Jose Juan Maldonado

Author: Jose Maldonado

  • Pato Banton

    Pato Banton - Stay Positive
    Pato Banton – Stay Positive

    While producing music for the OB Cooperative Records record label I was introduced to the amazing artist “Pato Banton” by the leader of Psydecar; Tim Pacheco. Pato was inspired by our free spirited approach to recording music and wrote the lyrics for “Stay Positive” while at the studio. We loved the song so much we brought the best musicians in to complement the song.

    Pato Banton: Lyrics and Vocals

    Tim Pacheco, Producer, Music, Organ, Bass, Percussion, Rhythm Guitar, Recording Engineer

    Ed Fletcher: Piano and Organ

    Donny Yadao: Drums

    Babacar Mbengue: Djembe

    David Carano: Lead and Rhythm Guitar’s

    Jose Maldonado: Executive Producer, Recording Engineer, Facilitator

  • Drummer Tribute – Billy Cobham

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    The Best of Billy Cobham

    When I was a kid I bought a cassette at Thrifty’s because it had Drumsticks on Velvet.

    That album is “The Best of Billy Cobham” and had the song’s; Pleasant Pheasant, Stratus, Red Baron, and such incredible drumming, truly inspirational.

    Here is my old band playing my arrangement of “Red Baron and Stratus”

    *Recorded on a Boombox Cassette with Bandana Filter 😉

    even though the quality is not high, I just love the interaction with the musicians,

     

     

    Red Baron and Stratus by Billy Cobham

    Jose Maldonado – Drums, Arrangement, Boombox Recording

    Pete Pisatoro – Bass

    Emiko Nishida – Keyboards

    Mike Bamford – Guitar

    Recorded at Johnny’s Surf Club in Mission Beach around 2000

  • Communication is Key

    In this world of Text Messages and Emails it is too easy to be misunderstood.
    The smallest error can spiral you out of control and the momentum can carry you further than you can possibly see (Think Jet or Spacecraft 🙂
    My tips for better communication are:
    #1. Be Clear and Direct in your Statements.
    Emotions and Speculation can be mistaken for “Why did you do this to me”, or “Why is this happening to me?”, Neither one is helping to remedy the situation and can distract you too the point of frustration.
    Like a Doctor or a Tech, I prefer to know what are the symptoms, errors and or desired result is.
    This way I can make a proper diagnoses and/or recommendation

    Funny?,
    Not really,  I have seen it so so many times I had to write about it.

    *message

    Be careful of your actions because Momentum can carry further then you can possibly see

  • The Unlimited Potential of the World Wide Internet

    There has never been a time where communication is open between people from all around the world.
    How do we benefit from this ?
    Learn something from someone is another country.
    Music, Language, Love, PenPal, Technology, New’s, Information, Movies, TV Show’s,

    Sell Something
    Music Downloads, Video Tutorials, Audio Books, Clothing, Sporting Goods, Electronics, Hydroponics, Toys, Food, Knowledge, Hardware, Auto Parts, Supplies for Business, Supplies for Home
    Give away stuff
    Advertise your Business
    Give away stuff
    Make Friends
    Give Advice
    Become a Celebrity
    Change the World

  • Cardinal Jennings and Tribal Roots

    Tribal Roots was a Reggae Roots band in the mid 90’s fronted by Cardinal Jenning’s

    Enjoy an original song written and performed by Cardinal Jennings with Tribal Roots*

    The Captain
    Tribal Roots frontman Cardinal Jennings

    Cardinal was the lyricist, vocalist, and main songwriter, for “Tribal Roots”

    He was also my Reggae Drum Teacher and all around awesome guy.

    Cardinal passed away in the 90’s.

    I miss you Cardinal!

    Rest in Peace Captain

     

    *Drums and recording (via boombox cassette!): Jose Juan Maldonado