Suns Of Arqa - Live With Prince Far I

Review by Martín Chalup

Album Review: Live With Prince Far I by Suns Of Arqa Man, this album is like a passport stamped with vibes from Poland, the UK, and Russia all at once. Released in 1999 under labels like Arka Sound and SPV Poland, Live With Prince Far I feels less like an album and more like a global jam session that got bottled up into something magical. It’s hard to pin down—worldwide beats? Electronic experiments? Reggae roots? Tribal rhythms? Yeah, it’s all of that. And somehow, it works. Let me break it down for you. The genres here are wild enough—dub, downtempo, experimental—but then you throw in global jazz and tribal elements, and suddenly your brain doesn’t know whether to dance or just sit back and let the soundscapes wash over you. That’s the charm of Suns Of Arqa—they don’t care about fitting neatly into one box. They’re out here building their own weird, wonderful world. Now, let’s talk tracks because trying to review every single one would be madness (seriously, there’s like 20+ songs). Two tracks stood out to me so much they’re stuck in my head like gum on a shoe. First up: “83 Struggle (feat. Prince Far I).” Oh man, this one hits different. You’ve got Prince Far I dropping these heavyweight vocals over a thick dub groove, and it’s like he’s telling you secrets about life while also making sure you nod your head. The bassline? Super deep—it feels like it’s vibrating through your chest. There’s something hypnotic about how everything blends together—the tabla work by Kalu Zeria adds this whole other layer of texture, almost spiritual but still grounded. Every time I hear this track, I feel like I’m walking through some smoky basement club where everyone knows the vibe but no one talks about it. Then there’s “Trance Dance Music.” This one’s pure energy. If “83 Struggle” is introspective, this is the opposite—it grabs you by the shoulders and shakes you until you move. The rhythm guitar riffs bounce around like rubber balls, and those synths? Whew, they’re doing things I didn’t even know synths could do. It’s chaotic but controlled, kind of like being caught in a storm but realizing halfway through that you’re actually having fun. Plus, the mix by Phill Rainford gives it this crisp edge that makes every beat pop. Honestly, I think I’ve worn out the repeat button on this track alone. One thing that really struck me about this album is how collaborative it feels. Like, yeah, Wadada’s the mastermind behind it all, but you can hear everyone bringing their A-game. Helen Watson’s vocals soar when she shows up, Tony Trundel’s violin adds this haunting beauty, and Chris Gill’s guitar work ties it all together. Even the artwork by Lee Whitfield looks like it belongs in a museum dedicated to trippy visuals. So what’s the takeaway here? Listening to Live With Prince Far I feels like stepping into someone else’s dream—a dream filled with foggy roads, shamanic chants, and thunderbolts crashing in the background. But here’s the kicker: despite its experimental nature, it never loses sight of being enjoyable. It’s not pretentious; it’s playful, adventurous, and unapologetically itself. And honestly? After spinning this album, I kinda wish I could hang out with Suns Of Arqa in a studio somewhere. Not to make music—just to see what kind of snacks they have lying around during recording sessions. Probably something exotic and super crunchy. Rating: 8.5/10

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Artist: Suns Of Arqa
Album: Live With Prince Far I

1999

Rating: 4.33

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Tracks

Track	Duration	Preview
What You Gonna Do on the Judgement Day	08:47
Hey Jagunath	5:08
Brujo Magic (feat. Prince Far I)	6:5
Thunder Bolt, Dark Void (feat. Eric Random)	3:54
Trance Dance Music	4:25
What You Gonna Do On The Judgement Day	8:47
Steppjn To The Music
Steppin to the Music	00:12
Brujo Magic
No Song for Allah	03:20
Foggy Road	4:49
No Song For Allah	3:20
Steppin' To The Music	0:12
Shamanjsm Skank	04:54
Steppin' to the Music (feat. Prince Far I)	0:12
What You Gonna Do on the Judgement Day (feat. Prince Far I)	8:47
Bhoopali (feat. johar ali khan)	3:23
83 Struggle	7:36
No Song for Allah (feat. aziz zeria & Kalu Zeria)	3:20
Bruio Magic	6:05
Nam-Myoho-Renge-Kyo	3:27
Bhoopali	3:23
Trance Dance Music (feat. Prince Far I)	4:25
Throw Away Your Guns	9:55
Thunderbolt Dark Void	3:54
83 Struggle (feat. Prince Far I)	7:36
Throw Away Your Guns (feat. Prince Far I)	9:55
Foggy Road (feat. Prince Far I)	4:49
Shamanism Skank (feat. Helen Shepherd)	4:54
Hey Jagunath (feat. Reba Bhaduri)	5:8
Shamanism Skank	4:54
Bhoopalj	03:23

