Serhat Atay
Serhat Atay
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I was talking to an acquaintance a few years ago, out on the balcony, in the middle of the night, smoking. I don’t remember why but our conversation somehow led to the topic of depression. Now, this guy did not know that I am [redacted], so his whimsical remarks about depression was kind of insulting to me. But neither that or this conversation is about me, and the only thing I want you to know about that conversation is just one thing he said.
“If depression didn’t exist, we wouldn’t have the greats and their works. Dostoyevsky, Nietzsche, Hemingway, Edgar Allan Poe and alike.”
Really? Fucking really? Who cares! Let me tell you wholeheartedly: I wish Dostoyevsky lived a happy and fulfilling life, was just an ordinary man, and did not feel the urge to write his books. They are great books, don’t get me wrong. They enable us to see deeper into the human psyche. But, but please for one second stop and imagine the pain he went through. They all went through.
Minds drenched in alcohol, lungs filled with tar from cheap cigarettes, nights spent alone in darkness thinking about ending it all. For years.
On one night in which depression manifested itself yet again in my brain, like it always does every once in a while, this video was born. Was never meant to be uploaded. Especially after my previous video, this one strokes a great contrast, and stresses how my mind generally works, as a [redacted].
The pendulum swings, yet again. I hope to catch you on the other side. Until then, take care.
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Відео

An ode to April 14
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It's still surreal to me to think that I am 25. One hell of a ride this has been. And if you disagree with me on April being the most beautiful month of the year, it's okay. It's okay to be wrong. ❤️
The Wolven Storm, from The Witcher 3 -Piano Cover
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I remember. Autumn. A stormy night it was, few years ago. Thoughts of you still used to overwhelm me back then. Such a feeble heart I had in a tall and capable body, such a contrast juxtaposition as is my life. You made me hate poetry. You made me hate love. My under the influence of prescription mood stabilizers mind, incapable of feeling most things now, used to love you. Used to yearn for yo...
On Despondent Thoughts
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Oh these thoughts, the worst kind. You don’t need anyone else to talk down upon you if your own brain is self-destructive in and of itself. Sleepless nights while those despondent thoughts seep into your head. But hey, at least you know that it’s only temporary. Indeed, life is not always good, but sometimes it is. And ‘sometimes’ is good. ‘Sometimes’ is enough. And those despondent thoughts? T...
Driveways - Skeletons (Piano Cover)
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It’s been a long time. How have you been? I’ve been quite busy. Not with the things I am supposed to be busy with, but with other struggles we all deal with every now and again. You know, the struggles that come bundled with having been born a human. Existential crises. A mental metal fatigue. A sense of overwhelming stress telling you that you’re just a waste of matter. And if you’re really lu...
To the Moon - For River piano cover (Johnny’s Version)
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Oh the butterflies. It’s been so long since I last set sail. It might be thrilling for some to fare on uncertain routes. Not for me, alas, not for me. As uncertainty is mostly nothing but exasperating. But there might lie a treasure. A treasure that is not like the others. Guiding winds push behind, yet darkness lies ahead. I am either going to get my ship wrecked, or going to be okay. We will ...
SAVE The World from Undertale -a piano cover.
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Walking among the flowers, gazing upon the endless green having left your troubles behind just for the moment. The luscious air fills your lungs as you traverse. For the time being, you don’t think. No death, no dark omen of sorts. You feel clensed, and death will only arrive when it shall, as you realize that the curses you’re under are not cast by others but grown within your own heart. This ...
Jane Maryam - Evgeny Grinko (piano cover)
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Not gonna lie, I was really touched when I first heard this piece. There was something about it. The melody resonated with me. You know, even though how much you try, there are some stuff that you simply cannot run away from. One being the culture around you. Even though I spent most of my childhood online, trying to learn and understand English, the Western culture, philosophy and whatnot. Spe...
Blood In My Eyes -Sum 41 Piano Cover
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Hey there. It hasn’t been a long time since I last uploaded a video, but honestly it feels like a long time to me. Not because I am somehow romanticising UA-cam or anything, I hate it when people unnecessarily romanticize things, but because my life shifts so fast I always find myself getting lost between the tides. This has been like this for the last 4 years. And getting used to it is still d...
ESO - Sway as We Kiss -Piano Cover
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Of love, and lack thereof. It’s great, isn’t it? Even sleeping, an activity during which you’re unconscious for 8 hours, is enjoyable with a companion. We all crave it. All the while we are fully aware of the fact that it comes with huge responsibilities. Emotions are not meant to be suppressed, but at the same time not every emotion is to be acted upon. Years of mental instability tought and s...
The Dog Wrestler Waltz by exurb1a -Piano Cover
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The Dog Wrestler Waltz by exurb1a. Man do I have a lot to say about this piece. It was approximately 2 years ago when I first stumbled upon this song, if I remember correctly. And let me tell you this, I fell in love with it. This and Blueshift v2. These two accompanied me at my sleepless nights, while I was looking outside the window, contemplating whether it’d be best if I jumped, chain smoki...
Comptine d'un autre été: l'après-midi -Yet another piano cover
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At first I was honestly hesitant about recording this one and uploading here. Because, you know, it is the “Oasis-Wonderwall” of the piano. But hey, this doesn’t diminish the value and beauty of a song now does it? Aaaaaaaaaaand this being the first request of this channel basically quadruples it’s value for me. So here it goes. My common, undeviating creation. Let me embrace you one last time ...
The Bannered Mare from TESV: Skyrim - Piano Cover
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Hey everyone, I've been thinking of creating a UA-cam channel and uploading some piano covers there for a while now. Now I'm dipping my toes into that long awaited dream. Now that I think about it, dream is a big word. Let's call it a hobby instead. I've always imagined writing long paragraphs here to show my enthusiasm, but we all know that words only mean so much. So I'm thrilled, but I'll cu...

