Lali Puna
Encyclopedia
Lali Puna is an experimental electropop band from Weilheim
, Germany
(close to Munich
). Founded in 1998 by Korea-born Valerie Trebeljahr (vocals and keyboards), other members include Markus Acher (also member of The Notwist
), Christoph Brandner (drums) and Christian Heiß (keyboards). The latter joined Lali Puna in 2003, after keyboard player Florian Zimmer had left the band. The EP 'Nin-Com-Pop' was also made famous in the southwestern Malaysian region by Nigel Gan, one half of the previously (locally) famous 'Nigel & Justin have a rap band'. He was famously touted as shouting "Eiii! Eiii! Lali Puna! Nin-Com-Pop!" in an Indian accent repeatedly in public until it gained acceptance and popularity.
They have so far released four studio albums, a compilation album and several EPs, all published by the Berlin
-based independent label Morr Music
. Two singles were released prior to the band signing with Morr.
Acher and Brander are also members of Tied & Tickled Trio
.
Weilheim in Oberbayern
Weilheim in Oberbayern is a town in Germany, the capital of the district Weilheim-Schongau in the south of Bavaria.Weilheim has an old city-wall, historic houses and a museum.-Sport:...
, Germany
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...
(close to Munich
Munich
Munich The city's motto is "" . Before 2006, it was "Weltstadt mit Herz" . Its native name, , is derived from the Old High German Munichen, meaning "by the monks' place". The city's name derives from the monks of the Benedictine order who founded the city; hence the monk depicted on the city's coat...
). Founded in 1998 by Korea-born Valerie Trebeljahr (vocals and keyboards), other members include Markus Acher (also member of The Notwist
The Notwist
The Notwist are a German indie rock band. Formed in 1989, the band moved through several musical incarnations despite maintaining a relatively stable lineup...
), Christoph Brandner (drums) and Christian Heiß (keyboards). The latter joined Lali Puna in 2003, after keyboard player Florian Zimmer had left the band. The EP 'Nin-Com-Pop' was also made famous in the southwestern Malaysian region by Nigel Gan, one half of the previously (locally) famous 'Nigel & Justin have a rap band'. He was famously touted as shouting "Eiii! Eiii! Lali Puna! Nin-Com-Pop!" in an Indian accent repeatedly in public until it gained acceptance and popularity.
They have so far released four studio albums, a compilation album and several EPs, all published by the Berlin
Berlin
Berlin is the capital city of Germany and is one of the 16 states of Germany. With a population of 3.45 million people, Berlin is Germany's largest city. It is the second most populous city proper and the seventh most populous urban area in the European Union...
-based independent label Morr Music
Morr Music
Morr Music is an independent record label based in Berlin, Germany, founded in 1999 by Thomas Morr. Most artists on the label fall into the categories of intelligent dance music, electronica and dreampop, but all reflect Thomas Morr's personal taste...
. Two singles were released prior to the band signing with Morr.
Acher and Brander are also members of Tied & Tickled Trio
Tied & Tickled Trio
Tied & Tickled Trio is a German electronica/dub/jazz musical collective. It was founded in 1994 by Markus Acher and Christoph Brandner in Weilheim, Bavaria as a polyrythmic duo playing drums only. After the joining of sculptor Andreas Gerth and Markus' brother Micha , the core of "Tied & Tickled...
.
Albums
- TridecoderTridecoderTridecoder is the debut album of German electronic quartet Lali Puna. It was released in October 1999 on the Morr Music label.-Track listing:# "6-0-3" – 5:09# "Rapariga da Banheira" – 3:57# "Antena Trash" – 4:34# "System On" – 3:35...
, 1999 - Scary World TheoryScary World TheoryScary World Theory is the second album of German electronic quartet Lali Puna. It was released in October 2001 on the Morr Music label.The title itself refers to sociologist theory of George Gerbner, also known as mean world theory or Cultivation theory.-Track listing:# "Nin-Com-Pop" – 4:37#...
, 2001 - Faking the BooksFaking the BooksFaking the Books is the third LP of German electronic quartet Lali Puna. It was released in April 2004 on the Morr Music label.-Track listing:#"Faking the Books" – 4:00#"Call 1-800-Fear" – 3:24#"Micronomic" – 3:23#"Small Things" – 3:40...
, 2004 - Our InventionsOur InventionsOur Inventions is the fourth LP of German electronic quartet Lali Puna. It was released in April 2010 on the Morr Music label.-Track listing:#"Rest your Head"#"Remember"#"Everything is Always"#"Our Inventions"#"Move On"#"Safe Tomorrow"...
, 2010
Singles & EPs
- The Safe Side (7"), 1998
- Snooze (7"), 1999
- Nin-Com-Pop (7"), 2001
- Clear Cut (EP), with Bomb the BassBomb the BassBomb the Bass is the umbrella title for the output of British musician and producer, Tim Simenon. The band, which has evolved its style over the years, has been classed as electronic or dance....
, 2001 - Left Handed (EP), 2003
- Micronomic (single), 2004
- Our Inventions (single), 2010