Selen Gülün - Years (2024) [Hi-Res]

Selen Gülün's tenth album, Years, marks a return to the song form she has long yearned for—one in which she breathes effortlessly. Recorded live on September 2-3 at Halil İbrahim Işık’s studio, Keyboard Istanbul, Years features Alper Yılmaz on electric bass and Derin Bayhan on drums. The album presents both vocal and instrumental songs arranged in a trio format, characterized by sophisticated yet easily accessible melodic phrases and uncomplicated harmonies.
With Years, Gülün offers a simpler, more heartfelt touch—an intimate journey for those seeking a warm and sincere refuge from the chaotic issues of our time. Throughout the album, Gülün remains unafraid to create a direct connection to life itself, as she has in her earlier vocal albums, while exploring open, hopeful, and colorful soundscapes.
The album features three vocal and three instrumental tracks, with two songs enriched by the captivating interpretations of Ülkü Aybala Sunat and Deniz Taşar. In this boutique release, Derin Bayhan also took on the mixing process, while mastering was handled by Erim Arkman. The single covers come to life through illustrations by Sakura, a former student of Gülün’s from her time in Tokyo, perfectly capturing the spirit of each piece. The album cover photograph is by Zeynep Özkanca.