Zeki Müren
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Zeki Müren was a prominent Turkish
singer, composer and actor. He was famous for his compelling voice and precise articulation in his singing of both established Turkish classical music
and contemporary songs.
. From 1950 to 1953 he studied decorative arts in Istanbul
at the Fine Arts Academy while launching his musical career. Müren’s first album was issued in 1951, at which time he was a regular singer on Istanbul Radio. In 1955, he produced his first Gold Record.
In his forty-five-year professional career Müren composed more than three hundred songs and made more than six hundred recordings. He was celebrated as the "Sun" of classical Turkish music
and was affectionately called "Pasha
". For many years he reigned as "Artist of the Year". Many of Müren's records were also published in Greece
, where he also enjoyed popularity, along with the U.S.
, Germany
, Iran
, and several other countries during the 1960s and 1970s.
Müren was also a gifted poet, publishing Bıldırcın Yağmuru (The Quail Rain) in 1965. Additionally, he acted in Turkish cinema
, starring in eighteen films and writing many of their musical scores. Even though he did not consider himself a painter, he painted as a hobby.
Müren dressed effeminately, wearing large, ornate rings and heavy make up, especially in the later years of his life. In many ways, he had a pioneering role in rendering the Turkish society more accepting about homosexuality. He, with his distinct style, remained a highly respected artist throughout his career, and in a sense, paved the way for many later, more openly gay or transsexual Turkish artists.
He died of a heart attack during a live performance on stage in the city of İzmir
on September 24, 1996. His death caused the greatest public grief in years and thousands of Turks attended his funeral. Zeki Müren Art Museum, established in Bodrum
, where Müren used to live, has been visited by more than 200,000 people between its opening on June 8, 2000 and December 2006.All his worldly possessions are donated to the Türk Eğitim Vakfı( Foundation for Turkish Education) and Mehmetçik Vakfına (Foundation For widow's of the armed forces)
Albums published posthumously
In addition to these, there are 12 other albums attributed to Zeki Müren published during 1968–1974 by Grafson Plak.
NOTES :
Turkish people
Turkish people, also known as the "Turks" , are an ethnic group primarily living in Turkey and in the former lands of the Ottoman Empire where Turkish minorities had been established in Bulgaria, Cyprus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Georgia, Greece, Kosovo, Macedonia, and Romania...
singer, composer and actor. He was famous for his compelling voice and precise articulation in his singing of both established Turkish classical music
Ottoman classical music
Ottoman classical music developed in Istanbul and major Ottoman towns from Skopje to Cairo, from Tabriz to Morocco through the palace, mosques, and sufi lodges of the Ottoman Empire. Above all a vocal music, Ottoman music traditionally accompanies a solo singer with a small instrumental ensemble...
and contemporary songs.
Biography
Müren grew up in the provincial capital city of Bursa in western TurkeyTurkey
Turkey , known officially as the Republic of Turkey , is a Eurasian country located in Western Asia and in East Thrace in Southeastern Europe...
. From 1950 to 1953 he studied decorative arts in 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...
at the Fine Arts Academy while launching his musical career. Müren’s first album was issued in 1951, at which time he was a regular singer on Istanbul Radio. In 1955, he produced his first Gold Record.
In his forty-five-year professional career Müren composed more than three hundred songs and made more than six hundred recordings. He was celebrated as the "Sun" of classical Turkish music
Ottoman classical music
Ottoman classical music developed in Istanbul and major Ottoman towns from Skopje to Cairo, from Tabriz to Morocco through the palace, mosques, and sufi lodges of the Ottoman Empire. Above all a vocal music, Ottoman music traditionally accompanies a solo singer with a small instrumental ensemble...
and was affectionately called "Pasha
Pasha
Pasha or pascha, formerly bashaw, was a high rank in the Ottoman Empire political system, typically granted to governors, generals and dignitaries. As an honorary title, Pasha, in one of its various ranks, is equivalent to the British title of Lord, and was also one of the highest titles in...
". For many years he reigned as "Artist of the Year". Many of Müren's records were also published in Greece
Greece
Greece , officially the Hellenic Republic , and historically Hellas or the Republic of Greece in English, is a country in southeastern Europe....
, where he also enjoyed popularity, along with the U.S.
United States
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, 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...
, Iran
Iran
Iran , officially the Islamic Republic of Iran , is a country in Southern and Western Asia. The name "Iran" has been in use natively since the Sassanian era and came into use internationally in 1935, before which the country was known to the Western world as Persia...
, and several other countries during the 1960s and 1970s.
Müren was also a gifted poet, publishing Bıldırcın Yağmuru (The Quail Rain) in 1965. Additionally, he acted in Turkish cinema
Cinema of Turkey
Turkish cinema is an important part of Turkish culture, and has flourished over the years, delivering entertainment to audiences in Turkey, expatriates across Europe, and in rare cases, the USA....
, starring in eighteen films and writing many of their musical scores. Even though he did not consider himself a painter, he painted as a hobby.
