Absolutely blown away! Vocal Coach Reacts to "Gülümse" performed LIVE by Sezen Aksu

[@rosierosie62]

I discovered her in the mid eighties on a holiday to Turkey and fell in love with her voice. Went out and bought all the CDs of her I could find and became a lifelong fan. Reading the comments I am not the only one. Much much love from Germany.

[@smartsly1]

❤

[@volkitolkien]

I am a Turkish-American, and I have a friend here who is fluent in Turkish because her father was a diplomat in Turkiye when she was a child. She once told me that I'm glad I know Turkish because I can understand and enjoy Sezen Aksu's lyrics. This, I believe, is one of the highest compliments a musician can ever receive.

[@basartofel]

She is not only the queen, diva of turkish music, but also an academy. All the best voices of Turkey in '80s, '90s and 2000s started their careers as her backvocals, such as sertab erener, cem adrian, tarkan, levent yüksel, yildiz tilbe and maybe 30 other celebs... they are all huge stars.

[@tamtamddd]

Şebnem Ferah , Aşkın Nur Yengi, Harun kolçak...

[@HayriyeSuzanArici]

Göksel…

[@selimokten4300]

The song tells you to "smile" but makes you cry.

[@ramazankoksal9575]

İt's so good to can cry somethimes !

[@Kocaefe]

Ağlamaklı şekilde gülümse

[@mugeunal8]

😄

[@speedracer175]

❤

[@ordinaryvalley]

Exactly 😢😊

[@AlbertDavis80]

I am french man and l discoverd Sezen When l was living in New York City. A friend of mine from Austria ( Autriche) was fan of her. And she offered me a CD and since than ,l listen to her almost everyday. There is Italien serie " the ignorant angels" where the sound band is full of Sezen's songs, l loved it. Sezen all my love and respects from Paris France ❤❤❤

[@aynthl]

Türkiye'nin en büyük sanatçısı. Şarkı sözkeri inanılmaz güzeldir❤❤❤❤❤

[@AlbertDavis80]

@@aynthl Hello, thank you for you coment, but lam very sorry l don't understand turkish. Even if l love Sezen Uksu and Istanbul. 👍👍♥️♥️🇲🇫🇲🇫🇹🇷🇹🇷🇹🇷

[@lunarbike]

The director of that film is ferzan özpetek. He is turkoitalian director and real fan of her...

[@AlbertDavis80]

@@lunarbike Tashakurt 😊🇹🇷 I knew the director was turkish- italien, because I did some resachs about this serie. I loved the episods where it was in Istanbul, l love this City and when I have been there, l felt that I have been always in this city. I always found my way, l never got lost in the streets of Istanbul. Love 🇹🇷🇹🇷🇹🇷🇲🇫🇲🇫🇲🇫♥️

[@lunarbike]

@@AlbertDavis80 greetings from istanbul then. Btw ı suggest you watch the film named " mine vaganti"... it is ferzan's film and ends with sezen aksu too...

[@marcelchaloupka]

Turkish musicians and singers are on another level. I don’t know what it is but there are so many exceptional musicians in Turkey.

[@pelinkochisarl6822]

Ah bir de sözlerini bilsen. Kalbini bırakırsın ❤

[@alkintanriverdi4306]

Ahhhh

[@birseyleryap]

keşke tam anlayabilse...

[@ensonkacaolur9336]

Sezen Aksu mu boşversene sahtekarın önde gideni....

[@docbrown8035]

in english, please😁

[@burakkum7432]

@@docbrown8035 Smile, smile to clear those clouds Otherwise how could I blossom? Smile A film may come to the town A beautiful forest could be on the frame The climate could change, becomes Mediterranean Smile Suppose that I feel hungry, I don't talk to my mom Whole city don't talk to me I don't even have a cat, do you feel me? Smile A film may come to the town A beautiful forest could be on the frame The climate could change, becomes Mediterranean Smile Smile, smile to clear those clouds Otherwise how could I blossom? Smile A film may come to the town I had reeds, and rivers I had pebbles But you're different, do you understand? You're different I had reeds, and rivers I had pebbles But you're different, do you understand? You're different

[@kennethlavalle1608]

This is not the kind of music I heard growing up on Long Island but it is so easy to listen to and in fact very tranquil. I can tell that she's singing a story to us even without knowing the language. Nicely done review Bethany as always.🎤🎶

[@cengizhankemal3729]

because music is universal

[@justbeyourselfism]

Imagine you grew up listening to this and you understand the lyrics… Then you are really fucked up!…😢 She is making the whole Turkey cry for decades with her existential crisis turn into songs! This is what we call LEGEND! ❤️

[@sevimaksoy4783]

I like her​@@justbeyourselfism

[@Tech-Corner2023]

@@justbeyourselfism she sings in all sorts of ways including cheerful songs almost in equal parts. She is not an Arabesk singer really..

