Artist: Shankara NZ
Title:
Dawn Chorus E.P.
Label:
Dubmission Records
Released:
Friday 26th June
The
official blurb for this release informs me that although they are
better known for their productions alongside the Desert Dwellers and
Grouch, within the down-temple scene. Although, dub is the glue that
always binds their work with their love of the skank and the bass. Whilst the
inclusion of native New Zealand birdsong is included, to represent
the natural world that inspires this duo.
The
E.P. starts with ‘43.6 South’ which brings together all the
elements you would expect in dub reggae from horns, bass guitar, keys and
bubbling sound fx with the occasional short injections of vocal echoes. While
the horns may be dropped for next piece ‘Tui’ the lyrical content
flows throughout the track with the addition of esp MC.
Then
we take off with the horn section once again on ‘Weka’ juxtaposed
nicely with the deep bass, laser fx and vocal echoes. Then it's time for the keys to lead the way into the bass of Finn Kelcher and the
vocals of esp MC on the dreamy ‘In Your Mind’. The final track
‘No Worries’ places the focus on the lead guitar, rather than the
bass and I really like that aspect of the piece.
To
conclude I felt that this E.P. had all the ingredients of dub reggae
and while there may not be any hit songs on it. It’s of a fair
standard that we’ve come to expect from the New Zealand reggae
scene and well worth a listen.
Reviewed
by Woodzee
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