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Melody Beecher
Movie Star
Isle Of Jura - Cat No: ISLE017
- updated:2023-03-26
Machine drums, computerized. '80s digital reggae. A cover of Errol Dunkley's classic "Movie Star," tied to Melody Beecher and Paul-Mel Records, whose catalog keeps getting unearthed. An '80s digital sound with astonishing production. Her vocals sneak up on you and become addictive.
A stunning cover version of Errol Dunkley’s ‘Movie Star’ originally released on Brooklyn label Witty in 1987. Produced by Paul Beecher, the 707 drums are phat & crisp and the keys shine brightly in the mix to complement the incredibly soulful vocal from Melody Beecher. Backed with Dub Version and an extended 12” mix, housed in a sky blue and red IOJ Island Disco sleeve with sticker designed by Bradley Pinkerton.
Following the reissue on Shella Records mastered by Brandon Hocura of Seance Centre, Isle Of Jura has picked up the baton and continues to reissue Melody Beecher-related material. A cover of Errol Dunkley's classic "Movie Star." Originally released in 1987 on the Brooklyn label Witty. Produced by Paul "Melotone" Beecher. The TR-707 machine drums and dazzling synthesizer arrangement are seriously cool. Includes a stripped-bare machine beat, bassline and instrumental Dub Version, plus a disco-mix-style Extended Mix. (Original Japanese text by Saito)