Ezginin Günlügü
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Ezginin Günlügü (Melody's Diary in Turkish) is a Turkish band formed in 1982 in Istanbul by Emin Igus, Hakan Yilmaz, Sebnem Basar, Tugay Basar, and Vedat Verter. Shortly after its foundation, three new members joined the band: Nadir Göktürk, Tanju Duru, and Cüneyt Duru. They made their first concert in 1983. Their first album, Seni Düsünmek(To think of You), was released in 1985.
The original group dissolved itself in 1990, following personal disagreements on the kind of music different members wanted to make. However, Nadir Göktürk, without the approval of the other group members, brought in new members and continued to perform under the same name. Hüsnü Arkan and Fatih Saçli have joined the band and the first album involving them, Istavrit, was released in 1993. The popularity of the band increased dramatically after the album Oyun released in 1995.
Ezginin Günlügü is noted for their musical diversity and vocal harmonies. One of the strongest connections to their listeners is their use of the lyrics. In the 80s they were using well known poems and singing songs with political allusions. In 90s they were still using poems but they also started to write their own lyrics. Their music is based on Anatolian folk music, with a contemporary interpretation.
Discography; Seni Düsünmek ("To Think of You," 1985)- Sabah Türküsü ("Morning Ballad," 1986)- Alagözlü Yar ("Hazel-eyed Love," 1987)- Bahçedeki Sandal ("The Boat in the Garden," 1988)- Ölüdeniz ("Dead Sea," 1990)- Istavrit ("Horse Mackerel," 1993)- Oyun ("Game," 1995)- Ebruli ("Variegated," 1996)- Hürriyete Dogru ("Through to Freedom," 1997)- Ask Yüzünden ("Because of Love," 1998)- Rüya ("Dream," 2000)- Her Sey Yolunda ("Everything's Alright," 2002)- Ilk Ask ("First Love," 2003)- Dargin miyiz ("Are We Peeved," 2005)- Çeyrek ("Quarter," 2007)- Eski Arkadas ("Old Friend" 2010)- Istanbul Gibi (2015)- Ask Zamani (2018).
The original group dissolved itself in 1990, following personal disagreements on the kind of music different members wanted to make. However, Nadir Göktürk, without the approval of the other group members, brought in new members and continued to perform under the same name. Hüsnü Arkan and Fatih Saçli have joined the band and the first album involving them, Istavrit, was released in 1993. The popularity of the band increased dramatically after the album Oyun released in 1995.
Ezginin Günlügü is noted for their musical diversity and vocal harmonies. One of the strongest connections to their listeners is their use of the lyrics. In the 80s they were using well known poems and singing songs with political allusions. In 90s they were still using poems but they also started to write their own lyrics. Their music is based on Anatolian folk music, with a contemporary interpretation.
Discography; Seni Düsünmek ("To Think of You," 1985)- Sabah Türküsü ("Morning Ballad," 1986)- Alagözlü Yar ("Hazel-eyed Love," 1987)- Bahçedeki Sandal ("The Boat in the Garden," 1988)- Ölüdeniz ("Dead Sea," 1990)- Istavrit ("Horse Mackerel," 1993)- Oyun ("Game," 1995)- Ebruli ("Variegated," 1996)- Hürriyete Dogru ("Through to Freedom," 1997)- Ask Yüzünden ("Because of Love," 1998)- Rüya ("Dream," 2000)- Her Sey Yolunda ("Everything's Alright," 2002)- Ilk Ask ("First Love," 2003)- Dargin miyiz ("Are We Peeved," 2005)- Çeyrek ("Quarter," 2007)- Eski Arkadas ("Old Friend" 2010)- Istanbul Gibi (2015)- Ask Zamani (2018).