Cem Adrian

{{infobox musical artist

| name = Cem Adrian

| image = Cem Adrian.jpg

| caption = Adrian performing in Ankara in 2008

| birth_name = Cem Filiz

| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1980|11|30|df=yes}}

| birth_place = Edirne, Turkey

| genre = {{hlist|Alternative rock|new wave|jazz|blues|electronica|{{nowrap|a cappella}}}}

| occupation = {{hlist|Musician|singer-songwriter|record producer}}

| instruments = {{hlist|Vocals|keyboard}}

| years_active = 2003–present

| label = {{hlist|ADRIANOPOLIS|İmaj Müzik|UJR Productions|MK2|Dokuz Sekiz Müzik}}

| website = {{URL|www.cemadrian.com/}}

}}

Cem Filiz (born 30 November 1980), better known by his stage name Cem Adrian, is a Turkish musician of Bosniak descent, singer-songwriter and record producer.

Early life

His father was a merchant, while his mother was a housewife. Adrian was born to a family from Bosnia in Edirne, as the second child of his parents.{{cite web | url = http://arama.hurriyet.com.tr/arsivnews.aspx?id=296117 | archive-url = https://archive.today/20120707050045/http://arama.hurriyet.com.tr/arsivnews.aspx?id=296117 | url-status = dead | archive-date = 7 July 2012 | title = Dünyanın bütün sesleri onun sesinde bir arada | publisher = Hürriyet Pazar }} His real name is Cem Filiz.{{cite web | title = Sesim Pavorotti'den bile daha güçlü | url = http://haber.gazetevatan.com/0/50086/8/magazin | publisher = gazetevatan | accessdate = 16 August 2013 | date = 28 March 2005 | archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20140107210752/http://haber.gazetevatan.com/0/50086/8/magazin | archivedate = 7 January 2014 | url-status = dead }} Adrian chose his stage name after Adrianople, the name of Edirne in ancient times.[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RJzwbzumRhw Video] Fazıl Say's the first presentation contains all the information. He later met Fazıl Say through Demet Sağıroğlu, and with Say's invitation, he enrolled in Bilkent University's Department of Performing Arts.{{cite web | url = http://www.hurriyet.com.tr/kelebek/paparazzi/29979756.asp | title = Ünlüler nasıl keşfedildi? | date = 4 September 2015 | publisher = Hürriyet | accessdate = 8 September 2015 | archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20150927142818/http://www.hurriyet.com.tr/kelebek/paparazzi/29979756.asp | archivedate = 27 September 2015 | url-status = live }}

Career

=Career beginnings=

In 2003, he worked as a soloist and dancer for the group Mystica. In February 2005, he released his first album, Ben Bu Şarkıyı Sana Yazdım. This album includes the songs which Adrian had recorded by himself between 1997 and 2003 in Edirne. In January 2006, he started working on his second self-produced album. Aşk Bu Gece Şehri Terk Etti, which contained 13 songs written by himself, was released in December 2006. Artists Umay Umay,Aşk Bu Gece Şehri Terk Etti. 5th song: Bana Özel DenizhanAşk Bu Gece Şehri Terk Etti. 4th song: Yağmur and SuicideAşk Bu Gece Şehri Terk Etti. 13th song: Merdivenler were featured on three of the album's songs.

In 2008 he released two albums, Seçkiler (Essentials) and Emir, and produced the music for Abdullah Oğuz's film Sıcak, where he also played the role of a young imam.[http://www.ansfilmsicak.com/index.html Sicak production credits: Menu Sicak >> Künye] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090225114020/http://www.ansfilmsicak.com/index.html |date=25 February 2009 }}

=Recent years=

On 30 December 2015, his first single album İlk ve Son Kez, which contained two songs, was released on internet. One of the songs was "İlk ve Son Kez", which was previously published, while the other was a new version of "Sessizce", which was originally included in the album Aşk Bu Gece Şehri Terk Etti.{{cite web | author = Cem Adrian | title = Cem Adrian: "İlk ve Son Kez" albümü | url = https://twitter.com/cemadrian/status/682290129197752320 | publisher = Twitter | accessdate = 30 March 2017 | date = 30 December 2015 | archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20170401162803/https://twitter.com/cemadrian/status/682290129197752320 | archivedate = 1 April 2017 | url-status = live }}