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  • @chickenazor
    @chickenazor 5 місяців тому

    mükemmel

  • @barbarahallowell2613
    @barbarahallowell2613 6 місяців тому

    Sounds Weegie on the sly. Bonus points.😂❤😂

  • @user-tv9vq8ze3i
    @user-tv9vq8ze3i Рік тому

    hello, do you have these sheet music? can you tell me where to get them?

    • @SerhatAtay
      @SerhatAtay Рік тому

      Hey there. Here's the link to the sheet music I used, arranged by Thomas Jonker: drive.google.com/file/d/1KjBRUbxowtIhOKYRnr-RFdmNIU4cOkwE/view?usp=share_link

  • @ColonelA.L.O.N.E
    @ColonelA.L.O.N.E Рік тому

    Skyrim efsanesinin, efsanevi müziklerinden birini bu kadar efsanevi şekilde icra ettiğin için sana en derinden hürmetlerimi sunuyorum Skyrim evren üzerinde en sevdiğim oyun ve bunu dinlerken gözlerim doldu bu duygusal anı bana yaşattığın için ayrıca teşekkür ederim..

  • @mpxv162
    @mpxv162 Рік тому

    Amazing job!

  • @jebcar9618
    @jebcar9618 Рік тому

    Blessed by the algorithm.

  • @mahyashojaei1344
    @mahyashojaei1344 Рік тому

    I wanted to kill myself today, it changed my mind, you saved my life, thanks 🙏🏼🌺 ✨️🌬🍆🌱🔄♻️

  • @ozgeeren8038
    @ozgeeren8038 Рік тому

    🚀

  • @KTBProductions420
    @KTBProductions420 2 роки тому

    Lute music sounds great on piano, great job!

  • @FatedRefrain
    @FatedRefrain 2 роки тому

    This was very moving, friend. Thank you for sharing it 🙏

  • @ozgeeren8038
    @ozgeeren8038 2 роки тому

    ♡...

