Ska-P
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 Ska-P performing in Évreux, France
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| Background information | ||
| Origin |  Madrid, Spain |
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| Genre(s) | Ska punk | |
| Years active | 1994–2005 | |
| Label(s) | BMG, RCA | |
| Website | ska-p.net | |
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| Pulpul Txiquitín Pipi Joxemi Julio Gari Luismi Kogote |
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SKA-P (pronounced [ɛs ˈka pe]) is a ska punk band formed in Madrid (Vallecas), Spain, in 1994, that could be categorized, politically, as a leftist - almost anarchist - musical group. Despite (or because of) its radical views, it remains one of the most popular ska bands in Spain and Europe.
Musically, despite their fun image, Ska-P has well-rehearsed and tight arrangements, and as of 2002, includes among its members, and makes good use of, a small but striking brass section, creating a powerful sound which sets the band apart from others in the genre.
Their nonconformist attitude is also evident in their eccentric haircuts. Some band members have mohawks while others are almost bald-shaven (with a ponytail at the back).
At the end of 2004, they announced work on a new album. After voting 4 against 2, in February 2005, the sudden and unexpected announcement was made that the band would take a break to allow the members to work on side projects, though some consider the band to have dissolved. The band's worldwide farewell tour of 2005 ended in Buenos Aires, Argentina in October of that year. Their farewell concert in Madrid, on September 24 2005, filled the 10,000-seat La Cubierta Stadium.
When band members have been asked to confirm "off the record" whether there is any truth to rumours of their getting back together, they have not ruled out the possibility, insisting that they are only taking time off.
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[edit] Band Name
The band name (pronounced as es'ka-peh) is a play on the Spanish word for 'escape' and ska p(unk). The name further takes advantage of the letter k common to ska, and since the early 80s, also closely associated with the Madrid working-class district of Vallecas, as a symbol of working-class pride. Thus, Vallekas and many other occurrences of the k instead of the c or qu in Spanish words.
[edit] Ideals
SKA-P is very open and frank about their views. Common themes throughout SKA-P's songs are human rights, including abolishment of the death penalty, social injustice, anti-fascism, anti-capitalism, legalization of marijuana, and animal rights (including abolishment of bullfighting).
[edit] Members
- Pulpul (Roberto Gañan Ojea) - Rhythm guitar and lead vocalist (1994)
- Joxemi (Jose Miguel Redin Redin) - Guitar (1996)
- Julio (Julio Cesar Sanchez) - Bass guitar (1994)
- Kogote (Alberto Javier Amado) - Keyboards and backing vocals (1994)
- Luismi - Drums (since 1999)
- Pipi (Ricardo Degaldo de la Obra) - Showman and backup vocalist (1996)
- Pako - Manager and previously Drums (1994)
- Toni - Guitar and backing vocals (ex-member 1994)
- Chiquitin (Alberto Iriondo) - Trumpet
- Gari (Garikoitz Badiola) - Trombone
[edit] New Projects
- The Locos: «pipi», «Gari»
- No-Relax: «Joxemi», «Micky», «David»
[edit] Songs
SKA-P
El Vals del Obrero
Eurosis
Planeta Eskoria
¡¡Que Corra la Voz!!
Incontrolable
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They dedicated a song, Como un Rayo ("Like lightning"), to the Madrid football club Rayo Vallecano that is often played to concerts in Madrid.
[edit] Lyrics
SKA-P
El hombre resaka baila SKA
Las 8 de la mañana
ya suena el despertador
yo soy el hombre Resaka
me case con el alcohol
me levanto de la cama
tengo que ir a trabajar
vaya mierda que putada!
CORO
quiero bailar SKA
quiero bailar SKA
gordo bailando SKA,SKA
quiero bailar SKA
gordo bailando SKA
Son las 9 estoy currando,
mi cabeza va estallar,
un chupito de tequila y esto empieza a mejorar,
tengo ganas de enfriarme
ya no lo puedo aguantar
es que nadie me comprende...
CORO
Y denuevo estoy borracho
estoy perdido en cualquier bar
en el juego de la vida
maana hay que trabajar
lo he perdido casi todo
mi novia no me aguanto!
es que me huele el aliento
a whisky, cerveza y ron!
CORO
LA LALALALA LALALA LALALALA (x4)
CORO
Abolicion
Tarde de abril en las ventas estoy,
gente nerviosa loca por entrar,
a ver sufrir a este pobre animal
que sólo lucha por sobrevivir.
Y es atentar contra la dignidad
de este animal, mal, la fiesta nacional.
Es atentar contra la dignidad
de este animal, mal, la fiesta nacional.
Miro hacia arriba puedo comprobar
caras repletas de satisfacción,
solamente al ver tanta sangre correr
y es que en mi vida lo podré comprender.
Y es atentar contra la dignidad
de este animal, mal la fiesta nacional.
Y es atentar contra la dignidad a la vida.
Y es torero matador, es torero matador
el que no baile, el que no baile (x4)
¡Ska! ¡ska! ¡ska! ¡ska! (x2)
Ya se acabó todo el mundo marchó,
sólo se queda mi desolación.
Mañana hay mas la gente volvera
violencia en vivo por televisión.
Y es atentar contra la dignidad
de este animal, mal, la fiesta nacional.
Es atentar contra la dignidad
de este animal, mal, la fiesta nacional.
Y es torero matador, es torero matador
el que no baile, el que no baile (4)
¡Ska! ¡ska! ¡ska! ¡ska! (2)
¡Ole torero!
Y es torero matador, es torero matador
el que no baile, el que no baile (4)
¡Ska! ¡ska! ¡ska! ¡ska!
[edit] Discography
- Ska-P (1994)
- El Vals del Obrero (1996)
- Eurosis (1998)
- Planeta Eskoria (2000)
- ¡¡Que Corra La Voz!! (2002)
- Incontrolable (Live album and video DVD) (2004)
[edit] Videography
- Ska-p en concierto (1998) (VHS)
- Seguimos en pie (1999) (VHS, DVD)
- Incontrolables (2003) (DVD with audio CD)
