Bir Varmis, Bir Yokmus
The five-song maxi-single of Dreamtone with a fresh touch. The band went Turkish with this one, even though the songs had their demo versions in English, and it turned out better than they hoped. Sadly, the album that was supposed to follow the single never saw daylight as the band split up.
Tracklist
- Bir Varmis, Bir Yokmus
- Firtina, Yeniden
- Ambigram
- Uyan
- Kum
Album Story
From the artwork to the digital medium, this single was different in mentality from everything Dreamtone had done in the past. I was against doing something for the local market, but it was the majority vote. I re-wrote the lyrics in Turkish and am proud of the outcome. It was a challenge for the band to do anything, Turkish or English. "Firtina, Yeniden" lyrics tell precisely how I felt about it. I do not believe I will ever do anything similar again. Ever.
However, maybe I should be thankful, as this uncertainty and frustration kick-started Maegi. All in all, it was an emotional turmoil for me, and the aftermath of Dreamtone affected my relationship with the other members and the team. It took us some time to make amends and restart things as best as possible. It also took some maturing and realization on everyone’s part. A good but painful learning experience, for sure.
The band was suffering from post-Ophidia syndrome, and losing the record deal was a severe blow. Members wanted to get married, get military service out of the way, and find clarity in their lives. The dreaded “stability versus passion” came into play, and most members chose stability. The last shot before wrapping things up was to try something in Turkish for the local market without compromising the music.
However, because of the hesitancy in devotion, the band could not follow up on the initial step. Much of the production weighed on my shoulders, resulting in my departure from the band in late 2011. After a few meetings, the other members convinced me to try it some more, and the music videos for the single came out. The production again fell on my shoulders, which led to the end of Dreamtone. The band performed a final farewell gig in May 2012 in Ankara without the guitar player Burak Kahraman, who had moved to London, and the Dreamtone chapter for me was closed. Although the members had my blessing to continue, the band was too shattered to do anything else by that time. In May 2012, Dreamtone ceased to exist.
Album Media
Album Credits
January 2012, Kardanadam Media
Oganalp Canatan: Vocals
Onur Ozkoc: Guitars
Can Dedegarginoglu: Bass
Burak Kahraman: Guitars
Emrecan Sevdin: Drums
Recording & Mixed by Oganalp Canatan at Gobelhaus Studios, Ankara, TR
Mastering by Pieter Snapper at Babajım Studios, Istanbul, TR
Artwork by Onur Ozkoc
Produced by Oganalp Canatan & Dreamtone
