Compilation album featuring an irresistible selection
of newly remastered dance and electronic versions of
songs from the
Vital Forever album, created and reimagined by
Mike Waring and Zak B. Includes 2
never-before-released tracks.
Tracklisting
1
Wonderful (Kiss The Beauty Remix)
4:22
2
Vital (Vivacious Sand Dunes Spread Mix)
6:30
3
A Day With My Self (Kiss The Beauty Remix)
3:37
4
Thank You (Kiss The Beauty Remix)
3:19
5
Vital (Sand Dunes Remix)
3:30
6
Space (Zak B Remix)
4:17
7
Space (Kiss The Beauty Spread Mix)
6:45
8
Sleepytime (Kiss The Beauty Remix)
3:19
Formats: LP + CD + Digital
Release Date
CD / Digital: 11 December 2020
LP: 5 February 2021
Remixes and additional production by Mike Waring
Except "Space (Zak B Remix)": Remix and additional
production by Zak B at Dubtone Studios, Osaka,
Japan
All lead and backing vocals by Norman Bedard
Tracks 2, 5, 6, 7, 8: Vocals recorded by
Jean-Sébastien Brault-Labbé at Studio Zodyo, Montreal
/ Assistant recording engineer: Gabriel Campeau
Tracks 1, 3, 4, 6, 7: Vocals recorded at Norfolk
Additional voice on "A Day With My Self (Kiss The
Beauty Remix)" by Mike Waring
Mastered by Dick Beetham at 360 Mastering, Hastings
Original versions produced and arranged by
Jean-Sébastien Brault-Labbé and Norman Bedard
Produced and arranged by Jean-Sébastien Brault-Labbé
and Norman Bedard
Recorded by Jean-Sébastien Brault-Labbé at Studio
Zodyo, Montreal
Assistant recording engineer: Gabriel Campeau
Mixed by Mike Waring and Norman Bedard
Mixing engineer: Mike Waring
Lead and background vocals by Norman Bedard
Keyboards and Programming by "LeRobot" du studio "Oeil
stéréO"
Background vocals by Kim Richardson and Sandy
Duperval
All other instruments and background vocals by
Jean-Sébastien Brault-Labbé
Mastered by Harris Newman at Grey Market Mastering,
Montreal
With its light, summery feel,
Vital Forever is blending pop and rock elements
to create a warm, energizing experience filled with a
lot of sunshine.
Tracklisting
1
Vital
4:51
2
Heaven
3:26
3
Space
4:12
4
Wonderful
3:12
5
One Day
3:12
6
I Love
3:51
7
Be Happy
3:40
8
Thank You
4:24
9
A Day With My Self
2:01
10
Easy
2:54
11
Sleepytime
3:45
Formats: LP + CD + Digital
Release Date
Digital: 29 November 2019
CD / LP: June 2020
Produced and arranged by Jean-Sébastien Brault-Labbé
and Norman Bedard
Recorded by Jean-Sébastien Brault-Labbé at Studio
Zodyo, Montreal
Assistant recording engineer: Gabriel Campeau
Mixed by Mike Waring and Norman Bedard
Mixing engineer: Mike Waring
Mastered by Harris Newman at Grey Market Mastering,
Montreal
Norman Bedard: Lead and background vocals, keyboards
on "Sleepytime", splash percussion on "Easy", claps
Jean-Sébastien Brault-Labbé: Acoustic guitar, electric
guitar, bass, drums, percussion, drum programming,
keyboards, background vocals, wooden table, lamp,
claps
"LeRobot" du studio "Oeil stéréO": Roland Juno-106,
Futureretro 777, Stylophone, Moog Little Phatty,
Roland Tr-808, Roland Tb-303, Fender Rhodes
Seventy-three (Effects - Mutator, Moogerfooger,
Quadraverb), and a lot of positive creative passion on
"I Love", "Heaven", "Vital", "Space", "Thank You" and
"A Day With My Self"
Alexandre Saint-Jacques: Trumpet and flugelhorn on
"One Day", "I Love", "Space", "Heaven" And
"Wonderful"
Geoffroy Bélanger: Bass on "Easy", "I Love", "Heaven"
and "Wonderful"
Jivko Georgiev: Cello on "One Day" and "Wonderful"
Katherine Rowell: Violin on "One Day" And
"Wonderful"
Daphnée Sincennes Richard: Violin on "One Day" and
"Wonderful"
Gabriel Campeau: Electric guitar on "Wonderful"
Mick Alig: Piano on "I Love"
Jean-Francois Séguin: Piano on "One Day"
Mike Waring: Additional percussion on "Heaven"
Kim Richardson: Background vocals on "One Day",
"Wonderful", "I Love", "Vital", "Space"
Sandy Duperval: Background vocals on "One Day",
"Wonderful", "I Love", "Vital", "Space"
A collection of four fresh, energizing, and upbeat
mixes featuring exhilarating and driving electro
remixes by Mike Waring and Zak B.
