First single from the forthcoming Marewrew compilation on Pingipung.
Release: MAY 10th.
Press contact: flow@morrmusic.com

Marewrew (pronounced: Ma-leoo-leoo / mɑleːu̯leːu̯) is a female vocal group that sings traditional Ainu songs. The music of the long-suppressed people from northern Japan has been a particular focus of Pingipung's output in recent years, together with Oki Kano who recorded and produced many Ainu artists. Following various re-releases by Umeko Ando, the late grande dame of traditional Ainu music, the spotlight is now on the a cappella music of Marewrew, which by the way means ‘butterfly’ in Ainu. Attentive listeners will recognise the voices, as some of the band have already performed as backing singers on recordings by Umeko Ando. Their a cappella versions of traditional Ainu music shed a whole new light on the fascinating songs that have been passed down through generations exclusively through song.

'Ukouk' means 'round singing', which refers to the form in which Marewrew perform and record. Many of the songs are set as tightly interwoven canons: one starts, the others join in, but slightly out of phase: Almost like dub echoes, except that they are sung and not created in post-production. The short songs sometimes unfold into a wondrous trance ('Sikata Kuykuy', 'Honkaya') that seems to spin round and round - if singing can actually dance, then this is how. Nature sounds and woodpeckers can be heard ('Hawsa’), and there is a funny miniature in which the ladies imitate birdsong ('Takuro'). Things get hypnotic with an evocative song about stranded whales ('Hunpe Yan Na’) or an ode to the Orca as ‘Little Sea God’ (‘Pon Repun Kamuy’). The album culminates in unexpected pop ('Yaykatekara') or cumbia moments ('Kanerenren') with a band line-up including percussions and Oki Kano on the famous Tonkori harp.

Marewrew are Rekpo, Hisae and Mayunkiki. Rim-Rim was a member of the group until 2022. Mayunkiki reflects on the ambivalence of performing traditional music as a contemporary band: "When we first started performing, we all thought we had to perform in an Ainu way. But over time we have become more and more open to new ways of singing. I think if our way of singing is seen as the only, correct way of our tradition, then it won't spread, it's not alive. We like it when it's traditional, but it changes, just like our voices have changed over time.” ( Quote from the film 'Marewrew's Voice' by Eiko Soga (2021))

'Ukouk' is a selection of Marewrew's work from the last 13 years, compiled from CD releases by Pingipung's Andi Otto. Oki Kano has contributed unreleased material and added new versions of the songs which had only been released in Japan. The album has been remastered by Kassian Troyer and is now available on LP for the first time.

Ukouk. Round Singing Voices of the Ainu 2012​-​2024

Sikata Kuykuy - Snow Falling from a Tree

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Marewrew: Sikata Kuykuy - Snow Falling From A Tree (Pingipung 085 / LP, digital)

Sin Cognito # 1

From the album "Damien est vivant".

In the wake of a profound loss, Marie Klock, a neo-chanson singer and multi-instrumentalist from Paris, presents a poignant tribute with her debut on Pingipung. On “Damien est vivant” Marie Klock pays homage to the poet Damien Schultz, who has recently passed. They were intertwined both in artistic collaboration and deep friendship. 

Marie Klock creates a powerful ode to Damien Schultz's surreal, anarchic, witty and at times provocatively obscene French (English translations are included in the vinyl release). The poet's own voice resounds alongside Klock's, oscillating between spoken word and neo-folk vocals. Recorded in an intimate lo-fi setting with co-producer Julien Louvet, the 10 songs are far from a mournful requiem. They showcase idiosyncratic pop music brimming with humour and absurdity. “Damien est vivant” is a celebration of the unique bond they shared, in past and present. The melancholy sometimes takes on an almost whimsical quality, an allusion to the world as perceived through the lens of two kindred spirits. 

Marie Klock has appeared as keyboardist on international stages with Sofia Portanet and collaborated with artists such as Jean-Louis Costes, Chilly Gonzales, Charlotte Brandi and Adrienne Pauly. Her self-titled solo LP (2020, Les Disques De La Face Cachée) was a cheeky outing of her synth-chanson act. She is currently working on a duo album with Anadol, to be released on Pingipung in autumn 2024.

 “Damien est vivant” will be released on Good Friday 2024. Marie Klock will present the album in live ceremonies.

Damien est vivant

Si j’avais un enfant handicapé mental

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Marie Klock: Si j'avais un enfant handicapé mental (Pingipung 084 / LP, digital)

Pünktlich zum Einkehren der Wärme in unserem schönen Garten melden wir uns mit der 15en Ausgabe des legendären Furikasts zurück.
Die Gelegenheit könnte passender auch kaum sein, denn wir dürfen die Manege für keinen geringeren als den großartigen @Heiko-H-Gogolin öffnen.

Der nun schon seit über 30 Jahren als Musiksammler und Dj Tätige Mitbegründer und Inhaber des Hamburger Connaisseur-Labels @Pingipung beglückt und mit einem feinfühligen und sorgfältigst zusammengestellten Vinyl Mix der besonderen Art.
Bodenständig verankert in Analogen Klang- und Melodiewelten hisst Heiko uns die Segel und nimmt uns mit auf eine ausschweifende Reise durch seinen schier unendlichen Musikkosmos.

