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alpay - yekte - pharaway sounds - vinyl

New Copy

Genre: World - Misc - Turkey

1. Can Karagözlüm (1973)
2. Ask Böyledir (1972)
3. Dagllarin Gözyaslari (1972)
4. Ben Armudu Dislerim (1974)
5. Suna (1971)
6. Denizciler (1970)
7. Akça Kizlar (1971)
8. Bak Kalbim (1974)
9. Gönüllerde Bahar (1972)
10. Toprak (1970)
11. Yekte (1973)
12. Seni Dileniyorum (1973)

Pharaway Sounds presents a collection of music by Turkish soccer player-turned-singer Alpay. Check!!

In Turkey, psychedelia wasn't just some fleeting fad. Fuzzed-out guitar shredding genuinely intersected with some of the goals of traditional folk and classical music. As a result, even former twist singers and folk balladeers explored some fascinating and wild territory.

Meet Alpay, the soccer player turned-lawyer-turned-singer who started matching local lyrics to Western arrangements, even before the mid-'60s countrywide battle of the bands concerts. These early '70s singles lay down doleful Anatolian melodies, and they're simply soaking in heavy and wah-ed-out guitar solos. If you're ready to go beyond Baris and Erkin, this is the perfect spot.