Curry Tabanca - Trinidad All Stars

[smartiee74]

I am not a big pan lover but this is my all time favourite in terms of pan music......that piece of Tassa and the intro laaawwwddd have mercy.....sweeeeettttt music!!! I'm jealous of anyone who heard that live in the Savannah the night it was played.....

[narotam823]

OMG,,,,,,MOST AMAZING PAN ARRANGEMENT I'VE EVER HEARD! Absolutely stunning! One of my favorite songs...completely renovated and brought to justice....WOW! How could this performance not have won?

[renew19]

I remember going almost every night to the pan yard listening to them practise the song. I remember them having trouble with timing and having to use two durm kits and hire a conductor to help. I fell in love with it. On Panaroma Finals night they mashed up the place. The judges were not ready for this tune at all. They placed fourth. In my eyes the were simply number one.

[thevianna100]

This is one of favourite Panaroma arrangements if not the best ever. I think 23/24 years ago, Trinidad and the judges then, were not ready for so much curry and tassa in a panarama tune. If my memory serves me correctly this was the first time tassa was introduced into a panorama tune so effectively and sung by a local "Serian", the Mighty Trini. This is my humble opinion.Des

[sadproduction1]

Oh my goodness It's 1:37 am and I have chills just from listening to this. Orgasmic!! That's all I can say "Wow" what a throwback I was back in the savannah.

[sadproduction1]

I was in the savannah for this. This was the best band for me that night. My goodness "Wow".

[psychologistpannist]

So much can be said about this arrangement...when you hear the tassa at 8:37, you figure thats the climax....then when the pans come back in at 8:45 simulating the tassa, you are sent completely over the edge, over the top, wild..genius stuff

[cookie13367]

this arrangment is the BOMB. trini living the Berkeley califfornia area. I listen to this almost every-night before bed time

thanks for posting

[jasonjonesesquire]

GENIUS !! A magical moment in time!

[tomaitoe]

How did this not win?!?!?!

[fanofstylistix]

Nostalgia! The meaning of Panorama finals back in the day was Trinidad All Stars! I could listen to this perfomance 1000 times again and still be electrified by the sound.

[ping6785]

This is the best tune the savannah ever heard......sorry!!!!

[psychologistpannist]

the intro alone win a hattrick

[scribby007]

ah love it.... harmony of my people

[baxter583]

I remembered back in the day drewing every panorama season, I will look forward to listerning to bands like ,Trinidad all stars,Renegades, Despa's, Phase2 pan grove, Starlieft, I can go on and on. This is what makes panorama the greatest show on earth.

[derudest]

1 person got diahorrea from the curry..

[cassyfran52]

All Stars at their finest, I never tire of hearing this, musical orgasm

[Obe2525]

I love the tenor bass player at 9:56

[dpanist]

Steel-ban music at its very best!...Where else can you go on this planet for a better performance by any steel orchestra? That's right no where!.... this is all time classic....arrangers will study this piece of music for decades to come. Pay attention!

[superdave443]

I aint sure

if dey coulda beat RENEGADES but ALL STARS defintely beat PHASE 11 dat year!!!!!!!!!!

[takethatandcoolit]

The greatest panorama song ever! ever!!

[jahaaji]

This song didn't deserve a 4th place finish. I alawys say, panorama shouldn't be changed but I guess all competition aspects will go out the window

[robbyphoto]

pure musical orgasm

[foreignmovies]

FANTASTIC!!! One of the most greatest Panorama performances EVER!!! Classic!!

[dewiowen1]

God I love percussion! :)

[Interested0726]

After so many years I still get goose bumps listening to this. Great arrangement.

[TheBardapple]

it was good but not good enough to beat the phase and Jit's best ever panorama tune Pan in A minor

[twodees103]

The judges should still be in jail for this "ROBBERY"

[Interested0726]

This is Pan!!!

[CherCow92]

it bosssssssssss

[nayoluv]

Omg. Gotta catch my breath I was jumpin up so hard! Love it!