[@justbeyourselfism]

@@Tech-Corner2023 No she is not of course but maybe I was a bit down when I wrote that comment here 😊 She also made us dance like crazy at times!❤️

[@sezaiozdemir4135]

I am 48 years old... Everyone born in my generation grows up with Sezen Aksu, falls in love with Sezen Aksu, gets emotional with Sezen Aksu, cries with Sezen Aksu, and daydreams and travels to other worlds with Sezen Aksu.

[@korayturkoz2379]

not only your gen. pal, cheers

[@aygennegya]

48 years old Turkish here. Yep :)❤

[@MeinKrampf-33-45]

Ahhh ahhhhhhhh nerede o günler

[@mahizerlyons873]

💯

[@mahizerlyons873]

💯

[@maryam1088]

I'm not Turk, but I'm telling you, Sezen is my forever love in music. I listen to her sings each and every day. Never can get enough, never feel tired of it. Her voice, the music, the lyrics and her character is so unique that makes her an icon, not only on Turkiye, but in the whole world. Please also suggesting "Insanlik Hali", although all her songs are worthy to be heard and analyzed. Thank you so much❤❤❤❤

[@tura3505]

👍

[@ahmetalp4228]

Duyguyu daha iyi anlamak için Türkçe öğrensen sevgin ve saygın kat kat artar eminim.

[@mineyucesoydiranci4762]

❤

[@ondererselcan4211]

I would like to know your nationality and want to understand how your taste of music crossed Sezen to listen everyday? İt is interesting to understand how the music and/or the lyrics sonund to a foreigner, this is my interest indeed.

[@turfanda]

Bizim millet kadar saftirik yok. . Kız Suriyeli ya da Ortadoğulu ar*p . Sözleri anlamlı dediğine göre Türkçe bildiği açık. Bizim millet kadar yabancı sevici ülke yoktur.akilli olun​@@ondererselcan4211

[@219nes]

I am 43 years old and cried like a baby. Saw myself traveling with my parents and sisters from Holland to the country of origen Turkey listening to this song. Oh wow...

[@smartsly1]

😢

[@sergiotachini5707]

Two Divas of the world, Haris Alexiou🇬🇷 and Sezen Aksu 🇹🇷

[@kozatas]

The strongest side of Sezen's music is the lyrics. They are so powerful in most of her songs. Poems are lost in translation, though. Like this one. The poet used "smile" in three different meanings simultaneously. 1) Smile, everything's gonna be alright. 2) Smile, that's the only way to relieve this 3) Smile if you can, to this pathetic, miserable situation you're in, you can't! So, it confuses you. He encourages and gives hope while telling you it's hopeless. You want to try, to fight and you accept it won't work simultaneously. That's why we cry hearing this song, IMO.

[@kadirilhan1139]

I think only turkish peoples knows how big she is. She is like shakespeare of turkish music.

[@tan-xyz]

Nobody could put it better in words. She is very special.

[@lesleysidhoum1779]

I am English and have loved Sezen's voice for many years .Love Bayhan's voice too .Your music is very beautiful to ,y English ears .

[@ekler1304]

No who said she is so called Shakespeare of Turkish music? Good doesnt mean she reaches to that league of Turkish music.

[@kadirilhan1139]

@@ekler1304 I m not saying she is called, I m saying she is like ( thats make it my opininon)

[@ekler1304]

@@kadirilhan1139 so if you read again I opposed to idea. Calling someone Shakespeare of something requires a lot. No one can say such thing because this is ignoring so many amazing people to praise a good one.

[@willj4ck]

