Jolly Ole Time
by Liam on 2023-11-18Commodore Ballroom - VancouverRating: 5 out of 5Non stop dance grooves and amazing dynamics throughout the set. Vibes were high and I never wanted them to stop playing.
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Hailing from Amsterdam but coming from various backgrounds, Altın Gün has captured the world's imagination with an indelible fusion, for over five years now. The band combines psychedelic rock, deep funk, synthpop, cosmic reggae, and more with the rich and incredibly diverse traditions of Anatolian and Turkish folk music. Debut album On (2018) quickly captured the world's attention and a year later the band earned a prestigious GRAMMY® Award nomination for "Best World Album" with it's sophomore LP Gece (2019).
After two years of recording separately from home during the pandemic and releasing Âlem and Yol (2021) as a result, the band members of Altın Gün now recorded a live album in the studio again, called Aşk. This album sees Altın Gün swinging away from the electronic, synth-drenched sound of their home-recorded albums, to capture all the infectious power and urgency of the band's famously, propulsive live performances. Aşk (2023) therefore marks a new start for the band, that is ready to tour the world again.
Recorded using vintage equipment and techniques, the ten groundbreaking tracks on Aşk all represent visionary new readings of traditional Turkish folk tunes, revealing how these ancient songs remain eternally resonant and ripe for reinterpretation. This results in an exuberant return to the 70s Anatolian folk-rock sound that has characterized Altın Gün's first two albums.
Renowned for their dizzyingly hypnotic live performances, Altın Gün has been lighting up stages all around the world, including sold out headline tours in North America, Europe, and the UK, along with show-stopping sets at top international festivals like Coachella (US), Lowlands (NL), Primavera Sound (SP), Fuji Rock (JP) and Iceland Airwaves (IS), to name but a few.
Altın Gün is: Merve Daşdemir (vocals and keyboards), Erdinç Ecevit (vocals and keyboards), Thijs Elzinga (guitar), Jasper Verhulst (bass), Daniel Smienk (drums), Chris Bruining (percussion).
Non stop dance grooves and amazing dynamics throughout the set. Vibes were high and I never wanted them to stop playing.
This is definitely a band for live shows! Should they come next week again, I’ll be there for sure.
Great music and energy! Had an amazing time, I hope they come back to Toronto soon
I've always loved the Danforth Music Hall and to see these guys play there was great! They are a jamming band! I had a lot of fun.
Altin Gun are sensational, with captivating spunds, hypnotic while lively, a true unique mix of disco, rock infused with a seducing byzanthine flavour. I think they deserve a better place than the outdated Danforth Music Hall venue. It is almost surprising for me how this venue can host big names, with its poor quality sound system, decrepit building, chairs and overall feel of a really shady place. It seems there’s no plan to re-vamp/re-juvenate the place which is a shame.