As you may or may not have noticed, Christmas is approaching. Santa Claus will soon be coming to town.
The story has it that the figure of Santa Claus is based on the real life St Nicholas of Myra, known for his supposed habit of secret gift-giving (and for being the patron saint of - deep breath - Russia, Greece, charitable fraternities and guilds, children, sailors, unmarried girls, pawnbrokers, merchants and the city of Fribourg in Switzerland). He's a busy fellow.
St Nicholas is believed to have been born in what is now the Antalya Province in Turkey, and of course many of you may be tucking into the bird that shares its name with that country for Christmas lunch.
So clearly we need to share some music from Turkey to suit the season. Specifically we need some sounds from hairy Anatolian rockers Bunalim, whose name ('frustration' in Turkish) perfectly fits the mood of those of you hosting the family Christmas when the most irritating relatives just won't take a hint and leave.
Bunalim's only recordings were six singles released between 1970 and 1972. Those twelve tracks have been compiled in album form at least twice but as far as I can find out none of the compilations are currently in stock (although there are a few second-hand copies knocking about).
"Ask Senin Bildigin Gibi Degil" - Bunalim
"Bir Yar Icin" - Bunalim
That first track is a keeper, and I am tempted by the single I see on Bandcamp .
ReplyDeleteContrary to George I preferred the 2nd track - pinched it too! In that 1st track I thought the underlay guitar work deserved a much better vocal and melody
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