He started his music and art life with ‘Suların Horon Yeri’ in 1987 which he collected his eclectic works of Macka district. He defined Volkan Konak music and style with composing valuable poets’ works like Sunay Akın, Yaşar Mirac, Ömer Kayaoğlu and Nazım Hikmet. By adding ethnical motives into his composition music, he defined his own unique style. He started to exhibit this style with the album Efulim’ in 1991-1992. This album work was pioneering in and outside of Turkey.
Volkan Konak was not only appreciated by his listeners and lovers with his nearly 50 compositions, he was also appreciated and awarded by various foundations and institutions. Various cities’ jounalists societies, some culture and politics magazines and associations awarded him as ‘Artist of the Year’. 2005 Ankara Capital City Group ‘Golden Man’, 2005 Magazine Journalists ‘Artist of the Year’, 2005 Kral TV Video Music Awards ‘ Folk Music Artist of the Year’ awards are given to him.
Discography:
Mora ( 2006 )
Maranda ( 2003 )
Şimal Rüzgarı ( 2000 )
Pedaliza ( 1998 )
Volkanik Parçalar ( 1996 )
Gelirmisin Benimle ( 1994 )
Efulim ( 1992 )
CHE
Volkan Konak Lyrics
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Te calles te haces seniza
Te guamaras te dirites
Te calles te haces ceniza
Se callen de mi pistola
Rosas i monedas de plata
Se callen bodas de sangre
De mi pistola certera
Te pongo cinturon de ceda
Volkan Konak's song Che is a beautiful composition that reflects the feelings of a person who has fallen in love with a crazy and unpredictable woman. The lyrics of the song tell the story of a narrator who is enamored with a woman named Chico Loco. The singer is entirely smitten with Chico Loco, but she is complicated and difficult to understand. She goes from being subservient and submissive to distant and aloof, causing the singer to feel conflicted and uncertain about her feelings.
Throughout the lyrics, the singer describes how Chico Loco alternates between being submissive and defiant. He then goes on to describe how he will protect her from anyone who tries to harm her, and how he will reward her with beautiful silk belts. The song's chorus talks about the singer's gun and how the roses and silver coins will fall from it. It is apparent that the singer will do anything to protect Chico Loco and ensure her happiness, despite her erratic behavior.
In conclusion, Volkan Konak's song Che paints a vivid picture of a person's tumultuous relationship with a mysterious and complicated woman. The lyrics describe the singer's feelings of uncertainty and confusion about Chico Loco, but also his dedication and commitment to her. The song's haunting melody and poetic lyrics make it a favorite among Turkish music enthusiasts.
Line by Line Meaning
Chico loco enamoraz
A crazy boy falls in love
Te calles te haces seniza
You keep quiet and act like a nun
Te guamaras te dirites
You make mistakes and regret
Te calles te haces ceniza
You keep quiet and turn to ashes
Se callen de mi pistola
Those who oppose me fall silent under my gun
Rosas i monedas de plata
Roses and silver coins
Se callen bodas de sangre
Silenced are weddings filled with blood
De mi pistola certera
From my accurate gun
All que mi querido que
All that my dear (one) wants
Te pongo cinturon de ceda
I will put a silk belt on you
Contributed by Oliver M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.