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JaKönigJa
Indie / Alternative / Pop

14 years of fine-arts popslayerism



Hamburg, Hamburg
Germany

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Member Since9/6/2006
Band WebsiteJAKÖNIGJA">JAKÖNIGJA
Band Members


Ebba Durstewitz
Piano/Cello/Vocals

Jakobus Siebels
Guitar/Vocals

Marco Dreckkötter
(since 1995)
Percussion/Backing Vocals

Matthias Strzoda
(since1998)
Drums

John Raphael Burgess
(since 2005)
Bass

Johann Popp
(since2002)
Marimba

Influences In alphabetical order:

Mose Allison
Herb Alpert
Animal Collective
Kevin Ayers
J.S.Bach
Bacharach
Beach Boys
Beatles
Colin Blunstone
Alexander Borodin
Buzzcocks
Aram Chatschaturjan
Chico Buarque
John Cale
Carpenters
Ry Cooder
Nick De Caro
Donovan
Nick Drake
ELO
Brian Eno
Esquivel
Four Freshmen
Fall
Flaming Lips
Al Green
Gale Garnett
John Hartford
Dan Hicks
Incredible String Band
Jake & The Family Jewels
Bert Jansch
Antonio Carlos Jobim
Spike Jones
Stan Kenton
Carole King
Kinks
Bob Lind
Lyle Lovett
Nick Lowe
Hirth Martinez
Pete McCabe
Mills Brothers
Joni Mitchell
Geoff & Maria Muldaur
Martin Newell
Randy Newman
Harry Nilsson
NRBQ
Laura Nyro
Phil Ochs
Van Dyke Parks
Les Paul
Pixies
Queen
Quarteto Em Cy
Santo & Johnny
Smokey Robinson
Todd Rundgren
Shadows
Soft Boys
Sparks
Steely Dan
10CC
Hank Thompson
Allen Toussaint
Utopia
Marcos Valle
Townes Van Zandt
Komitas Vardapet
Rufus Wainwright
Lenny Waronker
Pete Wingfield
Sevie Wonder
Robert Wyatt
XTC
Neil Young
Zombies
.... to name just a few...
Sounds Like Es gibt kaum ein schöneres Scheitern als den Versuch, die Musik von Ja König Ja zu beschreiben: Krimskramsklänge, Kammermusik, Kunstlied, Kirchentagshymne, Country, Kinderladenmusikerziehung, Klaustrophobie, Hape Kerkeling, aber auch Brian Wilson wurden schon als Begriffe und Vergleiche bemüht, seit sich das Duo 1994 zusammentat. Und alles stimmt irgendwie. (Die Welt, Artikel erschienen am 25.06.2005)
Record LabelBUBACK
Type of LabelIndie


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JAKÖNIGJA



BANDHISTORY

JAKÖNIGJA was founded in Hamburg in September 1994 by Jakobus Siebels (formerly DAS NEUE BROT) and Ebba Durstewitz. In October of the same year the well-known German journalist and producer Detlef Diederichsen discovered the excentric duo (how it pleased the local public to call them) and signed them for his MOLL label, where the first album JAKÖNIGJA was released in the spring of 1995. From then on JAKÖNIGJA aroused interest as the local band of Hamburgs infamous Golden Pudel Club, irritated and enchanted as both personally and musically highly exotic creatures and caused desperate music journalists to come up with weird to funny attempts of finding a category for their music.
In 1997 Detlef Diederichsen produced their second, again following the good example of Brazilian songwriters of the Sixties - self-titled album, which lead musical legend ROBERT WYATT to include it among his favourite albums of the year in the WIRE magazine. The release was followed by an extended tour and shows with the HIGH LLAMAS, Sean OHagan being an acclaimed fan of the band. In 1999 Tiefsee, the third album, came out, this time with a more sumptuous instrumentation and a therefore bigger line-up for the live shows. The following years were characterized by side-projects of various kinds until in 2004 the band decided to put an end to the senseless passing of time, respond to popular demand and record the long overdue fourth album which was released in February 2005. This album, called "Ebba", presented a kind of change of paradigm in the band’s musical history (at least to the public, the band itself saw it as a logical progress) and was causing a great deal of totally deserved attention.
The recording of a fifth album has just been finished, awaiting its release in April 2008 on Buback records.






To be released in April 2008:
"DIE SEILSCHAFT DER VERFLIXTEN"


The brandnew CD will be released in April 2008 on Buback Records
The LP-version will be released on Buback Records in cooperation with Dial Records
Here’s the Tracklist:
1. Die Seilschaft Der Verflixten
2. Du Giltst An Allen Orten
3. Ich Schaende Deine Seele Jeden Tag
4. Die Herrin Der Balustrade
5. Ach, Golgatha!
6. Erkenne Die Lage

7. Man Koennte Es Auch Anders Sehen
8. Das Problem Des Dezidierten Geschmacks
9. Der Schluessel Zu Allem
10. Eine Fremde Person
11. Was Noch Kein Ende Hat
12. Kann Man Denn Davon Leben?


