Words by: Richard Rumney - ex participant & Mr. X
Things started a little later than previously on the third day of the RBMA Taster. The participants needed as much rest as possible for Trevor Jackson’s set at the Assembly later that night.
First on the schedule were Mr. Sakitumi, a live beats, breaks and soul project combined with the expert VJing from his partner in crime, Grrl. In this day and age, there isn’t really anything new about a guy with a sampler and bass guitar, with a VJ synching visuals to sounds. But to watch Mr. Sakitumi and Grrl in action, playing out there feel-good down-beat funk, is a pleasure and was a great way to kick start the last day.
The final couch session with Trevor Jackson was open to the public and by the time he sat down the Red Bull Studios were packed. Before I write on, I have to say that Trevor Jackson is a very unique guy. And I’m not just talking about the fact that he is a legend both musically and in the graphic design world. In many ways he’s quite affronting, but still compelling to be around. And on another level he’s the coolest guy to hang around with, completely pragmatic, straight to the point and f@&king funny.
His couch session was fascinating in so many ways. He has such an amazing history in music. From early pre-trip-hop productions, remix work for the likes of U2 and Massive Attack to his own label, Output which introduced so much of the music now considered to be at the forefront of hip, trendy dancefloors around the world, all the separate dissected parts of Trevor’s life are many a muso’s dream come true all on their own. His attitude is almost reactionary. A self confessed, ‘bad businessman’ Trevor claims that he won’t do anything that doesn’t make him happy, and you can’t help believing him.
The day ended with a closing braai at Kink with all those involved with ‘A Third World Perspective’ toasting what has been an incredible three days. Way too short of course, but that’s why it’s called a ‘taster’.
The party with Trevor Jackson at The Assembly was good. I played a pretty cool set with old-school South African disco bootlegs and it’s been recorded for Red Bull Music Academy Radio so we’ll see how that comes out. Ivan and Ryan really got the party started with their bi-polar mix of minimal techno and nu disco. Then Trevor came on and played a pretty slamming set of housey, disco, techno kinda tunes that did really rock the party. Really nice way to end off the three days, but bad for productivity in the studio the next day. As I write this our hangovers have worn off enough for the magic to really happen. Can’t wait for you all to hear the music made at the studio.
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