Is psychedelic ethnic jazz a thing? If it’s not, these Turkish musical bandits made it a thing.
A fusion of whatever music genre you can think of, including trashy wedding party melodies, made this incredibly hypnotic musical concoction. (Calling it a song wouldn’t make it justice.).
Tamburada (RightHere, if we were to translate) is a cult band, that was quite obscure even in its time. They did have a hard-to-find CD published, and I did get my hands on one—but I was very lucky to find it.
Listening to the whole album makes you go through all the emotions you’ve ever felt—love, hate, anger, joy, apathy, curiosity, sadness, disgust, worry, happiness, and anything else you think you’ve burried deep down.
Best enjoyed either a bit tipsy or hazy, the album is not available on any streaming services due to the now-defunct record label, but it’s been uploaded to YouTube, so it can still be enjoyed even if you can’t find the Apple Lossless rip that I possess—just not in full fidelity.
One thing that stands out in all the songs is the saxophones; It’s very distinctive, makes its mark on the whole album, and is instantly recognizable when heard in other recordings.
As my girlfriend was listening to a live recording from a popular Turkish band, I heard a saxophone solo that I said must be the same guy, and after a brief research, it turns out I was right.
Have a listen for yourself (but avoid watching if you have photosensitivity—includes strobing lights):