ALBUM DESCRIPTION
From Johnny Guerrero, the former saxophonist and bassist of Christafari
(Soul Fire & Valley of Decision) and Temple Yard comes the unique
concept project "Warriorland." It is a masterfully composed instrumental
alchemy of hi-fidelity dub reggae and electronica forging an
emotionally evocative work of soul-stirring melodies layered upon
timeless rhythms. This is the perfect project for lovers of both King
Tubby (old school dub) and Thievery Corporation (modern dub). Pick up
your copy today!
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Here's more on this unique project:
Warriorland. It's as much a place that exists somewhere between my
psyche and spirit as it is a moniker; a place teeming with images and
emotions that words can't quite express...fortunately music can.
My name is Johnny Guerrero, I'm a composer, producer and
multi-instrumentalist originally from the heart of the Los Angeles
Harbor in Southern California. Growing up I was constantly surrounded
and profoundly influenced by the different styles of music pouring out
of my own home as well as from the streets of my neighborhood. One day, I
discovered a sound that resonated so deeply in my soul that I knew I'd
found a frequency that matched my own--it was reggae music.
I began a career in the music industry first as a performer in various
bands playing funk, soul, rock, punk and of course reggae. During my
time on the road touring nationally and internationally with
Christafari and Temple Yard, I was able to hone my songwriting and arranging skills
which eventually led me to becoming a producer.
After a few years of working with other artists, a burning desire for
individual artistic expression lead me to close the doors of my studio
and focus on what I can only describe as alchemistic experiments. Cast
into the forge were all of my diverse musical proclivities, the
tragedies and triumphs of life experience, personal inspiration gleaned
from sojourns, films, books, art and nature and finally my own internal,
spiritual quest for truth. The end result is deeply personal,
meticulously crafted work that I hope proves itself a musical elixir for
both the casual and careful listener.
There Will Be Signs is the first offering from Warriorland. It is an
instrumental album comprised entirely of my own creative energies with
the notable exception of the quintessential guitar stylings of my
compatriot, Reggae legend Tony Chin of the Soul Syndicate Band (Peter
Tosh, Dennis Brown, Lee "Scratch" Perry).
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