Ukouk Remixes Pt 01 (Andi Otto & M Rux)

Description

The hypnotic folk music of Ainu a cappella group Marewrew gets the first of two remix treatments by artists from German label Pingipung. Part 01 is dedicated to electro / experimental electro. This is a 7-inch single by Andi Otto and M.RUX, accompanied by remixes from Patric Catani, Ya Tosiba, and Y Bülbül in the digital version. Andi Otto curated Marewrew's album for Pingipung, released earlier in 2024. In collaboration with the group and producer OKI, he selected gems from their archives for the "Ukouk" LP. His remix pays homage to the frenetic vocal dynamics of the Sikata Kuykuy canon. Starting with a stubborn piano beat, it is the bass clarinets synchronized with the voices that make this dance track particularly charming. As a bonus, the clarinets are played by Heiko Gogolin, co-founder of Pingipung, who is playing this instrument for his own label for the first time. M.RUX's interpretation of Etukuma Kara is playful and groovy. Many will remember his legendary 2018 remix of Umeko Ando (Iuta Upopo), which marked Pingipung's first involvement in the traditional Ainu music of northern Japan.