Kürdilihicazkâr Uşşak Hüseyni Faslı Volüm 3 by Kemâl Gürses – A Folk Odyssey That'll Make You Go "Hmm, Not Bad!"
Alright, let’s cut to the chase. If you’re into Turkish folk music with a side of soul-soothing vibes, Kürdilihicazkâr Uşşak Hüseyni Faslı Volüm 3 is like your favorite plate of homemade dolma—rich, layered, and oddly comforting. Released under the Aras label, this album feels like Kemâl Gürses took all his emotional baggage, wrapped it in melodies, and said, “Here, deal with this.” Spoiler alert: we’re dealing.
First off, can we talk about how these track titles are basically novellas? It’s like every song title has its own existential crisis going on. But hey, don’t let that scare ya. The music itself is where the magic happens.
Take “Çektim Elimi Gayri Bu Dünya Hevesinden”, for example. This one hit me right in the feels (and not just because I had no idea what the title meant until five listens later). The melody is hauntingly beautiful, like someone whispering secrets from another dimension. By the second verse, I was convinced my life choices were being judged. It’s slow, deliberate, and packs an emotional punch that’ll make even the coldest hearts go, “Oh crap, am I crying?” Yup, you are.
Then there’s “Gidelim Göksuya”, which sounds like the soundtrack to a road trip through Anatolia—if your car could sprout wings and fly toward the horizon. There’s something so effortlessly uplifting about this track; it’s like Kemâl knew exactly when to sprinkle those high notes without overdoing it. Honestly, if this doesn’t make you want to grab a scarf, twirl around in a field, and pretend you're starring in your own movie montage, you might need to check your pulse.
Now, let’s not ignore the rest of the lineup. Tracks like “Uşşak Peşrevi” and “Hüseyni Saz Semaisi” bring the traditional saz-heavy goodness that fans of Turkish folk live for. And yeah, sure, they might sound similar at first glance (or listen), but give it time. These pieces grow on you like that weird plant you forgot to water but somehow survived anyway.
What makes this album stand out isn’t just its technical brilliance—it’s the raw emotion dripping from every note. You can tell Kemâl Gürses didn’t just phone this one in. He poured his heart into it, probably while sipping tea and staring wistfully out a window.
So here’s the kicker: listening to Kürdilihicazkâr Uşşak Hüseyni Faslı Volüm 3 feels less like entertainment and more like therapy. Like, who needs a shrink when you’ve got tracks that articulate feelings you didn’t even know you had? Just don’t be surprised if you find yourself randomly humming “Sana Ey Canımın Canı Efendim” during awkward silences at dinner parties.
In conclusion, this album is proof that sometimes simplicity rules supreme. No flashy gimmicks, no autotune disasters, just pure, unfiltered artistry. Oh, and fun fact: after finishing this review, I realized I still can’t pronounce half the track names. Guess I’ll stick to calling them “That One Song That Made Me Cry” and “The Other One That Made Me Smile.” Classic Kemâl.
