It came from Jamaica, and has gone through many stages. But it's summed up as good, honest music to dance (SKANK) to.
It is one of the most diverse genres, going from dreadlock-ed colored guys singing about Jah to grinning smartass punk rockers.
People that listen to ska are often happy, witty, and open-minded
It is one of the most diverse genres, going from dreadlock-ed colored guys singing about Jah to grinning smartass punk rockers.
People that listen to ska are often happy, witty, and open-minded
by xcaptainmetalx July 25, 2009
'Third Wave' ska is the most common these days, a combination of upbeat music with meaningful lyrics.
The general message (when it's not about something random like showers or pigeons) seems to be life has its downsides but we can still feel good about it.
The general message (when it's not about something random like showers or pigeons) seems to be life has its downsides but we can still feel good about it.
Less Than Jake, Catch 22, Goldfinger, Reel Big Fish, Mustard Plug, Sublime, Rancid, Mighty Mighty Bosstones, Spunge, NOFX, Pietasters...
by Spike December 13, 2004
ska a style of both music and guitar playing ska is often up beat and played with an upward strum of the guitar and played on the off beat
there were 3 main types of ska trad, 2 tone and 3rd wave though there are some others
it is often mistaken that ska was derived from reggae
there were 3 main types of ska trad, 2 tone and 3rd wave though there are some others
it is often mistaken that ska was derived from reggae
by Mine is Mine February 21, 2005
Ska originated in Jamaica when traditional reggae met with the american jazz scene. The "punk" sound came from brittain, and soon people all over the world were listening to the Rudies.
One of the most distincive parts of ska music is Skanking. It's a dance that consists of a whole two steps, and is all about fun. The word you're thinking is the slang "skank", right? That word came from the rudies, who, after dancing for an hour, would be very sweaty.
Ska still lives on today. There are many ska bands still around, and many are jumping into the punk rock scene such as Leftover Crack (Formerly known as Choking Victim). Many still play the old two-tone style, which is slower...but most play and upbeat punk sound with the destinctive guitar beat, and the good old trumpet, trombone and sax.
One of the most distincive parts of ska music is Skanking. It's a dance that consists of a whole two steps, and is all about fun. The word you're thinking is the slang "skank", right? That word came from the rudies, who, after dancing for an hour, would be very sweaty.
Ska still lives on today. There are many ska bands still around, and many are jumping into the punk rock scene such as Leftover Crack (Formerly known as Choking Victim). Many still play the old two-tone style, which is slower...but most play and upbeat punk sound with the destinctive guitar beat, and the good old trumpet, trombone and sax.
There is a ska band here in michigan by the name of Thirteen Thirty-Six. They are very new, less than 2 years old, and are playing shows with growing popularity.
Catch 22 still does shows, which people love to watch.
Ska is NOT dead. Everyone has their opinions. If you like rap, you probably won't like ska. Just don't waste your time trying to give it a bad name. Especially on a dictionary site. Do you have no lives?
Catch 22 still does shows, which people love to watch.
Ska is NOT dead. Everyone has their opinions. If you like rap, you probably won't like ska. Just don't waste your time trying to give it a bad name. Especially on a dictionary site. Do you have no lives?
by SkaLives May 27, 2006
A form of music blending everything good about upbeat music, though some slower tunes can be catagorised as ska
The speacials, King Prawn
by The G March 30, 2004
1.A kickass genre of music consisting of the common drums, bass, and guitar, with added Brass instruments. generally very upbeat and happy with a dynamic structure to allow for incredibly fast playing and lyrics, or the option of slowing down.
2.known as the polar opposite of all things emo for its happy upbeatness
3. along with the music, ska is its own fashion style, known as rudeboy. generally consisting of black suits, with black shoes, ties, sunglasses and fedoras. with white socks, and shirts. usually accompanied by checkers.
2.known as the polar opposite of all things emo for its happy upbeatness
3. along with the music, ska is its own fashion style, known as rudeboy. generally consisting of black suits, with black shoes, ties, sunglasses and fedoras. with white socks, and shirts. usually accompanied by checkers.
1. wow... look at that band! they play so damn fast! and no fucking way they have a trombone and a trumpet.... woah shit theres a saxaphone too!
2.
Ska kid: woah! I love Reel Big Fish, deffinetely the happiest band ive ever fucking heard. WOO! YEAH!
Emo Kid: i prefer Dashboard Confessional... they're so deep, i love to write poetry and cut myself to them *sobs*
Ska kid: ... wow, dont you ever want to be happy? you know. have a half-decently fun life?
emo kid: happiness is a lie. you look happy... but i can tell your crying inside.. just like me, lets cry together
*ska kid smack's emo kid with his trombone*
3. "wow... look at that guy. he looks so cool"
"what does he look like?"
"he's wearing a suit, with a fedora, and theres checkers everywhere"
"he's a ska kid.... hes dressed up rudeboy"
"sweet!"
2.
Ska kid: woah! I love Reel Big Fish, deffinetely the happiest band ive ever fucking heard. WOO! YEAH!
Emo Kid: i prefer Dashboard Confessional... they're so deep, i love to write poetry and cut myself to them *sobs*
Ska kid: ... wow, dont you ever want to be happy? you know. have a half-decently fun life?
emo kid: happiness is a lie. you look happy... but i can tell your crying inside.. just like me, lets cry together
*ska kid smack's emo kid with his trombone*
3. "wow... look at that guy. he looks so cool"
"what does he look like?"
"he's wearing a suit, with a fedora, and theres checkers everywhere"
"he's a ska kid.... hes dressed up rudeboy"
"sweet!"
by j-time232 August 27, 2006
Upbeat and lively form of music that originated in Jamaica during the 1950's. Although ever popular in Jamaica, ska went through a series of revivials. Two Tone or Second Wave ska originated in BRITAIN when the punk music of the white working class was combined with the ska of black immigrants. Third Wave ska originated in America as an offshoot of punk music, owing much to Two Tone ska from BRITAIN.
two tone ska music is from BRITAIN, B-R-I-T-A-I-N, not america. Anyone who says otherwise is stupid.
by Roger March 12, 2004