Ulf Lindemann aka [dunkelbunt] surely counts among the most influential global beat troubadours of the early 21st century. With „Sun Dub Vol. 2“ [dunkelbunt] happily escapes from within the boundaries of all things „balkan/gypsy“ in order to finally present the entire [dunkelbunt] universe: from electro swing and oriental dub via mestizo and tarantella over to nu asian sounds and back, Mr. Lindemann explores the fine art of setting the dancefloor on fire by dropping the nicest grooves and at the same time providing pretty laid back excitement.
Think a wide variety of rare (maybe almost forgotten) tracks, exclusive edits and as-of-yet unreleased remixes (a.o. courtesy of Boban I Marko Markovic Orkestar, Stefano Miele, Shazalakazoo, !Dela Dap, Malente, Eastenders & Bajka and of course [dunkelbunt] himself) because that’s just how the man rolls… in the mix, that is.

CHECK HIS NEW BLOG FOR ALL DETAILS AND DOWNLOADS !!!

[dunkelbunt] on “Sun Dub”-tour in 2010…
22.05. – Wien (A) Museumsquartier / Leopold SUN DUB RELEASE PARTY
28.05. – Münster (D) Gleis 22
29.05. – Hamburg (D) Elbjazz Festival
04.06. – Mannheim (D) Alte Feuerwache
12.06. – Wien (A) TBC RELEASE AFTER PARTY
18.06. – Hamburg (D) Ost Klub Hamburch
25.06. – Lärz (D) Fusion Festival
05. -12.07 – Kenia
16.07. – Wien (A) WUK
23.07. – Linz (A) – Stadtkeller / Pflasterspektakel
30.07. – Klangtherapie Festival (D) Bamberg/Bayreuth
31.07. – Aarhus (DK) Grimmeste Festival
22.08. – Warsaw (P) Club Courtyard
27.08. – Ulm (D) Internationales Donaufestival
03.09. – Montreal (CA)
04.09. – Québec (CA)
10.09. – Toronto (CA)
11.09. – Harvest Fest (CA)
18.09. – San Francisco (USA)
19.09. – Laytonville – Earthdance Festival (USA)
20.09. – Mexico City (MEX)
26.09. – Wien (A) Konzerthaus

Get an Kieser.Velten download special incl. the 3 EPs “Showdown” (G-Stone) and “Vital Signs” (Poets Club Rec.) by Kieser.Velten as well as the new Egotrip single “Shanty Boogie” (ckp) and pay the price of 2 instead of 3 EPs on soulseduction.com

The Shanty Boogie EP includes remixes by his fellow funk brothers Quincy Jointz (one half of Geriba with releases on Funk Weapons and Citrona records) with a more trippin’ outfit and Razoof & Emanuel with an élegant dub house mix.

The “Vital Signs EP” is a real killer! Starting with “Stormy Monday”, a typical dubby, uptempo Dublex Inc mix, rising and rising to become a monster; while “Dub Throat” is a roaring breakbeat beast, emphasizing the darkest shades of the night…
There´s a nice story behind the huge „Dubolition“ track (part of their „Showdown EP“ on G-Stone): the Cologne based dubsters from Solar Moon used to spin this tune on every single one of their soundsystem gigs (from summerjam to microparties) for years, with their on and off MC crooner Don Abi voicing it live in a rub-a-dub stylee. When Kieser.Velten contacted the Solar Moon camp because of Razoof’s “Lambs Bread” mix (since Razoof is a part of Solar Moon), they heard the “Dubolition” story wuith a grin on their faces, fell in love with Abi’s voice and had to re-record the track featuring Don Abi (in a rub-a-dub stylee, of course).
Same same, but different for the smooth collaboration track with gentle-voiced, Washington based love poet JEN. Kieser.Velten heard JEN on the razoof album “soulaquarium” and really were fascinated by JENs voice and poetry. Since Solar Moon’s very own George Solar (a huge Kiser.Velten fan ) was producing an album for JEN at that time and was looking for associated producers, the contact was made fast. Exceptional producers meet an exceptional woman with an exceptional voice and they truly vibe “together”!

And do not forget: On top you will get the EP “Showdown” for free, if you buy on soulseduction.com

Customers of itunes will receive a bonus track, when they buy this amazing album, which celebrates the vibes of this unique city and its’ colourful nightlife.

Wanna have a taste? Listen to Istanbul 1:26 a.m. (Nik Ammar (Oi Va Voi) Remix):

Download Istanbul 1:26 a.m. (Nik Ammar (Oi Va Voi) Remix) here (click right – Save target as…)

“For me, Istanbul 1:26 a.m. is the personal hymn of Istanbul. Whenever I listen to the track, images of this amazing, crazy, sexy, cool city are coming to my mind. It is one of the tracks which I cannot stop listening to. I am addicted to that track!”

Fatih Akin (movie director, e.g. „Crossing The Bridge“)

A complete longplay album dedicated to one single song might be uncommon to a lot of folks – still, in certain musical genres such a thing is even an art form to the highest degree… If a song got „that certain something“, a collection of versions and reinterpretations of it can open a lot of new horizons and interesting angles. Any which way: the story behind those „certain“ songs is always worthwhile much more than only a few minutes. „Istanbul 1:26 a.m.“ definitely is one of these songs.

And now, the ongoing sonic tale evolves from being a beautiful short story to becoming a real multi-dimensional audio book with a lot of interesting pages to it.

QUOTES ON „Istanbul 1:26 a.m.“

“Hypnotic ambience served on a warm bed of digital undertones, darbuka and underground beats. Perfect for the chill room. Love it.”
Nitin Sawhney

“A meandering journey through a beautiful city capturing all it’s beauty.”
Pathaan

The track “Istanbul 1:26 a.m.“ is a fine downtempo jazz with a fine ethnic percussion touch – good and uplifting vibe!
Richard Dorfmeister

“DJ Yakuza is delivering the perfect Bosphorus 1:26 am soundtrack with his track, sublime… ”
Rainer Trueby

“As Cinematic as it is deep, moody & delightful, Soundtracking Istanbul’s lonely, early hours.”
Quantic

On November, 28th they will play at Stadtgarten, Cologne (Germany) at the event of the German Worldmusic Radio “WDR Funkhaus Europa”! Find upcoming tourdates & venues here.

Click here to buy SALZ 1, SALZ 2 and Jah Music (JAM&Pier Drum&Bass Rmx) at itunes