#anatolian psych

[mywifeleftme]

211: Erkin Koray // Arap Saçı

Arap Saçı Erkin Koray 2021, Pharaway Sounds

Pharaway Sounds’ Arap Saçı (Arab Hair) collects 24 Erkin Koray tracks originally issued as singles between 1968 and 1976. Koray is best known in the West for his groundbreaking fusion of Anatolian/Arabic folk and classical with crunching psychedelic rock on his 1974 debut LP Elektronik Türküler. However, as Angela Sawyer’s tart liner notes observe, Turkey was predominantly a singles market at the time, and back home Koray did most of his damage on 7”. The limitations of the format, and the preferences of Koray’s record company, preclude the kind of long-form acid voyages he undertook on Elektronik Türküler, but he's able to generate plenty of smoke on these “pop” singles.

Highlights abound. Arap Saçı kicks off with 1973’s “Mesafaler” (“Distances”), a scorching psych banger complete with cowbell that only stops rocking to periodically gawp and stare fixedly into space for 20 or 30 seconds at a time before shaking itself awake to get back to business. (Is there footage of a Turkish TV performance featuring liquid light art? You bet your hairy ass there is.)

The waltzing, organ and hand drum-led “Komşu Kızı” (“Girl Nextdoor”) is a classic melancholy Middle Eastern ballad that hides a wild, surprising drop two-thirds of the way through; Koray freaks “Aşka İnanmıyorum” (“I Do Not Believe in Love”) with his insinuating croon and serpentine guitar licks; “Istemem” (“I Do Not Want”) mixes a light-stepping folk beat with some stinging solos that aren’t too far off what Uli Jon Roth would get up to in Germany with Scorpions a few years later. There really isn’t a bum track to be found.

This new compilation covers much of the same ground as the ‘70s Erkin Koray (AKA Mesafaler) and Erkin Koray 2 (AKA Şaşkın) singles compilations, and Pharaway Sounds opts to follow their track sequencing as closely as possible—a good choice, as they had a great flow, though a bit frustrating for those hoping to track Koray’s musical development chronologically. Regardless, we know that Koray was exposed to Western music as a young age, learning Occidental classical music on the piano as a child and discovering rock ‘n’ roll as a teen. According to the liners, Koray was performing songs by Elvis, Fats Domino, and Jerry Lee Lewis in the late ‘50s, and by the late ‘60s, when he began to emerge as a recording artist, he’d clearly imbibed industrial quantities of Hendrix, Cream, and the other usual psychonauts.

In a previous review, I briefly contrasted Koray with Egypt’s Omar Khorshid, a fellow guitar god and contemporary pioneer in electrified Arabic music. Khorshid had some familiarity with Western pop music, but he was working with the top stars in Arab folk and classical, using electric instruments to push traditional Eastern music forward rather than to fuse it with rock. Koray on the other hand was a long-haired freak who claims to have fought in the streets with a knife and joined Anglo-American-inspired combos with names like Mustard (Hardal) and Sweat (Ter). By the late ‘60s rock had become popular in Turkey, as had Arabesk music, which Sawyer describes as “a purposely uncouth… appropriation of Arabic pop and folk, popular with rural or marginalized folks who were suddenly encountering pockets of urbanized Europe in their backyard.” Koray intuitively crossbred the invasive genre (rock) with the reactionary one (Arabesk) and found himself one of the fathers of a powerful new mongrel breed of psych music.

By reissuing both Elektronik Türküler and these essential singles, Pharaway Sounds has done a real service to psych and non-Western rock aficionados. Koray makes a great gateway to the other masters of ‘70s Anatolian folk-rock, including Selda, Moğollar, and Barış Manço, a loose affiliation of artists that has been one of my most prized discoveries of recent years.

