RASTAMAN VIBRATIONS of Rabaul/Kavieng."Against the wind" .feat.John Wong-1981.

Formed in the 1970s, this teenage Rabaul group,led by a 19 yr old John Wong, was one of the few bands that existed before Computerised(digital) studios reached the shores of PNG.
In their era musicians had to be good,had to be able to play instruments manually when recording etc, where as these days,you don't have to be a musician at all, you can just walk into a computerized studio and with the click of a mouse button, magic is created ,and programmed music is waiting for your voice,a few more clicks and your voice can sound like Elvis Presley or Jamaican ragga rappers instantly.The computerized studios are Disney land where magic takes place unlike in the past where such luxury did not exist..
This group,Rastaman Vibrations, was recorded using a 4 track (analogue) equipment in Rabaul at the Sound Stream studios which later became Pacific Gold Studios in the 80s.Sound Stream was the first commercial studio that existed in PNG...other studios existed but were NBC govt owned.
Bands of the past played and recorded a lot of cover songs due to the fact that PNG had a lot of expatriates(colonial era) and playing international songs gave bands an extra advantage.
MUSICIANS:
John Wong=Vocals/ Rhythm Guitar
Daniel Biang=Vocals/Rhythm Guitar.
Livai Graham=Lead Guitar/Harmonies
David Kepas=Bass Guitar/Harmonies
Fabian Tadoi=Drums
Joe Logo=Organ
Guest Musician=Greg C Seeto playing lead guitar on "Driving my life away",organ on "New kid in town" and ARP Synthesizer on "Against the wind".
Recorded in Rabaul on March 1981 at Sound Stream Studios.
Sound Engineer/Producer=Greg C Seeto.

[@owenwartovo9318]

Greg Seeto you are a champ..You helped exposed these talented musicians and for building PNGs music industry.

[@themotivator3975]

Wawa John Wong neck turu🙏

[@lydiabanzumai9735]

Great voice still lives on... Just like yesterday ❤

[@jacksonngahan7673]

The legend has gone but his voice lives on, RIEP JW.

[@pngtumas7787]

I am 39, as a child grew up in the Highlands of PNG listening to this great man sing; whether sung in English, local Kuanua or Tok Pisin, Late John Wong tops it all. The advance in the music industry in PNG is attributed to the foundation laid by people like him. RIP, Sir.

[@cameehaye4282]

No PNG singers nowadays sings like this. I think hes great

[@paulisilau5708]

Greatest NIP Represent in music ever.....RIP Papu!! Bless

[@peterureap6021]

Rolling with the flow against the bloody wind. RIP JW, wish Barike still around

[@stevenanda368]

True Legend of PNG Music RIP JW.

[@malcolmstillthebestwatts3951]

Still the best in vocals

[@warrenseeto7546]

JW S D BEST NO MATTER WHAT GRE SEETO DID A GOOD JB ON INSTRUMENTS AS GUESS MUSICANS RIP JW LOVE UR MUSICS

[@Goldhitz]

Warren, So sorry I have been busy and have not emailed you The Wanderers songs,I will still doi it..By the way, I have uploaded a song by The Wanderers onto youtube,here is the link.
czcams.com/video/xo4s4Sg89o0/video.html

[@agneslitiki1943]

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