"The track is the sort of offering that has an
instant catchy appeal to it, combining some nice
melodies, a finger-clicking beat and some lush
acoustic guitar riffs with some deeper, more
meaningful lyrics about relationships and inner
space!" – IndieLondon, February 21, 2011
Tracklisting
1
Space (Radio Edit)
3:12
2
Space (Kiss The Beauty Remix)
3:35
3
Space (Zak B Remix)
4:17
4
Space (Kiss The Beauty Spread Mix)
6:45
Formats: CD + Digital
Release Date: 8 February 2011
"Space (Radio Edit)" - Produced, arranged, and mixed
by Jean-Sébastien Brault-Labbé and Norman Bedard /
Recorded by Jean-Sébastien Brault-Labbé at Studio
Zodyo, Montreal / Assistant recording engineer:
Gabriel Campeau / Keyboards and Programming by
"LeRobot" du studio "Oeil stéréO" / Trumpet and
flugelhorn by Alexandre Saint-Jacques / Background
vocals by Kim Richardson and Sandy Duperval / All
other instruments by Jean-Sébastien Brault-Labbé
"Space (Kiss the Beauty Remix)" - Remix and additional
production by Mike Waring for KTB
"Space (Zak B Remix)" - Remix and additional
production by Zak B at Dubtone Studios, Japan
"Space (Kiss the Beauty Spread Mix)" - Remix and
additional production by Mike Waring for KTB
Mastered by Harris Newman at Grey Market Mastering,
Montreal
A selection of 5 atmospheric tracks creating a very
quiet soundscape perfectly suited for a soothing
moment of peace and tranquility.
"A pop-flavoured song, this is a gentle lullaby
with sensitive vocals assisted by ethereal
harmonies. Quality stuff..." – Maverick, Issue 104, March 2011
"[...] the sort of dreamy pop concoction that eases
you into a relaxed state of mind, while thinking
happy thoughts. The guitar and electronics are more
subtle, the vocals nicely serene and the overall
vibe chilled and relaxed. Or zen." – IndieLondon, February 21, 2011
Tracklisting
1
Sleepytime (Radio Edit)
3:02
2
Sleepytime (Kiss The Beauty Remix)
3:24
3
Sleepytime (Sonatina)
0:57
4
The Afterlife Shop (Demo Version)
4:55
5
Bhagavad's Dreaming (Demo Version)
2:32
Formats: CD + Digital
Release Date: 14 December 2010
"Sleepytime (Radio Edit)" - Produced, arranged, and
mixed by Jean-Sébastien Brault-Labbé and Norman Bedard
/ Recorded by Jean-Sébastien Brault-Labbé at Studio
Zodyo, Montreal / Assistant engineer: Gabriel Campeau
/ Keyboards by Norman Bedard and Jean-Sébastien
Brault-Labbé / All other instruments by Jean-Sébastien
Brault-Labbé
"Sleepytime (Kiss the Beauty Remix)" - Remix and
additional production by Mike Waring for KTB
"Sleepytime (Sonatina)" - Produced and recorded by
Norman Bedard at Norfolk
"The Afterlife Shop (Demo Version)" - Produced by
Norman Bedard / Arranged by Norman Bedard, Kevin
Komoda and Martin Lambert / Recorded by Martin Lambert
at Studio Osmose and by Kevin Komoda at Kevin's place
/ Guitars by Kevin Komoda / Bass by Martin Lambert /
Keyboards by Norman Bedard and Martin Lambert
"Bhagavad's Dreaming (Demo Version)" - Produced,
arranged and mixed by Norman Bedard and Kevin Komoda /
Recorded by Kevin Komoda at Bad Buddah
Mastered by Harris Newman at Grey Market Mastering,
Montreal
Thank You finds Norman in a reflective mood as
he pays homage to friends who played a significant
role in his life.
