Blending Turkish musical traditions with jazz, classical, and progressive rock influences, Sanlıkol’s deeply personal compositions in this album reflect his decade-long immersion in Turkish music. His innovative approach shines through his use of the Renaissance 17, a digital microtonal keyboard of his own invention.
Melancholia / "HÜZÜN"
Inspired by the profound presence of melancholy (“hüzün”) in Turkish culture — from folk songs and poetry to cinema — Sanlıkol crafts a powerful narrative that embraces both sorrow and beauty. Tracks like “A Children’s Song”, adapted from “Annemize Türkü”, may evoke nostalgia, while “Buselik” unfolds as a meditative journey that builds from quiet simplicity to vibrant improvisation. On “Şedd-i Araban Şarkı” and “Hüseyni Jam”, he integrates traditional Turkish makam, or mode, with jazz expression.
