Oguz Abadan
Encyclopedia
Oğuz Abadan is a Turkish
musician born in Ankara
. His music life began when he started playing the mandolin
during his primary school years. At the age of twelve, he started to learn how to play the guitar. After playing along with several different amateur bands during his youth, he carried on with professionals: he has appeared in orchestras, such at the one headed by Cemil Başaran as guitarist.
Music Department as a violinist, he went to the United States
to study harmony at Berklee College. Later, he visited and produced music within several different countries in Europe. After working as professional bass player in Germany
, he moved to France
where he joined Moğollar
(Mongols
), a then-active Turkish band in Paris
.
Returning home to Turkey
, he started working at the Ankara Metropolitan Municipality Urban Orchestra as the arranger and bassist. Meanwhile, he carried on with his own orchestra, which he had set up bearing his name. In the following years he moved to Istanbul
, where he currently resides. He has conducted many orchestras in many countries, carried out various concerts and studio works, and has collaborated with many prominent vocalists. He produces film music and has two books published on music theory.
He is the father of pianist Ayşegül Abadan
and bassist Yağız Abadan.
Turkey
Turkey , known officially as the Republic of Turkey , is a Eurasian country located in Western Asia and in East Thrace in Southeastern Europe...
musician born in Ankara
Ankara
Ankara is the capital of Turkey and the country's second largest city after Istanbul. The city has a mean elevation of , and as of 2010 the metropolitan area in the entire Ankara Province had a population of 4.4 million....
. His music life began when he started playing the mandolin
Mandolin
A mandolin is a musical instrument in the lute family . It descends from the mandore, a soprano member of the lute family. The mandolin soundboard comes in many shapes—but generally round or teardrop-shaped, sometimes with scrolls or other projections. A mandolin may have f-holes, or a single...
during his primary school years. At the age of twelve, he started to learn how to play the guitar. After playing along with several different amateur bands during his youth, he carried on with professionals: he has appeared in orchestras, such at the one headed by Cemil Başaran as guitarist.
Biography
After completing his education at Ankara's Gazi UniversityGazi University
Gazi University is a public university primarily located in Ankara, Turkey.It was established in 1926 by Kemal Atatürk as Gazi Teacher Training Institute...
Music Department as a violinist, he went to the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
to study harmony at Berklee College. Later, he visited and produced music within several different countries in Europe. After working as professional bass player in Germany
Germany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
, he moved to France
France
The French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France...
where he joined Moğollar
Mogollar
Moğollar is one of the pioneer bands in Turkish rock music for about 40 years and one of the founders of Turkish folk rock...
(Mongols
Mongols
Mongols ) are a Central-East Asian ethnic group that lives mainly in the countries of Mongolia, China, and Russia. In China, ethnic Mongols can be found mainly in the central north region of China such as Inner Mongolia...
), a then-active Turkish band in Paris
Paris
Paris is the capital and largest city in France, situated on the river Seine, in northern France, at the heart of the Île-de-France region...
.
Returning home to Turkey
Turkey
Turkey , known officially as the Republic of Turkey , is a Eurasian country located in Western Asia and in East Thrace in Southeastern Europe...
, he started working at the Ankara Metropolitan Municipality Urban Orchestra as the arranger and bassist. Meanwhile, he carried on with his own orchestra, which he had set up bearing his name. In the following years he moved to Istanbul
Istanbul
Istanbul , historically known as Byzantium and Constantinople , is the largest city of Turkey. Istanbul metropolitan province had 13.26 million people living in it as of December, 2010, which is 18% of Turkey's population and the 3rd largest metropolitan area in Europe after London and...
, where he currently resides. He has conducted many orchestras in many countries, carried out various concerts and studio works, and has collaborated with many prominent vocalists. He produces film music and has two books published on music theory.
He is the father of pianist Ayşegül Abadan
Aysegül Abadan
- Biography :Ayşegül Abadan was born in Ankara in 1980. She is the daughter of musician Oğuz Abadan.She moved to Istanbul with her family when one year old. Her musical life began when she started playing the piano during her primary school years. Ayşegül recorded the sound for some albums while 9...
and bassist Yağız Abadan.
