Özgür Baba - Dertli Dolap 

The algorithm moves in mysterious ways.

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="250">4:10</a> cat gets up and leaves <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="370">6:10</a> chickens arrive <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="404">6:44</a> black chicken joins <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="460">7:40</a> clouds move in <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="750">12:30</a> sunset <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="755">12:35</a> sunrise

8 million of us have now found this place, one by one we came. Peace to all of you, full bellies, and restful sleep. Long life to Ozgur, and to his cat.

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="7">0:07</a> Instrument: Turkish Cura. Full Song Title: Benim Adım Dertli Dolap=Endless Trouble Is My Name. Song is the voice of a tree hewn into a waterwheel as a metaphor of living to serve a greater good despite life being hard+fleeting. Composer: Turkish Sufi mystic Yunus Emre (1240-1320) contemporary of Rumi. From Eskişehir, 200 miles from Istanbul. His poetry was deceptively simple but delved into mysteries of the divine and being human. Emre employed spoken Turkish of central Anatolia as opposed to Arabic+Persian used by his contemporaries. Emre's poetry lives on as a gem of the language+culture of 13th century Turkiye and Sufi learning thru art and openended questioning.

Somewhere on a mountainside, a man makes music for millions of people across the world.

Oh boy, what side quest did I just activate?

Water-wheel, why do you moan? For I've troubles, I moan. I fell in love with the lord, That is why I moan. They cut off my branches, Destroyed all my order, Yet, I'm an unwearied poet, For I've troubles, I moan. I'm a tree of a mountain, Neither sweet, nor bitter, I'm thankful to the Lord, For I've troubles, I moan. They found me on a mountain, They broke my arms and wings, They found me fit for a water-wheel, For I've troubles, I moan. Yunus comes and finds no joy here, No one reaches his desires, No one remains in this mortal world, For I've troubles, I moan.

For the past 4 years I have been returning to this video. This musician and his cura wake up my soul. And in the darkest days it's the only way to find the light inside. Thank you deeply for this.

You didnt find this video. It found you. 🙏

I have no idea why this was in my feed, but its exactly what I needed today. Very beautiful.

In early summer of 1994, I crossed the Syrian border at Tell Abyad, pedaling a mountain bike and heading to Sanliurfa to witness Eid al-Adha. That morning, I pulled the bike off the road to adjust the cables outside a village on the E99. As was often the case, locals took an interest in me, with my bicycle festooned with bags and gear. A family gathered across the road and stared at me with curiosity. Among them was a young boy. I saluted them, then turned to work on the bike. Seconds later, a terrible noise, then screams and wails. I turned. The little boy, in his excitement, tried running across the road to reach me. A passing truck struck and killed him instantly. Men from the village ran out from their work places and ordered me to pedal off, to leave the place before real trouble began. I dont recall those miles very well, just tears and sweat, heat and confusion. In Sanliurfa, the streets ran with blood. I made it to Balikli Göl, watched the fish meander in the pools, and wept uncontrollably. Some gentlemen approached me, and convinced me to follow them to a contemplative place, not a mosque, but something like a study center. It matters not what was discussed. Because it is sung.

I smile for all those who saw this, and I cry for all those who didn't see it.

He started singing, and a cat woke, chickens came, the breeze calmed a bit, clouds parted ever so slightly, and the grass began to grow.

I couldn’t remember what this video was called so I searched “Turkish music beard” and it appeared.

ah kültürümü seviyorum..

When I get old, if I don't end up just like him, I'll have wasted my life

This dude looks so young and so old at the same time.

This is what i love about RU-vid, how humble me could ever listen to something like this, living in Brazil, never being able to afford travelling abroad, never even knowing this man exists, the power of the internet connection that we have today... amazing, getting to know other cultures, its one of the most entertaining things ever

I don't understand a word, but from time to time, since 2018, I came back here to listen this song. And even after 6 years I still wanna cry in a good way when I listen to this. I also feel goosebumps. This is so beautiful and full of feelings! ❤

Songs like this is how to leave negativity behind and start believing in people again. Nothing here trying to sell you anything. Nothing here trying to upstage an ego. Just a melancholy sound sharing a pain we can identify. Just a man, the earth, the sun, and an instrument. Conveying to the wind. Almost telling the clouds themselves to cover the sun in overcast skies.

Pretty sure he's got very good quests to give.

Spoiler alert: The cat gets up and moves at <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="260">04:20</a>, but the chickens don't arrive till <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="380">06:20</a>

I am certain this is the best live music performance ever uploaded to RU-vid.

