Siva - Skeleton EP (Dotei) 12inch
いつもお世話になっております八王子発道程レコーズから届いた新作がルーツ+αなインスト・レゲエ〜ダブでクソヤバかった！すべての楽器演奏〜録音〜ミックスまでSiva一人で制作（自身のスタジオで）したDIY音源をPoleがマスタリングしてマジカルにレコード化。タイトでストイックなステッパーズはポストパンク味もあってサイコー。そして個人的にやられたのはベース一本＆ダブワイズで制作されたB2で、ダブ化したDos？！ポストロック〜オルタナ好きも反応してくれるような。45回転仕様、シルクスクリーン印刷ジャケット（刷りも自身が担当）、ライナーノーツ付き。
”Skeleton EP is the first solo work by Siva, who is also known as the leader and bassist of the instrumental reggae band Version Brothers while also running the reggae apparel brand RASTAFA Riddim in Hachioji, Tokyo. The EP was recorded using analog equipment at Vibes House Studio, which Siva has been building over the past ten years. He played all the instruments himself, recorded onto a reel-to-reel multitrack recorder, and handled the mixing on his own. The project began with a simple question posed by the label owner—a friend of Siva's for over 15 years: What would happen if Siva, whose musical career had always centered around live performances and collaborations, created everything entirely by himself? Rooted in the groove and spirit of roots reggae, the EP also incorporates unexpected sonic effects that emerged organically during the recording process. Moreover, with mastering by Pole, an artist and engineer known primarily for his work in the realm of electronic dub, the record gained a unique texture that sets it apart from conventional reggae. In an age where AI automation is taking over music, this work stands out for its raw groove and primal creative spark—offering something that speaks to the listener. ”
【Tracklist】
A1 done
B1 Respect - version
B2 KIRIN
