Alphawezen is a German
electronic
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duo formed in 1998, consisting of Asu Yalcindag (vocals, lyrics) and Ernst Wawra (music).
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In the beginning, Alphawezen was an instrumental project, but with the first official album ''L'après-midi d'un Microphone'' (2001, ]Mole Listening Pearls
Mole Listening Pearls is a German record label based in Mannheim. From 1996 till 2003 it was owned by UCMG; in 2004 Mole Listening Pearls was overtaken by Daredo Music. The name "Mole" is from the novel "Neuromancer" in which mole is a kind of com ...
) and with the co-operation of singer Asu it became a kind of ambient electronic pop music. Their style can also be considered as downtempo
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.
In Anne Fontaines Film '' Nathalie...'' with Emmanuelle Béart and Gérard Depardieu (2003), the Alphawezen song "Gai Soleil" is used in a club scene.
In October 2007, the third Alphawezen album ''Comme Vous Voulez'' was released at Mole Listening Pearls
Mole Listening Pearls is a German record label based in Mannheim. From 1996 till 2003 it was owned by UCMG; in 2004 Mole Listening Pearls was overtaken by Daredo Music. The name "Mole" is from the novel "Neuromancer" in which mole is a kind of com ...
. In November 2009, the double CD ''Snow/Glow'' was released, including remixes by Nightmares on Wax
George Evelyn (born 15 January 1970), better known by his stage name Nightmares on Wax or DJ E.A.S.E., is an English DJ and record producer from Leeds. His music has been released by Warp Records. He is based in Ibiza. Nightmares on Wax were or ...
and The Timewriter
Jean Frank Cochois, also known as The Timewriter, is a German house record producer. His trademark style can be characterised by its dense and atmospheric sound. UK ''Muzik'' magazine wrote: "This is real 21st century soul music, overflowing with ...
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A single entitled "Smile" has been released in August 2011.
In August 2023, Asu and Ernst announced an album had been recorded for release in November 2023. 'Milk', first single of the new album, was released on 29 September 2023.
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Discography
Albums
* ''Source'' (2023 / 2x12" Vinyl Album)
* ''Comme Vous Voulez'' (re-titled ''Freeze'' in France) (2007 / CD Album)
* ''En Passant
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'' (2004 / CD Album)
* ''L'après-midi d'un Microphone'' (2001 / CD Album)
Singles/Maxis
* Milk (2023 / Single)
* My Funny Valentine (2016 / Single)
* Smile (2011 / Single)
* Gun Song/ Days Remixes (2009 / 12" Vinyl)
* I Like You (2008 / download)
* Speed Of Light (2004 / download)
* Welcome To Machinarchy (2004 / 12" Vinyl Maxi)
* The Bruxelles EP (2004 / download)
* Into The Stars (2001 / 12" Vinyl Maxi)
* Gai Soleil (2000 / 12" Vinyl Maxi)
Compilations
* ''Snow/Glow'' (2009 / 2xCD)
Videography
*2023 ''Run''
*2023 ''Milk''
*2023 ''Freeze''
*2011 ''Smile''
*2008 ''Days''
*2005 ''Speed of Light''
*2002 ''Electricity Drive''
*2001 ''Into the Stars''
*2000 ''Frost''
*1999 ''Gai Soleil''
References
External links
Official Band Site
Instagram Site
Alphawezen on soundcloud
Alphawezen on discogs
German musical groups
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