[islandpics]

You ent never lied!!!! BEST arrangement to never win Panorama!!!! Talk about awesome....even today!

[aliciaarcher]

loveeeeeeeeee this , always gives me goose bumps

[superdave443]

from 80 to 87 smooth could have won every panorama ...........every panorama!

[MrCrix29]

Desper won dis year so :P All stars is SHIT

[EDRPOS]

@MrCrix29 In your dam dreams...despers didn't even make it to the finals. Get your fact right...oh and they suck...:) All Stars for life...xoxoxox

[EDRPOS]

@MrCrix29 In your dam dreams...despers didn't even make it to the finals. Get your fact right...oh and they suck...:) All Stars for life...xoxoxox

[psychologistpannist]

@MrCrix29 Mr Crix....like you eatin stale crix or wha..gone from here wih dat dotishness eh!

[vblvab]

Steelpan's National Anthem!!!

[vblvab]

Steelpan's national anthem!!!

[1816ghost]

One of the best ever.

[karlene1025]

I know this rendition by heart still after all these years.

[9tailednarut0]

The greatest panorama song ever. After all these years, I remember every note of this rendition by heart. They did not win because they went pass the time limit which was 10 min.

[robbyphoto]

still maintain 8o's MUSIC was the best since i following panorama,80's calypsoes that is for pan

[PanJazz]

The best performances and music seldom win in trinidad panorama....I'll name a few phaseII's Pan Risin, Birthday Party, Misbehave, Ming Yuh Business. Magic Drums, Fonclaire's Pan By Storm, Fire Down Below. All Stars' Curry Tabanca, Despers' Party Tonite,

I honestly believe that the year preceding this PhaseII was robbed and All Stars won. All Stars got the shitty end of the stick this time around........

[abvgvideos]

I still does look for de scratcher man scratcher wid de gold fringe... at about 3:30...

Classic arrangement...

[playaz19z]

I got hooked on pan the first time I saw this. 40 seconds into the song, my heart stops beating every time....truly a masterpiece!

[browngirl7901]

Only one who truly appreciates pan music can understand the historical relevance of this masterpiece!!!! Love it!!! I was only 9 years old at this time!

[lizeee100]

I was in the Savannah for the entire show , up to the results announcement. I cried like a baby when this did not win , I was 19 years old. Every single time I hear it , i want them to go back in 1987 and give this band it's due WIN !!

[sheldonzest1]

I mostly remembered the intro( night before finals, everyone had to play solo) and the last jam before the end. My best friend never liked steelpan but he fell in love with this tune and I had to gave him the final night uniforn. Unmatched Experience!

[1213BamBam]

The intro and from 8:00 on was more than enough to win. Should have been between Renegades and All Stars. I had no problem with either one winning, but for All Stars to finish 4th was a bad joke. I listen to this and Renegades "Pan in a Minor" all the time...never gets old. This is music!

[blackgold999]

Its all Leon 'Smooth' Edwards- That guy always comes up with something thats UNMATCHED;whether he wins or lose..... the guy have music and rhythm overflowing from his head. He's getting older now- a few younger ones should figure whats in his head and learn from him because the day he leaves this earth, I dont think Trinidad will see another pan arranger quite like him... Thats the Michael Jackson of pan arrangement. I wish him a long long life...that for sure.

[ritrini123]

This very true, Smooth is a genius and was at the Big Yard for all of All Stars 80s performances and have such great memories after all these years.

Curry Tabanca and Hammer were masterpieces and these videos give me thrills and warmth up here in the US every time I hear them.

[sonofakbar]

I support Exodus but HELL!! this is tight! I would have been 11 years old at the time.

Very good stuff!

[Roodles33]

Amazing Playing!!!!!!!

[burt711]

I GOT CHILLS AFTER THE FIRST RUN... I can't believe they didn't win!

[Interested0726]

@burt711 Yes This is GREAT PAN!!! Just Great!