211/365

[nimoy]

im kind of on full cem karaca lockdown mode hes an artist my friend showed me like 3 years ago that she learned from her turkish ex bf and i listened to a few songs and was like yeah this hits and then forgot about it until last night i listened to like half his discography and read as many things i could find about him that were in english and bought this stupid shirt because im like actually for real obsessed with him now

[onryou-onryou]

Erkin Koray - Çöpçüler (Live @ Jolly Joker Ankara, 2013)

[ahauntingclub]

Mustafa Erkin Koray

24 June 1941 – 7 August 2023

A pioneering figure in Turkish Psych and “Father of Turkish Rock,” Koray blended traditional Turkish melodies with Western Rock elements in bands as early as the 50s. His first solo single ‘Anma Arkadaş’ was released in 1967 followed by a self-titled album in 1973. His 1974 album ‘Elektronik Türküler’ is considered a groundbreaking work, fusing Anatolian Folk music with Psychedelic Rock.

[justyourtypicalwriter]

I just saw the post SERVICE DOGS HCS PLEASEEE !!!

HERE WE GO GANG! These are the one's I have so far! Feel free to suggest recs for any characters or disabilities y'all wanna see! (feel free to rec it even if it's for a character on the list)

STAN:

Service Dog: Brown Newfoundland, Delta (F)

Psychiatric Alert & Response Dog

Disabilitie(s): Major Depressive Disorder (MDD), Minor Psychosis 

The hair dye oh my god. He can rarely drag himself out of bed during depressive episodes but occasionally he’ll get a random burst of impulsivity and re-dye his hair. Most of the time he does the same shitty job at bleaching it blonde

“DARLING! GUESS WHO’S BACK FROM THE PSYCH WARD” vibes

Sharon and Randy officially divorced when he was fifteen. He got a little better now that there isn’t constant screaming or the threat of a drunk or high Randy doing something stupid

Don’t get me wrong, he’s still a total mess-

Patched his relationship with Shelly

Misdiagnosis club AND public breakdown club

God his entire aura just radiates LOSER energy but he’s somehow insanely popular

Not cousins with Craig & Red in this AU but their parents are insanely close so they hang out a lot

CRAIG:

Service Dog: Irish Setter, Saturn (M)

Medical Alert & Response Dog

Disabilitie(s): Epilepsy

Lowkey autistic but Saturn isn’t task trained for anything related to that

Goes non-verbal at times but it’s pretty spontaneous. Most people outside his group can’t tell if he’s actually non-verbal or just not talking to fuck with everyone

Peru drama was secretly worked out when they were twelve. Craig was hospitalized for a while when they were running tests to get a diagnosis, it was roughly a month long stay. He told Stan he’d call it even if Stan looked after Stripe until he was out. Tweek was away for the summer and he knew Stan wouldn’t let anything happen to her since he’s a massive animal lover

Gotta maintain the bitch personality 

TWEEK:

Service Dog: Doberman, Latte (M)

Psychiatric Alert & Response Dog

Disabilitie(s): Chronic Anxiety,

“Ah fuck, the magic school bus is waiting outside to take me back to rehab-”

I kid you not, he was absolutely terrified of Latte when he first got him

Which is funny because Latte is the sweetest goddamn thing, not at all like Fable whose a fucking demon shit

CPS was called on his parents right before senior year

Placed with the Broflovski’s so he and Kyle got closer

Public breakdown club

BUTTERS:

Service Dog: Boxer, Haven (F)

Psychiatric Alert & Response Dog

Disabilities: Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Depression

Public breakdown club (IN DEVELOPMENT)

KYLE:

Service Dog: Black Giant Schnauzer, Noble (M)

Medical & Psychiatric Alert & Response Dog

Disabilities: Diabetes, Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS), Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID)[This one might be switched]

Tubie Kyle (I fucking LOVE this one)

For once I give Kyle an ED that doesn’t stem from body image issues

Humancentipad trauma bc I love being problematic about the episode

DESPISES his lows because it means he has to eat something

Also goes non-verbal but only during times of high stress

Noble is a program dog. Kyle got him when he was 14 and initially he was so against it. He wants to function independently but he really fucking can’t. As he grows older he learns to accept the help more

HATES mirrors. The Humancentipad incident left him with scars

Public breakdown club

KENNY:

Service Dog: Anatolian Shepherd Dog, Harbor (M)

Medical Response & Mobility Aid Dog

Disabilities: Muscular Dystrophy, Chronic Pain

Regularly hospitalized, fucking dies, and revives the next day

DUMPSTER DOG<3333

He trained Harbor mostly by himself (Wendy, Tolkien, and Kyle pitched in a bit and bought him books on training techniques)

