Babylon (1980)

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Duration: 90:44
Published: 01 Jan 2012
Updated: 26 Aug 2012

Author: esbmedia

Babylon - A Film by Franco Rosso A really hard-to-find in the US, awesome reggae movie from the UK that stars Reggae Band, Aswad's, Original Lead Vocalist, Brinsley Forde as Blue. Featuring Music By: Aswad, Dennis Bovell, Cassandra, Michael Prophet, I Roy, Yabby U!!! About the Movie: Sound system 'toaster' Blue and his Ital Lion crew are looking forward to a sound clash competition with rival outfit Jah Shaka. But as the event approaches, Blue's personal life begins to unravel. Fired from his job, he beings to suspect his girlfriend is cheating on him and then one night he is brutally beaten by plain-clothes policemen. Finally, when their lock-up garage is broken into and their sound system destroyed, he cannot take any more. Increasingly angered and alienated by what he perceives to be society's rejection of his race and his culture, Blue is compelled to respond by fighting fire with fire. Directed by Franco Russo, co-written by Martin Stellman (Quadrophenia), and photographed by two-time Oscar winner Chris Menges (The Mission; The Killing Fields). Fully restored and re-mastered to it's former glory! FAIR USE NOTICE This video may contain some copyrighted material not specifically authorized by the copyright owner. This material is being used to advance scientific, social and political revelations of unprecedented magnitudes. This constitutes the "Fair Use" of any copyrighted material herein as provided for by Section 107 of the US Copyright Law. This video is presented <b>...</b>

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Babylon (1980) trailer

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Duration: 3:28
Published: 25 Jun 2007
Updated: 24 Aug 2012

Author: danskkr

A dramatic story set in South London (New Cross!) in 1980 at the beginning of the Thatcher era, involving two competing reggae sound systems, racism, fanaticism, unemployment and false accusations. I loved this film and always wcatched when it was on Channel 4. On top of the wicked soudtrack its got Jacko from Brush stokes! You can import the DVD from: www.rarovideo.com Director: Franco Rosso

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Brinsley Forde in Babylon 1980 - Cant Tek No More

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Duration: 3:37
Published: 30 Sep 2009
Updated: 26 Aug 2012

Author: BrinsleyForde

Brinsley Forde in Babylon 1980 singing what has now been sampled on Dizzee Rascal's Cant Tek No More from the Babylon film. With thanks to British Screen and the UK Film Council. To join Brinsley Forde's mailing list go to www.brinsleyforde.co.uk

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Babylon (1980) - Engagement Party scene

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Duration: 6:03
Published: 12 Jun 2011
Updated: 26 Aug 2012

Author: AfricansArise

This is one of my favourite scenes from the the British movie called Babylon. It provides some comic relief in the middle of an otherwise intense and brooding film. Here "Loverboy" (played by Victor Romero Evans) reluctantly attends his own engagement party where he fails to impress his soon-to-be father in law. The Lover's Rock track playing at the end is by Cassandra and is called Thank You For The Many Things You've Done. I was a barely out of nappies when Babylon was released, but I learned about in my teens by which time, it had developed a reputation as a cult classic. It used to be really hard to find. I bought a VHS copy from a stall in the Bull Ring in Birmingham in the nineties. But the copy was terrible and it just wouldn't play the last half hour of the film (that's what life was like back then in the pre-DVD age). I had to wait years until it was finally released on DVD a couple of years ago. Babylon depicts life for Black Youth at the turn of the 1980s. It mainly focuses on Blue (played by Brinsley Forde) who is trying desperately to make something of himself in the face of all kinds of pressures. His main source of stability and belonging come from his soundsystem - Ital Lion. The film hightlights themes of generational conflict, racism and urban decay - all against a musical backdrop of some sublime Reggae & Dub. Probably the best thing about the film is the score, provided by Dennis Bovell and featuring musicianship from members of the (still) mighty <b>...</b>

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Jimmy Lindsay in-a Babylon 1980

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Duration: 5:01
Published: 16 Sep 2008
Updated: 24 Aug 2012