Musik, die von hoffnungsvoller Melancholie erzählt und sich wunderbar auf eine entspannte Segelfahrt mitnehmen lässt. So wird der Frühlingsanfang zum sonnigen Erlebnis ❤

Furikast #15 Heiko Gogolin

Second single from the forthcoming Marewrew compilation on Pingipung.
Release: MAY 10th.
Press contact: flow@morrmusic.com

Marewrew (pronounced: Ma-leoo-leoo / mɑleːu̯leːu̯) is a female vocal group that sings traditional Ainu songs. The music of the long-suppressed people from northern Japan has been a particular focus of Pingipung's output in recent years, together with Oki Kano who recorded and produced many Ainu artists. Following various re-releases by Umeko Ando, the late grande dame of traditional Ainu music, the spotlight is now on the a cappella music of Marewrew, which by the way means ‘butterfly’ in Ainu. Attentive listeners will recognise the voices, as some of the band have already performed as backing singers on recordings by Umeko Ando. Their a cappella versions of traditional Ainu music shed a whole new light on the fascinating songs that have been passed down through generations exclusively through song.

'Ukouk' means 'round singing', which refers to the form in which Marewrew perform and record. Many of the songs are set as tightly interwoven canons: one starts, the others join in, but slightly out of phase: Almost like dub echoes, except that they are sung and not created in post-production. The short songs sometimes unfold into a wondrous trance ('Sikata Kuykuy', 'Honkaya') that seems to spin round and round - if singing can actually dance, then this is how. Nature sounds and woodpeckers can be heard ('Hawsa’), and there is a funny miniature in which the ladies imitate birdsong ('Takuro'). Things get hypnotic with an evocative song about stranded whales ('Hunpe Yan Na’) or an ode to the Orca as ‘Little Sea God’ (‘Pon Repun Kamuy’). The album culminates in unexpected pop ('Yaykatekara') or cumbia moments ('Kanerenren') with a band line-up including percussions and Oki Kano on the famous Tonkori harp.

Marewrew are Rekpo, Hisae and Mayunkiki. Rim-Rim was a member of the group until 2022. Mayunkiki reflects on the ambivalence of performing traditional music as a contemporary band: "When we first started performing, we all thought we had to perform in an Ainu way. But over time we have become more and more open to new ways of singing. I think if our way of singing is seen as the only, correct way of our tradition, then it won't spread, it's not alive. We like it when it's traditional, but it changes, just like our voices have changed over time.” ( Quote from the film 'Marewrew's Voice' by Eiko Soga (2021))

'Ukouk' is a selection of Marewrew's work from the last 13 years, compiled from CD releases by Pingipung's Andi Otto. Oki Kano has contributed unreleased material and added new versions of the songs which had only been released in Japan. The album has been remastered by Kassian Troyer and is now available on LP for the first time.

Yaykatekara - Wedding Song

Marewrew: Yaykatekara - Wedding Song (Pingipung 085 / LP, digital)

Twerking Class Heroes Edit of the fantastic song "Coro Delle Lavandaie" of the napolitan opera "La Gatta Cenerentola"

Mastering: Enrico Mercaldi
Artwork: Luca Bartulovic (https://bartulovic.ch/)

Coro Delle Lavandaie (TCH edit)

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From the forthcoming Marewrew compilation on Pingipung.
Release: MAY 10th.
Press contact: flow@morrmusic.com

Marewrew (pronounced: Ma-leoo-leoo / mɑleːu̯leːu̯) is a female vocal group that sings traditional Ainu songs. The music of the long-suppressed people from northern Japan has been a particular focus of Pingipung's output in recent years, together with Oki Kano who recorded and produced many Ainu artists. Following various re-releases by Umeko Ando, the late grande dame of traditional Ainu music, the spotlight is now on the a cappella music of Marewrew, which by the way means ‘butterfly’ in Ainu. Attentive listeners will recognise the voices, as some of the band have already performed as backing singers on recordings by Umeko Ando. Their a cappella versions of traditional Ainu music shed a whole new light on the fascinating songs that have been passed down through generations exclusively through song.

'Ukouk' means 'round singing', which refers to the form in which Marewrew perform and record. Many of the songs are set as tightly interwoven canons: one starts, the others join in, but slightly out of phase: Almost like dub echoes, except that they are sung and not created in post-production. The short songs sometimes unfold into a wondrous trance ('Sikata Kuykuy', 'Honkaya') that seems to spin round and round - if singing can actually dance, then this is how. Nature sounds and woodpeckers can be heard ('Hawsa’), and there is a funny miniature in which the ladies imitate birdsong ('Takuro'). Things get hypnotic with an evocative song about stranded whales ('Hunpe Yan Na’) or an ode to the Orca as ‘Little Sea God’ (‘Pon Repun Kamuy’). The album culminates in unexpected pop ('Yaykatekara') or cumbia moments ('Kanerenren') with a band line-up including percussions and Oki Kano on the famous Tonkori harp.

