Tren {Train} - inspired by a poem of Sureyyya Evren
The lyrics of the poem start as follows: "Your gaze is about to fall down / The train has arrived / Seems like you will be leaving / Obviously it…
Original compositions · Stories behind the music
Music by Gürdal Ertek
A personal collection of melodies shaped by poetry, memory, technology and collaboration—presented with the stories behind each piece.
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Explore original songs and arrangements, from piano and guitar pieces to vocal, classical and electronic works.
Delirium {Sayıklama} - Inspired by a poem of Necip Fazıl Kısakürek
Here is a classic music arrangement that has been performed by Vioral Oncea : Delirium {Sayıklama} - Classic Music Arrangement The poem begins with…
The Wire Walker (Tel Cambazı)
The poet describes this poem as "the poem that describes the situation of the wire walker on wire". The wire walker repeatedly says "do not disturb…
Modern Times (Modern Zamanlar)
This is also the name of the music band that Gurdal played with during his College years. The song, with unexpected changes of mood, tonality, and…
Denial
An interpretation of the song "Denial", originally composed for the poem "Ve İnkar" ("And Denial") by Coşkun Ertepınar. The poem is an ode to human…
I Was There, a While Ago - A Song for Expatriates
Missing one's home country is a part of expatriate life. It feels just as if it was a while ago being in home country, where one experiences the…
Every Morning - Where do we sail to?
Every morning, as the sun rises, where do we sail to? This song is inspired by this question, that every one us asks to ourselves every morning. The…
Let the Rain Pour - Inspired by a Cahit Sıtkı Tarancı Poem
The arrangement and performance of the song is by Blaine Selkirk from Canada: Let the Rain Drop modern_times · Let The Rain Pour
Time for a New Departure
Listen to the song A song that I had made in 1998 (wow, it's been a while!), performed beautifully on the acoustic guitar by Roberto Diana : Time…
A New Beginning
Listen to the song An arrangement of my song "A New Beginning" by Blaine Selkirk with vocals, piano, and much more: A New Beginning modern_times · A…
Whenever You Need Me
Listen to the song A beautiful piano & string arrangement of my song "Whenever You Need Me" by Damian Shima : Whenever You Need Me modern_times ·…
Epigram - Inspired by a poem of Ozdemir Asaf
The epigram is only 8 lines long. Here, you will listen to the piano & string arrangement by mellownightz : Epigram - Piano & Strings Arrangement…
The Flying Carpet - Yet Another Techno Song
Here is the song, enjoy! The Flying Carpet modern_times · The Flying Carpet
Elif Elif {Elif Diye} - Inspired by a poem of Karacaoglan
The poem has a repeated mention of Elif , the girl beloved by Karacaoglan. Here is an arrangement of the song with acoustic guitar, arranged and…
Hands Up - While Learning the eJay Software
Lots of clapping sound effects in the song, hence the name "Hands Up" :) I typically use this song as background music in my photo slideshows. Here…
Delirium {Sayıklama} - Inspired by a poem of Necip Fazıl Kısakürek
Here is a acoustic-guitar-only arrangement that has been performed by jimstillers : Delirium {Sayıklama} - Guitar-Only Arrangement The poem begins…