THE ALBUM "EBBA"

EBBA was recorded and produced in Hamburgs Trainset-studio in May/June 2004 by Ebba Durstewitz and Jakobus Siebels. Participating musicians were: Marco Dreckkötter (Dr. Eckkötter), Matthias Tex Strzoda (Rocko Schamoni, Salamander Meyer, Andreas Dorau), Johann Popp (Tempelfreuden, Die Dolche), Detlef Diederichsen (Die Zimmermänner) and Marianne Dehne. Of the 13 songs recorded for the album 11 were mixed by Mense Reents and 2 by Joachim Schütz. All music and lyrics were written by Ebba Durstewitz and Jakobus Siebels, with the exception of song number 13 which is the musical version of a poem by the Portuguese writer Fernando Pessoa. The German artist Jan Timme is responsible for the cover artwork.


DISCOGRAPHY


JA KÖNIG JA (CD/LP; moll 1995)

ja könig ja (CD/LP; Musikproduktion Detlef Diederichsen 1997)

Tiefsee (CD/LP; Musikproduktion Detlef Diederichsen 1999)

Ebba (CD: buback / LP: dial 2005)

as well as several contributions to compilations and film scores.
Most recent:

-PlayUp (Kontextrecords 2006) "1-0: É sorte que tivemos sorte"

-Muessen Alle Mit 3 (Tapete 2005) "Jedes Wort"

-Ein Jahr und seine 20 Songs: 1995 (Sueddeutsche Zeitung Diskothek 2005) "Die Stadt im Sommer"

The Return of the Tüdelband / Trikont 2003 / "Kometenlied" und "Een echt Hamburger Jung"


For further information:


Buback

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The official JaKönigJa homepage




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KNOW SKOOLS

KNOW SKOOLS



Dec 11 2009 5:45 PM

Yo Kumpel
 Lad dir hier unsere debut-Ep runter! für umsonst!

"....Stilmixtur wie man sie nicht mal von Battles erwartet hätte...."
VISIONS

"...wie Radiohead auf einem Breakbeat-Film."
Uncle Sallys Demodesaster 10/09

alles gute
knwskls
J. the Savage

J. the Savage
Online Now!


Dec 11 2009 5:45 PM

Thanks for the friendship.

Check out my new video.

La Jovenc

La Jovenc



Dec 3 2009 6:18 PM

thank you for accepting my add..i am honoured

hope you will appreciate this
x
La Jovenc



Dedicated to all the women, men, gays, lesbians or heteros, to all who have different politic opinions who are persecuted all over the world by laws, dictature, religions and corrupted states. From north to south, from west to east...
SUE

SUE



Dec 3 2009 6:18 PM

hi
here our new video for the new single - freak :
skip goes with elvis in las vegas !
come and tell us what you think and visit our new online-shop on www.gowithsue.com (will open in december very soon) !
cheers ;)

Damian Skrzyński

Damian Skrzyński



Dec 3 2009 6:18 PM

Hey,

Thank you for acceptance of invitation,

Wish you quiet and creative week.


Greetings
Damian

fancyroom

Carsten Van Ray



Dec 3 2009 6:18 PM

Hell yeah, that's fancy!
greez




Carla Blank

Carla Blank



Nov 26 2009 11:58 AM



best vibes ! :)


farid

farid adjazairi



Nov 24 2009 4:33 PM

Great profile.
Peace and progress.
Many thanks for adding me and looking
forward to your comment..
Any suggestion is welcome.
Hope you enjoy and dance to my Music.
All the best wishes.
Farid

atlast

atlast



Nov 24 2009 4:32 PM

Thanks a Lot))



bittedeluxe

bittedeluxe



Nov 17 2009 6:19 PM


die charts

die charts



Nov 17 2009 6:19 PM




Station 17

Station 17



Nov 17 2009 6:19 PM

STATION 17 – Online Exclusive
Die Antwort Auf Das Licht (Frittenbude Remix)

FREE DOWNLOAD!!!

http://rapidshare.com/files/281259302/Station_17_-_Die_Antwort_Auf_Das_Licht__Frittenbude_Rmx_.mp3
Tex Amaria

Tex Amaria



Nov 11 2009 10:53 AM

New track " MAZARIN "

  Tex Amaria - Mazarin  by  Tex Amaria
Tanzhalle forever!

