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Anadilim Aşk is Işın Karaca
's debut album, it was released at 2001 with Power Records label. All the songs are written by Sezen Aksu
, except two of them co-written by Ali İlyas and Sezen Aksu. The first video became "Tutunamadım". The second video is shot for "Başka Bahar
", which become very successful in music charts of Turkey. After this success in Turkey, the song is chosen to represent Turkey in OGAE
in 2002. However, it became the last without getting any points in the contest. The third video is shot for "Aramıza Yollar" by Lebanese
director Waleed Nassif. This video is the first video in High Definition
format in Turkey. Famous Turkish actor Toprak Sergen also starred in the video. The fourth video is shot for "Doğum Günün Kutlu Olsun Oğlum", but it was not aired due to conflicts with her company. The album sold-out quickly and released second time with addition of "Tutunamadım Remix". In 2006, the album re-released with SM Gold label.
In the song "Lamba", piano is performed by Onno Tunç
, a famous musician who died in a plane crash in 1996. The piano samples were originally performed in Zuhal Olcay
's song "Kod Adım Leyla" in her Oyuncu album in 1996. The piano compositions are cleaned from the song and then added to "Lamba". The reason for that is; Sezen Aksu and Onno Tunç worked together and made very successful works in Turkey. Işın never met Onno Tunç, because Onno died just before Işın and Sezen met. So she missed the chance of working with Onno. And this become one of her wishes which was impossible after Onno's death. Aksu, who knows Işın's dream, ordered to clean the piano samples. The song was then arranged by Ayda Tunç, daughter of Onno. It was a surprise for Işın, because, Aksu didn't tell this to her unless the song was finished.
The song "Doğum Günün Kutlu Olsun Oğlum" (Happy birthday my son) was written by Sezen Aksu in Işın's house in mother's day. Sezen Aksu was returned from her visit to Italy. She was touched by the death fasts and then she wrote this song about the incidents.
Bonus track (added by the second release)
Producer: Sezen Aksu
Mix: Studio Maslak B
Mastering: Çağlar Türkmen
Photographs: Tamer Yılmaz
Graphicc Design: Ultra
Hair: Serpil Yıldız
Make-up: Fatka and Suzan Kardeş
Isin Karaca
Işın began her musical career as vocalist for Sezen Aksu. In 1997, she performed songs in the Turkish translation of Disney's Hercules' Soundtrack. She also performed the Turkish translations of this album. In 1999 she became the lead vocalist of the musical group "Panic Attack", but the group...
's debut album, it was released at 2001 with Power Records label. All the songs are written by Sezen Aksu
Sezen Aksu
Sezen Aksu is a Turkish pop music singer, song-writer and producer who sold over 40 million albums worldwide. Her nicknames include the "Queen of Turkish Pop" and Minik Serçe ....
, except two of them co-written by Ali İlyas and Sezen Aksu. The first video became "Tutunamadım". The second video is shot for "Başka Bahar
Baska Bahar
Başka Bahar is a pop song from Işın Karaca's Anadilim Aşk album. It was written by Sezen Aksu, arranged by Erdem Yörük. The song become very successful in music charts of Turkey. This success lead the song to represent Turkey in OGAE song contest in 2002. However, it become the last without getting...
", which become very successful in music charts of Turkey. After this success in Turkey, the song is chosen to represent Turkey in OGAE
OGAE
OGAE is one of the 2 major international fan club networks of the Eurovision Song Contest. It has branches in 37 European countries.Although the Eurovision Song Contest started in 1956, OGAE began only in 1984 in Finland. All countries that take part or have already taken part in the Eurovision...
in 2002. However, it became the last without getting any points in the contest. The third video is shot for "Aramıza Yollar" by Lebanese
Lebanon
Lebanon , officially the Republic of LebanonRepublic of Lebanon is the most common term used by Lebanese government agencies. The term Lebanese Republic, a literal translation of the official Arabic and French names that is not used in today's world. Arabic is the most common language spoken among...
director Waleed Nassif. This video is the first video in High Definition
High-definition video
High-definition video or HD video refers to any video system of higher resolution than standard-definition video, and most commonly involves display resolutions of 1,280×720 pixels or 1,920×1,080 pixels...
format in Turkey. Famous Turkish actor Toprak Sergen also starred in the video. The fourth video is shot for "Doğum Günün Kutlu Olsun Oğlum", but it was not aired due to conflicts with her company. The album sold-out quickly and released second time with addition of "Tutunamadım Remix". In 2006, the album re-released with SM Gold label.
