LINVAL THOMPSON - What's going on
A few weeks ago, we had the pleasure of introducing our studio band – THE 18TH PARALLEL – first official album ‘Showcase Vol. 1’ with Lone Ark. Today, The 18th Parallel are back with three more singles starring three giant singers from the golden age of Jamaican roots reggae. From day one, Fruits Records main purpose has always been to enforce collaborations between Swiss musicians and Jamaican singers from the golden age of reggae. These three 7” singles mark a new step to achieve the label’s goal: connecting different generations from different cultures through their love of roots reggae.
The first guest singer invited by The 18th Parallel is MIKE BROOKS. Known for hit songs like ‘Rum Drinker’ or ‘Money Is Not All’, Mike is one of the true heroes of the roots reggae sound of the late 70’s: stepper riddims with militant drumming, heavy basslines, thunder of spring reverbs… This is the kind of sound The 18th Parallel recreated with a new riddim designed especially for Mike’s high-pitched voice. ‘Mother Earth’ has not only a strong riddim, but also a strong message, more relevant than ever. The song, written by Mike Brooks’ daughter, is a call for ecological awareness of the state the planet is in : « Mother Earth is crying out for help… ». Young and old, this song is for all of us. B side with ‘Earth Cry’ is a killer dub... more
Credits
released December 3, 2021
Music played by The 18th Parallel
Drums: Antonin Chatelain
Bass: Stuf Addis
Piano, organ, percussion: Mathias Liengme
Rhythm guitars: Léo Marin
Clavinet, solina, synare: Reuben Telford
Trumpet, trombone: Gorka Fernández
Alto saxophone, flute: Saioa Jorrín
Lead vocals: Linval Thompson
Recorded at Bridge Studio, Geneva, by Mathias Liengme and at A-Lone Ark Muzik Studio, Santander, by Roberto Sánchez.
Mixed at A-Lone Ark Muzik Studio, Santander, by Roberto Sánchez.
Mastered at Precise Mastering, Hawick, by Sam John.
Music composed by The 18th Parallel and arranged by The 18th Parallel and Roberto Sánchez. Lyrics written by Linval Thompson.
Produced by Antonin Chatelain, Léo Marin and Mathias Liengme for Fruits Records.
A few weeks ago, we had the pleasure of introducing our studio band – THE 18TH PARALLEL – first official album ‘Showcase Vol. 1’ with Lone Ark. Today, The 18th Parallel are back with three more singles starring three giant singers from the golden age of Jamaican roots reggae. From day one, Fruits Records main purpose has always been to enforce collaborations between Swiss musicians and Jamaican singers from the golden age of reggae. These three 7” singles mark a new step to achieve the label’s goal: connecting different generations from different cultures through their love of roots reggae.
The first guest singer invited by The 18th Parallel is MIKE BROOKS. Known for hit songs like ‘Rum Drinker’ or ‘Money Is Not All’, Mike is one of the true heroes of the roots reggae sound of the late 70’s: stepper riddims with militant drumming, heavy basslines, thunder of spring reverbs… This is the kind of sound The 18th Parallel recreated with a new riddim designed especially for Mike’s high-pitched voice. ‘Mother Earth’ has not only a strong riddim, but also a strong message, more relevant than ever. The song, written by Mike Brooks’ daughter, is a call for ecological awareness of the state the planet is in : « Mother Earth is crying out for help… ». Young and old, this song is for all of us. B side with ‘Earth Cry’ is a killer dub... more
Credits
released December 3, 2021
Music played by The 18th Parallel
Drums: Antonin Chatelain
Bass: Stuf Addis
Piano, organ, percussion: Mathias Liengme
Rhythm guitars: Léo Marin
Clavinet, solina, synare: Reuben Telford
Trumpet, trombone: Gorka Fernández
Alto saxophone, flute: Saioa Jorrín
Lead vocals: Linval Thompson
Recorded at Bridge Studio, Geneva, by Mathias Liengme and at A-Lone Ark Muzik Studio, Santander, by Roberto Sánchez.
Mixed at A-Lone Ark Muzik Studio, Santander, by Roberto Sánchez.
Mastered at Precise Mastering, Hawick, by Sam John.
Music composed by The 18th Parallel and arranged by The 18th Parallel and Roberto Sánchez. Lyrics written by Linval Thompson.
Produced by Antonin Chatelain, Léo Marin and Mathias Liengme for Fruits Records.
A few weeks ago, we had the pleasure of introducing our studio band – THE 18TH PARALLEL – first official album ‘Showcase Vol. 1’ with Lone Ark. Today, The 18th Parallel are back with three more singles starring three giant singers from the golden age of Jamaican roots reggae. From day one, Fruits Records main purpose has always been to enforce collaborations between Swiss musicians and Jamaican singers from the golden age of reggae. These three 7” singles mark a new step to achieve the label’s goal: connecting different generations from different cultures through their love of roots reggae.
The first guest singer invited by The 18th Parallel is MIKE BROOKS. Known for hit songs like ‘Rum Drinker’ or ‘Money Is Not All’, Mike is one of the true heroes of the roots reggae sound of the late 70’s: stepper riddims with militant drumming, heavy basslines, thunder of spring reverbs… This is the kind of sound The 18th Parallel recreated with a new riddim designed especially for Mike’s high-pitched voice. ‘Mother Earth’ has not only a strong riddim, but also a strong message, more relevant than ever. The song, written by Mike Brooks’ daughter, is a call for ecological awareness of the state the planet is in : « Mother Earth is crying out for help… ». Young and old, this song is for all of us. B side with ‘Earth Cry’ is a killer dub... more
Credits
released December 3, 2021
Music played by The 18th Parallel
Drums: Antonin Chatelain
Bass: Stuf Addis
Piano, organ, percussion: Mathias Liengme
Rhythm guitars: Léo Marin
Clavinet, solina, synare: Reuben Telford
Trumpet, trombone: Gorka Fernández
Alto saxophone, flute: Saioa Jorrín
Lead vocals: Linval Thompson
Recorded at Bridge Studio, Geneva, by Mathias Liengme and at A-Lone Ark Muzik Studio, Santander, by Roberto Sánchez.
Mixed at A-Lone Ark Muzik Studio, Santander, by Roberto Sánchez.
Mastered at Precise Mastering, Hawick, by Sam John.
Music composed by The 18th Parallel and arranged by The 18th Parallel and Roberto Sánchez. Lyrics written by Linval Thompson.
Produced by Antonin Chatelain, Léo Marin and Mathias Liengme for Fruits Records.