Nothin' Sez Somethin': Dubblestandart

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27 September 2025

Dubtember 27

Lee Scratch Perry

Lee 'Scratch' Perry is, as the liner notes sez,
''file under – The Legend !!!''

We all (should) know this musickal Legend, the Upsetter himself, Rainford Perry.

Here he teamed up with Dubblestandart, the Viennese Dub/reggae phenoms. Together with Ari Up, they released Dubblestandart / Lee Perry & Ari-Up - Return from Planet Dub.

Much of that release is here remixed by producer, DJ, remixer Robo Bass Hifi (Markus Kammann) who delivers a tight combination of Roots, jungle, Dub, dubstep, UK digiDub, & drum 'n' bass. His electro reggae flavour is drenched in BASS!

On this excursion, Robo Bass Hifi leads Lee 'Scratch' Perry & Dubblestandart into his dark room to augment his mastery of the deep, thick bass. Great 21st Century Perry outings, both the original & the remix.

Lee 'Scratch' Perry vs Robo Bass Hifi vs Dubblestandart - Nu School of Planet Dub,

Echo Beach EB105, 2014.

Chase the Devil
Let 'em Take It
Blackboard Jungle
Fungus Rock
I Foo China
Give Thanks & Praises
Chrome Optimism
I Do Voodoo
Island Girl (Defending Rights & Justice version)
Surrender Dub
I Foo China (7'' edit)
Chrome Optimism (Deep Jungle mix)

Kowabunga...Dub's Up,
NØ

24 November 2023

Ménage à Trois

Precursive proponents of the 21st Century Dub soundz, Dubblestandart started in 1988 in a Vienna, Austria 2nd district basement that they fondly called The Controller Station. It was located just around the block from Flex, where legendary Dub Club took place.

They achieved breakthrough success in 1992 with the release of their debut Feel the Balance. The band has collaborated with Lee "Scratch" Perry, Ari Up from the Slits, & film director David Lynch among many others.

The band was originally made up of Paul Zasky, Robbie Ost, Johnny Heilig, & Operator Marek. Their latest configuration consists of two of the original members, Paul Zasky - bass guitar, vocals & Robbie Ost Dub mixer, studio production with the addition since 1993 of Ali Tersch on drums & since 2001, Herbert Pirker on guitar.

In the 21st Century they have fully embraced the new Dub soundz. They have released at least 12 full length discs on Collision: Cause of Chapter 3 & Echo Beach.

In my Dub voyages, I have heard some great Dub reworkings of their music by Old Skool produce Dennis Bovell (@ Repulse "Reggae Classics" 2021) & New Skool producer Paolo Baldini (Dub Me Crazy 2020).

Decided I'd make this set...

Dubblestadart - Do the Ménage à Trois with Dennis & Paolo, NØ Comp., 2023.

Malcom X Dub
Malcom X Dub (Dennis Bovell mix)
Chrome Optimism
Chrome Optimism (Paolo Baldini mix)
Babylon the Bandit
Babylon the Bandit (Dennis Bovell mix)
Babylon the Bandit (Paolo Baldini mix)
Fly Me to the Moon Dub
Fly Me to the Moon Dub(Paolo Baldini mix)
Fly Me to the Moon Dub (Dennis Bovell mix)
Island Girl featuring Ari Up
Island Girl featuring Ari Up (Paolo Baldini mix)
I'm No Robot Dub
I'm No Robot Dub (Dennis Bovell mix)
Hypocrite Dub
Hypocrite Dub (Dennis Bovell mix)

Enjoy,
NØ

23 June 2014

Sunday Dub Plate Special

Before I slip into unconsciousness…

For breakfast, two former Pink Dots band-mates, Edward Ka-Spel & Ryan Moore (Twilight Circus Dub Sound System) get together to serve up something.

For Breakfast – Edward Ka-Spel & Twilight Circus Dub Sound System
from 800 Saints in a Day, 2013.

For lunch, let’s go south of the border for some Aztek grub from bass master Keith Levene.

Aztek Dubd – Keith Levene
from Murder Global:Killer in the Crowd EP, 2002.

For dinner, let’s go all out. Maybe hit an All-You-Can-Eat smorgasbord. Fill up like there may be no more tomorrow. I’m a bit short on the Benjamins, so I just might have to sing for my supper. Here’s hoping nobody else is hungry. My singing has been know to scare some folks off their feed.