Incesaz’s music has the full taste of the classical. The “makam” (the melodic texture) and “usül” (traditional rhythmic patterns) the instruments style and the way they are elaborated — this music stands on solid historical ground. All these aspects show that Incesaz’s music sounds very modern compared to the classical. The music is polyphonic (classical Turkish music is monodic) and arranged (the classical is not). Instruments from outside the Turkish classical tradition are used such as guitar bass violoncello and piano. Overall this music has a contemporary sound. This new approach earned unprecedented praise from the industry and the critics. It has even been suggested that Incesaz should be regarded as the creator of a new Turkish musical genre.
Incesaz traces its roots to their time at the Istanbul State Conservatory. The group’s founders Murat Aydemir and Derya Türkan have been playing together ever since as a duo or within many other ensembles they gave countless concerts and released an album “Ahenk” (Harmony) in 1996. The same year they met Cengiz Onural from the group Yeni Türkü soon thereafter he left that group and Incesaz started. This trio has been the kernel of the group.
In 1997 the percussion player Mahinur Özüstün and the kanun player Taner Sayacýoðlu joined and Incesaz started recording its first album “Eski Nisan” (Aged April) which was released in 1999. All the while they have been writing and performing music for films and television including the celebrated series: “Ikinci Bahar / Second Spring”. Incesaz released its third album in January 22 which contains eight songs plus various instrumental pieces. The songs are sung by one of Turkey’s most beautiful female voices Melihat Gülses.
Discography:
Eski Nisan / the Aged April (1999)
Ikinci Bahar / the Second Spring (2000)
Eylul Sarkilari / Songs of September (2002)
Istanbul’a Dair / About Istanbul (2004)
Mazi Kalbimde / Cherishing Bygone Days (2005)
Kalbimdeki Deniz (2011)
Author: Angel Romero
Angel Romero y Ruiz has dedicated his life to musical exploration. His efforts included the creation of two online portals, worldmusiccentral.org and musicasdelmundo.com. In addition, Angel is the co-founder of the Transglobal World Music Chart, a panel of world music DJs and writers that celebrates global sounds. Furthermore, he delved into the record business, producing world music studio albums and compilations. His works have appeared on Alula Records, Ellipsis Arts, Indígena Records and Music of the World.
