this for the longest my man lmao. can't wait to see the next one these are fire

[@pavelantoniu9530]

Yessirrrr so glad youre back

[@ollieollie66]

No WAYYY he's back

[@thanktheknife]

Wow amazing documentary man. Editing was spot on and I learnt a whole lot 😁

[@prod.GavinHaven]

Welcome back. We missed you ❤

[@newsavefile]

Hes back. Wahoo!!

[@dominicpastorelle6967]

You are so underrated bro.

[@WUSZNN]

Awesome re-upload

[@JonMcAfee]

Wonderful & informative video, thank you brother! appreciate it

[@naturalviewevents]

great doc, lots of new stuff to look into

[@ElderPinto254]

wauw look at him making 12 inch records awesome !!

[@ErikVeland]

Great documentary covering how important musical history maybe a lot of people haven’t been able exposed to. If I can give some constructive criticism it would be to edit your connecting sections with a little less delay. I’m all for your relaxed style in general, but some of the transitions are a bit jarring as if you’re taking too long of a breath between sections. Great research and in depth work however. I’ve met and hung out with Mad Professor and it is truly amazing how he works the board as an instrument.

[@mikoaj2223]

great video! thank you for shining light on the beautiful and deep tradition of dub, but what about Subatomic Sound System?! Lots of love from Missouri..

[@OfficialAbass]

So well made. Thanks a lot for the knowledge.

[@salomoon]

Anyone know the name of the track starting at 04:02? Great vid by the way!

[@joe1478]

great selection all through this.

[@prestonlawrence6364]

Finally! You returned. Are we gonna get the SoundCloud video?

[@Turismo4k]

most definitely. long time coming

[@smatchimo55]

What a fantastic documentary. I didn't expect it to cover so many subgenres dub music helped along. This is right up there and goes beyond the infamous amen break doc. It's been tough work following along the bass music scene from over here in the States, and my time with dubstep from 06-2010s was painful to witness, somewhat driving me away from what people are now innovating on with sound design unlike anything back then would have expected.... I do keep getting really loud subbass bursts. Might be microphone bumps or something, I dunno. 28:25-28:26 for example. just a small thing, and hey it is bass. Thank you for reuploading this.

[@elcasho]

Good doco. I learnt a lot!