Tanzhalle forever!



Nov 11 2009 10:53 AM

Liebe Freunde!

Es ist wieder soweit. Tanzhalle Forever wird am Samstag 14.11.2009 wieder einmal auf die Pauke hauen.
Los geht´s um 23.00 Uhr im OZM (über Rodibrot) in der Bartelstrasse/Schanze.
Hierfür bitten wir euch jetzt schon mal leise vor der Tür zu sein, denn gefeiert wird drinnen und das LAUT!

Zu Gast an den Decks kommt Michael Mayer aus Köln angereist. Einer unserer Lieblings-DJs aus vergangenen Tanzhallen Zeiten. Unterstützt wird er von Tobias Schmid.

Am Tresen stehen die Dancehall Allstars, die euch schnell die Gläser füllen werden!

Zu guter letzt: Um lange Wartezeiten vor der Tür zu vermeiden wird es Kartenvorverkauf im KRUG in der Paul-Rosen-Str. 35, täglich ab 18 Uhr, geben. Sowie im THIER, Schulterblatt! - Abendkasse begrenzt! -> Früh kommen!

Prost!


TANZHALLE FOREVER - SAMSTAG 14.11.2009 - 23.00 UHR

OZM (über Rodibrot), Bartelstrasse, Schanze


DJ: Michael Mayer (Kompakt/Köln)
DJ: Tobias Schmid (Tanzhalle/HH)
VJ: aufderlichtung
Bar: Dancehall Allstars
Flo Fernandez

Flo Fernandez



Nov 11 2009 10:53 AM


iPunkRecords

iPunkRecords
Online Now!


Nov 11 2009 10:53 AM

Thanks for your support! check the other iPunk-profile too. your will find more great stuff by using the following link: www.myspace.com/ipunkremix www.facebook.com/ipunk iPunk available@ http://www.beatport.com/ipunk & your local record-store
Mojowax

Mojowax



Oct 26 2009 9:58 AM


mojowax proudly presents:

The 1st Soul-Rebel-Allnighter


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Bands: Gizelle Smith & the mighty Mocambos (GB/HH/Mocambo Records), Crackerjack (MS)
DJs: Soul Rabbi (überall auf der Welt), Coolman (HH/Fünf Sterne Deluxe) , At (Trust in Wax/M.W.A), Flat Erique (Soulfinger/ Ragga Breaks)

Samstag, Halloween, 31.10.2009
Doors 20:30 Uhr
Gleis 22
Münster

PS: Vorverkauf bei Eventim, Ticket Corner oder im Gleis 22
bittedeluxe

bittedeluxe



Oct 26 2009 9:58 AM

One more time !
Something new from the bOt.
The song is called word !
pretty and simple 80s elektro kinda.

Hope you..l like it.

Hugs from the bOt
KAPELLE HERRENWEIDE

KAPELLE HERRENWEIDE



Oct 6 2009 1:01 PM

übel und gefährlich

Grüße von den Kapellmeisters!
fernando alge

fernando alge



Oct 5 2009 1:07 PM

you are exactly what i want to hear when silence is boring me
greetings from Brazil
Der Elegante Rest

Der Elegante Rest



Oct 1 2009 9:26 AM

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verena lettmayer

verena lettmayer



Oct 1 2009 9:26 AM

Verena Lettmayer  hat einen neuen BLOG
zur BUNDESTAGSWAHL 2009 gepostet:
"KUNST UND KULTUR - was investiert Ihre Partei?" 
museum

museum



Oct 1 2009 9:26 AM

liebe freunde, wir werden mal wieder unsere heimatstadt heimsuchen und möchten euch herzlich dazu einladen. und zwar am samstag, den 19.09. im silber (ex-tanzhalle)/ st. pauli. zusammen mit den großartigen marfa (www.myspace.com/marfahh). wir freuen uns auf euch. wir bringen unseren neuen drummer und einige neue songs mit. das album ist inzwischen beim mastern.... es gruesst: das museum. freie downloads auf: www.binarymuseum.net
und
www.last.fm/music/museum
Nabeel Issa, Accordionist

Nabeel Issa, Accordionist



Oct 1 2009 9:25 AM


Thank you for including me among your friends.
I greatly admire all the interesting and amazing talents you have
and am so honored by this friendship with you.

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Let us keep in touch.
Nabeel

Nebraska Pop Festival

Nebraska Pop Festival



Oct 1 2009 9:25 AM

We have posted a review of the first annual Nebraska Pop Festival 2009.

You may read about it here  http://blogs.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view&friendId=447332804&blogId=508164061

Thank you for your support. Hope to see you at Nebraska Pop Festival 2010!

hugs,
Christopher
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