JC1907 - 6-13-2005 at 07:01 AM
Hello,
I am joining the group today. I have been performing for about 16 years now. Originally from Istanbul, living in the U.S. Started playing the oud
because of the maqams. I am a student of O.Nuri Ozpekel.
I am originally a pianist playing the classical turkish music for about 24 years now. I gave many concerts in Turkey before moving to the states. I
felt limited being unable to play 1/4 tones. I love Yorgo Bacanos' style. I am looking forward to being part of this forum.. Have a nice day everyone.
SamirCanada - 6-13-2005 at 09:06 AM
welcome
MrOud - 6-13-2005 at 10:46 PM
Hi JC,
Welcome to the group. Where in the U.S do you live?
Udi Mike
spyros mesogeia - 6-14-2005 at 05:19 AM
Dear friend
welcome above us
Regards to all
Spyros
JC1907 - 6-14-2005 at 02:00 PM
Mr Oud:
thanks for the warm welcome.
I live in Michigan.
kasos - 6-14-2005 at 02:35 PM
Hi!
I'll add my voice to the words of welcome above. Thanks also for your helpful post to my question about strings, on yesterday's thread.
Mark/Kasos
mavrothis - 6-14-2005 at 03:11 PM
Hosgeldiniz! It's nice to find oud players who share a love for Udi Yorgo.
Take care,
mavrothis
paulO - 6-14-2005 at 03:29 PM
Hi JC1907, welcome -- a piano player, cool. Udi Yorgo was one of a kind, his work is very inspiring, and ear opening ! I heard an album with Ergin
Kizilay, and a piano player (I can't think of his name right now) who did a classical album a few years ago...very nice stuff.
Cordially...PaulO
JC1907 - 6-14-2005 at 07:20 PM
Thank you everyone for the kind words. I really enjoy performing. I spend about 3-4 hours a day on oud (which I used to on piano) to bring it to the
level I'd like to see myself at.
I often hear people saying oud is easy to begin. There's truth in it but it's actually a very challenging instrument as you go in deeper. Right /
left hand coordination, agility is important but also, it's crucial to be able to express yourself while playing. Listening to the masters is the
single most important part.
I have always been challenged by my instructors to try new things. Serif Muhiddin, Yorgo Bacanos, Udi Nevres, Resat Aysu and many other composers
pushed the limits of their instruments and we should all follow the path that was opened by the masters.
It seems like an endless ocean and we're all traveling in it together.
Regards,