Tuesday, September 14, 2010

Various Artists - Turkish Freakout: Psych-Folk Singles 1969-1980 (2010)



Turkey is often referred to as the meeting point between East and West, a statement verified by this selection of choice Turkish grooves. The western rock, psych, funk and jazz influences that began to be incorporated into traditional Turkish sounds during the late 60s and 70s can be heard here, as the Anadolu pop sound of Turkeyma balanced these new elements with the complex sounds and rhythms developed over many years. All tracks are referenced from their original 7 inch releases, painstakingly tracked down from various sources in and around Istanbul. The marriage of these styles is original, captivating and bound to freak you out.

1. Okay Temiz - Dokuz Sekiz
2. Kardaslar - Cokertme
3. Cem Karaka - Uryan Geldim
4. Apaslar - Gilgamis
5. Beyaz Kelebekler - Esmerim
6. Alpay - Seni Dileniyorum
7. Erkin Koray - Sevdigim
8. Ajda Pekkan - Kaderimin Oyunu
9. Sevil & Ayla - Bebek
10. Baris Manco - Hal Hal
11. Rifat Oncel - Dosta Bizden Selam Olsun
12. Ersen - Cakmagicak
13. Onder Bali - Karni Buyuk Koca Dunya
14. Alpay - Ah! Berelim
15. Erkin Koray - Estarabim
16. Ajda Pekkan - Iciyorum
17. Arif Sag - Osman Ehlivan
18. Ersen - Gunese Don Cicegim

Various Artists - Turkish Freakout: Psych-Folk Singles 1969-1980 (2010)