The “Amen Break” is four bars of the drum break lifted from the song “Amen Brother” as performed by the 1960s funk/soul outfit The Winstons. The song is an uptempo, instrumental rendition of the gospel music classic “Amen”. It is unknown, but doubtful, whether the drummer, G.C. Coleman, has received any royalties for the sampling of his drum part.
(from wikipedia.org)
- Amen Brother
- 2 Live Crew: “Feel Alright Yall”
- 3rd Bass: “Wordz of Wisdom”
- 4 Hero: “Escape That”
- Amon Tobin: “Nightlife”
- Aphex Twin: “Boy/Girl Song”
- Atari Teenage Riot: “Burn Berlin Burn”
- Brand Nubian: “The Godz Must Be Crazy”
- Deee-Lite: “Come on In, the Dreams are Fine”
- Dillinja: “The Angels Fell”
- Eric B & Rakim: “Casualties of War”
- Freestylers: Breaker beats
- Funky Technicians: “Airtight”
- Goldie: “Chico: Death of a Rock Star”
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- Heavy D: “MC Heavy D!”
- Heavy D: “Let it Flow”
- Heavy D: “Flexin’”
- Heavyweight: “Oh Gosh”
- J. Majik: “Arabian Nights”
- J. Majik: “Your Sound”
- Lemon D: “This is Los Angeles”
- Level Vibes: “Beauty & the Beast”
- Lifer’s Group: “Jack U. Back (So You Wanna Be a Gangsta)”
- Ltj Bukem: “Music”
- Maestro Fresh Wes: “Bring it On” (Remix)
- Mantronix: “King of the Beats”
- Movement Ex: “KK Punani”
- Nice & Smooth: “Dope Not Hype”
- NWA: “Straight Outta Compton”
- Oasis: “Do Y’Know What I Mean”
- Roni Size: “Brown Paper Bag” (Nobukazu Takemura Remix)
- Salt-N-Pepa: “Desire”
- Scarface: “Born Killer”
- Schoolly D: “How a Black Man Feels”
(mostly via the-breaks.com)
this is but the tip of the iceberg for the “amen break.” at this pointone could list thousands of tracks that use it. what an amazingly flexible - and awesome - bit of drumming, as compelling rhythmically as it is timbrally (gotta love that ol’ analog sound).
The picture posted is not of The Winstons!They are a rip-off group from DC who like all the pimps who have used my (I own the copyright to Amen Brother)song are revolting.
I am one of the original Winstons ,the one along with Gregory Coleman,created the song and as with the other members,Phil,Quincy, Ray, and Sadi,have never received apenny for our work.Richard. L. Spencer
I am thoroughly disappointed at all of the comments that I read from decent sounding young people who are not appalled that works by artists such as Greg and the rest of us in The Winstons can be ripped off by hundreds of artist and they do not protest.I am the copyright owner of The Amen Drum Break which was created by fellow Winston Greg Coleman and neither of us have ever received a penny for our product.
Hey Man if you are truly the owner of the amen break you are most definitely owed some …I would suggest a good entertainment lawyer could help you…..
I am an avid fan of that break who, as a drummer myself, always wonder what kind of drumkit Gc coleman was playing on that record… and ride and crash cymbal if you know??
Mr. Spencer,
I have just watched the video by Nate Harrison and can confirm that your break is on the Zero-G sample CD. This is blatant theft. If you were to get into litegation for this I believe you would be due a substantial return your copyright. I’m sure if you were to contact the MCPS in the UK, here.
http://www.mcps.co.uk/
It would be a formality for you to get a return from Zero-G.
Good Luck Rob
Good day
Here’s a interesting video I made to show off the Dervish’s dance from the Guild Wars nightfall weekend.
The dance the dervish does is the same one that Christoper Walken did in the clip for Fatboy Slims’ - Weapon of choice music video (hence the music used)
What do you think about it?
Mine
youtube.com/watch?v=j_aONMdkzxU
Original for those that may not have seen it
youtube.com/watch?v=0WW8flwpH-Q