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He is a 27-year old spiritual. A new world person respecting the soul of livings. Hi blended electronic sounds and the ethnic melodies with a touch of myst inside. The very first release of his concept Dreamin' Istanbul yields his compositions in a melange of multicultural diversity, melodic richness and the techno philosophy. Aiming to share his solely unique music with the world, along with the greatest magic of local tunes and contemporary rhythms.

VOLKAN GÜCER
dilli kaval (turkish wooden flutes), irish whistle

With a professional career that spans more than 18 years, he has written and produced music for more than 40 TV series and films, as well as numerous documentaries and commercial jingles. He is best known for the songs; "Amerikali", "Gölge Çiçegi" that he composed for the movies with the same titles (Lyrics by Aysel Gürel). His Library CD's, "A Kanun Journey Through Turkiye" and "Vocal Maneouvers", catalogues many of his most exceptional works and has been distributed throughout Europe and Asia. He is a founding member of the Composers, Authors and Publishers Rights Organisation of Turkey, MSG. Along with his latest interest in the wooden flutes, he produced Dreamin' Istanbul of "Burak Demir", "Hancer" & Paslanmaz of "Burak Aziz" and "Koku" of Beyza Durmaz. He performed in three concerts in Rome and Istanbul, as the guest musician of Milagro Acustico.
www.volkangucer.com

OZGE METIN
volin and vocals

One of the leading members of Dreamin' Istanbul ensemble, with an incredible musical talent. She performed in classical concerts with trio and quartet groups after her education in M.S.U. Conservatory. In 2001 she involved in the masterclass in "4th Ayvalik International Music Academy with Prof. Lukas David As well as piano and violin, she played accordion in concerts for two years. She is currently studying violin in M.S.U. Fine Arts Academy.

DENIZ ATALAY
drums

Professional drummer that performs for today's most popular artists. His contribution to Dreamin Istanbul is inevitable with his practical ideas during the first concert.

NEW MEMBERS OF DREAMIN ISTANBUL LIVE BAND

His favorite quote; "If the notes come from the heart, it can reach to a heart". He believes in the sincerity in his music which brings him the best success. In the year 2000, he learned to play oud in the Guzelyali Culture and Art Center in Izmir where he was born. When he started the Ney in 2003, then his journey into the universal taste of the music performing begun.

INCI SUNAR
buzuki, acoustic guitar

She studied guitar performance in Istanbul Anatolian Fine Arts Highschool with Melih Guzel and took stage in AKM and CRR under direction of Faris Akarsu. She performed in the Miserables musical play in Galatasaray University as a chorist. In 1999 she participated to the Mediterranean Guitar Duo Master Class and studied with Reiner Stutz and Burkhard Wolk. She currently performs in the bands; Gocebe Sarkilar, Kamil Ozler 5+1 Band, Erkut Tackin Rock’n Roll Band, Stilliano Flikos Greek Project.

OTHER MUSICIANS PERFORMED IN THE STUDIO ALBUM

His first solo album "Gul Kurusu", featuring his own compositions released through Sony Music in 2000. He performed the hit single "Zirvedesin / Te Quiero", a duet with Ishtar released in France and Turkey being an international debute. His songs "Sozumu Dinle" and "Tarihe Gomdum" are released in U.S.A and France, in the albums called "Yallah Amigos", "Baila Habibi" and "Pop Turkish 2". Being not only a singing artist, his songwriting talent appeared in albums of Nalan and Lara. His second solo album "Paslanmaz" featuring his newest songs released in 2004. www.burakaziz.com

BEYZA DURMAZ
vocals

A graduate of Istanbul University English programm of Business Administration. Studied music in Pera Fine Arts, Mujdat Gezen Academies and Bakirkoy Musiki Cemiyeti. Backing vocals in touring with Mustafa Sandal orchestra for five years, Beyza appeared in nearly 100 concerts, in numerous jingles and TV Series with her lovely vocal performance. Her inspiring style of voicing, leads to a successful carreer for her, as well as her talent in songwriting. www.beyzadurmaz.net

GÜNAY ÇELIK
kanoon

After his masters degree in the state conservatry, he played with Turkish music groups on the state radio and television TRT. Involved in numerous concerts around the world and participated in the 31st Istanbul Music Festival. He is an kanoon instructor in Halic Conservatory.

ARMEN MIGIRDITCHIAN
duduk, zurna, shevi

A graduate of St. Petersbourg Conservatory, a virtuose of duduk and shevi. Highly influenced of the Gasparian style. His rare authentic instruments from the heart of Armenia meets his strong blowing technique. He played in World Urban Music Festival in Sicily with "Kanaz" dance group in 1993 and achieved the first prize. His notable performance with Maral Dance Group and Dreamin' Istanbul band brought him up with a new carreer.

METIN ÇAKIR
clarinet

Professional clarinet player with a deep dramatic flavour in oriental melodies. He took place in other studio sessions of Muzikal Yapim for the albums "Hancer", "Chill Oud" and contributed to the film music projecs of Volkan Gucer

MARTIN BENNETT
sitar

Martin Bennett was born in Edinburgh, Scotland and currently resides in Montreal, Canada. In March 1992 he took a trip to India and studied the Sitar with Master Chuni Lal Pandy of Varanasi and is exploring the use of the Sitar with electronic music. He also plays guitar, bass, banjo and actively composes music for all media from his studio. He’s also involved in recording and producing CD’s for many artists, and is currently working on his own CD. He works virtually through the internet, and has successfully contributed with his Sitar to our album through Internet. His music is versitile enough to fit with film, tv, commercials, video games and multimedia.
http://www.studioloco.qc.ca

OTHER MUSICIANS PERFORMED IN THE FIRST CONCERT IN 2007

His carreer of songwriting followed with his lead vocal performances in the band called Vale with Istanbul Plak in 1966. He studies in Halic Conservatory and his inspiring songwriting talent leads him to the collaboration with Burak Aziz and Ali Cehreli in creating the precious album "Paslanmaz".

ALI ÇEHRELI
acoustic and electric guitars

He has been an addicted guitar lover for 14 years. Involved in concerts with his band, performing western music melted in ethnic concepts. He is also composing, authoring and arranging for other albums.

CEYDA PIRALI
additional keyboards

She studied music (piano) in Istanbul University State’s conservatuary and film scoring in Berklee College of Music, Boston in 2001. Between 2004-2006 she completed her M.A degree in ITU The Center for Advanced Studies in Music (MIAM) in major of “Music Production and Management”. She has a music production studio in Istanbul and working on jingles and media music as well as live performances with various bands.

SALTUK TUKUR
bass

Being a member of Istanbul Municipality Theatres Orchestra, he also performs for the singing artists Feridun Duzagac and Asim Can Gunduz. The common opinion of the muicians that he works with, is that without him, no rehearsal sessions would be so much fun.