Author: barbaralaguerre

jimmy sings ain't no sunshine the 80's reggae classic "" find jimmy @ www.myspace.com/jimmylindsay50

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Bob Marley and The Wailers - Burn Down Babylon (1980 Demo)

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Duration: 4:08
Published: 28 Sep 2009
Updated: 25 Jun 2012

Author: cervenadodavka

Bob Marley and The Wailers - Burn Down Babylon (1980 Demo)

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Babylon 1980

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Duration: 4:16
Published: 14 Oct 2011
Updated: 16 Feb 2012

Author: TheLONDONsound

Babylon 1980

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BABYLON 1980 TRIANGLE OF CAPTIVITY

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Duration: 4:17
Published: 07 Sep 2011
Updated: 20 Dec 2011

Author: direct420

From Babylon, 1980, directed by Franco Rosso "To the East, Africa, to the West, Jamaica, first Babylon. To the North, England, second Babylon. Babylonian triangle of captivity"

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Bob Marley & The Wailers - Burn Down Babylon 1980 Demo (Alternate Song Name)

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Duration: 4:05
Published: 17 Nov 2011
Updated: 15 Aug 2012

Author: TheMusicBeats13

Bob Marley & The Wailers - Burn Down Babylon 1980 Demo (Alternate Song Name) From my Live Concert Tracks, Rare Demos Collection. wellbeforeverlovingbobmarley.webs.com (c) We'll Be Forever Loving Bob Marley (c) Jamie J Melo 2011

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Culto Rastafari (Babylon 1980)

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Duration: 3:58
Published: 12 Jan 2012
Updated: 08 Aug 2012

Author: eleberr

Peliculón de 1980. La parte del culto rastafari.

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Brinsley Forde- Cant take no more (warrior charge riddim)

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Duration: 4:54
Published: 26 Apr 2011
Updated: 27 Jun 2012

Author: namalik786

This song is from the movie called babylon 1980. I've got rid of all the siren bits and the bits where people are talking using audacity.

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THE CLASH - CROOKED BEAT

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Duration: 10:22
Published: 05 Feb 2011
Updated: 03 Aug 2012

Author: woodbell67

Sandinista (1980) Video from 'BABYLON' (1980) Followed by Brinsley Forde of ASWAD performing 'We can't tek no more of that' from the film and a taste of LIVING IN FAME

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Errol Mais - Babylon A Fight Down Youthman 1980

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Duration: 5:00
Published: 19 Dec 2008
Updated: 26 Jun 2012

Author: Juweeltjes

Errol Mais - Babylon A Fight Down Youthman - 12" - 1980 - Produced by: E. Dell & C. Simpson

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"Babylon's Burning" The Ruts live 1980

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Duration: 2:23
Published: 22 Feb 2012
Updated: 25 Aug 2012

Author: 123ruffy

The Ruts live in Paris 1980 at the Empire theatre

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(1980) Lee Perry: Babylon Cookie Jar A Crumble

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Duration: 5:17
Published: 25 May 2010
Updated: 15 Jul 2012

Author: BlackArkNuggets

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Babylon Warriors - Dread Situation - Songwriters Showcase 1980, host: Rojah Steffens

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Duration: 3:58
Published: 05 Mar 2009
Updated: 27 Aug 2010

Author: babylonwarriors

Babylon Warriors performing "Dread Situation" at the Los Angeles Songwriters Showcase in Hollywood, California 1980, with Rojah Steffens hosting the event. Lead vocal: Lewis Sampson(Jamaica) Bass Guitar: Jah Lem (Belize) Lead Guitar: Jessie Easter (Oakland, California) Rhythm Guitar: Patrick Barrow (Belize) Keyboards: Calbert Bucknor (Belize) Drums: Emmanuel Good (Belize) www.babylonwarriors.com www.cayerecords.com

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Yabby U - 1980 - African Queen B3 Get Lost Babylon.wmv

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Duration: 3:01
Published: 03 Dec 2009
Updated: 18 Nov 2011

Author: Dreadinabaylon

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Babylon Warriors-REGGAE LIVES-Hollywood Skating Rink 1980

