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22 of 22 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
A more mature, less pop-oriented work by Tarkan, June 13, 2003
Tarkan's previous CD made a tremendous splash across the world, and many wondered how he might respond to his new superstardom. The opening moments of the first track, "Ask," suggest a more somber, less accessible sound than on Tarkan's previous CD. In fact, "Ask" creates a lush, glorious soundscape, and Tarkan's voice sounds denser and darker than on his previous pop singles "Sikidim" and "Simarik." The second track is the highly electronic "Ay," which blends Western pop and Middle Eastern elements beautifully. On "Kuzu Kuzu," the third track, Tarkan's swirling vocal seems to soar over layers of strings. "Gitti Gideli" follows, a tender, heartfelt ballad with gorgeous string and woodwind accompaniment. The fifth track is the dancey, electronically-frosted "Uzak." The vocals are layered and syncopated, as in the previous CD's "Bu Gece." This is one of the best songs on the CD. Next is "Yandim," which sounds langorous and Mediterranean, framed by beautiful mandolin playing. "O'na Sor," the seventh track, begins very gently and quietly, then adds a dark percussive element and a wall of string instruments as the vocal gets more powerful, more urgent. The hip "Hup" reminds us that Turkey is essentially a secular society, as the piece sounds very modern and cosmopolitan. The ninth track is "Sen Baskasin," with bongo-like percussion and a very loose, flowing vocal. Tarkan's flair for drama definately comes out in this track. "Tas" opens with distant voices, which seems to set it in a noisy public space. This is significant since, in the videos for both "Sikidim" and "Simarik," we see images of an artist who can't quite escape his legions of adoring fans. The eleventh track is the wonderful "Her Nerdeysen," which has a tango-like feel (the tango also sounds so dark, exotic, and with an element of the dangerous) and a sexy, growling vocal. The chorus in this track absolutely shimmers, and the voice is the distillation of seduction. The final track, "Verme," is long, dark, and meandering, like the opening track "Ask." Both the first and twelfth tracks are full of Eastern touches and swirling rhythms, and they typify the sound of this dark, expressive work. Tarkan has already proven to the world that he can be a pop star, but here he is all artist. Can't wait to see what he does next.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
TURKISH DELIGHT!, April 5, 2005
Definately westernized, modern, belly-rolling, hip-swiveling, sexy, musical rhythms worth recognition in the U.S! No quick flash in the pan pop-star, he's not compared to the "King" (Elvis) for nothing. If you like modern pop/rock music try it with a twist of belly-dancing beats, turkish-techno, and a sultry turkish accent. I played this album recently at a party. It wasn't until everyone stopped dancing to it that people began to realize it was in a forgein langauge. It's amazing to share something like this with people from across the globe in a forgein land. No matter if you can't understand a word, good music is a universal langauge.
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9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
EXCELLENT New Album!!!, December 23, 2001
I just bought Tarkan's new album "Karma" yesterday and I have already listened to it about 8 times! It is GREAT!! I discovered Tarkan on a spanish video show and fell in love with the song "Simarik." And then I heard it in a spanish dance club and I had to get the cd. I don't speak a word of Turkish but I believe that music is the international language. I love music with a "middle eastern" feel to it. Well Tarkan's new album did NOT dissapoint me! From slow powerful ballads like "Gitti Gideli" and "Yandum" to EXCELLENT dance songs like "Uzak" and "Hup" and "Sen Baskasm" Tarkan delivers a very unique sound!My favorites are definately "Uzak","Sen Baskasm","Kuzu Kuzu", "Ay", and "Ask."I recommend this cd to anyone with an open mind and an open sense of musical appreciation. Great work Tarkan!!
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