MACROBIOTICTS "Hold Me Tight / Kiss Me Tight" Brand new, unused. A sold-out, out-of-print 7-inch record. No price reduction. Side A / Hold Me Tight Side B / Kiss Me Tight (Steel Pan Version) Macrobiotics determinations Johnny Nash rocksteady ska Complicated, tough, gentle, dusty, rough, strong, and incredibly sweet. In vintage music from Jamaica and other parts of the Caribbean, you can feel those unadorned, bare voices, songs, and rhythms. That feeling was present in Determinations. It really was. This isn't about playing techniques or recreating retro sounds. It's been 20 years since Determinations stopped their activities. This isn't a reunion. It's not a guest appearance. Of course, it's not a cheap project. I was surprised and delighted that those stubborn guys started moving again as a band, and I shed tears, not exaggerating, at their sound. The chosen song is Johnny Nash's "Hold Me Tight." It's one of the most well-known rocksteady songs in the world. Yet, there's an irony in that Nash, who isn't Jamaican, sang it. No, it's precisely because of that that it became so widely known for its beautiful melody. Anyone would want to delve deeper into the meaning of choosing this song. If you ask Mr. Takatsu, he'll probably just grin and evade the question. The unadorned singing has gained depth, and the rhythm section is rugged and rustic. And enveloping them are two stubborn craftsmen from Little Tempo, their allies. The sound of the steel pan, both wicked and gentle, is TICO's forte. The instrumental on the coupling also showcases the brilliant, smoky silver skills of these magicians of song. And the tactile feel of the robust mono mix by UCCHI is perfect. A sound filled with a lot of trembling air. The completion of a masterpiece that transcends time.