1.Sikata Kuykuy(Andi Otto Remix) 03:54                                       
2.Etukuma Kara (M.RUX Remix) 04:13
3.Honkaya (Patric Catani Version) 04:04
4.Sikata Kuykuy (Ya Tosiba Remix) 04:09                                       
5.Yaykatekara (Y Bülbül Remix) 04:38

The hypnotic folk music of the Ainu a cappella group Marewrew receives the first of two remix treatments by Pingipung artists. Part 01 is dedicated to experimental electronic dance music. It's a 7'' single by Andi Otto and M.RUX, complete with remixes by Patric Catani, Ya Tosiba, and Y Bülbül in the digital package. 

Andi Otto was the curator of the Marewrew album for Pingipung, released earlier in 2024. Together with the band and producer OKI, he selected gems from their archive for the "Ukouk" LP. His remix pays homage to the hypnotic vocals of the round canon 'Sikata Kuykuy'. Kicking off with a stubborn piano beat, it's the bass clarinets in sync with the vocals that make this dance track so especially charming. Bonus fact: they're played by Pingipung co-founder Heiko Gogolin - his first outing on this lovely instrument for his own label. 

M.RUX's take on Etukuma Kara is playful and groovy. Many will remember his legendary 2018 remix of Umeko Ando's 'Iuta Upopo', which marked Pingipung's first connection with traditional Ainu music. His reworking of Marewrew's vocal music blends elements of various tracks with his own percussion, and the result is nothing short of spectacular. 

The Finnish duo Ya Tosiba contribute a bass-heavy synth version of Sikata Kuykuy. 

Patric Catani, wizard of video game soundtracks, builds a story on the repetitive lyrics of 'Honkaya'. It's a boat rowing song, he says: "The boat is rowing through storms until they meet the cranes". 

Y Bülbül exits his Kraut / Psych comfort zone for which the Pingipung audience knows him best. His take on 'Yaykatekara' is a euphoric post-IDM stroboscope! 


💫 This is the first of two remix packages. 'Ukouk Remixes Pt. 02' (released September 2024) features Dub remixes by Elijah Minnelli and Peter Presto on a 7’’ vinyl, and a digital package with versions by Cloud Management, Contact Field Orchestra, and Andi Otto. The two singles are available as a bundle 💫 
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veröffentlicht am 9. August 2024 

Mastering: Jonas Romann at Chaos Compressor Club. 
Vinyl cut by Martin Sukale at Ramona Records. 
Design by TEOTH. 
Made in Hamburg.      (Pingipung/Bandcamp)