Smile, go on, smile So the clouds dissolve (So the skies clear) How am I going to renew Come on, smile [Gülümse hadi gülümse Bulutlar gitsin Yoksa ben nasıl yenileyeceğim Hadi gülümse] Maybe a new film comes to town A beautiful forest emerges in the lowlands Maybe climate changes, becomes Mediterranean Just smile (If you smile) [Belki şehre bir film gelir Bir güzel orman olur yazılarda İklim değişir, Akdeniz olur Gülümse] Suppose I'm hungry, Became upset with my mother, The whole city became upset with me. I don't even have a cat, Do you understand? Go on, smile [Tut ki karnım acıktı Anneme küstüm Tüm şehir bana küstü Bir kedim bile yok Anlıyor musun? Hadi gülümse, ah] Maybe a new film comes to town A beautiful forest emerges in the lowlands Maybe climate changes, becomes Mediterranean Just smile (If you smile) [Belki şehre bir film gelir Bir güzel orman olur yazılarda İklim değişir, Akdeniz olur Gülümse] Smile, go on, smile So the clouds dissolve (So the skies clear) How am I going to renew Come on, smile [Gülümse hadi gülümse Bulutlar gitsin Yoksa ben nasıl yenileyeceğim Hadi gülümse] I had reeds, I had rills Pebbles I had But you are different, Do you understand? You do. [Sazlarım vardı, ırmaklarım vardı Çakıl taşlarım vardı benim Ama sen başkasın Anlıyor musun? Başkasın] Suppose I'm hungry, Became upset with my mother, The whole city became upset with me. I don't even have a cat, Do you understand? Go on, smile [Tut ki karnım acıktı Anneme küstüm Tüm şehir bana küstü Bir kedim bile yok Anlıyor musun? Hadi gülümse, ah] Maybe a new film comes to town A beautiful forest emerges in the lowlands Maybe climate changes, becomes Mediterranean Just smile (If you smile) [Belki şehre bir film gelir Bir güzel orman olur yazılarda İklim değişir, Akdeniz olur Gülümse]

[@flashbond]

This translation is so accurate

[@binnurtuncel5328]

Only one part is not but you are different, do you understand, (you are) different

[@binnurtuncel5328]

But I should not look a gift horse in the mouth. Great job!🎉

[@ginadi2214]

👏👏👏❤🙏

[@nobodybodyon4721]

Wow 👍🏻

[@mikeconway9849]

Great reaction, Bethany! This is very different from the music I, as an American, usually listen to. However it is very beautiful and soothing..

[@yunlas1273]

Sezen Aksu is like a whole world waiting to be discovered for you. You are very lucky to have found it.

[@paramerika]

couldn’t have said it better! 👏

[@soso_1907]

Kız Türk müziklerine hiç girişmeden önce ne kadar hayat dolu parlak yüzlü enerjikti bizim müziklerden sonra çöktü 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@BruntHayt]

Hahahahaha

[@islacan5383]

😂

[@letsgettherehere]

😂😂😂 Allah iyiliğini versin 😂

[@soso_1907]

@@letsgettherehere seninde versin

[@gultiryaki1258]

😂😂

[@bsrelli]

14:08 Because Turkish pronunciations of ''ni'' and ''ri'' sound very similar, and even if you are a native Turkish speaker sound same. So here Sezen says ''yeni-le-ni-rim'' (I will be renewed) and puts almost the same melody on these two syllable ''ni'' and ''rim''.. Therefore that is why (inevitably) you think that you hear the very same syllable twice :) But, congratulations that is a solid proof that even you do not know anything about Turkish, you have great ears and got the exact felling that we, native speakers had. And thank you so much for this video.

[@bouquettee]

That’s a poem by Kemal Burkay, the translation does not really do justice but here it is: Smile, come on smile So the clouds disperse. Or how will I be renewed Come on, smile Maybe a movie comes to town. Maybe there will be a beautiful forest in the plains The season changes and becomes a Mediterranean climate, (if you) smile Suppose that I'm hungry And at odds with my mother The whole city is cross with me I don't even have a cat, do you understand? Come on, smile I had reeds, I had rivers I had pebbles But you're different, do you understand? Smile

[@Issaback]

Bir guzel orman olur yazilarda'nin anlamini bu tercumeden sonra biraz daha iyi anladim sanki :)

[@badname2001]

Yazı: ova anlamında da kullanılır@@Issaback

[@zekiakcali6480]

Please note that after the release of this song her fans brought stray cats to the street where she resides from all over Istanbul city. In the lyrics, she sings " I dont even have a cat; can you comprehend"

[@Süleyman.Gök]

Çevisini yazacaktım, yorumlara bakayım dedim, yazmışsın. Güzel de yazmışsın.

[@Süleyman.Gök]

"Maybe they'll write about a beautiful forest" Yerine "There will be a beautiful forrest in the valleys" Olacak sadece.

[@demran]

I believe music is universal. Did anyone else got something in their eye after listening to her even if they don't know a word she is saying?

