Shaky Norman meets Clement Roots - Where Is The Love

 

The French melodica virtuoso Shaky Norman is returns with Where Is The Love, a very personal tune in an acoustic reggae style, fusing reggae with folk elements. Composed and produced by Shaky Norman himself, the tune is a collaboration with Clement “Mystic” Roots on the vocals.

Clement Roots also known as “Mystic”, was born in the early 60s in St. Lucia, West Indies. He is based in London UK and is bassist of the band Jah Time International and also performs live as a vocalist on many sound systems in the UK.

 

Med Dred & Shaky Norman - Forward Melodicas

Written by Shaky Norman and Med Dred, Forward Melodicas is the new outernational collaboration between Cyprus and France. The tune is written by the two melodica virtuosos, herewith opening year 2023 with more positive vibes.
 
Both artists have already a rich discography on digital and vinyl releases and need no special introduction.
 
The new tune is presented as usual in the original version and the dub version by Med Dred, staying true to the culture of roots reggae music. 

 

It is available from all major online stores for streaming and download.

   

 

Med Dred & Shaky Norman - Flying Melodicas

Seven years after the release of King Solomon’s Dub back in 2015, the two acknowledged melodica players Med Dred from Cyprus and Shaky Norman from France, both with a bright musical background, meet again and introduce a brand-new instrumental tune, composed, arranged, mixed and mastered by Med Dred. 

 

Based on a new roots reggae riddim written by Med Dred, Flying Melodicas is a playful musical reasoning with the two melodica players complementing each other in a fun and soulful way!

 

The riddim is presented in two versions: the original instrumental version and the obligatory special dub cut by Med Dred and it is available from all major online stores for streaming and download.

 

Med Dred meets Shaky Norman - King Solomon's Dub

It is with great joy that Dubophonic hosts in this release two of the most prolific artists and acknowledged melodica players of Europe. Representing Cyprus, long time friend and resident Dubophonic artist Med Dred takes over the right channel of the recording, showcasing his original Mediterranean-style play on the alto melodica, while on the left channel the worldwide acknowledged French artist Shaky Norman shines through his performance on the soprano melodica, polished by his 25-year experience in music. They are accompanied by Dub Caravan on the electric guitar and the bass, a fine addition indeed!
"King Solomon's Dub" is based on an original one-drop roots reggae riddim, composed, arranged, mixed and mastered by Med Dred, and co-produced by Med Dred and Dub Caravan. The riddim is presented in three different versions and is available from all major online stores and also on cd in limited quantities.

"King Solomon's Melodica Duet" is what it says: a playful musical reasoning in a strictly meditation style, with the two melodica players engaging in a "question and answer" game, improvising on the chords and completing each other, while Dub Caravan sets the pace through his basslines. The next two versions lead into deeper meditation, taking the vibes into new levels. Med Dred’s “hybrid dubwize” version accomplishes this through digital and analogue techniques, while Dub Caravan serves a strictly analogue version, using deep echoes and playful reverb!

TRACKS: 01 King Solomon’s Melodica Duet (Med Dred meets Shaky Norman) / 02 King Solomon’s Dub (Med Dred) // 03 King Solomon’s Analogue Upliftment (Dub Caravan)