Turgut İri: Soul at His Fingertips

Turgut İri (known by the pseudonym 27Firari) is a French-Turkish singer-songwriter, pianist, and producer. Born on August 29, 1984, in Le Cateau-Cambrésis, France, he has emerged as a singular figure in the independent music scene, creating a unique sonic bridge between Western neo-classical elegance and the emotional depth of the East.

Heritage and Training

Introduced to rhythm and the keyboard at the age of five, Turgut İri grew up in an environment where music was a mother tongue. A self-taught prodigy, he developed a rigorous piano technique while remaining deeply rooted in his Turkish heritage. This dual culture became the foundation of his identity: rather than choosing between two worlds, he fused them into one.

Music for the Screen

One of the artist’s most striking talents is his ability to compose instinctively to visual imagery. A true „composer of the moment,“ he possesses the rare gift of transforming a cinematic scene into an immediate melody. By capturing the dramatic essence of a sequence through his gaze, he turns his piano into the invisible narrator of visual stories, giving his work a uniquely immersive and narrative dimension.

Style: Between Rigor and Arabesque

A true Bestekar (a composer of narrative melodies), he has successfully transposed the sentimental weight of Turkish Arabesque onto the keys of a classical piano. His music is a conversation between the melancholy of Anatolian melodies and the structure of modern chamber music. Compositions such as L’Innocence Brisée and Renaissance Blanche tell stories of resilience and purity.

Independent Commitment: Firari Record

As a complete artist, Turgut İri masters every step of the creative process. By founding his own independent studio and label, Firari Record, he established a creative laboratory where he shapes his works with total freedom. From the first note played on his piano to the final studio production, he breathes a rare authenticity into his music, far from the formatted standards of the industry.

A Constant Evolution

After making his mark on the underground scene as 27Firari, he has transitioned toward a more refined and cinematic sound under his birth name, Turgut İri. Through pieces dedicated to his loved ones or exploring universal themes, he continues to refine his art, establishing himself as one of the most soul-stirring composers of his generation.

„His music is not just a succession of notes; it is the breath of a double history seeking harmony through sight and emotion.“