Alphawezen
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Alphawezen is a German
electronic
duo formed in 1998, consisting of Asu Yalcindag (vocals, lyrics) and Ernst Wawra (music).
In the beginning, Alphawezen was an instrumental project, but with the first official album „L'après-midi d'un Microphone“ (2001, Mole Listening Pearls
) and with the co-operation of singer Asu it became a kind of ambient electronic pop music.
In Anne Fontaines Film „Nathalie...
“ with Emmanuelle Béart and Gérard Depardieu (2003), the Alphawezen song „Gai Soleil“ is used in a club scene.
In October 2007, the third Alphawezen album „Comme Vous Voulez“ was released at Mole Listening Pearls
. In November 2009, the double CD „Snow/Glow“ was released, including remixes by Nightmares on Wax
and The Timewriter.
It is expected that Alphawezen will launch a new album in 2011: A single with the title "Smile" has been released in august 2011.
Germany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
electronic
Electronic music
Electronic music is music that employs electronic musical instruments and electronic music technology in its production. In general a distinction can be made between sound produced using electromechanical means and that produced using electronic technology. Examples of electromechanical sound...
duo formed in 1998, consisting of Asu Yalcindag (vocals, lyrics) and Ernst Wawra (music).
In the beginning, Alphawezen was an instrumental project, but with the first official album „L'après-midi d'un Microphone“ (2001, Mole Listening Pearls
Mole Listening Pearls
Mole Listening Pearls is a German record label based in Mannheim. From 1996 till 2003 it was owned by UCMG; in 2004 Mole Listening Pearls was overtaken by Daredo Music...
) and with the co-operation of singer Asu it became a kind of ambient electronic pop music.
In Anne Fontaines Film „Nathalie...
Nathalie...
Nathalie... is a 2004 French film directed by Anne Fontaine, and starring Fanny Ardant, Emmanuelle Béart, and Gérard Depardieu. It is distributed by Koch-Lorber Films.-Plot:...
“ with Emmanuelle Béart and Gérard Depardieu (2003), the Alphawezen song „Gai Soleil“ is used in a club scene.
In October 2007, the third Alphawezen album „Comme Vous Voulez“ was released at Mole Listening Pearls
Mole Listening Pearls
Mole Listening Pearls is a German record label based in Mannheim. From 1996 till 2003 it was owned by UCMG; in 2004 Mole Listening Pearls was overtaken by Daredo Music...
. In November 2009, the double CD „Snow/Glow“ was released, including remixes by Nightmares on Wax
Nightmares on Wax
George Evelyn, better known as Nightmares on Wax and also known as DJ EASE , is a DJ from Leeds, UK. His music is released on Warp Records and was one of the first releases on the label. Evelyn got his start in the music industry through an interest in hip hop and on joining a local breakdancing crew...
and The Timewriter.
It is expected that Alphawezen will launch a new album in 2011: A single with the title "Smile" has been released in august 2011.
Discography
- Smile (2011 / Single)
- Snow/Glow (2009 / 2xCD)
- Gun Song/ Days Remixes (2009 / 12" Vinyl)
- I Like You (2008 / download)
- Comme Vous Voulez (2007 / CD Album)
- En Passant (2004 / CD Album)
- Speed Of Light (2004 / download)
- Welcome To Machinarchy (2004 / 12" Vinyl Maxi)
- The Bruxelles EP (2004 / download)
- L'après-midi d'un Microphone (2001 / CD Album)
- Into The Stars (2001 / 12" Vinyl Maxi)
- Gai Soleil (2000 / 12" Vinyl Maxi)
Videography
- 2008 Days
- 2007 Speed of Light
- 2002 Electricity Drive
- 2001 Into the Stars
- 2000 Frost
- 1999 Gai Soleil