Notes from thoughts, memories, and events
Light rain is falling. After a night full of stress and a tough morning, I’m lying on my bed. Ali Kınık is singing, “Even the children know that Ali loves Aisha.” It’s been a long time since I’ve had this kind of mental void.
In the midst of this, I’ve realized I need to delete half of my contacts. For the third time in the past two years. Peace is a beautiful thing.
We bought our first car when I was 7 years old—a Peykan 57. Although we had a car for a short time before that, I don’t know why we bought it or why we sold it. I just remember one hot, probably summer day when my father came home with it. I played with the air vent, one of those circular ones divided by a diagonal line. But in my mind, our first car is the one we bought when I was 7.
After that event, our leisure activities shifted from going to parks to going outside the city. Our first trip was a one-day excursion on the Tabriz–Shabestar road, near a river and a lot of buckthorn trees. I still feel the cold of that river water between my toes.
That trip was accompanied by the album Seni Sevmeyen Olsun by Ceylan. One of our acquaintances brought the cassette from Turkey. It was hard to find things like that back then. Those were good days.
While listening to a song from 90s Turkey.
All the songs, books, poems, sidewalks, and streets. Everything that exists belongs to those who left a part of their hearts somewhere. Winning and succeeding can be somewhat exhausting. In other words, the ideal conditions of life are so fleeting that related songs are limited to a stupid song from stupid person.
You may have heard it at the opening ceremony of the 1992 Summer Olympics, or maybe you remember it as the background music in Ridley Scott’s film “1492: Conquest of Paradise.” Either way, “Conquest of Paradise” by Greek composer Vangelis, is a song that has captured the hearts of many.
With its soaring vocals and sweeping synthesizer, “Conquest of Paradise” is a musical masterpiece that transports you to another time and place. The lyrics, although not in a specific language, are full of longing and hope, as if a call to adventure. The repetitive beats of the drums give the song a sense of marching forward as if leading you to uncharted territories.
The song’s impact can be attributed to its ability to evoke emotions in listeners. Whether it’s a sense of patriotism or a desire for exploration, “Conquest of Paradise” speaks to something deep within us all. It’s a reminder that no matter how far we’ve come, there is always more to discover and conquer.
In an era where music is often disposable and quickly forgotten, “Conquest of Paradise” continues to endure. Its timelessness can be attributed to its ability to connect with people on a universal level, inspiring them to chase their dreams and conquer their own personal paradises.
So, next time you hear “Conquest of Paradise,” take a moment to close your eyes and let the music take you away. Let it be a reminder of the vast world around us and the endless possibilities that await us. Who knows, it may just inspire you to embark on your own conquest of paradise.
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