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Duration: 1:53
Published: 15 Mar 2009
Updated: 25 Aug 2010

Author: babylonwarriors

Belizean Reggae Group, Babylon Warriors, had became part of a corner stone of - The Los Angeles Reggae Archives. Formed in 1978 by Patrick Barrow (rhythm guitarist) for the group, other members included: Jah Lem (bass guitar) Manny Good (drums) Calbert Buckner (keyboards) Lewis Sampson (lead vocal) Jessie Easter (lead guitar) -- Music Connection, Los Angeles, California--- Summary: Good reggae, to me, is like the tide of a quiet surf. The waves seem smooth, supple, but they come in tirelessly. The Babylon Warriors reggae has the same effect, thanks to a silky dancing beat and pop melodies that refuse to become redundant. ---Jeff Silberman REGGAE LIVES, Published: Belmopan Music, BMI www.babylonwarriors.com www.cayerecords.com

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dr alimantado - it cold in a babylon

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Duration: 8:00
Published: 27 Jan 2011
Updated: 04 Jun 2012

Author: standtallguy

dr alimantado - it cold in a babylon. 1980

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Aswad - Babylon

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Duration: 5:01
Published: 29 Oct 2009
Updated: 24 Aug 2012

Author: RastaChaka

Those who know Aswad as the slick pop-reggae group responsible for such crossover hits as "Don't Turn Around" and "The Best of My Love" may not recognize them in this collection of early singles, which begins with "Back to Africa" (1976) and ends with "Babylon" (1980), the latter of which was recorded shortly before the band's big major-label break and their slow evolution from hardcore roots-reggae practitioners to pop-dancehall fave raves. Despite the militant lyrics of songs like "Back to Africa" and "Warrior Charge," the music here is very smooth and mellow, perhaps too much so. Brinsley Forde's jazzy vocals are clearly influenced by Steel Pulse frontman David Hinds, and the languid tempos and relatively complex chord progressions sometimes seem at odds with the songs' confrontational messages. An exception to that tendency is the bracing "Rainbow Culture," which proceeds at a brisk tempo and features an eerie background vocal chant. As the album title indicates, the songs are presented in "showcase" style, with a dub version following each vocal version without pause. Recorded and Mixed at Marcus Studios,London Engineered by Mark J. Wallace Produced by Michael Cambell and Aswad/Re-Mixed at the Fallout Shelter,London Re-mixed by Michael Cambell and Aswad/Engineered by Godwin Logie Island UK 12"single, released 1979/ this version from Island /Mango album SHOWCASE,released 1981

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03. I-Threes - Steppin' Out Of Babylon [Dortmund 1980]

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Duration: 4:38
Published: 11 Feb 2012
Updated: 28 Jul 2012

Author: ReggiMusic

Playlist: www.youtube.com Bob Marley & The Wailers June 13, 1980 Westfallenhalle, Dortmund, Germany

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Bob Marley & The Wailers - Alternate Demos & Dubs

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Duration: 80:15
Published: 13 May 2012
Updated: 25 Aug 2012

Author: TheMusicBeats13

Setlist: 1. So Much Trouble In The World (1979 Demo) 2. Redemption Song (1979 Demo) 3. Work (1980 Demo) 4. Time Will Tell (Instrumental Vocal Version 1978) 5. Exodus (1977 Demo) 6. Stiff Necked Fools (1979 Demo) 7. Blackman Redemption (Dub Congo Mix) 8. Top Rankin' (1979 Demo) 9. She's Gone (1977Demo, Different Vocal Mix Echo) 10. Sun Is Shining (1978 TG Demo) 11. Burn Down Babylon (1980 Demo) 12. Easy Skankin' (1978 Demo) 13. Babylon System (1979 Demo) 14. Roots (Demo) 15. Forever Loving Jah (1979 Demo) 16. Give Me Trench Town (1979 Demo) 17. Running Away (1979 Demo) 18. Could You Be Loved (1979 Drumbox Demo) 19. War (Alternate Lyrics 1975 Demo) 20. One Drop (1979 Demo)

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