LYRICS TRANSLATION The Troubled Watermill By Yunus Emre Why do you groan, O Watermill; For I’ve troubles, I groan I fell in love with the Lord; For It do I groan They found me on a mountain; My arms and wings they plucked Saw me fit for a watermill; For I’ve troubles, I groan From the mountain they cut my wood; My disparate order they ruined But an unwearied poet I am; For I’ve troubles, I groan I am The Troubled Watermill; My water flows, roaring and rumbling Thus has the Lord commanded; For I’ve troubles, I groan I am but a mountain’s tree; Neither am I bitter, nor sweet I am but a pleader to the Lord; For I’ve troubles, I groan Yunus, whoever comes here will find no joy; Will not reach his desire Nobody stays in this Transient; For I’ve troubles, I groan

welcome traveler, sit down and rest. i will play for you

What an amazing time we live in to be able to sit at a computer and discover something like this from across the world.

Absolutely mesmerizing! The artist's performance is pure magic - each note resonates with such emotion and depth. This song truly touched my soul. And the raw, authentic setting of the video, with hens roaming around in the village, adds an extra layer of charm and genuineness to the whole experience. Thank you for sharing your beautiful talent with us!

Köyde böyle bir çocukluk geçirdim.Sonra babam çocuklarım iş güç sahibi olsun diye Ankarada işe girdi.Sattık koyunu tavuğu göçtük.Üni. okudum maliyede işe girdim çoluk çocuk.Ama aklım fikrim o köy ortamında, bu huzurda.

we live in a magical time. the fact this is being shared with people all across this planet..... astounding.

Almost four years ago I found and wrote down the English lyrics to this video. I found them today and had forgotten about them. I will post them below, in a rough translation compiled between several sources--it is a poem that was written many centuries ago by the poet Yunus Emre'nin, titled Dertli Dolap, about a waterwheel. My life has changed so much in four years since finding this video. I have moved countries, married, started a new life in a new home. But I often still feel as though I am the same as the water wheel. Turning, torn down, broken, and only moving in place. But there is beauty in this world, like this lovely song, and there is a melancholic beauty in the struggle of life. A sadness behind the words that can translate into hope. Thank you again for this beautiful song and video. Waterwheel, why do you moan? For I am sorrowful, that is why I moan. To the Lord I've given my soul, For I've troubles, I moan. Troubled water-wheel is my name, My water flows pure, As the Lord wishes thus, For I am sorrowful, that is why I moan. They found me as a mountain tree, They broke my arms and cut my wings, They thought me fit for a water-wheel, For I've troubles, I moan. From a mountain I was brought down, Neither sweet, nor bitter, am I, A devoted of God, am I, For I am sorrowful, that is why I moan. They felled my trunk and carved my branches, Every piece of mine to be remade, Yet, this commandment came from God, For I've troubles, I moan. I lift my waters high, I turn, Only to pour them low, They do not see this burden I carry, For I am sorrowful, I moan. Yunus, he who comes and finds no joy here, His expectations never to be met, As none can remain in this fleeting world, For I've troubles, I moan. Dervish Yunus, Tears shed sin, I'm in love with God, I swear, I descend for Him.

the first three strings and I was already crying.

When I am lost, I come to this. It fills me with certainty and allows me to to ground myself so that I may focus on whats important and do what is best to make it through hardship.

Seven years ago, I visited Turkey for my first and (so far) only time. As I was walking through the old part of the city with a friend after dark, we stumbled upon a small meyhane (pub) in a dark alleyway. There were only three guys at the table, one of which played this instrument. We decided to grab a beer and listen to him. He was playing a melancholic tune and singing. It was one of the best cultural experiences I've ever had in my life. I couldn't get that melody out of my head for days and to be frank, I didn't want to.

This dude definitely has a small questline available

Everything about this video makes sense. From the music to the chickens joining the frame at <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="370">6:10</a>, the clouds, and even the subtle gunshots in the background at <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="559">9:19</a>. Everything is rightfully placed - in fact, happening, not placed. The emotions, the vibe, the tranquility, and the nostalgia that this gentleman and his music evoke never get old.

Dilini bile bilmeden, nasil herkezde ayni duyguları uyandırıyor hayret ediyorum. Var bu iş...

How many other amazing artists are just sitting around their mountain homes all over the world?

*throws beard over shoulder* Proceeds to paint the universe in a song.

Can I just say I've watched this over 100 times

It’s getting cold outside and makes me feel at ease with your dry kinda instruments’ voice. Thank you from Japan

Ah...the simple life. Breath in the fresh air. This man is rich

I've been using the internet for nearly 30 years. It has never lived up to its promise. Until now.

A Rich man does not have millions in riches and money , A huge mansion and an array of expensive materials , A rich man merely has everything he need but finds a way to use it in such a profound way that he is abundant and fulfilled , as they say it’s not what you have got but what you do with what you have got . Many spend life chasing something that actually doesn’t matter , what matters is happiness ,peace and how much of your soul you leave on this earth when you are gone

I listened it for the first time 1 year ago. Now, it is like a therapy. I have listened to it every week. Lately started believing this is the most beautiful and really felt piece of composition.

