BackStage Gallery
Pascal Herold, Producer, Kingstown, October 2005.
“Just closed the deal with Alaine Laughton. I am with Director Jerome Laperrousaz, Alaine and her father (manager) having a drink by the pool at the Four Seasons Hotel. Mr. Laughton, very nice gentleman, says something to his daughter. She stands up and starts singing “we can go”, a cappella - her own way of saying ‘thank you’ for being part of the film. Jerome and I are stunned by her voice - almost embarrassed to be the only ones to enjoy such a moment…
“Just closed the deal with Alaine Laughton. I am with Director Jerome Laperrousaz, Alaine and her father (manager) having a drink by the pool at the Four Seasons Hotel. Mr. Laughton, very nice gentleman, says something to his daughter. She stands up and starts singing “we can go”, a cappella - her own way of saying ‘thank you’ for being part of the film. Jerome and I are stunned by her voice - almost embarrassed to be the only ones to enjoy such a moment…
Producer Pascal Herold and Jerome Laperrousaz, Blue Mountains, October 2005.
Jerome is showing me the inner beauty of Jamaica – the lessor travelled roads. As luck would have it, the rental car breaks down. we find ourselves in a small gas station, in the Blue Mountains. We are definitely out of place and wonder about our safety. . .….suddenly a man arrives from no where and wants us to listen to his music, I mean his own record! Two hours later, we are surrounded by a dozen of friendly guys that are trying us with theirs CDs….all that in the middle of the Jamaican Jungle! Unbelievable!
Jerome is showing me the inner beauty of Jamaica – the lessor travelled roads. As luck would have it, the rental car breaks down. we find ourselves in a small gas station, in the Blue Mountains. We are definitely out of place and wonder about our safety. . .….suddenly a man arrives from no where and wants us to listen to his music, I mean his own record! Two hours later, we are surrounded by a dozen of friendly guys that are trying us with theirs CDs….all that in the middle of the Jamaican Jungle! Unbelievable!
Kingstown, January 2005, Tanya Stephens.
The day before Tanya Stephens shooting, her musicians are too busy to be bothered ...
Cat Coore (Third World Guitarist), a close friend of Jerome, proposes to help by playing with his band. We are poolside, Cat strikes a few cords, … 10 minutes later announces that the everything is good.
The next day, the result on stage is unbelievable: the guitar, the bass and drum of Third World are playing with Tanya – the harmony is pure talent, grace and ease – a pleasure to behold!
The day before Tanya Stephens shooting, her musicians are too busy to be bothered ...
Cat Coore (Third World Guitarist), a close friend of Jerome, proposes to help by playing with his band. We are poolside, Cat strikes a few cords, … 10 minutes later announces that the everything is good.
The next day, the result on stage is unbelievable: the guitar, the bass and drum of Third World are playing with Tanya – the harmony is pure talent, grace and ease – a pleasure to behold!
Producer Pascal Herold and Toots, Kingstown October 2005.
“It’s midnight, just signed the contract with Toots. He invites Jerome and I to his recording studio. We are thrilled. Toots is directing the choir: his 2 daughters. He does not write the music down, he sings it directly. What talent! Finally I get the chance to ask him the meaning of the word “Reggae”, since he was the first to use it. He says nothing. Laughs. Doesn’t seem to care. Breaks into song: “5446, that’s my number” - this was the tattoo number he had in jail. His response seems to be seasoned by a successful career – that in itself is an unbelievable tale considering the alternatives. . .
“It’s midnight, just signed the contract with Toots. He invites Jerome and I to his recording studio. We are thrilled. Toots is directing the choir: his 2 daughters. He does not write the music down, he sings it directly. What talent! Finally I get the chance to ask him the meaning of the word “Reggae”, since he was the first to use it. He says nothing. Laughs. Doesn’t seem to care. Breaks into song: “5446, that’s my number” - this was the tattoo number he had in jail. His response seems to be seasoned by a successful career – that in itself is an unbelievable tale considering the alternatives. . .