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Sever the Connection
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Originally by electro-pop duo Mix it Up, and co-written by Skanx keyboardist Simon. Check out the extended dub section...
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We are an 11-piece Ska/Funk band based in South-east London. We combine classic Jamaican beats and brass with influences from Funk, Jazz and Trip-Hop.
The Skanx are an 11-piece band from South-east London. Our music combines classic Ska with influences from funk, jazz and trip-hop. We play a mix of well-known and obscure cover versions as well as our own unique material. The band features vocalists Lori and Wayne, plus the 5-piece Skanky Horns. Our line-up: Lori: Vocals Wayne: Vocals, MC Simon: Organ, Wurlitzer Electric Piano, Stylophone Nick: Guitar Tom: Fretless Bass Paul: Drums Wendy: Trumpet Stuart: Trumpet, Percussion Ratty: Alto and Tenor Saxes Joe: Tenor Sax, Flute Steve: Tenor and Baritone Saxes
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Genre
Alternative Ska
Charts
Peak #122
Peak in subgenre #5
Author
Wormington/Beck/Spear
Rights
1986 Antworm
Uploaded
July 23, 2009
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MP3 2.3 MB 63 kbps 5:07
Story behind the song
Back in 1986, keyboardist Simon was the multi-instrumentalist half of London electro-pop duo Mix It Up. He co-wrote this song with Mix It Up's vocalist Anthea, and this version features new lyrics by Lori, while keeping the bouncy ska feel of the original.
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