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

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