Tek Basima [Import]

1. Kímbílír

2. Daglari Deldím

3. Hep Yek

4. Oof

5. Kirildim

6. Delí Gíbí

7. Onun Íçín

8. Açsa Daír

9. Íkí Adim

10. Daa

Tek Basima,Ozlem Tekin,Istanbul Plak,Int'l & World Music,Pop,Turkish

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Tek Basima
Ozlem Tekin
Manufacturer: Istanbul
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00006I9IB
Release Date: 2003-01-21

Tracks:

Kr
Daglari Deld
Hep Yek
Oof
Kirildim
Del
Onun I
A Da
dim
Daa

Average customer rating:

turkish shmurkish
Great voice - exciting approach

Tek Basima
Ozlem Tekin
Manufacturer: Istanbul Plak
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | International | Styles | Music

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ASIN: B0000894PC
Release Date: 2003-02-11

Tracks:

Kr
Daglari Deld
Hep Yek
Oof
Kirildim
Del
Onun I
A Da
dim
Daa

Customer Reviews:

turkish shmurkish.......2007-01-03

I read that Ozlem Tekin blended hard rock, dance, folk and pop together and that she used to be in a hard rock band so I got this cd which to my disappointment was more dance and pop and no hard rock. However after listening to this cd I really started to like it.

Ozlem has a beautiful voice which is what really made me get into this cd. Her voice carries a lot of beauty and emotion which just grabs you even if you don't understand turkish, like me. A couple of the songs musically are just bland but I will listen to them just to hear her voice like on the song Kirildim which has techno and dance type beats and synths. This isn't the type of music that I listen at all but because of her voice I became a fan of this cd.

Musically it's a blend of pop, dance, techno, folk and a little bit of rock thrown in although not that much.My favorite song is Deli Gibi which kinda has a funky sound to it and I really enjoy the others songs very much except for Kirildim which is just alright. The songs all have a beautiful and fun feel to them which leaves you feeling good and they also want to make you dance. The cd jacket does come with lyrics so you can read along with them even if you don't understand them.

I would recommend this cd to anyone whether or not you like pop music or understand turkish because either way you will fall in love this one like I have.

Great voice - exciting approach.......2003-08-12

This is the first time I've ever heard Ozlem Tekin, and it's a good introduction. She's got a great voice with a lot of character. Tekin imbues her vocals with feeling and takes on different shadings from sly to openly passionate. That in itself would be exciting enough in an artist you've just been introduced to, but her sense of musical style and melody are strong as well.

This album I guess must be defined as "alternative rock", but its reminiscent of other favorites: There's a folk-rock approach to some cuts, but this is hybridized with what to my American ears sounds like a grounding in Turkish sounds - though nowhere near as strongly Turkish as Tarkan's current album. Tekin captures the isolated mood of some of Grace Jones's "Nightclubbing", but there's a lot more urgency to her wide-ranging vocals, and while she makes use of a slightly Manchester-tinged tech sound, its use is sparing and never intrudes too far into the pared down accompanyment.

Add to this synthesis some very strong vocal outings very grounded in rock, but reminiscent of cabaret pieces. The spoken section of Daglari Deldim is inspired, while selections like Hep Yek, Oof, Kirildim, Deli Gibi and Daa are also very memorable. Interesting and haunting melodies, strong vocals, a stylish and moody setting, and a unique blending of influences make for a great album. Tek Basima made me want to run out and get Tekin's other recordings, AND sample more of the explosive proliferation in Turkish rock.

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