[@firuzeboyaci]

Sezen is a Goddess for us. Not only her voice, but also her contribution to the history of modern Turkish Music as a composer and songwriter is immense. Sezen is known as the person who paved the way for young talents. She paved the way for every talented person she took into her team to shine as a separate star. And she gave her songs to many soloists. She is a motherly sharer. I am attached to her for special reasons. My name comes from one of her songs, FIRUZE. Thank you for this video❤

[@4ksahneler]

Salak mısın? Tanrıça ne demek

[@enginsezerstocks]

Daha güzel anlatılamazdı, kaleminize sağlık. Sertap Erener ve Levent Yüksel' i bile bize kazandırması büyük iş cidden. Selamlar :)

[@darkages9507]

She aint no "motherly sharer". She is scheming power player in the Turkish music industry. Everyone knows how she screwed up the career of Özlem Tekin.

[@Maxxwell-07]

She is not a "Goddess". Do not insult God.

[@mehmetdagtekin2273]

​@@darkages9507 Yıldız Tilbe ye aynısı olmadı sanırım yanından kovmasına rağmen. O hep var oldu müzikte

[@volkangoren6412]

35 yıldır dinliyorum ilk kez 10 yaşında minik serçeyi dinledim onun gibi bir divaya sahip olduğumuz için Tüm Türkiye gurur duyuyor

[@codingstyle9480]

This song is from a poem by Kemal Burkay, which advocates for hope despite everything. The poet wrote this song in a deprived city(in Eastern Anatolia) where even a new film coming to the town cinema makes the climate warmer and pleasant(Mediterranean weather) and makes him hopeful. Not even having a cat of his own, just smile, it goes on to say. Just imagine as if the whole town has become at odds with you, do not stop smiling.

[@Selahattin-xk7lb]

Bu şiir hapishane şiiridir.Belkş derken dışarıya özlem.Ayrıca hapishanede kedi beslemek yasaktı ve kedisinin olmamasının sebebi bu

[@iceelf-gs1492]

Simply beautiful, so much heart and soul, and I loved the ending with the two singing together!

[@katjawege6886]

One of the best female voices in the world. Thanks for your reaction. ❤ Sezen's voice always makes me feel kind of homesick, though I'm German. Does this make any sense? 😊❤Try "Git", there is a video with English subtitles. So wonderful and heartbreaking!

[@craftart99]

AnnenMayKantereit tomy song also makes me homesick, even though I'm Turkish

[@katjawege6886]

@craftart99 Henning 's voice is so unique. Greetings from Germany to Türkiye

[@kozatas]

The strongest side of Sezen's music is the lyrics. They are so powerful in most of her songs. Poems are lost in translation though. Like this one. The poet used "smile" in three different meanings simultaneously. 1) Smile, everything's gonna be alright. 2) Smile, that's the only way to relieve this 3) Smile if you can, to this pathetic, miserable situation you're in, you can't! So, it confuses you. He encourages and gives hope while telling you it's hopeless. You want to try, to fight and you accept it won't work simultaneously. That's why we cry hearing this song, IMO.

[@katjawege6886]

@kozatas I agree with you. Poems and lyrics are often lost in translation. This happens to German lyrics as well, there are so many Phrases you just cannot translate properly. And I think Turkish songtextes are even more lyrical. But really good music touches your heart even though you don't understand the words. Music and the way somebody sings, like Sezen, is an international language 👍

[@caglaryamen1265]

Yeah do you know this masterpiece was used in many Turkish dramatic love movies

[@ozcancalskan2612]

Ruhunun güzelliği yüzüne vurmuş.. Güzel kadın Bethany! Seni her gördüğümde bana mutluluk ve umut veriyorsun. Bende seni ve reaksiyonlarını izlemeye doyamıyorum. Sezen Aksu' ya gelince keşke sözlerini anlasan kalbini bırakırdın. Mükemmel bir reaksiyon lütfen Türk Kültürünü keşfetmeye devam et. ❤

[@S_Mete]

Greetings from Turkey. The nickname "Sezen Aksu" is a little sparrow, but she is the queen of pop music in Turkey and each of her songs makes you experience a very different emotional intensity when you listen to them. Your comments are very accurate, thank you.

[@sevgiackgoz8012]

Sezen Aksu is the absolute Diva of Turkish Pop Music for the last 50 Years. She wrote and performed timeless songs.

[@xadir]

She is nicknamed "the sparrow" in Turkish music, with a height of 5 and a 4, delivering the best sounds in Turkish popular music back in the day --I grew up with her music...

[@DenizAryay]

The mini sparrow 😉

[@esmap610]

I am Bosnian and not even understanding all of her songs l love her and how her voice can touch my soul deeply. She is helping me cope with life . God bless her.

