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Biester

17 Hippies

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Cat No: HIP016

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Release Date:  13 April 2015

Label:  Hipster Records

Packaging Type:  Digipak

No of Units:  1

Barcode:  4260000320034

Genres:  World Music  European  

Release Date:  13 April 2015

Label:  Hipster Records

Packaging Type:  Gate Fold Vinyl

No of Units:  1

Barcode:  4260000320041

Genres:  World Music  European  

  • Description

    Groovy instrumentals, raucous songs, intimate ballads and 17-hippiefied versions of tunes by Frank Zappa, Bill Laswell, Mulatu Astatqé and The Allman Brothers, to listen to this band is to witness a veritable battle of Beasts!

    The 17 HIPPIES are definably one of Germany's most influential world music bands; although through their musical strengths and love of experimentation they burst out beyond the boundaries of the genre.

    For the first time in almost 20 years of the band's recording history, each track features a guest musician: Tunji Beyer (Sydney), Aly Keita (Abidjan), Suleyman Celik (Berlin) and Elyas Khan (New York) among others.

    Recorded mostly live, an outstanding characteristic of BIESTER is its loyalty to an analogue sound. Intimate melodies are captured by the multi-faceted sounds of acoustic instruments, from catchy brass to swooning string sections. The songs tell of deep longings and the contentment of rainy Sundays in March; their sonically dynamic sound is a true celebration.
    17 Hippies have asked a host of friends to contribute to this studio album: Berlin BIESTER at their best!

    Description

    Groovy instrumentals, raucous songs, intimate ballads and 17-hippiefied versions of tunes by Frank Zappa, Bill Laswell, Mulatu Astatqé and The Allman Brothers... to listen to this band is to witness a veritable battle of Beasts!

    The 17 HIPPIES are definably one of Germany's most influential world music bands; although through their musical strengths and love of experimentation they burst out beyond the boundaries of the genre.

    For the first time in almost 20 years of the band's recording history, each track features a guest musician: Tunji Beyer (Sydney), Aly Keita (Abidjan), Suleyman Celik (Berlin) and Elyas Khan (New York) among others.

    Recorded mostly live, an outstanding characteristic of BIESTER is its loyalty to an analogue sound. Intimate melodies are captured by the multi-faceted sounds of acoustic instruments, from catchy brass to swooning string sections. The songs tell of deep longings and the contentment of rainy Sundays in March; their sonically dynamic sound is a true celebration.
    17 Hippies have asked a host of friends to contribute to this studio album: Berlin BIESTER at their best!

  • Tracklisting

      Disc 1

      Side 1

      • 1. Geamparalele
      • 2. So Leicht
      • 3. Ajsino
      • 4. Jamais Tout
      • 5. Peaches En Regalia
      • 6. The Beast On Your Tracks
      • 7. Worksong
      • 8. Hand Vorm Gesicht
      • 9. Zapateado
      • 10. Yèkérmo Sèw
      • 11. Hinter Den Hügeln
      • 12. In Memory Of Elizabeth Reed

    Tracklisting

      Disc 1

      Side 1

      • 1. Geamparalele
      • 2. So Leicht
      • 3. Ajsino
      • 4. Jamais Tout
      • 5. Peaches En Regalia
      • 6. The Beast On Your Tracks

      Side 2

      • 1. Worksong
      • 2. Hand Vorm Gesicht
      • 3. Zapateado
      • 4. Yèkèrmo Sèw
      • 5. Hinter Den Hügeln
      • 6. In Memory Of Elizabeth Reed