  • @aligokce4791
    @aligokce4791 2 роки тому

    I feel some exurb1a vibes here, only if you would speak much faster :D Wow! So enthusiasm, much sincerity. I have to admit, narrating suits you very much! On your thoughts, I believe that eccentric people always feel lost until they find their unique purpose that suits their way of perceiving the world, and then, they love to be lost. Feeling lost, I always try to remember that every new beginning comes from some other beginning's end. But I also should know that we have books that we just don't have enough time to read. Happy birthday!

    • @aligokce4791
      @aligokce4791 2 роки тому

      You should try narrating and playing piano at the same time!

    • @SerhatAtay
      @SerhatAtay 2 роки тому

      Well well well if it isn't the eyelay2908, the one and only! I have to admit, yes, exurb1a has been a huge inspiration of mine. Now that I think about it, he might be the main reason I found the courage to create something that I would deem cringe if someone else did it. Openly displaying emotions has never been my strongest suit, especially in the last couple of years. I hope you yourself are doing well old friend. And yes, every new beginning does come from some other beginning's end, I remember that night of 2013 very well. The good old days. Well, let us hope that better days await us. And if not, well, we will persevere just as well.

  • @osmancinkara2404
    @osmancinkara2404 2 роки тому

    excellent !

  • @emrecanuludag
    @emrecanuludag 2 роки тому

    Nice work :)

  • @benheald6881
    @benheald6881 2 роки тому

    Another 2 years... I hope you’re doing okay man. Fantastic cover, and the description is a huge reminder that everyone has their own battles. I wish you the best, my man.

  • @mahdiaman3993
    @mahdiaman3993 2 роки тому

    Could you share the link of sheets please?😁😁

    • @SerhatAtay
      @SerhatAtay Рік тому

      Oh my. I'm sorry I just saw your comment. Here's the link to the sheet music, if you're still interested: drive.google.com/file/d/1KjBRUbxowtIhOKYRnr-RFdmNIU4cOkwE/view?usp=share_link

    • @mahdiaman3993
      @mahdiaman3993 Рік тому

      @@SerhatAtay IT'S... BEEN... A YEAAAAAAAAR!!!!!!! Tnx I'm actually looking forward to practice that.😁❤❤❤

  • @jdizzlejake
    @jdizzlejake 2 роки тому

    Awesome !!

  • @danielinbar6199
    @danielinbar6199 2 роки тому

    Do you happen to havea link to the music sheet for this musical piece?

  • @nynynonette405
    @nynynonette405 2 роки тому

    Is there a way for you to give me the note, please, i love it so much 😭

    • @SerhatAtay
      @SerhatAtay 2 роки тому

      I'm sorry I don't have the sheet music, I played this one by ear 😕.

  • @lunamadz1983
    @lunamadz1983 2 роки тому

    Yassss I love it ✨

  • @AnastassiyaR
    @AnastassiyaR 2 роки тому

    hello, is it possible to buy sheet music?

    • @SerhatAtay
      @SerhatAtay 2 роки тому

      I am afraid I don't have sheet music for this one, played it by ear. :/

  • @ilgazzz4668
    @ilgazzz4668 2 роки тому

    Epic calmissin bravo. Thomasinkinden bile iyi olmus bence.

  • @cerenakyuz7791
    @cerenakyuz7791 2 роки тому

    I didn't know that little existential crisis turtle is known by people from our country and it's so special that you explained all of the stuff you've gone through i hope you're feeling better even if the vagueness doesn't disappear

  • @NieMonD
    @NieMonD 2 роки тому

    I didn’t know exurb1a wrote music

  • @fikretcansnyurdakol7550
    @fikretcansnyurdakol7550 2 роки тому

    yemin ediyorum pamuk gibi oldum

  • @Mythonian274
    @Mythonian274 2 роки тому

    What a wonderful cover! Just amazing. I'd just like to say one thing. It's a waltz so the left should really be in the background and should not overpower the right hand... Just an improvement that you might want to consider... But I truly did love the cover

  • @rodneysouza4700
    @rodneysouza4700 2 роки тому

    thx for sharing your thoughts, i hope it reaches more people

  • @mertturna147
    @mertturna147 2 роки тому

    Eline sağlık. Umarım Blueshift'i de çalarsın. En sevdiğim oyun ve en sevdiğim youtube kanalından müzikleri aynı yerde bulmak da ayrıca iyi hissettirdi.