On 21 January 2016, his album Seçkiler 2 was released by Dokuz Sekiz Müzik.{{cite web | url = http://www.esenshop.com/detail.aspx?id=96926 | accessdate = 1 February 2016 | title = Cem Adrian / Seçkiler 2 | publisher = Esenshop | date = 1 February 2016 | archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20160205192133/http://www.esenshop.com/detail.aspx?id=96926 | archivedate = 5 February 2016 | url-status = live }} In September 2016, he announced the release date of his album Tuz Buz to be September 2017,{{cite web | author = Cem Adrian | title = Cem Adrian: Seni Seviyorum | url = https://www.instagram.com/p/BQe_OeljXiv/ | publisher = Instagram | accessdate = 30 March 2017 | date = 14 February 2017 | archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20170401162807/https://www.instagram.com/p/BQe_OeljXiv/ | archivedate = 1 April 2017 | url-status = live }} but it was eventually released in November 2017.

In 2017, to raise money for a child's surgery, Adrian together with Manuş Baba, Ceylan Ertem, Mabel Matiz and Derya Köroğlu gave a concert under the title "Bir Çocuk İçin Şarkılar (Songs for a Child)".{{cite web | url = http://www.sozcu.com.tr/hayatim/magazin-haberleri/cem-adrian-ve-dostlari-bir-cocuk-icin-sarkilar-soyleyecek/ | accessdate = 22 June 2017 | title = Cem Adrian ve dostları, 'Bir çocuk için şarkılar' söyleyecek | publisher = Sözcü | date = 13 April 2017 | archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20170419061312/http://www.sozcu.com.tr/hayatim/magazin-haberleri/cem-adrian-ve-dostlari-bir-cocuk-icin-sarkilar-soyleyecek/ | archivedate = 19 April 2017}}

Image

Adrian is among the artists who have publicly spoken about censorship in Turkey, freedom of speech and human rights. In response to questions regarding his sexuality, he said: "Is it possible for a man who sings with a high pitched voice to not face such comments?"{{cite web | url = http://www.elele.com.tr/unluler/roportajlar/cem-adrian-HaberDetay-449?2.Page#sthash.yyVWeMY4.dpuf | title = Benim İşim Gücüm, Derdim Aşk! | accessdate = 11 May 2014 | work = Elele | date = 17 September 2013 | archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20151208183654/http://www.elele.com.tr/unluler/roportajlar/cem-adrian-HaberDetay-449?2.Page#sthash.yyVWeMY4.dpuf | archivedate = 8 December 2015 | url-status = live }} His album Kayıp Çocuk Masalları, which was released in 2010, featured a cover that had an LGBT theme{{cite web | url = http://arsiv.kadincadergisi.com/%E2%80%9Ckayip-cocuk-masallari%E2%80%9D-cem-adrian-%E2%80%A6-2.html | title = 'Kayıp Çocuk Masalları' Cem Adrian... | accessdate = 11 May 2014 | work = Kadınca | archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20151211070837/http://arsiv.kadincadergisi.com/%e2%80%9ckayip-cocuk-masallari%e2%80%9d-cem-adrian-%e2%80%a6-2.html | archivedate = 11 December 2015 | url-status = dead }} about which he said:

{{quote|Does it matter whether I'm gay or not? I think people need to learn not to ask questions like that! I think what goes on in my private life is not related to anyone. I'm a musician, that's it.|Cem Adrian, November 2010}}

