Mikail`s Berlin Sessions feat. Hogir Göregen - Meşk Havası by Selim Sesler

Описание: Hi everyone! I'm excited to announce the start of a new video series called "Mikail's Berlin Sessions". In this series, I'll be inviting many prominent musicians living in Berlin to record duo performances. These videos, filmed in various locations across Berlin, both indoors and outdoors, aim to showcase the city's musical diversity and aesthetic richness.

What makes this series truly unique is that, even though the piece to be played is pre-selected, the performances are mostly unrehearsed and take the form of jam sessions, capturing the spontaneity and authenticity of the moment. Instead of aiming for a perfectly polished professional video and audio recording, we're focused on delivering high-quality yet natural recordings. At the heart of this series is the interaction between musicians, the emotions that emerge in the moment, the sounds, and the power of improvisation.

In this opening session of the "Mikail's Berlin Sessions" series, I'm thrilled to be joined by my dear friend and an exceptional percussion master, Hogir Göregen   / hogir.percussion   . Eleven years ago, when we both were new musicians in Berlin, we first met in a true jam session environment. We immediately connected through music, and from that moment on, our paths never diverged. After playing together in numerous bands and projects, we eventually formed the Heval Trio (https://hevaltrio.com) with buzuq artist Mevan Younes. We continue our collaborative work both as a trio and as a duo.

Our first piece is "Meşk Havası", an instrumental composition by the highly respected clarinetist Selim Sesler. This piece holds a special place in our musical journey, as it’s one we frequently played with Hogir in the past. The concept of "meşk" beautifully encapsulates the essence of this series, as it can be seen as the equivalent of a "jam session" in Eastern cultures.

Huge thanks to everyone supporting this challenging project with so much love. Special shoutout to Gülsah, Milan and Ari for opening their garden and lovely home to us. And to the amazing Emre Nisanci for ensuring the best possible natural sound of these live moments.

Lastly, my co-producer, cameraman, director, and much more, dearest Batuhan Kavlak thank you a thousand times for your incredible efforts and great work!

"Meşk Havası" composed by Selim Sesler
Mikail Yakut - Accordion
Hogir Göregen - Percussion/Darbuka

Mix - Emre Nisanci
Video - Batuhan Kavlak

Berlin - Neuköln, 2024

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