R.I.P. Gregory Sylvester Coleman (The Amen Break Drummer)

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R.I.P. Gregory Sylvester Coleman (The Amen Break Drummer)

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PLaGuE CeLL PLaGuE CeLL is a male

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CG Coleman, the man behind the kit in 'Amen Brother' passed away earlier this month. He shall be remembered for the Amen break used in nearly all early Jungle tracks.

http://www.ukhh.com/features/articles/cg_coleman/index.html

I guess we should all use this thread to pay respect Smile

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This post has been edited 2 time(s), it was last edited by PLaGuE CeLL: 20-09-2006 19:11.

20-09-2006 16:29

Glim

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RESPEKT

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20-09-2006 17:40

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r.i.p.

he's made one legendary piece of sound.

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20-09-2006 19:10

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Second that Dude!

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20-09-2006 19:47

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rip

i cant remember me making a track without at least considering to put his break in..

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20-09-2006 20:18

PLaGuE CeLL PLaGuE CeLL is a male

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i wish i could remember the moment i first heard it, i recognised it obviously, but just referred to it as 'that generic old skool drum n bass break' until i realised that 'amen' wasnt just a random name. its now a staple in nearly all my tracks.
Its so versatile, turn it up loud and its brutal, but keep the volume low and the rolling feel of the break makes it perfect for laid back tracks as well.

The man was a genius and i think each of us should each make an amen loaded track in rememberance of him.

RIP

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20-09-2006 22:17

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no, lets make a tune with nothing but the amen

on the subject: was the guy aware of the consequences of that break?

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21-09-2006 00:54

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Originally posted by cynik
was the guy aware of the consequences of that break?

interesting point

anyone know?

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21-09-2006 07:51

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21-09-2006 10:01

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bigupz an much respect to Gregory Sylvester Coleman

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21-09-2006 16:27

PLaGuE CeLL PLaGuE CeLL is a male

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quote:

Originally posted by Glim

quote:

Originally posted by cynik
was the guy aware of the consequences of that break?

interesting point

anyone know?

It's been speculated that he didnt think it would amount to much and refused royalties because he thought it would be a waste of time.
In theory we have to wait 80 years before its legal to use this break...

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22-09-2006 11:24

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is it not 50 years?

and anyway i thought drums/percussion was uncopyrightable

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22-09-2006 21:05

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