"This single [...] gives a good indication of the
kind of lush pop-folk that he excels at. The
original radio edit has a Lennon-esque
flavour." – Maverick, Issue 102, January 2011
"A slow-burning, self-consciously warm offering
that's ripe with melody and personal
sentiment." – IndieLondon, November 1, 2010
Tracklisting
1
Thank You (Radio Edit)
3:34
2
Thank You (Kiss the Beauty Remix)
3:19
3
Thank You (Kiss the Beauty Extended Dance Mix)
6:25
4
Thank You (Dream of the Bumblebee)
4:29
5
Nouvelle Dimension (Demo Version)
1:48
Formats: CD + Digital
Release Date: 4 October 2010
Produced, arranged, and mixed by Jean-Sébastien
Brault-Labbé and Norman Bedard
Recorded by Jean-Sébastien Brault-Labbé at Studio
Zodyo, Montreal
Assistant recording engineer: Gabriel Campeau
Keyboards and programming by "LeRobot" du studio "Oeil
stéréO"
All other instruments by Jean-Sébastien
Brault-Labbé
"Thank You (Kiss the Beauty Remix)" and "Thank You
(Kiss the Beauty Extended Dance Mix)" - Remix and
additional production by Mike Waring for KTB
"Thank You (Dream of the Bumblebee)" - Recorded at
Norfolk - Piano played by Cheng-Feng Lin - Cello
played by Jivko Georgiev
"Nouvelle Dimension (Demo Version) - Recorded and
mixed by Martin Lambert at Studio Osmose, Montreal -
Piano played by Cheng-Feng Lin
Mastered by Harris Newman at Grey Market Mastering,
Montreal
A Day With My Self is a light and musically
diverse single. Just play it and let yourself embark
on a nice little excursion... on a perfect day!
Tracklisting
1
A Day With My Self
2:01
2
A Day With My Self (Kiss the Beauty Remix)
3:37
3
A Day With My Self (Campfire Mix)
2:05
4
A Day With My Self (Return Of The Bumblebee)
1:43
5
Fluide (Demo Version)
1:38
Formats: CD + Digital
Release Date: 1 June 2010
Produced, arranged, and mixed by Jean-Sébastien
Brault-Labbé and Norman Bedard
Recorded by Jean-Sébastien Brault-Labbé at Studio
Zodyo, Montreal
Assistant recording engineer: Gabriel Campeau
"A Day With My Self (Kiss the Beauty Remix)" - Remix
and additional production by Mike Waring for KTB
"A Day with My Self (Return of the Bumblebee)" -
Recorded by Chris Leon at Masterkut, Montreal / Piano
played by Cheng-Feng Lin
"Fluide (Demo Version)" - Recorded and mixed at Studio
Osmose, Montreal / Piano played by Cheng-Feng Lin
Mastered by Harris Newman at Grey Market Mastering,
Montreal
With "Wonderful", we're invited to start a new
beginning on a warm, serene, sonic journey.
Tracklisting
1
Wonderful (Radio Edit)
2:55
2
Wonderful (Kiss The Beauty Remix)
4:21
3
Space (Zab B Remix)
4:16
Formats: CD + Digital
Release Date: 2 March 2010
Produced, arranged, and mixed by Jean-Sébastien
Brault-Labbé and Norman Bedard
Recorded by Jean-Sébastien Brault-Labbé at Studio
Zodyo, Montreal
Assistant recording engineer: Gabriel Campeau
"Wonderful (Kiss the Beauty Remix)" - Remix and
additional production by Mike Waring for KTB
"Space (Zak B Remix)" - Remix and additional
production by Zak B at Dubtone Studios, Japan
Mastered by Harris Newman at Grey Market Mastering,
Montreal
Recorded in the 1990s at Men Without Hats’ home
studio, and co-produced by Kevin Komoda,
"1+1=2" has been newly remastered in 2010,
and its blend of synthesizers and guitars sounds more
electric than ever!
Tracklisting
1
1+1=2
4:31
Format: Digital
Release Date: 1 June 2010
Produced and arranged by Kevin Komoda and Norman
Bedard
Recorded and mixed at Bad Buddah, Montreal
Engineered by Kevin Komoda
Remastered by Harris Newman at Grey Market Mastering,
Montreal
This guitar driven version, rearranged and re-recorded
in the 1990s at Men Without Hats' home studio, and
co-produced by Kevin Komoda has been newly remastered
in 2010 and it sounds better than ever!
Tracklisting
1
Crawl (Alternate Version)
4:39
Format: Digital
Release Date: 2 March 2010
Produced and arranged by Kevin Komoda and Norman
Bedard
Recorded and mixed at Bad Buddah, Montreal
Engineered by Kevin Komoda
Remastered by Harris Newman at Grey Market Mastering,
Montreal
The search for our true identity in today's world
where we sometimes feel like we absolutely have to fit
in, to be what people expect us to be in order to
barely be accepted, approved of. The final realization
that we can only feel good when we are being true to
ourselves... just us, no matter what it is. Whatever
makes us happy is the way.
"We Act" and its theme of introspection predated
Norman's return to his real birth name Bedard.
Tracklisting
1
We Act
6:13
Alternate title: "We Act (Bulletproof Mix)"
Formats: CD + Digital
Release Date
Digital: 15 July 2009
CD: 15 September 2009
Original Year of Production: 1990
Produced by Roberto Deus
Arranged by Roberto Deus and Norman Iceberg
Recorded and mixed at Unison Studios, Montreal
Mixed by Roberto Deus assisted by Pascal Mantovani and
Carlo Simeone
All engineering and programming by Carlo Simeone
Remastered by Harris Newman at Grey Market Mastering,
Montreal
Norman Iceberg: Lead and background vocals
Roberto Deus: All instruments
"Kiss The Beauty" is about the search for beauty, not
from the outside, but the opposite of everything we
see on the streets or on television. A good groove
that's going to get you moving on the dance floor.
