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Chief Commander Ebenezer Obey and hisInternational Brothers Band – in London, vol.3,Decca West Africa 1972
Hello groovers, there’s something I wish to tell you for
some time now and today seems a fine day to do so.
I am a non-religious person. I know this is a strange
phenomena for some people but in our country I think
more than half of the population is. Money and religion
are the two biggest causes of war in the world and for
one, that’s a huge reason to be like I am, without religion.
In the music that I post, maybe more often than I realize,
religious utterances are made. I wish to keep aloof from
this. It’s the music that I love to hear, often I don’t even
understand the words but that’s okay with me. The
‘groove’ is the most important thing and also the
reason for posting an album. If you think I am a bad
person, that’s also fine with me, I know I’m not and stick
to my feeling about this. So if Chief Commander Ebenezer
Obey speaks of religious things, those are his words,
not mine. Okay, I’m glad I made this clear, I am not
open for discussion but just wanted to make this
statement. Still, hope U like and enjoy.
Peace, love, happiness and health to all !
tracks;
1 Ara nbada owo oje
– Ile baba mi more
– Kabiyesi oba lipede
– Iwo omo ateni gbore
2 Motewo mi soke
– So – morue
– Kaiye maba irawo mi je
– Eje kajo
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May there be more like you in the world – it would be a better place.
Juju – I never tire of it – thank you for taking the time to let us know all about this lovely music.
M(Alba)
May there be more like you in the world – it would be a better place.
Juju – I never tire of it – thank you for taking the time to let us know all about this lovely music.
M(Alba)
Thank you , it took me so long to find out, but I found out, what a great record.
Is there anybody with Volume 2 in London?
Richard
Thank you , it took me so long to find out, but I found out, what a great record.
Is there anybody with Volume 2 in London?
Richard
BRAVO! BRAVO!! BRAVO!!!
Well said. A lot of people are so drunk with this “opium of the people” that they can’t see straight any more. . I wish music was a religion!!!
BRAVO! BRAVO!! BRAVO!!!
Well said. A lot of people are so drunk with this “opium of the people” that they can’t see straight any more. . I wish music was a religion!!!
I’m with you Moos.
Well said!
Of course, some religious endeavors can result in some mighty fine artifacts –
like this one for instance.
Jeff
I’m with you Moos.
Well said!
Of course, some religious endeavors can result in some mighty fine artifacts –
like this one for instance.
Jeff
Music and dance is the gateway to happiness! Positivity must be spread around the world like jelly on toast and YOU are a pioneer.
Religious or not the music that you’ve posted has gotten me through some rough times and I thank you for that. Keep it up, the world loves you!
Music and dance is the gateway to happiness! Positivity must be spread around the world like jelly on toast and YOU are a pioneer.
Religious or not the music that you’ve posted has gotten me through some rough times and I thank you for that. Keep it up, the world loves you!
Ahhh. If only I could say the same thing about 50% of my country….60%…80%…90% even…leave 10% in the name of pluralism. But, like you, I’ve had to make subtle justifications to align my atheism (or whatever you want to call it) with my love of religious music. American Gospel music is incredible, AND I understand all the words….Do I believe in the “kingdom of Heaven?”….HELL no! But damn, I love Gospel music..
(all above puns with intended) ;-).
Thanks for this amazing blog!
Ahhh. If only I could say the same thing about 50% of my country….60%…80%…90% even…leave 10% in the name of pluralism. But, like you, I’ve had to make subtle justifications to align my atheism (or whatever you want to call it) with my love of religious music. American Gospel music is incredible, AND I understand all the words….Do I believe in the “kingdom of Heaven?”….HELL no! But damn, I love Gospel music..
(all above puns with intended) ;-).
Thanks for this amazing blog!
oh Moos you have secured already your place in paradise!
sharing good music is good karma!
best….
oh Moos you have secured already your place in paradise!
sharing good music is good karma!
best….
Fantastic! I love it. Thank you very very much. Let the groove bless you.
Fantastic! I love it. Thank you very very much. Let the groove bless you.
beautifully said! it’s the same for me and my blog, i post a lot of Islamic music and I think it’s beautiful music but I’m a non-religious person myself too and Indonesia is, well, I would say at least 95% religious… Like you said, it’s all about the groove!
beautifully said! it’s the same for me and my blog, i post a lot of Islamic music and I think it’s beautiful music but I’m a non-religious person myself too and Indonesia is, well, I would say at least 95% religious… Like you said, it’s all about the groove!
