Discography



Vital Forever Electronica
Norman Bedard

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




Vital
Norman Bedard

Single version.


Tracklisting

1 Vital 3:45






Format: Digital
Release Date: 7 August 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
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




Vital Forever
Norman Bedard

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"




Space
Norman Bedard

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




Sleepytime
Norman Bedard

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
Norman Bedard

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
Norman Bedard

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




Wonderful
Norman Bedard

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




1+1=2
Norman Iceberg

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




Crawl (Alternate Version)
Norman Iceberg

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




We Act
Norman Iceberg

Original 1990 mix newly remastered in 2009.

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
Norman Iceberg

"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




Gotta Move
Norman Iceberg

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




Person(a)
Norman Iceberg

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"




Be My Human Tonight
Norman Iceberg

"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