A few olive trees, an orange grove, a cat and some chickens. Sure seems nice.

Another ordinary day in Poland under quarantine: sitting on a log in a citrus orchard, listening to a Turkish sage singing an ancient folk tune. Thank you, Matrix.

Why does this have 8.4 million views but the man only has 128k subscribers? He is worth following.

we modern people were stolen of something very dear to humans, this man still has it

I'm happy Saruman is in a good place now.

somewhere in anatolia, this dude just vibin

been listening to this one for more than a few years, don't know why but it puts me back to almost a medieval past I never lived.

Turkey and Turkish are so beautiful

Bless you, Baba. Bless your home, and your land. Bless your animals, and your grass. Bless your soul, and your heart.

this is basically acoustic turkish mountain black metal

Bu videonun yayınlandığı sene ne duygularla dinleyip izlemiştim. Hayatımın anlamını bulmuşum gibi hazine gibiydi benim için. Yıllar sonra yine aynı hisleri bulmanın umuduyla geri geldim.

Listening in October 2023. Thank you for this gift! An absolute delight on so many levels.

The simple life...chickens, cat, orange grove, beautiful hills, folk songs. This is how we are meant to live.

He play a saz ( instrument used by turkish folk singers) better know as bağlama, especifically a "cura" and recite selecte verses of Yunus Emre , an ancient poet: DOLAP NİÇİN İNİLERSİN Water-wheel, why do you moan? For I've troubles, I moan. I fell in love with the lord, That is why I moan. My name is troubled water-wheel, My water flows pure, Thus, as the Lord wishes, For I've troubles, I moan. They found me on a mountain, They broke my arms and wings, They found me fit for a water-wheel, For I've troubles, I moan. I'm a tree of a mountain, Neither sweet, nor bitter, I'm thankful to the Lord, For I've troubles, I moan. They cut off my branches, Destroyed all my order, Yet, I'm an unwearied poet, For I've troubles, I moan. I take my water from below, I turn and pour it high, See what i suffer from, For I've troubles, I moan. Yunus, comes and finds no joy here, The tree will never grow, No one remains in this mortal world, For I've troubles. I moan.

It's actually surprising for me to see that people get positive feelings about life when they listen to this masterpiece. It gives me a sad feeling about everything, deep deep inside. I don't know, maybe it's because I'm going through a bad period of my life. But it helps being that way. And I kind of like it I guess. If we're going to disappear some day, I guess making this music is one of the best things a human being can do. Far from the fakeness of daily life and far from unimportant daily problems. This has got to be it...Thanks for showing up and being a part of my life Özgür Baba. Bir nebze olsun rahatlattın beni :)

Η έννοια του ευτυχισμένου ανθρώπου. Σε ένα όμορφο σημείο στη φύση κάθεται και παίζει υπέροχη μουσική. Γειά σας γείτονες ! Να είσαστε καλά!

he looks old and young at the same time🤔

He looks so young and so old at the same time

Back again after two years...yep I still love it. From the USA with love...

I've been a guitarist for over 35yrs,this song moved me....not sure what he's singing,but it's beautiful

(loosely) Based on the translated lyrics By the creek in summertime In the morning of my life Sat I beside a moaning wheel And watched the water rise Turns I to the water wheel and asks Why do you cry? To my surprise a moan rose up And shared with me a sigh I am troubled cried the wheel I am troubled so I moan Once a giant tree was I With arms stretched to the sky The wind kissed at my fingertips And sang the song of life A thousand years I grew and grew And sang with all my might I wished to bask forever In the sun’s eternal light Then the children of my mother came And taught me about pain They tore me from my mountainside And cut me into planks I am troubled, cried the wheel I am troubled and I moan They deemed me as a water wheel And here I am to stay And here I turn around and round Every night and day I lift the water from below And turn and pour it high But the river has forgotten me For I am not alive I am troubled cried the wheel I am troubled and I moan None attains his true desires None of us can outrun time It matters not what one acquires None stays in this mortal life There is no laughter in this story My tale is one of grief and woe The end for all is mandatory never more will this tree grow I am troubled cried the wheel And that is why I moan I am troubled cried the wheel We all must die alone

Apparently, this Turkish druid turned a stone into a cat with his voice. Absolutely brilliant musician

Been coming back to this for many years now! It’s a vibe !

Thank you. Greetings from our hearts Greetings from Greece

For those impatient people who are wondering when the good part starts: It's at <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="0">00:00</a>

This is one of the reasons why I love internet. I'd never heard that song otherways

The fact that this has over 7 million views gives me hope for the world. Thank you so much for posting. Sending love from Baltimore in the USA.