Different approaches of philosophy :
Cogito ergo sum. (R. Descartes)
Cogito Hilversum. (Dj. Moos)
Different approaches of philosophy :
Cogito ergo sum. (R. Descartes)
Cogito Hilversum. (Dj. Moos)
Man it’s the music that counts. Thanks for sharing.
Man it’s the music that counts. Thanks for sharing.
It’s funny how religion can be a brutal institution, yet faith and spirit can be such vital and inspiring elements in the creation of art, music, society and culture. It’s an ugly balancing act between the creative urge of the spirit and the Apollinian dominion or the social order. Religion kills many people even without a single bullet being fired. How many have died from HIV/AIDS and other STI after being told that condoms are a blaspheme. Senseless ephemeral death wishes by those in power according to a doctrine that describes transcendence and love. Hard pill to swallow. Thanks for your words, and of course for the music you are showing all of us.
It’s funny how religion can be a brutal institution, yet faith and spirit can be such vital and inspiring elements in the creation of art, music, society and culture. It’s an ugly balancing act between the creative urge of the spirit and the Apollinian dominion or the social order. Religion kills many people even without a single bullet being fired. How many have died from HIV/AIDS and other STI after being told that condoms are a blaspheme. Senseless ephemeral death wishes by those in power according to a doctrine that describes transcendence and love. Hard pill to swallow. Thanks for your words, and of course for the music you are showing all of us.
You have great taste and I love what you post – and I can understand why you wanted to say what you have said about religion and religious beliefs.
I think that the love of music is what is important here – and respect for the cultures (and beliefs) of others.
I do believe it is possible for faith to be a good thing… but it can be hard to see – and understand – how that can be when so many of us human beings use it for our own ends. (Which ends up in people being hurt and oppressed.)
Either way, I like the music here – please keep it coming! (And thanks you for the link to my blog.)
all the best,
spinning
You have great taste and I love what you post – and I can understand why you wanted to say what you have said about religion and religious beliefs.
I think that the love of music is what is important here – and respect for the cultures (and beliefs) of others.
I do believe it is possible for faith to be a good thing… but it can be hard to see – and understand – how that can be when so many of us human beings use it for our own ends. (Which ends up in people being hurt and oppressed.)
Either way, I like the music here – please keep it coming! (And thanks you for the link to my blog.)
all the best,
spinning
very good job. is it possible to post the second side of this lp? thanks a lot
very good job. is it possible to post the second side of this lp? thanks a lot
hey anonymous, if download the album, you’ll have it all, just click promo.
hey anonymous, if download the album, you’ll have it all, just click promo.
Prophet of Music…. everything are on RECORD for the LIVING LEGEND of Yoruba music, definitely all his musics are EVER GREEN and will out lived him. Am a very big fans of Chief and may he live long enough cause he is still to be invited to my party live. Believe me all his musics pleases my soul i can help it, i think i have being addicted for more than 20 years now and keeps me wondering some Beautiful once have being born after all.
Prophet of Music…. everything are on RECORD for the LIVING LEGEND of Yoruba music, definitely all his musics are EVER GREEN and will out lived him. Am a very big fans of Chief and may he live long enough cause he is still to be invited to my party live. Believe me all his musics pleases my soul i can help it, i think i have being addicted for more than 20 years now and keeps me wondering some Beautiful once have being born after all.
Hello:
My love for Nigerian music especially Ayinla kollington is a very deep one indeed.
I discovered your site by accident about 3 years ago. i was impressed by your music collection,infact it blew me away completely.
However am unable to unzip the files after download songs nowadays because they are passworded.
Is there anyway you can help me out please?
Thank you
kaya errands (Ghana)
Hello:
My love for Nigerian music especially Ayinla kollington is a very deep one indeed.
I discovered your site by accident about 3 years ago. i was impressed by your music collection,infact it blew me away completely.
However am unable to unzip the files after download songs nowadays because they are passworded.
Is there anyway you can help me out please?
Thank you
kaya errands (Ghana)
I am here, finding more Juju gems I missed, trying to curb my obsession to get all the Juju vinyl I can, THANK YOU moos, for your continued diligence on this incredible blog. I think I’ve been following you for 8 years or more? seems you were shut down a couple times, but you’ve got a great system, and are truly doing a great service for music lovers, and musicians across the planet and beyond!!
Thank you so much!!!