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Violinbwoy - Requiem [TEFDBPLT3]

Classic Violinbwoy dubplate from 2011 coming your way, exactly 10 years after its creation! This release, heavily inspired by marvellous Requiem for a Dream OST, takes us on a mystical journey. On this musical expedition we are driven around full frequency spectrum by orchestral instrumentation and sub bass pressure. Make no mistake - this is pure sound system ammunition, reserved for the fittest of the fittest, ready to skank in a dance at 6AM with lights on. 

Side A contains dub interpretation of the famous theme, played, produced and mixed by Violinbwoy in his studio. This one was made during the same studio session as one of previous Violinbwoy releases on Tribe 84  - Thunder of Justice. It preserves dark vibes of OST with few musical spices here and there, FX sounds to kick it even higher on the mountain and create an avalanche of pure, unforgettable melodies. Especially those below 50Hz. On the flipside we are finding slightly more roots & culture vibes thanks to focus on drum and bass section as well as usage of our beloved dub instrument - melodica. When combined with hypnotizng dub mix it makes a perfect meditation tune for all sound system lovers out there. 

Over the last decade these two were played all over the globe, from East Village radio in Manhattan, New York to Imperial Sound Army Sound System in Italy. Now it’s time to end its dubplate status and feed all hungry dubheads with this limited release.

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Violinbwoy - Requiem

Composed and mixed by Handyman at his own studio in south of France.

This is Handyman's long awaited project, featuring many artists.

HFD Records 2023
Credits : 

Green Hills & Conviction :
Saxophone Played by Artz and recorded at Palapa Studio

Rousing Trumpet :
Bass & Keteh played by Crucial Rob
Trumpet Played by Benyah

HFD Records 2023

Highlands Ft Morgana Souljah

Ancient Way Ft Fullvibes

Green Hills Ft Artz

Chapter Five in the ‘Songs Of Uplifment’-series features none other than the Far East dub ruler Mighty Massa with a fresh 2023 recut of a very special musical offering out of his Dub Creation Studio in Japan.
The tune is entitled ‘Breaking Down The Barrier’ and comes inna heavy ska style. A melodious instrumental extravaganza by Massa and the ominous Ska Revolutionaries, to uplift mind and soul, a rhythm and groove that simply invite to dance and to get feet and arms moving.
A mix was released on the ‘Armagideon Time’-album on CD in 2006, but no dub nor version has ever seen the light of the day before. Now unearthed, recut and remixed, ready for the sound systems north, south, east and west…

Special mention to Dandelion Soundsystem who made me listen properly in the first place, running the tune in session a few years ago in a beautiful way, and sending me on a serious journey with it - forever grateful! 
Been running it hard since that discovery, and it has created a many special moments on the road, one highlight definitely being at Dub Camp 2022 when it caused quite a furore in the sound meeting arena and left a number of sound(wo)man wondering. So after all it just felt right to give this slightly hidden gem the full light it deserves.
Give thanks to Ras Kush for facilitating the link to Japan and immediate full support to make it happen!

Mighty Massa & The Ska Revolutionaries - Breaking Down The Barrier [LIONSONGS005]

A1 - Breaking Down The Barrier
A2 - Breaking Down The Version

B   - Breaking Down The Dubwise

LION'S DEN
www.lionsdensound.de
music, mix & production by M. Nagai aka Mighty Massa
at Dub Creation Studio, Japan
artwork by Martin Engelbogen
mastered by Star Delta Mastering
All rights reserved. © + ℗ 2023 Lion's Den

Mighty Massa & The Ska Revolutionaries - Breaking Down The Version

FR : 
Après neuf ans sans album, K-Sänn Dub fait son retour avec "Prophet".  
Cet album ne se contente pas d'être un simple retour : il incarne une évolution marquante, proposant une expérience sonore aussi riche que déroutante. 
"Prophet" se distingue par son approche conceptuelle, fusionnant les influences de la musique ambiante, du dub et de la techno. 
Son esthétique mystique nous transporte loin des normes contemporaines du dub, plongeant l'auditeur dans un univers sonore captivant. 
Conçu en studio, l'accent a été mis sur la synthèse sonore, avec l'utilisation de divers synthétiseurs analogiques, notamment le Dave Smith Instrument Prophet 8 PE, ainsi que divers instruments acoustiques.   
L'expérience "Prophet" offre une dimension supplémentaire : le mixage et le mastering ont été réalisés en MID/SIDE, conférant parfois au son une texture unique et déroutante. Sur certains morceaux, l'auditeur peut découvrir une double lecture, en effet la suppression du SIDE annule presque toute mélodie et synthèse sonore, tandis que sur d'autres titres, cette manipulation n'a aucun effet. 
Fermez les yeux et laissez-vous transporter par ce voyage prophétique et chamanique. "Prophet" promet une expérience musicale à part, invitant chacun à explorer les profondeurs de son imagination.

UK :
After nine years without an album, K-Sänn Dub makes a comeback with "Prophet". 
This album is more than just a return: it embodies a significant evolution, offering a sonic experience as rich as it is bewildering.
"Prophet" stands out for its conceptual approach, blending influences from ambient music, dub, and techno. Its mystical aesthetic takes us far from contemporary dub norms, plunging the listener into a captivating sonic universe. 
Created in the studio, emphasis was placed on sound synthesis, utilizing various analog synthesizers, notably the Dave Smith Instrument Prophet 8 PE, as well as various acoustic instruments.
The "Prophet" experience offers an additional dimension: mixing and mastering were performed in MID/SIDE, sometimes giving the sound a unique and bewildering texture. On some tracks, listeners may discover a dual reading; indeed, removing the SIDE cancels out almost all melody and sound synthesis, while on other tracks, this manipulation has no effect.
Close your eyes and let yourself be carried away by this prophetic and shamanic journey. 
"Prophet" promises a unique musical experience, inviting everyone to explore the depths of their imagination.

Free download

06 - K - Sänn Dub - Prophet

This track is from Black legacy records 90's archives, recorded 1991.

available on bandcamp

https://bit.ly/BLPV008MYSTICALVIBES

MYSTICAL VIBES - Sound Clip

B3 - B4 Roots And Culture - Alex Sci - Fi [SHOWCASE: Dixie Peach]

BJ 1217 - Side AA

Jacko : Farmer Song / Horns Song / Dub Farmer
music composed by Blackboard All stars
mixed by Rootical 45

Jacko : Farmer Song / Horns Song / Dub Farmer (BJ 1217 - Side AA)

Mystical Warriah - Nomadub Meets Cogli P

IDREN NATURAL (InI Oneness) DUB PLATE STYLE 
FEED THE NATION + DUB (Samples)

IDREN NATURAL - FEED THE NATION

This one is the first track from the "UPISING EP" by Massilia Hi-Fi and Arcuate.

Composed by Dedoo(E.Ledoux), Mat Low(M.Marin), Arcuate(C.François) and Mezcal(T.Castro)
Mixed by E.Ledoux
Mastering by T.Giraud at Boom Mastering

10/2019, Marseilles (FR)
Catch this on BandCamp : https://massiliahi-fi.bandcamp.com/al...

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MYSTICAL VIBES - Sound Clip

Keith Keety Roots Joseph