After facing criticism for supporting the LGBT community in 2010, he said: "Actually I have a problem with those who have issues with people's sexual identity."{{cite web | url = http://www.kaosgl.com/sayfa.php?id=6117 | title = 'Cinsel Kimliklerle Derdi Olanlarla Derdim Var' | date = 30 December 2012 | accessdate = 11 May 2010 | work = Kaos GL | archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20151208162521/http://www.kaosgl.com/sayfa.php?id=6117 | archivedate = 8 December 2015 | url-status = dead }} In 2012, he recorded a music video for the song "Yalnızlık" from his album Siyah Bir Veda Öpücüğü, in which a transgender woman was shown.{{cite web | url = http://www.kaosgl.com/sayfa.php?id=12415 | title = Cem Adrian'dan "Farklı" Bir Yalnızlık | date = 3 October 2012 | accessdate = 11 May 2014 | work = Kaos GL | archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20151208155202/http://www.kaosgl.com/sayfa.php?id=12415 | archivedate = 8 December 2015 | url-status = dead }} There was also a scene involving a young guy masturbating, which was meant to imply loneliness, the title of the song.{{cite web | url = http://www.radikal.com.tr/yasam/cem_adrianin_yeni_klibi_sosyal_medyayi_salladi-1102884 | title = Cem Adrian'ın yeni klibi sosyal medyayı salladı | date = 5 October 2012 | accessdate = 11 May 2014 | work = Radikal | archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20140512220136/http://www.radikal.com.tr/yasam/cem_adrianin_yeni_klibi_sosyal_medyayi_salladi-1102884 | archivedate = 12 May 2014 | url-status = live }}

Discography

=Studio albums=

Ben Bu Şarkıyı Sana Yazdım (I Wrote This Song To You) (2005)
Aşk Bu Gece Şehri Terk Etti (Love Has Left The City Tonight) (2006)
Essentials / Seçkiler (Essentials) (2008)
Emir (The Behest) (2008)
Kayıp Çocuk Masalları (Lost Children Fictions) (2010)
Siyah Bir Veda Öpücügü (A Black Farewell Kiss) (2012)
Şeker Prens ve Tuz Kral (The Sugar Prince and The Saline King) (2013)
Cam Havli (Glass rush) (2014, with Umay Umay)
Sana Bunları Hiç Bilmediğin Bir Yerden Yazıyorum (I Write These from Somewhere You Don't Know) (2014)
Essentials / Seçkiler 2 (2016)
Tuz Buz (Salt-Ice) (2017)
Solmayan Şarkılar (Songs that Don't Fade) (2020)
Gökyüzümün Yıldızları (Stars of My Sky) (2022)
Essentials / Seçkiler 4 (2024)
Solmayan Şarkılar 2 (Songs that Don't Fade 2) (2024)
Mücevher (2024)

= Remix albums =

Remixes 1 (2020)
Her Yer Kül (2022)

= Live albums =

Cem Adrian Canlı (2021)

= EPs =

2015: Yalnızlık Senden Daha Çok Seviyor Beni (Loneliness loves me more than you do) (2015)

