Sub Signals Vol.2 is a deep dive into underground bass, guided by
artist and producer Gaudi. Featuring predominantly unreleased originals
and versions by some of the biggest names in the worldwide dub
collective, Sub Signals Vol.2 intricately combines analogue elements
with digital grooves to stunning effect.
Much more than just a compilation, the Sub Signals series is a
celebration of the evolution of the sound of dub, from its original
roots in reggae to its fusion with a much wider spectrum of sounds and
influences. Gaudi curated the first volume back in 2006 for the cult
Canadian label Interchill, sourcing tracks and dubs from High Tone, Zion
Train, Manasseh, Almamegretta, Noiseshaper, Creation Rebel, Greg
Hunter, Bill Laswell’s Dubadelic and more.
15 years on, Gaudi has created the second volume, blending
contributions by established reggae names Steel Pulse, Dennis Bovell and
African Head Charge with next generation dub producers Alpha Steppa,
Radikal Guru and Paolo Baldini Dubfiles, headline acts Groove Armada,
Dub FX and The Orb with underground artists Deadbeat, Pitch Black and
SUBSET, to create a seamless 75 minute mix.
“With Volume 2, I wanted to create a deep vibrational
experience by shaping an aural trajectory that encompassed the many
aspects of dub and its related sub-frequencies. To achieve my goal, I
reached out to the artists I regularly work with to ask for
contributions, in some cases digging in their archives to find what I
was looking for. As the project developed, it became like a soundtrack
for a non-existent black and white film that allows the listener to make
their own movie based on the soundscape, frequencies and emotions
within the sound-bed I designed.”
As a solo artist, Gaudi has recorded over 20 albums, while as a
producer he has hundreds of productions under his belt. He has worked
with legends of the reggae and electronic music worlds including Lee
"Scratch" Perry, Horace Andy, Dub Pistols, Hollie Cook, Youth, Mad
Professor, Prince Fatty, Lamb, Trentemøller and Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan.
Dedicated to the sound of dub in its many forms, Gaudi’s latest
excursion of his Sub Signals series is pure bass therapy, designed to
excite your eardrums and worry your woofers.