MOM FRIEND! Bro I just love making Kenny one of the parental figures of the group. He’s just got a bag of shit he carries around for both himself and everyone else. Stan forgot to swap his bandages? Boom, Kenny’s got new ones. Kyle’s sugar is low? Boom, he’s got whatever little snack the boy is able to tolerate. Someone needs a distraction? Medical episode causes them to need a vomit bag? Boom, done. Mom friend Kenny

So fucking ADHD

JIMMY:

Service Dog: Grey Great Dane, Kitty (F)

Mobility Aid Dog (IN DEVELOPMENT)

TOLKIEN:

Service Dog: Papillon, Jax (M) (IN DEVELOPMENT)

WENDY:

Service Dog: Black German Shepherd, Nike (F)

Psychiatric Alert & Response

Disabilities: Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) (IN DEVELOPMENT)

CLYDE:

Service Dog: Husky, Fable (F) (IN DEVELOPMENT)

BEBE:

Service Dog: Golden Retriever, Bucky (M)

Medical Alert & Response Dog

Disabilities: Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS)

Misdiagnosis club

Went to multiple doctors from 13-15 who all told her it was all in her head

And she’s just sitting there like “bitch please, the only thing in my head is my girlfriend and how hot she is. Now tell me why I keep experiencing these symptoms-”

HEIDI:

Service Dog: Chocolate Labrador, Isa (F)

Psychiatric Alert & Response Dog

Disabilities: Autism Spectrum Disorder

Public breakdown club (IN DEVELOPMENT)

[creekfiend]

I want to add to the chorus of people who have been really helped/had their mind changed by your anti psych stuff.

Also thank you for the puppy pictures AND the Ella updates, the like... brown mottled one especially is so cute, alas I am a broke grad student in a tiny apartment in Maryland, which is as far as I can tell the literal worst home for this kind of dog.

💜

yeah I think the ideal home for most of these would be a place with Some land at least (large yard would proooobably be fine for some of em bc the parents are real nice house pets and don't have any territorial aggression or neophobia but nevertheless anatolians can be escape artists and go roaming so it would need to be very secure! but they aren't the kind of anatolians who would necessarily need a Serious Working Home)

BUT THERE ARE MANY PUPPIES WHO WOULD LOVE AN APARTMENT OUT THERE THO

[wildwaxshows]

Fr., 13.12.2024, 21:00 Uhr: KARA DELIK (B) + DIE DEUTSCHE POSTPUNK (HB) – Komet Musik Bar, Hamburg

KARA DELIK

Berlin's KARA DELIK, inspired by Altin Gün and King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard, announces their European tour from January to April 2024 alongside a new live video release. With their dynamic blend of Anatolian influences and post-punk, the band reflects on their recent hometown show, marking the end of a successful 2023 tour. Having dropped four EPs, including one in December 2023, KARA DELIK's poly-rhythmic psych-grooves continue to captivate audiences. Their upcoming tour promises an unforgettable experience, showcasing their unique energy and eclectic influences, from Anatolian rock to dub. Led by Barış Öner, Andi Sommer, and Eilis Frawley, the band's live performances have earned them a diverse following, appearing at festivals across Europe and supporting acts like Tropical Fuck Storm and Derya Yildirim & Grup Şimşek. Established in 2020, KARA DELIK's music vortex shows no signs of slowing down as they prepare for their European tour and work on their forthcoming album. (https://bloodmakesnoise.net/)

DIE DEUTSCHE POSTPUNK (HB)

https://deutschepostpunk.de/

[thoughtswordsaction]

Upupayāma Announce New Album "Mount Elephant"; Listen To New Single "Moon Needs The Owl Pt. 1"

Photo courtesy of the artist. Upupayāma (the moniker of Italian multi-instrumentalist Alessio Ferrari) is today announcing his third album ‘Mount Elephant’ and sharing the lead single ‘Moon Needs The Owl Pt. 1’. Out September 13th on Fuzz Club, ‘Mount Elephant’s organic psychedelia finds inspiration in traditional Bhutanese music, Thai disco and Anatolian psych, by way of lysergic acid-folk,…

[thejoyofviolentmovement]

