Objektif
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1988 |
| Headquarters | Samsun , Turkey |
Key people | Vecdi Yücalan (founder, vocals, guitar) |
| Products | Studio albums: Tımarlı Hastane, Hayal ve Yaşam, Kuşkular, Künye, Sokağın Sesi |
Objektif is a hard rock and heavy metal group originating from Samsun, Turkey, established in 1988. The band’s present roster consists of Vecdi Yücalan (vocals, guitar), Murat Tükenmez (bass), Çağlar Abanoz (guitar), Umut Mutku (guitar), and Onur Akça (drums). Their catalog includes five studio albums: Tımarlı Hastane (1990), Hayal ve Yaşam (1993), Kuşkular (1996), Künye (2000), and Sokağın Sesi (2007).
History
Vecdi Yücalan founded Objektif in 1988 with the aim of participating in the Altın Çınar Music Contest. The initial members were İbrahim Cantay on vocals, Vecdi Yücalan on guitar, Tayfun Çubukçu handling bass, and Tuncay Zigaloğlu on drums. They achieved fourth place overall and secured first place in the rock category. Their first album, Tımarlı Hastane, was issued by Uzelli Müzik in 1990, followed by Hayal ve Yaşam in 1993, which introduced keyboardist Mahmut Asan to the lineup.
The 1996 release of Kuşkular under Ada Müzik featured new additions Ferruh Bonabian (bass), Alpay Şalt (drums), and Süha Duran (keyboard). After this album, the band dissolved but regrouped in Istanbul two years later. The fourth studio record, Künye (2000) released through TMC, marked Vecdi Yücalan’s return to vocal duties alongside guitarists Cankut Bayhan and Faruk Kavi, bassist Umut Arabacı, and drummer Alişan Topaloğlu. Following another pause, Objektif reassembled in 2004 with fresh members and appeared at Barışarock festivals in both 2004 and 2005.
Their fifth album, Sokağın Sesi, came out in 2007 via Ağdaş Müzik, featuring musicians such as Hakan Şavklı (guitar), Başat Karakaş (bass), drummers Taner Keser and Gökçe Dayanç, along with keyboardists Volkan Uzunhasanoğulları, Bülent Güven, and Toygar Işıklı. At present, Objektif is working on their sixth album entitled Halkın Sesi.
Style
Objektif’s sound blends hard rock with heavy metal influences. Numerous tracks incorporate protest themes addressing environmental concerns and political matters. Founder Vecdi Yücalan acknowledges inspirations including Elvis Presley, John Lennon, The Beatles, Black Sabbath, Cem Karaca, and Erkin Koray. He characterizes their musical approach as "people's rock."
Members
- Current
- Vecdi Yücalan – vocals and guitar
- Murat Tükenmez – bass
- Çağlar Abanoz – guitar
- Umut Mutku – guitar
- Onur Akça – drums
- Former
- İbrahim Cantay – vocals
- Cankut Bayhan – guitar
- Faruk Kavi – guitar
- Hakan Şavklı – guitar
- Umut Arabacı – bass
- Başat Karakaş – bass
- Tayfun Çubukçu – bass
- Ferruh Bonabian – bass
- Tuncay Zigaloğlu – drums
- Alişan Topaloğlu – drums
- Alpay Şalt – drums
- Taner Keser – drums
- Gökçe Dayanç – drums
- Mahmut Asan – keyboard
- Süha Duran – keyboard
- Volkan Uzunhasanoğulları – keyboard
- Bülent Güven – keyboard
- Toygar Işıklı – keyboard
Discography
- Tımarlı Hastane (1990, Uzelli Müzik)
- Hayal ve Yaşam (1993, Uzelli Müzik)
- Kuşkular (1996, Ada Müzik)
- Künye (2000, TMC)
- Sokağın Sesi (2007, Ağdaş Müzik)
- Halkın Sesi (forthcoming)