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IMMEDIATE RELEASE
New York
March 7, 2003
Steelpan Takes Centre Stage...
When Steel Talks salutes
the 7000 plus steelpan musicians who participated in this year's 2003
steelband Panorama extravaganza organized by the world governing body of
Pan - Pan Trinbago...
As pan players, your brilliance, genius,
musicianship, talent, professionalism and sprit are unmatched... You
again succeeded in putting on one of the greatest musical events on the
planet...
A special acknowledgement to the newly crowned
Champions Exodus Steel Orchestra... Your commitment to excellence is
unparalleled... We here at When Steel Talks
recognize your accomplishments and those of your arranger Mr.
Pelham Goddard...
The blood, sweat and tears of the pan people through
the generations... and all the young people we met... who worked
tirelessly for months for that one shot 10-minute performance... You
have reached prime time, and we are proud of you... Your discipline is
legendary... There is nothing more endearing than the ability
to inspire others through song and dance... Your performances are
phenomenal...
To the pan tuners thank you for creating this Weapon
of "Mass Fun"... Your genius, resourcefulness and intelligence can only
be compared with the builders of the Great Pyramids...
To the Pan
Arrangers -- Your ability to enhance the human spirit through music
is an honourable profession and makes your ancestors proud...
Again thank you for one of the greatest shows on the
planet... Your sense of theatre, drama, and popularity makes you an
automatic annual winner of Oscars, Grammy, and Golden Globe awards...
Wear your label of "PANMAN" proudly...
Click on the link below for the
When Steel Talks salute to TnT Panorama
2003 in pictures...
A new Finalist band will be added
everyday until pictures of all thirteen bands are posted, so check back
daily... Leading off are Nutones Steel Orchestra...
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For more information, contact: Basement Recordings |
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