3 Hürel
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1970 |
| Founder | Onur Hürel, Haldun Hürel, Feridun Hürel |
| Headquarters | Istanbul , Turkey |
| Products | Albums, singles |
3 Hürel (), alternatively written as 3 Hür-El or Üç Hürel, was a prominent Turkish rock ensemble established in 1970 by the Hürel brothers: Onur, Haldun, and Feridun. Esteemed as a key figure in Turkey's Anatolian rock scene, the group skillfully merged folk-inspired pop with rock elements, frequently offering innovative renditions of traditional folk melodies. Their songwriting often explored motifs of peace and liberty.
History
Originating from Trabzon, the Hürel siblings moved to Istanbul due to their family's commercial interests. They first created the band Yankılar in 1966, which was later renamed İstanbul Dörtlüsü, performing at intimate venues while fusing Turkish musical traditions with rock influences. After participating in various groups such as Trio Istanbul and Biraderler, Feridun joined the Selcuk Alagöz Orchestra, followed by Haldun and Onur, to develop their skills and finance new instruments. In 1970, all three departed from the orchestra to form 3 Hürel.
Their initial single "Ve Ölum/Şeytan Bunun Neresinde" debuted in 1970, succeeded by two full-length albums and more than ten singles over a six-year span. In 1977, Haldun and Feridun were conscripted for compulsory military duty; following the tragic loss of their mother in a car accident, the brothers temporarily suspended their musical activities. Feridun relocated to England but returned without achieving significant success and transitioned into advertising. Onur pursued a career as an educator, while Haldun ventured into ceramics and textile enterprises.
The band reunited in 1996, issuing two albums in 1996 and 1999 respectively. Their track from 1970, "Ve Ölüm," was featured in the soundtrack of the 2013 film Tip Top.
Members
- Onur Hürel – bass guitar
- Haldun Hürel – drums
- Feridun Hürel – vocals, guitar, saxophone
Discography
Studio albums
- 3 Hür-El (1972)
- Hürel Arşivi (1974)
- Efsane Yeniden (1996)
- 1953 Hürel (1999)
Singles
- "Gurbet Türküsü" / "Didaydom" (1970)
- "Şeytan Bunun Neresinde" / "Ve Ölüm" (1970)
- "Pembelikler" / "Ağıt" (1971)
- "Bir Mevsim Daha Geçti" / "Keçi Vurdum Çayıra" (1972)
- "Lazoğlu" / "Gül'e Ninni" (1972)
- "Yara" / "Döner Dünya" (1972)
- "Ağlarsa Anam Ağlar" / "Kara Yazı" (1973)
- "Canım Kurban" / "Anadolu Dansı" (1973)
- "Madalyonun Ters Yüzü" / "Haram" (1973)
- "Ömür Biter Yol Bitmez" / "Sevenler Ağlarmış" (1974)
- "Gönül Sabreyle Sabreyle" / "Küçük Yaramaz" (1975)
- "Hoptirinom" / "Mutluluk Bizim Olsun" (1975)
- "Boştur Boş" / "Ben Geçerim Gönül Geçmez" (1976)
Compilations
- Volume 1 (1994)
- Volume 2 (1994)
- Kent Ozanları 1 (1998)
- Eski 45’likler (2000)
- 3 Hürel Şarkıları - Sonsuza Kadar (2008)