  • @mertturna147
    @mertturna147 2 роки тому

    Dünya üzerinde bana en huzur veren şarkı sanırsam. Bu versiyonu ise dinlediğim en güzeli olabilir. Eline emeğine sağlık abi, bana da ilham oldun.

  • @kcguitar9307
    @kcguitar9307 3 роки тому

    came here from the iPad server, very very nice bro!

  • @dimdive7997
    @dimdive7997 3 роки тому

    Absolutely fantastic. The way you play is beautiful in every sense. Much love going out! Also this video has 6969 views atm and I think you should know that since, well, this is still the internet

  • @ssanitarium
    @ssanitarium 3 роки тому

    Nice! Var olmaya devam et ve kendine çok yüklenme. Tanımadığın insanların yüzüne tebessüm kondurmak az şey midir :)

  • @kelpdock8913
    @kelpdock8913 3 роки тому

    Incredible

  • @yaneyan6252
    @yaneyan6252 3 роки тому

    Can I buy your Midi file?

    • @SerhatAtay
      @SerhatAtay 3 роки тому

      I would happily provide it for free, but unfortunately I deleted the MIDI file after I finished the video :/

  • @andgorchu
    @andgorchu 3 роки тому

    Awesome job, do you have the chords? I would love to play it myself

    • @SerhatAtay
      @SerhatAtay 3 роки тому

      It's been a while since I played this one, and I played it by ear so I don't remember the chords. But I just took a look at Chordify now and I believe they have it there.

  • @ran4082
    @ran4082 3 роки тому

    Your 50th sub, waiting for you to hit 10k by next week

    • @SerhatAtay
      @SerhatAtay 3 роки тому

      Thanks! But I doubt it will happen any time soon, if ever haha. Because of covid I've been away from my piano for a long time now and haven't been able to record anything new. But I'm going to start recording again once I get my vaccine and get back home. Fingers crossed!

  • @mooquin
    @mooquin 3 роки тому

    The seas are rough for me now, thanks for this. Is there a way to pm you?

    • @SerhatAtay
      @SerhatAtay 3 роки тому

      Sorry for the late response. You can find and dm me on Instagram (@ironhour_) or on Twitter (@IronHour) for any reason.

  • @gabrijel9129
    @gabrijel9129 3 роки тому

    Amazing song and amazing playing, mate.

  • @battlebaum3440
    @battlebaum3440 3 роки тому

    I wish you the very best, beautiful cover!

  • @KEVIN-je4dn
    @KEVIN-je4dn 3 роки тому

    Nice <3

  • @srinathsrikanth3212
    @srinathsrikanth3212 3 роки тому

    Little late to the party, but wow what a piece

  • @narcisoff
    @narcisoff 3 роки тому

    That's great, hit me right in the feels tho

  • @zpkspiano
    @zpkspiano 3 роки тому

    Sounds awesome!

  • @HappyVlogCz
    @HappyVlogCz 3 роки тому

    Great job! I love it!

  • @BringOnTheBleach
    @BringOnTheBleach 3 роки тому

    This is very good playing, and it sounds lovely :> You definitely should have more views

  • @mehmetirmak4246
    @mehmetirmak4246 3 роки тому

    Bro eline sağlık exurb1a izlemene sevindim

  • @kayzersoze8127
    @kayzersoze8127 3 роки тому

    eline sağlık güzel olmuş

  • @Tacocuk
    @Tacocuk 3 роки тому

    eline sağlık.

  • @tennysonlee8780
    @tennysonlee8780 3 роки тому

    Sheet music? :D

  • @NPC-pt4gh
    @NPC-pt4gh 3 роки тому

    Can you link the sheet music I cannot for the life of me find it