Album history
Işın Karaca worked for about seven years as back vocalist of Sezen Aksu. Sezen Aksu, a famous Turkish star, wanted to help her with her debut album, so the album is entirely produced by Aksu.In the song "Lamba", piano is performed by Onno Tunç
Onno Tunç
Onno Tunç was a leading Turkish-Armenian musician, working mainly as a composer and an arranger. Tunç also played bass guitar and occasionally double bass, contributing to the albums of several musicians. He was the elder brother of musician Arto Tunçboyacıyan.-Early years :Onno Tunç was born in...
, a famous musician who died in a plane crash in 1996. The piano samples were originally performed in Zuhal Olcay
Zuhal Olcay
Zuhal Olcay is a famous Turkish actress and singer.-Biography:She started first as an actress in 1980's and became famous with films like "Amansız Yol", "Kurşun Ata Ata Biter", "Bir Avuç Gökyüzü", "Halkalı Köle" and "Dünden Sonra Yarından Önce"...
's song "Kod Adım Leyla" in her Oyuncu album in 1996. The piano compositions are cleaned from the song and then added to "Lamba". The reason for that is; Sezen Aksu and Onno Tunç worked together and made very successful works in Turkey. Işın never met Onno Tunç, because Onno died just before Işın and Sezen met. So she missed the chance of working with Onno. And this become one of her wishes which was impossible after Onno's death. Aksu, who knows Işın's dream, ordered to clean the piano samples. The song was then arranged by Ayda Tunç, daughter of Onno. It was a surprise for Işın, because, Aksu didn't tell this to her unless the song was finished.
The song "Doğum Günün Kutlu Olsun Oğlum" (Happy birthday my son) was written by Sezen Aksu in Işın's house in mother's day. Sezen Aksu was returned from her visit to Italy. She was touched by the death fasts and then she wrote this song about the incidents.
Track listing
| # | Title | Translation | Written by | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Tutunamadım" | I Couldn't Hold On | Sezen Aksu Sezen Aksu Sezen Aksu is a Turkish pop music singer, song-writer and producer who sold over 40 million albums worldwide. Her nicknames include the "Queen of Turkish Pop" and Minik Serçe .... |
4:01 |
| 2 | "Yaz" | Summer | Sezen Aksu, Ali İlyas | 4:27 |
| 3 | "Başka Bahar Baska Bahar Başka Bahar is a pop song from Işın Karaca's Anadilim Aşk album. It was written by Sezen Aksu, arranged by Erdem Yörük. The song become very successful in music charts of Turkey. This success lead the song to represent Turkey in OGAE song contest in 2002. However, it become the last without getting... " |
Another Spring | Sezen Aksu | 4:04 |
| 4 | "Kalbim Ağrıyor" | My Heart Is Aching | Sezen Aksu | 4:49 |
| 5 | "Aşktan N'aber" | What About Love | Sezen Aksu | 4:05 |
| 6 | "Çikita" | Chikita | Sezen Aksu | 3:26 |
| 7 | "Bitmemiş Tango" | Unfinished Tango | Sezen Aksu, Ali İlyas | 4:49 |
| 8 | "Lamba" | Lamp | Sezen Aksu | 3:59 |
| 9 | "Anadilim Aşk" | My Native Language is Love | Sezen Aksu | 3:57 |
| 10 | "Kan Tutmuyor" | Blood Doesn't Hold | Sezen Aksu | 5:02 |
| 11 | "Aramıza Yollar" | Ways Between Us | Sezen Aksu | 4:30 |
| 12 | "Doğum Günün Kutlu Olsun Oğlum" | Happy Birthday My Son | Sezen Aksu | 3:06 |
Bonus track (added by the second release)
| # | Title | Translation | Written by | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | "Tutunamadım (Remix)" | I Couldn't Hold On | Sezen Aksu | 4:59 |
Credits
Production: Power RecordsProducer: Sezen Aksu
Sezen Aksu
Sezen Aksu is a Turkish pop music singer, song-writer and producer who sold over 40 million albums worldwide. Her nicknames include the "Queen of Turkish Pop" and Minik Serçe ....
Mix: Studio Maslak B
Mastering: Çağlar Türkmen
Photographs: Tamer Yılmaz
Graphicc Design: Ultra
Hair: Serpil Yıldız
Make-up: Fatka and Suzan Kardeş
Music videos
- Tutunamadım
- Başka Bahar
- Aramıza Yollar
Song samples
Release history
| Date | Label | Barcode | Catalog |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001-11-28 | Universal Music (Power Records) | 8697420470470 | POW-CD 002 |
| İmaj Music | 8698201090740 | ||
| 2006-12-01 | Seyhan Music | 8697415716705 |