[Pantastic88]

@burt711 did u listen to this feeling nice by phase ii pan groove???

[karlene1025]

I still remember every part of this arrangement all these years later. It was one of the best ever!!!

[robbyphoto]

i listened to them on the drag then stormed the grand stand to see them perform on stage, oh what a night

[SuperSnk1]

To quote Dr. Jit " All Stars make the Panorama Happy". 100% True. Another T+T Champion.

[picknully]

The best band that year. Every aspect was on point.

[kbrowne76]

I think the judges was on a high that night...

[larchibald]

This is true sweetness. They remind me of Guinness Cavaliers in their heyday.

[aylsham1]

History again! Dont wory about judges. They just were not prepared for this! But it was not new. Remember, it was All Stars who started a trend when they dropped de bombs 'Minuet in G' and 'Melody in F' when I was a little boy and won me over. [I used to play 'The Fleets In' as a kid. I am now 65 and still proud of them. Boogsie and Ray [Holman], and dem fellers are all great and have done marvellous tings on pan.. But this may still be the best performance of a calypso ever by a steelband

[abvgvideos]

Smooth Edwards...

[robbyphoto]

1987 version of breathless

[Triniallstar4]

This is d reason I luv All Stars 2 dis very day. I ws 4yrs old wen I saw them play this 4 panorama in 1987 n it made such an impact on me, I hd 2 join the band. I'm 26yrs old now n I proud 2 say that I've played 9 panoramas so far wit d best band in the world! Long live ALL STARS!!!

[DoriganalConfidon]

D base sweet

[renmark1412]

WingManPilot:

Let it be known that Jit Samaroo arranged for Amoco Renegades, Not Trinidad All Stars

[billanar]

weyyyyyy look @ d speed and skill of d bass man @ 4:04..is that a flat 9 bass?

[Magz09luvable]

My first year in Trinidad!!!! Boy the best ever!!!!! Good entertainment - seems like yesterday. x

[lucesandrew]

I remember when they was Catelli! I went to school on george street and always use to go listen to them in the pan yard, love it!!

[WingManPilot]

That is how I still refer to them.I broke nuff biche to come into town to hear them.I was there for every rendition of this song too.I was most upset when this rendition with the mid-tassa session in the final did not win.Jit was a master with that arrangement

[psychologistpannist]

Jit??? The arranger of this piece is Leon 'Smooth' Edwards

[ThePapaboia3466]

that year Phase 11 won.......dey tief.......say what Phase11 got ripped off the previous yr

[psychologistpannist]

0:31 and the contest is all over.....

[rotiman98]

Big Fete in the North Stand, This is the best of T&T culture right here. RESPECT!!

[mustionmustion]

MILES ahead of Woman on the Bass. A topper for sure with Pan By Storm, Pan In A Minor (Renegades and Despers), Rebecca, Du Du Yemi....

[TwizzlerSweetBaby]

great music

[EDRPOS]

Best tune ever....

[anvilsring]

Absolutely the JAM! It never stops! I'm amazed those pans didn't ignite!!!

[Lordscorpio220]

D best Panorama introduction ever!!!!!!

[Pysees868]

Jeez & friggin ages, this is ah classic!

[MZREDZ33]

I have never heard dis one before. Im going mad right now at work OMG dis is it

[kbrowne76]

yes its allstars CURRY at its best...

[poosungee]

All starts curry betta dan hosien's curry! lol

[sugarzman]

Dis was meh 1st yr @ panorama.....hear de awesomeness @ 0:33 & 8:40 de shudda win wit dat OMG ! ! ! sweet pan dey get teef with deh "Tassarama"....lol

[ZoukMeNuh]

You're right puuureee awesomeness!! For me it's 5:55 & exactly 8:41 lol This definitely helped pick me up today! LOVE IT!

[sugarzman]

yes breds ah forget dis big run.......respect

[nicam7769]

Catelli Trinidad All Stars!!!