[@BerryGc]

I wasn't even sad now lm crying 😢

[@ceterisparibus1619]

+1 😢

[@OlcayTas520]

Ah bütün hayatım Akdeniz'in kenarında geçti. Çocukken bu şarkıyı dinlerken "iklim zaten Akdeniz haha" diye sevinirdim. Şimdi çok uzaklarda soğuk ve yağmurlu bir yerden Akdenizimi özlüyorum.

[@mustafaulusarac]

Ses çeşitliliği açısından Üniversal Gramer ve Müzik Kuralları birlikteliğini hiç bilmediğiniz bir dil üzerinden anlamak ve anlatmak için çok büyük bir efor sarfediyorsunuz. Bu arayışınızda size destek olan tek enstrümanınız ise pırıl pırıl zekanız. Kutlarım.👏

[@nisan843]

She is genius, sezen❤ she writes, she sings, she raised many many singers. True queen of Turkish pop music.

[@elifdurmus8243]

Just like other fellow Turkish people here, I'm also here to share that Sezen Aksu writes songs and sings in a way that crystallises even the most nuanced, subtle, complex, beautiful and bitter-sweet human experiences into a shared, collective musical experience. I am so eternally grateful for her contributions to Turkish music (things went downhill after she and the talented artists she introduced us to passed their productivity prime and left the mainstream to pretty cheap, bad music) but I am also eternally grateful to her for giving the impact of her music in my life. The nostalgia, the melancholy, is delicious.

[@zaalflux1836]

🥂

[@t.m.8984]

Thank you. This is true 👌✨

[@ercanalmaih]

Whenever someone talks about Sezen(in artistic context) everyone stops for a second. Because Sezen is kind of an art form in Turkiye. She is a singer and also a song writer who has been a big help to so many other stars(like Tarkan) to shine till today. I wish you could also understand the lyrics while listening the song because it hits even harder and moves you up to the space (not even the sky).

[@apeman8209]

She's my favorite singer maybe for 35 years!

[@ernestbonanza]

she is singing and I am crying. we grew up with her. now I live far away, it's so touching.

[@zeelyas3482]

the lyrics of this song derive their power from the people of anatolia who know how to be happy even with small things, nature and true love. the fascinating part of the song is not sezen aksu's vocal performance, but her unique voice's ability to emotionally convey the pain specific to these lands to the listener. these lands are ancient lands where great wars and great suffering have taken place. that's why this pain and plea is felt in many of our songs. Aysel Gürel, who wrote the lyrics of this song, should also be congratulated.

[@muratozkan1242]

I'm a huge Sezen Aksu fan. She is a versatile artist. She writes songs , composes and sings like an angel. She reads a lot and in spite of not giving concerts anymore she still produces and keeps on making songs. From the lyrics you can understand how high her awareness is and how she incorporates spirituality into her songs .I had a chance listening to her live and it was the best concert of my life. Tears were running down my cheeks throughout the concert. God bless her . 😇💓💓💞💕🙏🙏

[@smartsly1]

Canlı dinleme fırsatı bulan şansli insanlardasiniz.

[@myozcan]

Sezen Aksu is one of the pioneers of pop music in Turkey.

[@zamanyolcusu_osman]

It is written as Sezen Aksu and read as 'Little Sparrow'. She is the inspiration and mentor of many artists in Turkey.❤

[@d.m.2215]

Gülümse is a song from Sezen Aksu’s '91 album of the same name, which became a cultural milestone in Turkey, selling over 3.5 million copies and standing as one of the best-selling albums in Turkish music history. The lyrics are originally a poem by Turkish/Kurdish poet Kemal Burkay, beautifully crafted with rich metaphors and symbolism. As the lyrics are so rich in metaphor and symbolism, translating them without losing their essence is extremely challenging. I would like to translate them for you but it is kind of impossible for me, not because I don't understand the lyrics but because my English skills won't be sufficient tell it in English as rich as it is in Turkish. At its core tho, Gülümse (which translates to "Smile" in English. The verb is Gulumsemek and Gulumse is the imperative conjugation of it) is a deeply melancholic yet hopeful piece. The song encourages finding the strength to smile and look for the bright side, even in the face of personal and collective struggles. It captures the delicate balance of someone trying to uplift a loved one while grappling with their own difficulties, a bittersweet act of resilience and solidarity. The poetic lyrics make extensive use of metaphor and imagery, (like "dreams of forests", "the Mediterranean climate", and "fleeting moments of joy") that reflect both the individual’s yearning for hope and a broader emotional connection to Turkish culture. Its melody and message resonate universally but also carry the unique soul of a region familiar with hardship and perseverance. Gülümse is not just a song; it’s a timeless reminder to find light in darkness and to keep going, no matter how heavy the burdens may feel. Oh side note: As I have mentioned above, lyrics from a Kurdish/Turkish poet's poem. The song's arrangements are made by two Armenian/Turkish musicians, Onno Tunc and Arto Tuncboyaciyan. It is a great example of how colorful is Anatolian cultural heritage.