New Video: JOVM Mainstays Altin Gün Share Bonkers Visual for Disco-Tinged Banger "Doktor Civanim"

New Video: JOVM Mainstays Altin Gün Share Bonkers Visual for Disco-Tinged Banger "Doktor Civanim" @altingunband @atorecords @therightcadence

Released earlier this year through ATO Records, the acclaimed Amsterdam-based Turkish psych pop outfit and JOVM mainstays Altin Gün‘s fourth album Aşk is a return to the 70s Anatolian folk rock sound that characterized their first two groundbreaking albums while capturing the urgency and power of their famously propulsive live show. Recorded using vintage equipment and techniques, the album’s ten…

[menzal]

KIT SEBASTIAN - TYRANNY 20, 2019

[burlveneer-music]

Gaye Su Akyol - Love Buzz

Gaye Su Akyol is a singer, painter, and anthropologist from Istanbul, Turkey. Her two new, self-produced tracks for the Singles Club fuse hard rock, surf, and electronic music to push at the boundaries of rock and Anatolian psychedelic music (see New York Times Dec. 2019 feature). Their single leads with a cover of “Love Buzz,” originally by the Dutch psych band Shocking Blue, and famously covered by Nirvana on their 1988 debut single. It is a fitting tribute to the huge impact Nirvana had on Akyol in at a young age. The B-side, “‘Böyle Olur Mu,” breathes new life into the song with hard-to-forget electro baglama, thick bass riffs, heroic guitars, and dark beats.

Her US tour starts on Saturday:

SEP 09 Bryant Park, New York City, NY SEP 11 City Winery Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA SEP 12 Jammin Java, Vienna, VA SEP 13 City Winery Boston, Boston, MA SEP 15 Drom, New York City, NY SEP 17 Los Globos, Los Angeles, CA SEP 19 Rickshaw Stop, San Francisco, CA SEP 20 Nectar Lounge, Seattle, WA

[teddypickle]

kit sebastian makes me feel like when i was really into buffalo 66 and allah-lahs and nick waterhouse and driving on the dry 5 n freeway from socal toward sacramento

[yohji-radio]

MASTERS OF TURKISH PSYCHE: SELDA BAĞCAN

From being sampled by none other than Dr. Dre and Mos Def, getting Elijah Woods to his knees for an autograph to being arrested up to three times for her government questioning songs, Selda Bağcan, also known as the Queen of Psychedelic Folk Music, is a singer, songwriter, producer, and activist who has written some of the most iconic and memorable folk songs in all of Turkey.

With her music being released in the ’70s, a time wherein many political conflicts between the far-left and far-right, as well as the state against Islamist militant groups arose, Bağcan used her musical passion and talent to speak up about the tragedies and conflicts that were happening right under her home country.

Her songs contain strong criticisms against the happenings and social issues that were occurring at the time, as well as lyrics supporting the working class amongst many social issues.

Her versions of traditional Turkish folk songs are accompanied by her own strong voice, which many have come to love, as well as the baglama, an instrument that is often used in the genre.

By the time the ’80s had arrived, a coup de tat had occurred in Turkey, and Selda was persecuted and stripped of her passport by military officials due to her often if not almost politically-charged songs. Because of this, she was unable to join the WOMAD Foundation Festival.

In 1987 with help of the WOMAD Foundation, Bağcan was able to get her passport back and was then finally able to join the Festival.

Not long after this, she was able to start her European tour, which elevated her name and fame in Europe, eventually catching the attention of none other than American rapper Mos Def, who sampled one of her songs in his album The Ecstatic, “SuperMagic” to be exact.

Selda’s sound was not only adored by Mos Def — after discovering her sound on the album, Dr. Dre decided to put his own spin on Bağcan’s music by featuring the same sample used in Mos Def’s song in “Issues”, featuring Ice Cube, Anderson P.aak and Def Jointz in the album Compton: a Soundtrack (2015).

This spread her name and influences even wider into the world and many festivals, illegal sampling, lawsuits, interviews and international fame later, Selda Bağcan is a true legend and continues to inspire many people to this day.

[falsestuff]

Kit Sebastian - Inertia (2021)

[itttsarkanyokvannak]

King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard - K.G.