Lygon Street Meltdown
Nicky Bomba leading the Melbourne Ska Orchestra
For those who don't know, Ska is a style of reggae music which has its origins from the offbeat tunes of Jamaica in the 1960s. It's got the island beats, vibes, brass and playfulness which can be clearly adapted to the works of the Melbourne Ska Orchestra. I was introduced to this style of music a fair few years ago in a live performance at Federation Square in Melbourne. My Dad's cousin, Nicky Bomba, leads the band and he instantaneously brings to the stage (and even the crowd) a blast full of energy and a characteristic presence. Unlike a typical orchestra, you will hear no dramatic or serious type of performance, in fact you will be encouraged to join the playful atmosphere and get off your seats and start to bop and dance. You will be immersed in entertainment, laughter, character and fun! This band brings to an audience an arrangement like no other! You will be wanting more, break from the constraints of your seat and catch the ride of the reggae wave.
I have just viewed this video clip and I was truly amazed at the simplicity of the black and white effect and how it is enough to capture the attention of an audience through a slapstick style performance and music. Entitled, Lygon Street Meltdown, a story is told in a comedic and underbelly based style optimising the ridiculousness of 'organised' crime. I love the literal vision of the wording demonstrated in this clip. ie- backstabbing (someone is physically getting stabbed in the back). The cartoonistic feel of this clip also makes it so lovable! Sort of a cross between the Three Stooges fight against crime and the Pink Panther. The catchy beat is infective and I believe this video clip does the orchestra justice through its capturing of the pure essence of the ensemble.
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