[nicam7769]

wow, twenty two years later and i still remember being in the savannah listening and jumping to this....

[gcming]

Goosebumps all over again. Dey tief!!

[KoolKatz06]

Probably the greatest performance of a calypso by a steelband. They are truly a pure calypso steelband. Throughout pan history there have been five pure calypso steelbands [imo]. By that I mean a steelband built to execute calypso as calypso. Not classic calypso.They are top three!

[gerob27]

After seen this video...I just have to go to Trinidad!

[Joncumber]

Have never taken Panorama finals seriously since All stars lost with this now-classic performance. And I'm a Despers supporter. Thanks for this.

[marsh2l]

listening to this again i just cannot believe that they lost.the judges that night were out of their minds

[dencckv]

this the best performance of a tune that never won

[dencckv]

this is award winning performance

[islandsmurf]

The last 2 minutes and 41 seconds of this is the single greatest piece of music ever played at a Panorama - and I was right there in the North Stand (R.I.P) to witness it. 4th place my ass!

[superdave443]

The best Leon Smooth Edwards arrangement of the 1980's ....and that's saying a lot because he also did Uknown Band, Woman on the bass, Heat, Rebecca, Doh back back, Suck Meh Socouyant, The Hammer, and Pan In Yuh Rookungkertungkung, and could have easily won all of these panoramas...trust me.... each and every one could have been his

[marsh2l]

i was still in primary school when i first heard this song and that made me reall fall in love with our national instrument.up to today i cant understand how they lost, i heard the winning song and all i can say is that the judges got it totally wrong,i also believe the judges did not accept change as this was not a "traditional" pan song.still hats off to all stars you were the winner that night.

[EBONaura]

00:34

real madd

[kingsman12]

This ia AMAZING...... wow

[thunder7554]

Trinidad Allstars accompanied by the Malick Tassa Drummers, historical.

[Panstyx]

which is the best Panorama tune since 1963?

[cjruckus]

Desperadoes Rebecca

[trickydadian]

what arrangement did all stars lose to that year? Because this was off the chain! wicked kaiso and a wicked arrangement by 'smooth'.

[TrinidadAllStars]

This performance was placed 4th by the judges in 1987. The winning performance according to the judges was Phase 11's performance of 'This Feeling Nice'. It was awarded 14 points more than All Stars' 'Curry Tabanca'

[Pantastic88]

@TrinidadAllStars phase 2 this feeling nice was a jedd arangement tho

[currytabanka]

T'dad Allstars killed it! This is classical and full of RIDDIM..I could hear this everyday.

[paddlevan]

Running de road in T&T and storming the Savannah for this

[rcodallo]

the judges did not understand they were listening to a classic at the time

[rcodallo]

when i hear them practising on the track final night, tears came to my eyes, music just cant be that beautiful, after i went into the grand stand to watch the performance,those 4 phase 11 women supporters danced to their music, when phase 11 played after they just stood still, after they told me all stars won, but they should have told the judges

[rcodallo]

i remember in the prelims listening to them in the north stands their performance of a song that no one considered a panorama arrangement, and after they played a dumb rock rasta put his middle finger up at them , i cussed him bad , he was a phase 11 supporter

[midnightsteel]

How could the judges sleep at night?!!!

[warriordog96]

watch my video of the song curry tabanca,its the actual song

[trinibadboy92]

Dis is one of Allstars best performences ever..even though i wus not born yet....jus t the harmony between the double seconds and the tenor when they play the chorus is breathtaking!!!

[Kimmycoo]

Will always b the best band

[depradine]

Whoever had this video, THANKS SO MUCH FOR POSTING IT.

[gcming]

Still gives me goosebumps 20 years later!! They were robbed, placed 7th !!!

[TRILICRAW]

Thank you All Stars, brings back fond memories. Curry was my first T&T panorama experience and 21 years later, still outstanding!!

A belly full of All Stars...

[mustionmustion]

One of my top three favorite arrangements in any panorama. And the band just nails it... sick.