[@67Nur]

Sizi tebrik ediyorum ,ne güzel yazmışsınız

[@marcierichie5644]

She is like a fountain spraying lush rich sound over all of us listening.

[@ozlemakkuzu4308]

Evet senin söylediğin bütün tespitler doğru. Sezen'in de tıpkı karakteri gibi sesi de ince ve naziktir. o bir ozandır. O bir numaradır. O bu topraklarda yaşamış efsane kadınlardandır. Bizim sevgilimizdir. Teşekkürler..

[@denizkayali]

Sezen Aksu is, objectively, one of the greatest artists in Turkiye's history. I work in the language field and I was so pleased to find out a lot of non-Turkish people I've met have heard of her. I highly recommend "unuttun mu beni" (have you forgotten me?) if you liked her music. Also, if you're interested, Barış Manço, Cem Karaca, Duman, Manga, Athena and Model are some artists this channel hasn't covered that I think would be a great way to get more into Turkish music.

[@beartr2626]

ive seen her in Royal Albert Hall back in 2009, she is a gem. sezen kralice!

[@ugurfamily4223]

I was there :)

[@cigdemtuncer2302]

Sezen Aksu is one of Turkey's most beloved and influential singers, songwriters, and composers. Often called the "Queen of Turkish Pop," she's been active since the 1970s and has helped shape modern Turkish music, blending pop, folk, and classical elements into a unique style. Her songs aren't just catchy-they’re deeply poetic, often dealing with themes like love, loss, and life’s complexities, which resonate across generations.

[@minidog7212]

WE all love Sezen Aksu ❤

[@BedirhanDem]

Sezen Aksu is amazing. I spent my childhood, youth and adulthood with her.

[@astranoutinthesubmarine]

Amazing lyrics, fantastic vocal performance and, the venue. Ephesus amphitheater dates back to 300 BC and the ancient city which you can still visit most part of it dates back to 550 BC. That region was inhabited starting from 6000 BC!!!!!!!! I always had an issue(and still) with Turkish modern music. Fantastic vocal performances, deep lyrics but instrumentality it is weak. I often recall it as poems with some background "tunes". A line from this song became a part of Turkish slang also. "I even don't have a cat, do you understand me? How can I smile?" When we wanted to say that we feel blue, we used to say "I don't even have a cat!".

[@oulawd6281]

sezen aksu is more than just a singer. she’s basically one of the creators of modern turkish history. She’s the first turkish female artist who wrote, sang and produced most of her music. she ended the arabesque & arrangement era and started the turkish pop era. from 7 to 70 all turkish and turkic peoples know her songs like the back of their hands. most turkish series are named after her songs. she wrote %80 of turkish hit songs that are famous like kiss kiss and şıkıdım. she’s a living legend and this performance is like 40 years into her career where she acquired armenian and greek artists alongside turkish artists to celebrate anatolia. i hope you react to her older songs like firuze, kaybolan yıllar and sen ağlama. with love ❤️. Long Live Our Little Sparrow 💗

[@muslumkocak4348]

I have been listening her for Forty years.

[@ianrastall]

This is a good channel, and I enjoy seeing a new post from you show up. Thank you for doing what you do.

[@caglaguvelioglu9480]

Even if you weren’t born in that era, you always grow up with songs by Sezen Aksu. She is an absolute icon and a legend! The phrase “I don’t even have a cat”, reminds everyone of this song, even today - and the interesting thing is, you cannot find one single person from those years who doesn’t have peaceful, fun, naive, and pure memories surrounding Sezen Aksu songs ❤

[@gochemoche1821]

Sezen Aksu tells stories in most of her songs and really transports the listener to that world. All those vocal moments you loved also are placed perfectly to tell the story.

[@senaypekdil5664]

Türkiye’de bu şarkıyla ne kadar göz yaşı döküldü bilemezsiniz Sezen aksu yengeç burcudur ve onun yazdığı şarkılar Bir kılıç sokar yüreğinize Hepsi böyledir Ağlarsınız duygulanırsınız

[@silencetr2011]

I fell in love with the depth in Bethany's look while listening to Sezen at 01:47, her natural beauty. I'm so tired of all the botoxed women everywhere, that seeing such a pure beauty really healed my heart. You are so beautiful Bethany!

