Live from Ozora 2013: we recorded Beats Antique's seductive performance in the Magic Garden and airing it Monday evening 8pm CET on the Chill channel. Re-runs: Tuesday 2pm, Wednesday 8am, Thursday 2am CET.
Beats Antique, founded in California in 2007 blends live electronica and world fusion music creating a masterful merge of modern technology and live instrumentation in their performances. While touring with their live show the forthcoming, seventh studio album 'A Thousand Faces' is coming out on Beats Antique Records soon and is meant to cross cultures again weaving together many different sounds with influences ranging from flamenco, afro-beat, French gypsy jazz, EDM or Indian classical music, just to name a few...
Just Can’t Beat It – A Conversation With Beats Antique in Ozorian Prophet
by Bodo / editor geek
One of the most anticipated gigs of Day One was of the American band Beats Antique at Dragon Nest Stage. Here is what you should know about them in a nutshell: Formed in 2007 by David Satori and Tommy Cappel, they fuse old styles of music from all around the globe with fresh electronic tunes, their range of musical repertoire spans from Middle Eastern belly dance songs to hip-hop, from afro-beat to jazz and electronic music. These unusual and exciting merges create a unique sound that elevated them to the top of the underground tribal scene.
Picking up the vibes of the festival, they sat down by the old-school building with the members of the Magic Garden staff for a little chat about their travels around the world, the effects they have on their sound, their O.Z.O.R.A. experience and other not music related topics that fit into a friendly talk. Although they have been to many tribal trance festivals that include Rainbow Serpent, the Eclipse Festival in Australia, and the famous Burning Man, the magic of O.Z.O.R.A. put it in a special place among their more than half a decade-long festival experiences.
“So yeah, we’ve been to a couple,” Tommy summed it up. “This is quite different.” Just like it happened with you, the mind-blowing constructions like the stages, the Dragon and other pieces of practical art, and the “all-in” kind of attitude of the revellers stole their hearts. “We have just walked over to the Main Stage and I felt like I was on another planet. The energy is so intense.” added David. Although they didn't have specific expectations about the event, you can tell they are very impressed. Reflecting on the impact other performers had on them, they highlighted BaBa ZuLa, the Turkish alternative band that was just playing down at the Dragon’s Nest. David plays several classical and exotic instruments, including the Turkish guitar called saz, which was also donned by Murat Ertel, BaBa ZuLa’s front man. “BaBa ZuLa is pretty awesome,” says David. “I haven’t seen another electric saz really rocking out. It’s just really nice to see this old pro doing it.” The guys also enjoyed the chance to play familiar tunes to a culturally related audience, as stated by David. “It’s exciting because we don’t get to play this music to people who have a better, deeper understanding of our influences, ‘cause we have influences from Eastern Europe, India, Turkey, Africa and there are people at this festival who’re from all those places and they’re familiar with all these cultures as they come from these cultures. In America there’s more of a separation.” Similarities between the two members don’t end with their musical style preferences. Before teaming up they both had the chance to explore some “intense” and “hardcore” places as Tommy put it. They were thrilled by the chance to meet with some iconic figures like afro-beat musician Femi Kuti or folk musician Boban Markovic in West Africa and Serbia respectively, two tours that were both very challenging and very rewarding. As the time passed, the guys went on to chat about other personal stories, and as BaBa ZuLa finished their gig, the stage was given to Beats Antique. Those who attended can testify that the guys nailed it. All you just read here in this article manifested in their play. You just have to love these moments when you see, hear and feel a certain chemistry that affects both the artist and the venue as well. Hopefully Tommy and David both had a sound, lasting memory of this shrine, for they certainly had an impact on the Dragon’s Nest.
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