Müren dressed effeminately, wearing large, ornate rings and heavy make up, especially in the later years of his life. In many ways, he had a pioneering role in rendering the Turkish society more accepting about homosexuality. He, with his distinct style, remained a highly respected artist throughout his career, and in a sense, paved the way for many later, more openly gay or transsexual Turkish artists.
He died of a heart attack during a live performance on stage in the city of İzmir
Izmir
Izmir is a large metropolis in the western extremity of Anatolia. The metropolitan area in the entire Izmir Province had a population of 3.35 million as of 2010, making the city third most populous in Turkey...
on September 24, 1996. His death caused the greatest public grief in years and thousands of Turks attended his funeral. Zeki Müren Art Museum, established in Bodrum
Bodrum
Bodrum is a port city in Muğla Province, in the southwestern Aegean Region of Turkey. It is located on the southern coast of Bodrum Peninsula, at a point that checks the entry into the Gulf of Gökova. The site was called Halicarnassus of Caria in ancient times and was famous for housing the...
, where Müren used to live, has been visited by more than 200,000 people between its opening on June 8, 2000 and December 2006.All his worldly possessions are donated to the Türk Eğitim Vakfı( Foundation for Turkish Education) and Mehmetçik Vakfına (Foundation For widow's of the armed forces)
Discography
Albums published during his lifetime- 1970 Senede Bir Gün
- 1973 Pırlanta 1
- 1973 Pırlanta 2
- 1973 Pırlanta 3
- 1973 Pırlanta 4
- 1973 Hatıra
- 1974 Anılarım
- 1975 Mücevher
- 1976 Güneşin Oğlu
- 1979 Nazar Boncuğu
- 1980 Sükse
- 1981 Kahır Mektubu
- 1982 Eskimeyen Dost
- 1984 Hayat Öpücüğü
- 1985 Masal
- 1986 Helal Olsun
- 1987 Aşk Kurbanı
- 1988 Gözlerin Doğuyor Gecelerime
- 1989 Ayrıldık İşte
- 1989 Karanlıklar Güneşi
- 1989 Zirvedeki Şarkılar
- 1989 Dilek Çeşmesi
- 1990 Bir Tatlı Tebessüm
- 1991 Doruktaki Nağmeler
- 1992 Sorma
Albums published posthumously
- 2000 Muazzez Abacı & Zeki Müren Düet
- 2005 Selahattin Pınar Şarkıları
- 2005 Sadettin Kaynak Şarkıları
- 2005 Zeki Müren: 1955–1963 Kayıtları
- 2006 Batmayan Güneş
In addition to these, there are 12 other albums attributed to Zeki Müren published during 1968–1974 by Grafson Plak.
Filmography
International titles are given in parentheses.- 1953 Beklenen Şarkı ("Awaited Song")
- 1955 Son Beste (The Last Musical Composition)
- 1957 Berduş (The Vagabond)
- 1958 Altın Kafes (The Golden Cage)
- 1959 Kırık Plak (The Broken Vinyl)
- 1959 Gurbet ("Foreign Place")
- 1961 Aşk Hırsızı (The Love Thief)
- 1962 Hayat Bazen Tatlıdır (Sometimes Life Is Enjoyable)
- 1963 Bahçevan (The Gardener)
- 1964 İstanbul Kaldırımları (Pavements of Istanbul)
- 1965 Hep O Şarkı ("Always That Song")
- 1966 Düğün Gecesi (The Wedding Night)
- 1967 Hindistan Cevizi (The Coconut)
- 1968 Katip ("Secretary")
- 1969 KalbiExample.jpgmin Sahibi ("Owner Of My Heart")
- 1969 İnleyen Nağmeler ("Howling Melodies@)
- 1970 Aşktan da Üstün ("Fallen Out Of Love")
- 1971 Rüya Gibi ("Like A Dream")
NOTES :
- Zeki Müren usually slept for 4 hours and he didn't do breakfast
- Zeki müren certainly take a sauna in the afternoon
- Zeki Müren never used contact lens and his glass number is 1,5
See also
- Turkish classical musicOttoman classical musicOttoman classical music developed in Istanbul and major Ottoman towns from Skopje to Cairo, from Tabriz to Morocco through the palace, mosques, and sufi lodges of the Ottoman Empire. Above all a vocal music, Ottoman music traditionally accompanies a solo singer with a small instrumental ensemble...
- Turkish musicMusic of TurkeyThe music of Turkey includes diverse elements ranging from Central Asian folk music and has many copies and references of Byzantine music, Greek music, Ottoman music, Persian music, Balkan music, as well as more modern European and American popular music influences...
- List of honorific titles in popular music
External links
- Zeki Müren Net
- Sanatgunesi.com – Zeki Müren fan site
- Life story video of Zeki Müren
- Discography of Zeki Müren
- A sample of Müren's music on YouTubeYouTubeYouTube is a video-sharing website, created by three former PayPal employees in February 2005, on which users can upload, view and share videos....
- Unforgettable Turkish Music Artist