Cem Karaca & Moğollar
Cem Karaca & Moğollar
Genres: turkish, anadolu rock, Psychedelic Rock, psychedelic pop, turkey
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About Cem Karaca & Moğollar
The collaboration between Cem Karaca and Moğollar (1972–1974) is often described as the "Supergroup" era of Turkish music. It was a brief but explosive period that shifted Anatolian Rock from its "beat" origins toward a harder, more progressive, and socially conscious sound. In September 1972, one of the most famous trades in music history occurred: Cem Karaca left his band Kardaşlar, and Ersen Dinleten left Moğollar. The two effectively "swapped" bands. This gave Karaca access to the instrumental prowess of Cahit Berkay (guitar/bağlama), Taner Öngür (bass), and Ayzer Danga (drums), forming a powerhouse lineup that defined the early 70s. On January 31, 1973, the band performed a spellbinding show at the Güneypark Gazinosu in Ankara, hosted by the famous radio producer İzzet Öz. The energy was so high that they went into a studio on February 2, 1973, to record their entire live repertoire in one take. These recordings were kept in İzzet Öz's private archives for over 40 years before being officially released in 2016 as the album 2.2.1973 Ankara. It features "naked" versions of their songs, stripped of orchestral overdubs, interspersed with Karaca’s theatrical jokes and banter, showcasing their raw psychedelic-funk chemistry. Best releases - Obur Dünya (1973) : A classic folk cover with a heavy, driving psychedelic bassline. - Namus Belası (1974) : Their biggest commercial hit. It dealt with "honor killings" and became so popular it was adapted into a comic strip in Hey magazine. - Gurbet (1974) : The B-side to Namus Belası, featuring Cahit Berkay’s iconic, haunting yaylı tanbur (bowed tanbur) melody. - Alageyik Destanı (1973) : A 10-minute progressive rock epic based on Yaşar Kemal’s writing, showcasing polyrhythmic structures and deep storytelling.
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