[@F.bomb80]

"the wailing quality" you speak of is , i believe, the very voice of the ancient soil of this part of the earth. Through Mesapotamia, through, Anatolia, through the Mediterranean and the Aegean, the earth itself sings a bitter sweet melody and Sezen Aksu is a very special, very rare vessel that melody flows through so touchingly. it is as if she sings with the Knowledge and the Burden of the ages

[@mz1rek]

She was the queen of Turkish music for decades, and I was so lucky to be young when she was at her prime; thank you "Minik Serçe" (Tiny Sparrow) for making me what I am! For those interested in listening more songs (at least 100 more top songs you can find), check the translation of the lyrics, or you know what? learn Turkish right away, you wont regret :) And thanks Bethany for this special treat, repeating the parts that touch our hearts, without spoiling the continuity.

[@smyrnianlink]

14:23 It is articulation .. not oscilation. "yenilenirim" (I would renew) is the word. That is actually how Turkish sounds.. Her voice is a piano.. it just hits every note separately.

[@merve2418]

Sezen Aksu's songs are present in every heartbreak and every joy we experience. She is our precious

[@aleventb]

For my generation she is our "Little Sparrow". She is one of the most talented musician in Turkey, besides how many other musicians like Sertap Erener she introduced to Turkish music world her contribution to the Turkish music is enormous.

[@babavura2662]

The original poem comes to life line by line with exact emotions it was supposed to wake. Brilliant performance

[@albundy60]

2:43 The moment when you hear the background singers and then she joins back in, really really beautiful. I love these little things so much

[@kadir.yildiz]

She devoted her love to Uzay Hepari, a love she lost far too soon in a tragic motorcycle accident. The memory of that deep connection remains with her, making her reading profoundly sincere and heartfelt.

[@suozcan9226]

Sezen Aksu is a legendary singer who touches our hearts with her voice and songs at every moment of our lives. Even though I know every song of her by heart, I watched your video and your comments with pleasure. I feel like one of the luckiest people in the world because I grew up with her songs in this country. If only the whole world could have a chance to know her...

[@ahmetalp4228]

Sezen Aksu'yu keşfettiğiniz için şanslısınız. Çok güzel bir ses dinliyorsunuz ve artık vazgeçemeyeceksiniz. Tebrik ederim.

[@burcinofis1320]

Thank you!! Love from Turkey!! Sezen Aksu is our Queen!!

[@aeronaut33]

Seing Sezen performing live was always quite an experience. Thankfully i have had this opportunity a couple of times. Unfortunately she doesn’t perform anymore. Hats off to her vocalist, Mr. Cihan Okan as well. I must also add that two of these concert series were performed at Ephesus and Aspendos theaters, which are around 2000 years old, each. Thank you for this wonderful review.

[@allkindsof4529]

Sezen Aksu truly speaks the language of the soul. Her lyrics are more than just words - they are feelings, memories, and a deep reflection of life. She uses words in a way that transcends their literal meaning, turning them into vessels for emotions and experiences. Especially the Turkish language - there’s a unique poetic quality. Words often carry layers of meaning, enriched by emotions, metaphors, and cultural depth. But when this language is combined with Sezen Aksu’s artistry, it transforms into pure emotion. Her words aren’t just meant to be understood; they’re meant to be felt. You can’t just “read” or “listen” to Sezen Aksu - you have to feel her. Her language isn’t linear; it is shaped by emotions and lived experiences. Her lyrics invite us to read between the lines, to lose ourselves in her words, and to uncover our own emotions in the process. This is what makes her music so universal, even though it is written in a specific language. Her messages speak directly to the heart, transcending culture and background. She has a way of reminding us of something deeply human - the ability to feel and understand, even when everything cannot be put into words.

[@yesimdemir4547]

You've chosen A Master Piece ❤

[@ZaferCeyhunB]

What a song! ☀️☀️🐝🌸🌻🪷🌼 Feels like flowers

[@alberkyldr3209]

I can understand you, I know what feeling you while listening her voice, because when I listening Sezen Aksu I'm feeling same things as you😊

[@tan-xyz]

All the people here who doesnt understand Turkish, you are missing a whole world. A world of beautiful poetry and lyrics. She is a true gem. Very special. God Bless her 🙏🧿

[@burcubingul4493]

The male singer at the beginning is Cihat Okan and you may want to analyze his song Yine mi Çiçek and other beautiful songs by Sezen would be Vazgeçtim and Vay. Mind you this song Gülümse is guaranteed to make me cry everytime.

[@lesleysidhoum1779]

Love yine mi cicek and Sezen .