= Singles =

2015: İlk ve Son Kez
2016: Siyah Beyaz
2018: Kalbim Çukurda (with Gazapizm)
2018: Essentials / Seçkiler 3
2018: Sen Benim Şarkılarımsın (feat. Hande Mehan)
2018: Geri Dönme (feat. Kalben)
2018: Yolun Sonu Görünüyor (feat. Musa Eroğlu)
2018: Kirpiğin Kaşına Değdiği Zaman (feat. Ahmet Aslan)
2019: Ah Bu Şarkıların Gözü Kör Olsun (feat. Hande Mehan)
2019: Kum Gibi (feat. Hande Mehan)
2019: O Yar Gelir (feat. Zeynep Karababa)
2019: Bu Yollar Hep Sana Çıkar (feat. Hande Mehan)
2019: Bana Sorma (feat. Melek Mosso)
2020: Hüzün Kovan Kuşu
2020: Yeniden (with Şanışer)
2020: Bu Şarkı Aşka Yazıldı
2020: Tutacağım Ellerini (feat. Halil Sezai & Hayko Cepkin)
2020: Yarim Gurbete Gider (feat. Celo Boluz)
2020: Kirpiğin Kaşına Değdiği Zaman (feat. Ahmet Aslan) [Emrah Turken Remix]
2020: Yalnız Adam
2020: Kara Toprak (feat. Deeperise & Şanışer)
2020: Yolun Sonunda
2020: Hatırla (with Sezgin Alkan)
2020: Ölüm ile Yaşam (with Anıl Piyancı)
2020: Dön Dünya (with Şehinşah)
2021: Kül (with Mark Eliyahu)
2021: Bükülüyor Zaman
2021: Gesi Bağları
2021: Yine mi Yol (feat. Sena Şener)
2021: Bir Kar Tanesi
2021: Kanatlar (with Yung Kafa & Kücük Efendi)
2021: Pervane (feat. Günay Acar)
2021: Ağlasam mı
2021: Bitlis'te Beş Minare (with Çiğdem Sarvazlar)
2021: Kim Daha Çok Seviyor (Çelik Şarkıları)
2021: Derinlerde (with Mark Eliyahu)
2021: Kimse Bilmez (with Mehmet Güreli)
2021: Değmen Benim [Hayri Darar & Çağrı Baki Remix]
2021: Salvatore
2021: Ayrılık
2021: Gemiler
2022: Çığlık Çığlığa
2022: Çember (Yeni Türkü Zamansız)
2022: En Çok Seni
2022: Hüzün (with Levent Özkazanç)
2022: Öyle Yalnız (with Hande Mehan)
2022: Sevme Beni (with Lara Çayan)
2022: Gül
2022: Karanlık Orman (with Trangela)
2022: Bana Unutmayı Anlat (with Emir Can İğrek)
2022: Bana Seni Gerek Seni
2022: Zincir
2022: Keskin
2022: Sevdim Seni Bir Kere (with Hande Mehan)
2022: Düştüm (Live) (with Şanışer)
2022: Gönül (with Ezgi Kosa)
2022: Emanet
2022: Ben Sana Veda Edemem (with Çağan Şengül)
2022: Kendine İyi Bak (with Ecem Erkek)
2022: Gam Elinden Benim Zülfü Siyahım (Live)
2023: Viran (with Derya Bedavacı)
2023: Bu Gece Benimle Ölür Müsün (with Perdenin Ardındakiler)
2023: Sızı
2023: Bir Ay Doğar (with Yunus Kırmacı)
2023: Hüküm (with Mark Eliyahu & Sezgin Alkan)
2023: Yemin
2023: Sancı
2023: AF
2023: Mühür (with Taşkan)
2023: Saykodelik (with Nazan Öncel)
2023: Yine mi Yolculuk
2023: Gel (with Termo)
2023: Bensiz (with Fatma Turgut)
2023: Beni Vur (with Aylin Aslım)
2024: Yıldızlar Ellerinde (Kargo: Yarına Kalan Şarkılar)
2024: Şehir (with Umut Harbeli)
2024: Sen Gel Diyorsun
2024: Helal (with Çağan Şengül)
2024: Aşk (with Dedublüman)
2024: Yardım Eli (with Perdenin Ardındakiler)
2024: Bazen Olmaz (with Sokrat St)
2024: Sevdan Bir Ateş

=Guest appearances=

Made in Turkey Vol. IV (selection)
Al Fadimem (folk song, from album Essentials)
Lora: Bir Kadının Portresi
Sis
Artun Ertürk & Diplomatik Rock Opera
Sevgisizlik
Tetik: Ta Kendisi
Beş kişi arabada
Soner Canözer & Prag Filarmoni Orkestrası: Masalcı’nın On Beş Yılı (2009)
Kaf Dağının Ardında
Fazıl Say featuring Güvenç Dağüstün, Burcu Uyar and Selva Erdener
İnsan İnsan
Mahzuni'ye Saygı (2017)
Dumanlı Dumanlı

References

=Notes=

External links

{{Official website|https://cemadrian.net/}} {{in lang|tr}}
[https://web.archive.org/web/20090403180314/http://www.showcaseyourmusic.com/cemadrian Showcase profile]

Category:1980 births

Category:Living people

Category:Turkish LGBTQ rights activists

Category:Turkish male singer-songwriters

Category:Alternative rock musicians

Category:Turkish record producers

Category:Turkish rock musicians

Category:People from Edirne

Category:21st-century Turkish male singers