"Word Up" - P.O.J. - Pirates of Jazz ( los piratas del jazz )

Word Up ( written by Cameo )
Swing Version by Pirates of Jazz
Justin Powell - Vocals & Double Bass
Andre Krengel - Guitar
Manuel Pinos Piedra - Clarinet
Arrangement: Andre Krengel

The Pirates of Jazz hijack melodies, pieces and lyrics from mainstream and jazz, in the name of art, joy and love. They cross the oceans of music and different cultures to uncover musical treasures. Get ready, because no matter where they appear , they spread infectious joy and spark a rousing party with people dancing. Species-appropriate and handmade.The pirates love freedom and are always paid in cash.Digital currencies are not supported.Remuneration in gold bars can be negotiated in individual cases!

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Background to the Pirates of Jazz video single:

Playa del Carmen, a place full of contrasts…
What was once a tranquil coastal town on the Riviera Maya is now a loud and lively tourist metropolis.
The famous “Quinta” begins right next to the Parque Los Fundadores, where you can watch the “Juego des Voladores” flying dance of the Olmecs and Totonacs in a romantic atmosphere
Lively to unbearable promenade for tourists from all over the world. The shops and restaurants seem to compete with one another in a noise competition for the audience. The climax of the madness can be observed at the intersection of 5th Avenue and 12th Street: a deafening noise, from a handful Discos & nightclubs, all of which have their music turned up to the maximum and which makes all the surrounding houses vibrate, hits you and makes any conversation, even in the surrounding area, impossible. An indescribable state, especially when all noises become a wall of chaos, noise and form discomfort..."The poor who have to work there and why do masses of people flock there? What has become of us humans, equipped with the finest senses? Why do so many people voluntarily spend their time in a state of chaotic anxiety that hardly allows communication? It's probably not just the “Pirates of Jazz” who are wondering.
This volume no longer has anything to do with the dance halls of past generations. How did this development come about and why do people follow everything and every unhealthy trend as a matter of course?Of course this is happening worldwide, not just in Playa...So Is it uncool to express your discomfort here, with this unbearable and loud way of doing things? Manipulation?To ask about species-appropriate behavior and to develop alternatives?No, it is the job of artists...
So the Pirates of Jazz are already on the move and trying to create balance:
The Pirates of Jazz hijack melodies, pieces and lyrics from mainstream and jazz, in the name of art, joy and love. They cross the oceans of music and different cultures to uncover musical treasures. Get ready, because no matter where they appear , they spread infectious joy and spark a rousing party with people dancing. Species-appropriate and handmade.The pirates love freedom and are always paid in cash.Digital currencies are not supported.Remuneration in gold bars can be negotiated in individual cases!

PS: If you're a DJ, don't be mad about the swipe and the cute provocation in the video...Better be inspired. We look forward to dialogue if you have any questions.