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Catalog Numbers

ARKA 2100 CD
ARKA MC 21004, SPV-A 21004
0202217

Labels

Arka Sound
Arka Sound, SPV Poland
CD-Real

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escuchar en línea
lyssna på nätet
online luisteren
ouvir online
écouter en ligne
online anhören
kuunnella verkossa
lytte på nettet
ascolta in linea

Formats

CD
Album
Cassette
CDr
Unofficial Release

Companies

Role	Company
Distributed By	Revolver/APT
Phonographic Copyright (p)	Arka Sound
Copyright (c)	Rocksteady (Ego) Music

Credits

Role	Credit
Artwork	Lee Whitfield
Bass	Spliff (tracks: 3 to 9)
Drums	Snuff (tracks: 3 to 9)
Guitar	Chris Gill (tracks: 3 to 9)
Keyboards	Anton Behrendt (tracks: 3 to 9)
Mixed By	Phill Rainford (tracks: 3 to 9)
Recorded By	Steve Cummings (tracks: 3 to 9)
Rhythm Guitar	Wadada (tracks: 3 to 9)
Tabla	Kalu Zeria
Violin	Tony Trundel (tracks: 3 to 9)
Vocals	Helen Watson (tracks: 4 to 9), Prince Far I (tracks: 4 to 9)
Artwork By	Lee Whitfield
Engineer	Chris Nagle, John Pennington
Producer	Wadada
Sitar	Wadada

Notes

Track 2: BBC Radio 5 Session "Hit the North"
Tracks 3 to 9: Live at "Band on the Wall" Manchester 7 December 1982
Tracks 10 to 12: BBC Radio Lancashire Session "On the Wire"
Track 13: From the album "Ark of the Arkans"
Made in England
Different (colour) cover art, made in Poland, still the catalog number is the same as the original release.
Made in Poland

Barcodes

Barcode: 5 018615 040026
Matrix / Runout: ARKA 2100CD 1:1
Other: EFA 22100-2
Barcode: 5018615040026
Barcode: 5 901384 830748
Rights Society: ZAIKS
Rights Society: BIEM
Other (Hologram): ZPAV-ZAiKS
Label Code (Hologram Prefix): (O)

About Suns Of Arqa

Suns of Arqa creator and mentor Michael Wadada has been continuously investigating the supernatural potential hidden in the Classical Raga structure of the music of India. His mission to mix the cerebral and illusive cosmological vibrations of Raga, with the mother earth rhythms of Niyabinghi drumming that were surfacing in England in the guise of Dub Reggae.

Name Vars

Arka
S.O.A. Band
Sons Of Aqua
Sons Of Arca
Sons Of Arqa
Suns Of Arqua
The Suns Of Arqa

Members

Chris Joyce
Wayne Worm
Kadir Durvesh
Michael Wadada
Angel Eye
Brian Hyphen

Interesting fact about Album

Here’s a cool fact: The album *Live With Prince Far I* by Suns Of Arqa is like a musical passport. It blends genres from around the world—reggae, dub, tribal sounds, and even downtempo jazz. What’s wild is that it brought together artists from Poland, the UK, and Russia, creating this global vibe long before digital tools made collaborations across countries common. Tracks like "83 Struggle" and "Foggy Road" feature Prince Far I's powerful vocals, while sitars, tablas, violins, and experimental beats take you on a journey. Even the artwork was crafted by Lee Whitfield, adding another layer of creativity. This album feels less like a record and more like a meeting of cultures frozen in time.

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kdltmaine

2025-03-11

Yeah, a great album that I might have never found if I somehow wasn't introduced to them through a Muslimgauze remix. Hopefully they're getting more support now through the youtube videos. Just had to post this version of the song.