Discography
As the composer, arranger, and music director he has produced albums with many artists, including- Cem KaracaCem KaracaMuhtar Cem Karaca , also called Cem Baba , was a prominent Turkish rock musician and one of the most important figures in the Anatolian rock movement.-Biography:...
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(Dayanamıyorum) - Yoshitaka Minami (Japonya) (Lovely Girl)
- Banu (Kırbağ Gün Kavuşurken)
- Tanju Okan (Çaresiz, Özür Diliyorum)
- Fatih Kısaparmak (Tomurcuk)
- Ferhat Tunç (Yaşamak Direnmektir, Istanbul Konserleri)
- Siwan Perver (Naze, Zembilfrosh, Me Cıkır)
- Kawa
- Neşe Karaböcek (Çiçekdağ)
Film Music
- Suna 2007
- Aşka Tövbe 1998
- Dönüş Yemini 1996
- Şövalye, Pamuk Prenses ve Hain 1996
- Aşk Üzerine Söylenmemiş Herşey 1996
- Yer Çekimli Aşklar 1996
- Oy Deposu 1994
- Bir Yanımız Bahar Bahçe 1994
- Sekizinci Saat 1994
- Sessiz Çığlık 1994
- Kadere 45 Var 1994
- Günah Tohumu 1994
- Ateş Üstünde Yürümek 1991
- Devlerin Ölümü 1990
- Aşk Üçgeni 1990
- Acılar Paylaşılmaz 1989
- Fotoğraflar 1989
- Yağmur Başladı 1989
- Mavi Mavi 1986
- Gurbetci Saban 1985
Film Music As Musical Director
- Muhsin Bey 1987
- Gülüm Benim 1986
- Fatmagül'ün Sucu Ne 1986
- Deli Deli Küpeli
- Garip 1986
- Mavi Yolculuk 1986
- Uzun Bir Gece 1986
- Yarin Aglayacagim 1986
- Halkali Köle 1986
- Saban Pabucu Yarim 1985
- Katmadeger Saban 1985
- Keriz 1985
- Sosyete Saban 1985
- Sendul Saban 1985
- Postaci 1984
- Sabaniye 1984
- Tutku 1984
- Bir Sevgili Istiyorum 1984
- Ortadirek Saban 1984
- Atla Gel Saban 1984
- Bedel 1984
- Carikli Milyoner 1983
- Seni Seviyorum 1983
- Kilibik 1983
- En Büyük Saban 1983
- Iffet 1982
- Doktor Civanim 1982
- Islak Günes 1982
- Tomruk 1982
- Arkadasim 1982
- Gazap Rüzgari 1982
- Askalarin En Guzeli 1982
- Cicek Abbas 1982
- Yürek Yarasi 1982
- Bas Belasi 1982
- Mine 1982
Documentaries
- Memduh Ün - Ustasız Ustalar 2008
- Halit Refig Sineması Uzerine 2007
- Kameramandan Görüntü Yönetmenine 2006
- Penceremde Sardunyalar 2004
- Işığın Peşinde Anadolu 1993
- Cumhuriyete Kanat Gerenler 1991
- Tahta At 1990
- Zincir 1989
- Bitlis 1989
- From Tushba To Van 1988
Musics for Television Serials
- Su Sinekleri 2001
- Geceler 1996
- Suçlu Kim 1994
- Zamanda Yolculuk 19995
- Bizim Mahalle 1993
- Kederli Yıllar 1994
- Üçüzler 1993
- Karşı Show 1993
- Prensesin Böylesi 1992
- At Kestanesi 1991
- Kara Elmas 1990
- 077 Hızır - Acil Servis 1988
- Uğurlugil Ailesi 1988
Television Shows
- Bizden Size (TRT)
- Susam Sokağı (TRT)
- Salı Pazarı (Star TV)
- Ajda Pekkan Sizlerle (Kanal 6)
- Cumartesi Eğlencesi (Star TV)
- Pazarlık (Star TV)
- Bu Hafta Pafta Pafta (Kanal D)
Books
- Teori 1- Notasyon ve Diziler (Teori 1) Pan Yayıncılık
- Teori 2- Aralıklar ve Akorlar (Teori 2) Pan Yayıncılık