Harun Tekin
Encyclopedia
Sami Harun Tekin is a singer, musician
(guitar
, piano
) and poet
. He is one of the founding members and the vocalist of the Turkish
rock band Mor ve ötesi
.
in Istanbul, Harun meets Kerem Kabadayı with whom he would later establish his first band.
In 1996, Harun starts his B.Sc. studies at Boğaziçi University
, and graduates as a philosophy
major in 2001.
Following the 1999 earthquake in Turkey, he joins Açık Radio to work at Earthquake Communication Centre.
From September 2008, he has appeared on television in Kısa Devre on the Turkish channel Haberturk, together with the psychiatrist Cem Mumcu and actress Pelin Batu.
Tekin is interested in philosophy, politics and playing football. He is a big fan of Radiohead.
(«Violet and ultra»). In the new group, Tekin shared the role of soloist with Derin Esmer, but after the latter's retirement in 1999, Tekin became the only vocalist. He and Burak Güven are the main writers of the group.
In 2007, he performed the soundtrack for the film director Veli Çelik's Kayıp. In 2008, he performed a song "İstasyon İnsanları" from the album of Teoman Söz Müzik Teoman.
Musician
A musician is an artist who plays a musical instrument. It may or may not be the person's profession. Musicians can be classified by their roles in performing music and writing music.Also....* A person who makes music a profession....
(guitar
Guitar
The guitar is a plucked string instrument, usually played with fingers or a pick. The guitar consists of a body with a rigid neck to which the strings, generally six in number, are attached. Guitars are traditionally constructed of various woods and strung with animal gut or, more recently, with...
, piano
Piano
The piano is a musical instrument played by means of a keyboard. It is one of the most popular instruments in the world. Widely used in classical and jazz music for solo performances, ensemble use, chamber music and accompaniment, the piano is also very popular as an aid to composing and rehearsal...
) and poet
Poet
A poet is a person who writes poetry. A poet's work can be literal, meaning that his work is derived from a specific event, or metaphorical, meaning that his work can take on many meanings and forms. Poets have existed since antiquity, in nearly all languages, and have produced works that vary...
. He is one of the founding members and the vocalist of the Turkish
Turkey
Turkey , known officially as the Republic of Turkey , is a Eurasian country located in Western Asia and in East Thrace in Southeastern Europe...
rock band Mor ve ötesi
Mor ve Ötesi
Mor ve Ötesi is a Turkish alternative rock band from Istanbul. Its four current members are Harun Tekin , Kerem Kabadayı , Burak Güven and Kerem Özyeğen . Former members include Alper Tekin and Derin Esmer...
.
Biography
In 1988 whilst being a student at German High SchoolDeutsche Schule Istanbul
Deutsche Schule Istanbul or Özel Istanbul Alman Lisesi or simply Alman Lisesi is one of the most prestigious high schools in Turkey. It was established in May 1868 for the children of German traders, artists, engineers and diplomats living in Istanbul...
in Istanbul, Harun meets Kerem Kabadayı with whom he would later establish his first band.
In 1996, Harun starts his B.Sc. studies at Boğaziçi University
Bogaziçi University
Boğaziçi University is a public university located on the European side of the Bosphorus strait in Istanbul, Turkey. It has five faculties and two schools offering undergraduate degrees, and six institutes offering graduate degrees...
, and graduates as a philosophy
Philosophy
Philosophy is the study of general and fundamental problems, such as those connected with existence, knowledge, values, reason, mind, and language. Philosophy is distinguished from other ways of addressing such problems by its critical, generally systematic approach and its reliance on rational...
major in 2001.
Following the 1999 earthquake in Turkey, he joins Açık Radio to work at Earthquake Communication Centre.
From September 2008, he has appeared on television in Kısa Devre on the Turkish channel Haberturk, together with the psychiatrist Cem Mumcu and actress Pelin Batu.
Tekin is interested in philosophy, politics and playing football. He is a big fan of Radiohead.
Creative activity
In 1990, Tekin, together with his school friend Kerem Kabadayı founded a group «Decision». Other members were Şahin Yalabık (vocals), Alper Tekin (bass guitar). When in 1991 the group moved to a rock sound, Harun started playing the guitar. Later, they were joined by Derin Esmer (guitar). After Yalabık left the group, the musicians decided to move to Turkish lyrics, and founded in 1995 the group of Mor ve ÖtesiMor ve Ötesi
Mor ve Ötesi is a Turkish alternative rock band from Istanbul. Its four current members are Harun Tekin , Kerem Kabadayı , Burak Güven and Kerem Özyeğen . Former members include Alper Tekin and Derin Esmer...
(«Violet and ultra»). In the new group, Tekin shared the role of soloist with Derin Esmer, but after the latter's retirement in 1999, Tekin became the only vocalist. He and Burak Güven are the main writers of the group.
In 2007, he performed the soundtrack for the film director Veli Çelik's Kayıp. In 2008, he performed a song "İstasyon İnsanları" from the album of Teoman Söz Müzik Teoman.
External links
- Mor ve Ötesi website (Turkish)
- Mor ve Ötesi website (English)