Crossing The Bridge: The Sound Of Istanbul 2005

A European musician and composer set out to capture the musical diversity of Istanbul. A lover of experimenting with sound, Alexander Hacke (of the German avant garde band Einsturzende Neubauten) roams the streets of Istanbul with his mobile recording studio and "magic mike" to assemble an inspired portrait of Turkish music. He wanders through this seductive world, Alex collects impressions and tracks by various artists. His voyage leads to the discovery of a broad spectrum ranging from modern electronic, rock and hip-hop to classical "Arabesque".