Is Abberlasker a single malt brand? No.
Is Abberlasker the initial word of a nursery rhyme? No!
Is Abberlasker an anagram? Maybe.
Abberlasker creates soundtracks for selected books. Consists of two musicians: Berke Can Özcan and Barlas Tan Özemek. Dives deep into the world of books, sometimes is solely inspired by them, and other times transcribes words into music. May play live from inside the hero’s mind, a romantic scene in the first chapter, or the bloody massacre on the third.
The first book it grabs is French author Jean Dupont’s Mexican Mining Chronicles. No, it’s not Jean Dupont, the once-governor of Martinique. The book is written with wit, helps one to get a taste of the country’s chaotic, cartel-run, hate-fuelled, corrupted existence. Highly deserves a soundtrack of its own.
Abberlasker’s first album – named after the book – is available on all digital platforms. 10 tracks dedicated to arguably the most troubled, colourful and unpredictable land in Latin America.
You can use the music either as a companion to your reading experience, or a translator for your inner chaos.
Composed, Arranged, Performed and Recorded by Berke Can Özcan & Barlas Tan Özemek
Mixed and Mastered by Barlas Tan Özemek
Cover Illustration: Elif Kayaman
[Tracklist]
01. Müessese
Berke Can Özcan: Drums, Vibraphone, Prepared Piano, Vocals, Radio, Waterphone
Barlas Tan Özemek: Electric Guitar, Bass, Vocals, Harmonium
02. Beyin Nakli
Serdar Ateşer: Spoken Words
Berke Can Özcan: Drums, Percussion, Vibraphone, Flute
Barlas Tan Özemek: Electric Guitar, Bass, Harmonium, Synths
03. Chaos Brings Cash
Berke Can Özcan: Drums, Percussion, Samples
Barlas Tan Özemek: Electric Guitar, Bass
04. La Calvaire du Mineur
GlobalDiver: Spoken Words
Berke Can Özcan: Drums, Percussion, Prepared Piano, Vibraphone, Steel Drum, Vocals
Barlas Tan Özemek: Bass, Vocals
Selim Saraçoğlu: Electric Guitar
05. Al Macerayı (feat. Selim Saraçoğlu)
Selim Saraçoğlu: Vocals
Berke Can Özcan: Drums, Vibraphone, Prepared Piano
Barlas Tan Özemek: Electric Guitar, Bass, Samples
Lyrics written by Selim Saraçoğlu
Composed and arranged by Berke Can Özcan, Barlas Tan Özemek, Selim Saraçoğlu
06. The Driller
Gunnar Halle: Trumpet, Vocals
Berke Can Özcan: Drums, Percussion, Samples, Steel Drum, Harmonium, Vibraphone, Prepared Piano
Barlas Tan Özemek: Electric Guitar, Bass, Harmonium, Synth
07. Mister No
Berke Can Özcan: Drums, Percussion, Samples, Vibraphone
Barlas Tan Özemek: Electric Guitar, Bass, Harmonium, Vocals
08. French Kiss
GlobalDiver: Spoken Words
Berke Can Özcan: Drums, Vibraphone, Percussion, Logdrum
Barlas Tan Özemek: Electric Guitar, Bass, Synth
09. We Could Be
Selim Saraçoğlu: Organ
Berke Can Özcan: Drums, Bongo, Vibraphone, Harmonium, Logdrum, Vocals, Kalimba
Barlas Tan Özemek: Spanish Guitar, Bass, Electric Guitar, Vocals, Harmonium
Composed and arranged by Berke Can Özcan, Barlas Tan Özemek, Selim Saraçoğlu
10. Blah Blah Blah
Berke Can Özcan: Drums, Samples, Gongs, Congas
Barlas Tan Özemek: Spanish Guitar, Electric Guitar, Bass, Synths, Harmonium