Just seen this instrument for the first time . Now I’m hooked . I love the tone and sound. It’s amazing.

Protect this man, his hut and his chickens at all costs

Welcome to the good part of RU-vid. Enjoy your stay.

Thank you for this piece of peacefullness. When i'm anxious i listen to this and i get better. Music is the only universal language. Love from France

I remember him playing this as our caravan made its way across the mysterious lands sitting at the feet of the mighty Mediterranean, the songs of our merchants, travelers, mercenaries, bishops and muftis, our women and children and fathers seeking riches and purpose. Little did we realize, when after all the gold, fine silks, expensive perfumes, spices and goods were collected and sold, and we all parted ways, the company we kept, the hopes and dreams and sorrows we shared were worth much more than all the treasure in the world.

The quest he offers is the best one in the game

Centuries old lyrics, but perfect for this era: A tree complains about being cut down and formed into a turning wheel for a watermill.

I love this song, when i listen it feels like a wave of clearness washing over me.

Please bring peace and justice in Gaza and funds to rebuild their houses.

English lyrcis: Water wheel, why do you moan? For I have troubles, I moan. I fell in love with the Lord, That is why I moan. I am a tree of the mountain. I am neither sweet nor bitter. I am thankful to the Lord For I've troubles, I moan. On the mountain they felled my trunk. They destroyed all my order. Yet, I am an unwearied poet For I have troubles, I moan. They found me on a mountain. They broke my arms and my wings. They found me fit to be a water wheel. That is why I moan. Yunus comes here and finds no joy (Yunus Emre was a famous Turkish poet, and the writer of this) One does not attain his goal. No one stays in this mortal world. For I've troubles, I moan

The cat is turned the other way, pensive. He remembers the first time the song was strummed. When the cat was young. Many springs ago, The cat weeps.

When Adam and Eve were kicked out of the Garden, Ozgur Baba was asked to be its custodian - everything about this is beautiful!

Blessed be those who watched the full way through. May you live a path no guided by karma, but by enlightenment

For a historical context, the poem by Yunus Emre was written in 13th century Anatolia during the Mongolian invasion of Seljuki land. Brutal nature of the invasion, death and destruction is reflected as a heavy dark tone in lyrics. Escape to spirituality and questions about the God and fate are also present in poems like "I asked the yellow flower" by Yunus.

Watched a Mongolian man throat sing atop a mountain before this video... I want this RU-vid journey to never end

Benim de böyle bir kedim vardı, 2 gün önce Noel'de öldü. 12 yıl boyunca böyle güzel müzikler dinleyerek çok mutlu yaşadı ve o da mutlu ayrıldı.

This has to be the mpst beautiful melody i have ever heard in my life.....

Geralt's retirement is going pretty well.

As a Turkish, i see that although many people in the comments does not understand the lyrics, yet they do understand the feeling. That is how art can make people feel the same emotions even when they speak different languages, living different lives, having different cultures. This is a language without any letter but a melody.

I like to know all Turkish, kazakh,Qergyz,Uzbek,Tajik,Turkmen,Kurdish,Azerbijani,Albanian,Bosnian details: folk clothes,common names, pouplar Music,Language,enviroment,Climax,Mosques, Universities,Museums,precious stones...God bless all these people

Me in 40 years when I finally find freedom and inner peace:

The youtube algorithm has chosen you traveller. Take a seat and rest... before you begin your journey.

Imagine being quarantined where this man lives. Look at all those fruit trees, and that amazing landscape. This man must be in heaven. He doesn't seem to have a wrinkle in his face, has amazing hand-eye coordination, a great voice and a good memory. Plus his camera seems to be full HD. Living peacefully with other sentient beings. I'm happy for this man and I'm glad I could spend 14 minutes there.

If you’re reading this, I wish you the best sleep ever.

How lucky we are to have such beautiful music at our fingertips. All we have to do is find it. Today, we have found it.

Weird how this popped up on everyone's feed unexpected, but wow - what a golden piece of ethereal reality.

That cat has a good life.

This song profoundly moved me. It was around 2 AM when I opened RU-vid in search of guitar music videos. Suddenly, I stumbled upon this particular video, and it felt like a serendipitous encounter-it was as if the video found me as much as I found it. There was something about the melody that piqued my curiosity, evoking emotions of both pain and sadness, yet somehow intertwined with feelings of peace and freedom. Perhaps, the latter two were emanating from the serene and breathtaking location where the artist was situated, accompanied by stunning animals that harmonized with the melody at certain points throughout the video. The way the artist sang, coupled with his striking white hair, was simply captivating. I had to pause the video at one point, allowing a few tears to fall-it’s an experience that stirred me deeply. Thank you sincerely for sharing your beautiful rendition of this song. 🙏✨

I can only dream of playing my favorite instrument with my chickens