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DeFosto shows way for Panorama
Thu, 22/01/2009 6:02pm (Guardian)
De Fosto’s A Blue Crescendo and Dr Jit are the leading tunes of choice in this year’s Panorama competition with six bands choosing to play each song. Wild and Wonderful, an Edwin Pouchet/Alvin Daniell composition with vocals by Olatunji is third with five bands opting for it.
Other popular selections are Brazilian Flag Woman, composed by Amrit Samaroo/Mark Loquan,+ sung by Anslem Douglas; Dangerous, composed by Mark Loquan/ Ken “Professor” Philmore, vocalised by Anslem Douglas and Colin Lucas; First in De Line, composed by Alvin Daniell/Edwin Pouchet and sung by Eunice Peters with five plays each.
While conventional bands have selected 2009 compositions, the majority of single pan bands have chosen calypsoes of yesteryear. Several conventional bands have opted for specially commissioned songs. These include reigning champions Phase 11 Pan Groove (Machel Montano/Len Boogsie Sharpe), Sagicor Exodus (Pelham Goddard & 3 Canal), Neal & Massy Trinidad All Stars (Leon Smooth Edwards), Courts Sound Specialists of Laventille Steel Orchestras (Ken “Professor” Philmore), and Witco Desperadoes (Jason Peanuts Isaacs) ie Magic Drums, Festival Time, Pan Rivalry, D Trini Way and Pan Redemption, respectively.
At the close of registration TCL Group Skiffle Bunch, Pamberi, Birdsong, Tokyo and Power Stars are yet to decide their music selection. Panorama preliminaries will once again be staged in regions at the various panyards/theatres commencing January 23 with the single pan bands in the North. Conventional bands will face their adjudication panel from January 27.
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