Emek Can Tulus – Istanbul, Turkey
nce again we gonna step back in time. About a year ago I traveled to Turkey for a couple of days job. needless to say, I had to take this great opportunity to find some records and record collectors.
This is my first record bought my very own money! Ron Cobbs’ great sleeve art attracted me to buy it. Had no idea on the music back then ! Today i still like it.
George Gruntz – Noon in Tunisia. recorded with some tribal arabic musicians, and released only in germany that record is pure music!
A: Zoltan Records
A: She has good taste in music, so no problem with the records. But sometimes she yells at me and says this record sucks if I listen too much to funky stuff.
A: Turkish culture has a very strong musical journey during the centuries. The affects of eastern, Arabic, Persian & Indian music blended with local sounds and authentic instruments with the strong supports of black sea region, caucasian and balkan music.
Awesome! Thanks, again!
yeah! great interview!
"Aegean Okra"! This blog is educational!
I don't know which I love better. Listening to new records or finding new records. Awesome piece.
Hi Eilon,
Another fascinating read! I love your blog and have particularly enjoyed the last couple of psych-centric posts. It's both daunting and thrilling to think how much amazing music is out there waiting to be discovered. Perhaps some of your followers might be interested in my vinyl blog which, although not as focused, is very much inspired by Dust & Grooves. Keep those great interviews coming.
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This dude got ggrrreat taste in music! Can, Koray, Soft Machine. Awesome!
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Nice collection and interesting read. Wich Pioneerr amplifier model are you using??
Just see is a pre amplifier spec1, thanx anyway
Nice collection and interview!!, what’s the model of Pioneer amp (pre) you’re using¿ thanx
Nice it itw and sélection. Any tips for diggin in antalya ?
Great interview. As someone who has lived in Istanbul for over 20 years, let me make an addition/correction to the following comment:
“The record stores are really expensive because there are not enough records to sell and not enough collectors to buy them.”
(1) Not enough records to sell
This is true. Turkish music does not expand to several different genres like U.S. does. We do not have 10s of great Blues, Soul, Funk, Indie, Electronic, Jazz etc musicians. All the city is pretty much after the same 10-20 artists/bands. And those artists did not release thousands of albums in the first place.
(2) Not enough collectors to buy them
This is what I wanted to correct. First of all, this is against the demand/supply balance. In fact there are a lot more collectors per person than any other country. Main reason behind that is that unlike US, there are hundreds of bars who are playing only the vinyl records they own so those are the main collectors. Outside of that, all the customers are in the same customer segment. In US, different demographics will have different taste in music. However, in Turkey regardless of their age, everyone is looking for that Erkin Koray or Baris Manco record.
Also, it’s harder for Turkish people to travel abroad due to visa regulations, so majority of the buyers need to get them from the same stores. Marketplaces such as discogs are a lot less popular.
Now that Turkish music is gaining popularity thanks to Internet, I would expect these records to get more expensive in the near future.
Great collection! Could you tell me what the poster is on the wall? (could you email response please?)
Thanks!
Paul Moody (England)