Title: Crossing the bridge : the sound of Istanbul.
Authors: Hacke, Alexander.; Zula, Baba.; Koray, Erkin.; Dede, Mercan.; Sesler, Selim.; Akin, Fatih, 1973-; Maeck, Klaus, 1954-; Thiel, Andreas, 1957-2006; Norddeutscher Rundfunk.
Publisher: NDR : Edel Records [distributor],
Year: 2006
Subjects: Popular music Turkey Istanbul.; Music, Turkish.; Documentary films; Documentary films; Popular music; Turkey Istanbul
Abstract: Alexander Hacke, member of the German avant garde band Einstürzende Neubauten, sets out to capture the musical diversity of Istanbul. The film is a journey through the music scene in modern Istanbul, Turkey as well as portraying its cultural life. Hacke roamed the streets of Istanbul with his mobile recording studio and a microphone to assemble an inspired portrait of Turkish music from classical Arabesque to indie rock and rap. Amongst the featured artists are Baba Zula, Sertab Erener, Sezen Aksu, Orhan Gencebay, Erkin Koray, the alternative rock band Replikas, Mercan Dede, Brenna MacCrimmon, Selim Sesler, and Müzeyyen Senar.