Tracklisting
1
Kiss The Beauty (Extended Dance Mix - Evil
Forces)
5:46
2
Kiss The Beauty (Radio Mix - Ecstacy)
3:53
3
Kiss The Beauty (Video version - Action:
Attraction )
4:04
4
Kiss The Beauty (Add Your Voice Version - Spasm)
4:29
Format: Maxi single (12")
Release Date: October 1989
Produced by Roberto Deus and Martin H. Klein
Producer in charge: Tony Green
All vocals by Norman Iceberg
All instruments by Roberto Deus
All programming by Martin H. Klein
Engineered by Martin H. Klein
Co-engineered by Roger Guérin
Recorded and mixed at Unison Studios
Executive producer: Tony Green
A mixture of synthpop and dance which evokes what
happens when you start feeling like you just want to
follow your gut feeling, move on, and start all over
again.
12"
Tracklisting
1
Gotta Move (Extended)
5:28
2
Gotta Move (Instrumental)
3:58
3
Gotta Move (Single Version)
5:25
7"
Tracklisting
1
Gotta Move (Single Version)
3:58
2
Gotta Move (Instrumental)
5:25
Formats: 12" + 7"
Release Date: June 1987
Produced by Martin H. Klein
Assistants to the producer: Norman Iceberg,
Jean-Philippe Gélinas and Helen Yee
Engineered by Jean-Philippe Gélinas
Recorded and mixed at Marko Studios, Montreal
Music and lyrics that express the emotions and views
of a young man speaking his mind, experiencing the
current social system and our human destiny. The
search for a better world, a brighter tomorrow. The
album features some experimental tracks as well as
dance songs, and a sound with more emphasis on
synthesizers.
"The singer and writer's debut is sometimes as
chilly as the artist's name, and sometimes hotter
than a blazing fire." – The Canadian Composer, Issue 232, July-August
1988
Tracklisting
1
Gotta Move
5:48
2
Crawl
4:41
3
Be My Human Tonight
5:28
4
Don’t Be So Cold
5:03
5
All My Life
5:30
6
His Own Story
5:00
7
I Am I Can
0:54
Formats: LP + Cassette
Release Date: 26 June 1987
Produced by Martin H. Klein
Arranged by Martin H. Klein and Norman Iceberg
Assistants to the producer: Norman Iceberg,
Jean-Philippe Gélinas and Helen Yee
"Be my Human Tonight" - Produced by Martin H. Klein
and Dave Edmead
Executive producers: Tony Green for TGO Records Ltd.
with the assistance of Factor-CTL and Norman
Iceberg
Engineered by Jean-Philippe Gélinas
Recorded and mixed at Marko Studios, Montreal
Mastered by Alain De Roque at SNB
Norman Iceberg: All lead and back vocals,
synthesizers
Martin H. Klein: Synthesizers, drum programming and
piano
Dave Edmead: Synthesizers, drum programming and
sequencer programming
Roberto Coriandoli: Synthesizers
Lenny Pinkas: Emulator programming
Alain Simard: Emulator programming
Denis Samson: Sequencer programming on "Be My Human
Tonight"
Mario Spezza assisted by Michel Lussier: Moog
programming
François Lalonde: Drum programming and percussion
John Rudel: Percussion on "His Own Story"
Joe Jammer: Electric guitar on "Be My Human
Tonight"
"Let me see the woman in you. Let me see the man in
you".
The statement Norman was trying to make with his very
first release was that we humans (men or women), all
are equal; and it's ok to express and/or balance our
feminine (yin) and masculine (yang) energies.
"Be My Human Tonight" explores situations and emotions
experienced by man/womankind.
A universal message of liberation on a dance beat.
12"
Tracklisting
1
Be My Human Tonight
5:37
2
Be My Human Tonight (Sexchange Mix)
5:14
7"
Tracklisting
1
Be My Human Tonight (Edited Version)
4:15
2
Be My Human Tonight (Instrumental)
4:15
Formats: 12" + 7"
Release Date: 16 May 1986
Produced by Martin H. Klein and Dave Edmead
Executive producer: Tony Green
Engineered and mixed by Jean-Philippe Gélinas
Assistant to the producers: Helen Yee
Recorded and mixed at Marko Studios, Montreal
Norman Iceberg: Lead and back vocals
Martin H. Klein: Synthesizers, drum programming
Dave Edmead: Synthesizers, drum programming and
sequencer programming
Alain Simard: Emulator programming
Denis Samson: Sequencer programming
Joe Jammer: Electric guitar