Cojum Dip

Cojum Dip is an Avant-garde metal band formed by Bora Karaca in Ann Arbor, Michigan sometime around 2000. The band's music blends elements of Heavy Metal, Jazz, Rock, Opera, and many other genres, with the band self describing their sound as "Jazz-Metal" and "Crossover Metal".

The band gained popularity when their song Waltz in E-Major, Op. 15 "Moon Waltz" (often shortened to just "Moon Waltz") became semi-popular on TikTok and with YouTube Animators. As of December 2025, the song has over 10 Million plays on Spotify.Cojum Dip's Spotify page

Members
Cojum Dip has only one official member, being Bora Karaca. However, Cojum Dip has 5 fictional members, who are often played by live musicians at concerts. These fictional members will be listed below.

Bodur the Clumsy
Bodur the Clumsy (also known as Bodur the Magnificent, or Bodur the Clumsy, Ambassador of teh Awesome) is the songwriter, lead vocalist, accordionist, keyboardist, bagpipe player, saxophonist, and odd instrument player for Cojum Dip. Bodur is most often depicted wearing a red, yellow, and black shocker mask. His main outfit in 2005 included a black tanktop, black pants with a red fire design, and a red cape with a copyright and trademark symbol on the back. In 2006, he wore a red karate suit with his name printed on the back fastened by a black belt. 

More recently, Bodur has been depicted wearing a yellow and purple mask with purple feathers on the top, and a yellow and purple shirt with a crudely drawn skull on the back.

"Laurence"
Oktabis the Keeper of the River of Lost Souls, Diplomat of the Doom Axe, or more commonly known as "Laurence", is the guitarist, drill player, and beer keg player for Cojum Dip. Laurence is most often depicted wearing a La Parka mask. His main outfit in 2005 included black pants with a red design on the sides and a black cape. At early shows, he wore black body latex on his arms and torso. Later, he started wearing a basketball jersey instead. In 2006, he wore a black karate suit with his name printed on the back fastened by a white belt. 

More recently, Laurence has been depicted as having more skeletal appearance, donning a skeleton mask with black clothing and a black hood.

Mumutits the Sour
Mumutits the Sour, Sultan of the Strings is the guitarist, keyboardist, saw player, and traffic barrel player for Cojum Dip. Mumutits is most often depicted wearing a custom pink and white mask. His main outfit in 2005 included a light pink tanktop, hot pink pants, and a pink glittery cape. His mask was light pink at this time. In 2006, he wore a light pink karate suit with his name printed on the back fastened by a white belt. His mask was hot pink at this time. 

More recently, Mumutits has been depicted more femininely, wearing heavy pink fabrics and a veil.

Udabn the Feared
Udabn the Feared, Lieutenant of the Low End is the bassist for Cojum Dip. Udabn is most commonly depicted wearing a Fishman mask. His main outfit in 2005 included a yellow tanktop, green pants with a yellow fire design, and a green cape. In 2006, he wore a green karate suit with his name printed on the back fastened by a yellow belt. 

Captain No the Love Machine
Captain No the Love Machine, Senator of the Skins (or just Captain No) is the drummer for Cojum Dip. Captain No is most commonly depicted wearing a Love Machine mask with blue pants and no shirt. 
Discography
Studio Albums
 Cojum Dip (2014/2019)Cojum Dip - Cojum Dip on BandcampCojum Dip - Cojum Dip on Spotify
Early Releases
 The Greatest Demo CD in the Universe (2004/2005)
 Anthropomorphic Bible Assault EP (2006) 
Cover Albums
 Videojuegos 
 Videojuegos: Volume 1 (2012)Cojum Dip - Videojuegos: Volume 1 on Bandcamp
 Videojuegos: Volume 2 (2012)Cojum Dip - Videojuegos: Volume 2 on Bandcamp
Singles
 Moon Waltz (Piano Version) (2019)Cojum Dip - Moon Waltz (Piano Version) on Spotify

References