Marewrew are Rekpo, Hisae and Mayunkiki. Rim-Rim was a member of the group until 2022. Mayunkiki reflects on the ambivalence of performing traditional music as a contemporary band: "When we first started performing, we all thought we had to perform in an Ainu way. But over time we have become more and more open to new ways of singing. I think if our way of singing is seen as the only, correct way of our tradition, then it won't spread, it's not alive. We like it when it's traditional, but it changes, just like our voices have changed over time.” ( Quote from the film 'Marewrew's Voice' by Eiko Soga (2021))

'Ukouk' is a selection of Marewrew's work from the last 13 years, compiled from CD releases by Pingipung's Andi Otto. Oki Kano has contributed unreleased material and added new versions of the songs which had only been released in Japan. The album has been remastered by Kassian Troyer and is now available on LP for the first time.

Etukuma Kara - Dance Practice on Ice

Marewrew: Etukuma Kara - Dance Practice On Ice (Pingipung 085 / LP, digital)

I found this dub mix on my harddrive. I did it in 2011 (!) as an opener for the shows of the Quasi Dub Development, when we were touring Germany and Denmark. It starts with an "Upsetters" track that unlocked the doors for me, that opened the world into the wonderful wild ways of jamaican mixing. I did some rude scratchy overdubs here with squeaking doors, metal bowls, musique concrete, crazy organs .. pardon me I was young and it was fun ;) The mixing is kinda wild, hope You like it.

BLUMMs DUB Mix for the QDD

VINYL DJ SET | BELTANE 2024 (postmix)

The 28th edition of Voyage on www.rabe.ch

Voyage is a moderated radioshow hosted in Berne, Switzerland, with mostly ambient music, some rhythmic pearls and information about artists and releases. And maybe some personal secrets, haha. Transmitted on independent and non-commercial radiostation www.rabe.ch

Tracklist:

1. Birds, Frogs and Ducks Büsselimoos - Fieldrecording captured by Daniel Imhof

2. Sebby Kowal - Lush Passage

https://lontanoseries.bandcamp.com/album/everything-beautiful

3.Sebby Kowal -Formless

https://lontanoseries.bandcamp.com/album/everything-beautiful

4. Lamasz - Curtain Call

https://lontanoseries.bandcamp.com/album/various-arias

5. Jeannine Schulz - Three

https://jeannineschulz.bandcamp.com/album/n-inmi-tw

6. Oberlin - Taunton Way

https://shimmeringmoodsrecords.bandcamp.com/album/von-wegen

7. Lachlan R. Dale - And I am struck by the light

https://shimmeringmoodsrecords.bandcamp.com/album/von-wegen

8. Anthéne - Crimson

https://floraliaeditions.bandcamp.com/album/stray-light

9. Thom Yorke - Secret Clarinet

https://thomyorke.bandcamp.com/album/confidenza-ost

10. Jean-Emmanuel Rosnet - D'une autre forme

https://jean-emmanuel.bandcamp.com/album/les-alentours

11. MONO - Kattou

https://monoofjapan.bandcamp.com/album/my-story-the-buraku-story-an-original-soundtrack

12. Malo Moray & His Inflatable Knee -Vanishing Act (Live from the FIELDS tour - October 29th 2023)

https://malomoray.bandcamp.com/album/yum-yum

13. Yumi Iwaki - Impurities

https://muzaneditions.bandcamp.com/album/spin-a-tale

14. Pink Floyd - Shine On You Crazy Diamond (Ambient Revision Daniel Imhof)

https://soundcloud.com/daniel-imhof/diamonds-forever-1

Send me some nice words for a free download.. :)

15. Jogging House - Reporter

https://jogginghouse.bandcamp.com/album/rendezvous

16. Henrik Meierkord - G​ó​ð​r

https://chitrarecords.bandcamp.com/track/g-r

17. Anthéne - Deeper In The Valley

https://homenormal.bandcamp.com/album/cloudburst

18. Joao Hasselberg - αlp​н​α

https://joaohasselberg.bandcamp.com/album/the-great-square-of-pegasus

19. Alejandro Aranda - mac.hd

https://alejandroaranda.bandcamp.com/album/cafe-mix-vol-0001

20. LOMA - Jenny

https://lomamusic.bandcamp.com/album/dont-shy-away

21. LOMA - How It Starts

https://lomamusic.bandcamp.com/album/how-will-i-live-without-a-body

22. MOONTIDE - Sequoia

https://moontide.bandcamp.com/album/keeper-of-the-winds

23. ONRA - Until The End

https://onra.bandcamp.com/album/nosthaigia

Voyage °28

Chöko aba, also known as Jens Braun from Karlsruhe, is one of Pingipung’s favorite selectors in Germany. 

He has an in-depth knowledge of the their catalogue and compiled a sort of Best-of-selection for our 20th anniversary two years ago. 

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Outsiders: Pingipung w/ chöko aba @ Kiosk Radio 28.05.2024

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