[@sibelkizilgul6202]

Cihan Okan, Cihat yazmışsınız yanlışlıkla

[@GladSadMadWorld]

I have a very dangerous life and for half a century, only Sezen Aksu has made me cry.

[@elirhaydaroglu2318]

She is a starcluster from whom new stars are born, she nourishes them with her songs and support.

[@dtaspinar]

She is a composing machine. And all of her songs have perfect lyrics. We Turks adore her.

[@canyapici90]

Sezen Aksu is one of the biggest Turkish singers and has many many songs for 40 years.

[@hr6149]

the biggest !!!

[@ercane.426]

Since Turkish is an agglutinative language, the extensions in the songs give a very emotional atmosphere.

[@elif_nur_usa]

People who go to Sezen Aksu concerts are very, very lucky. Because Sezen Aksu (her nickname is Little Sparrow) does not give concerts anymore. Maybe one day she will start giving concerts again, I hope one day I can go to her concert, that is my biggest wish. She is one of the best songwriters in Turkey. In fact, I think she is the best.👍🌟 She has helped many famous singers to be discovered. She has written and given songs to almost every singer. Her lyrics are very meaningful and deep. She is one of the artists who uses Turkish most correctly and beautifully. She is the best of best!😢🥹🙏

[@LyraLove1]

Bethany 'The Vocalyst' is the most beautiful woman I have ever seen! Angelic beauty 💖

[@henrymou8128]

She is really incredible. It s first video I m watching your video. I really liked your comment. I noticed you became speechless across this such a gorgeous performance. Thank you.❤

[@KiRPi_]

Sezen en üst seviyedeki birkaç kişiden birisidir ülkemde, müzik anlamında. Müzikteki duyguyu, bağırmadan bize aktarabiliyor olması muhteşem. Sesi çok özel ama şarkı sözü yazarlığı olağanüstü.

[@bggakademi]

Sezen Aksu'nun şarkılarıyla aşık olduk . Çocukluğumuz ve gençliğimiz onun güzel sesiyle geçti . Yaş 47 oldu ve O nun yeri çok ayrı . Sezen aynı zamanda Sertap Erener'in hocası oluyor . ❤

[@ErsenAsper]

Sezen Aksu is a so special singer and song factory. She has many songs. Her voice is so emotional.

[@medinalamaison4772]

Happy to see the world outside of Turkey or Turkish people found out about her. Sezen is absolutely the best and her songs will never get old! Her lyrics are so deep and very hard to accurately translate. Super awsome job Bethany! Great share! Thanks!

[@locafit4852]

She is our queen who raised many princesses and princes for Turkish music❤️ and her lyrics❤️❤️ we can not explain what we feel when listening to her… and her sincere, elegant, kind personality❤️❤️❤️

[@jessejamessimons483]

All right my lady friend.... I find that this song could actually tingle someone's senses. Great reaction ‼️💯😁👍🏻

[@TheRevza]

She is the queen of Turkish Pop Music and she is the one who discovered and launched Sertap Erener

[@nebiloral9471]

Ve yıldız tilbe ve Tarkan

[@mayasonmez7757]

Muhtesem . Sezen Aksu. Evlerin dilemma diyen oldu her dinledigim zaman oldugu gibi ve Amerikada, uzaklarda oldugum icinde belki kendimi tutamayip sesle aglattin beni. ❤️🥰🥰

[@melihsav1907]

It is not possible to understand this song without knowing Turkish very well. Because there are so many metaphorical meanings in it. Turkish is the richest language in the world in terms of words and analogies. You not only listen to Turkish songs but also feel them.

[@canyaztv7800]

thanks for listening Sezen Aksu, this is a very small example from her representing maybe 1% of her music, she is a musical genius who has changed the Turkish music, effected a generation, after she stop producing very actively, we are in a decline in music, she is not from this world. Tarkan, Sertap who you already listened are her discoveries and there are many more. My favorite songs from her are "Haydi gel benimle ol", "bu gece", "deger mi?"

[@ottomanslapx7157]

Sounds of my land and water. In a few words, they're singing about the whole human history.

[@tumaytumgan9470]

she is not just a singer or a songwriter for us..she is the interpreter of all our happy and sad feelings...she is very special for us..she is our LITTLE SPARROW...

[@ProzacTR]

Sezen Aksu is truly a Music miracle ❤

[@dogukan3564]

Hi Bethany, I really like the degree of intercultural sensitivity you possess, that definitely reveals itself whenever you make such videos!

[@81salkan]

When I opened your video to see your smile, coming across 'Smile,' one of my favorite songs, made me smile. :)