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Building in public. Writing about systems, music, ventures, and the work of becoming more intentional after forty. Not advice. Documentation.

March 11, 20269 min read

Best Ambient Music for Studying and Focus: A Curated Playlist

A science-backed exploration of ambient music for deep work. Why it works, the artists who defined the genre, and how to use it for maximum focus.

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March 10, 20261 min read

18 Years of Sound: My Entire Discography Is Now Streaming

No money. No computer of my own. Waiting for my housemates to finish so I could produce tracks in a cold Ankara flat. 18 years later, I've revisited every album and put them all in one place.

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March 8, 20262 min read

From Uzak to Yakin: The Album I Had to Make

From distant to close. Reimagining old electronic tracks with piano and strings. Same composer. Different clarity. The story behind Yakin.

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March 8, 20263 min read

The Story So Far: From Stuck to Building

At 41, I stopped chasing dreams and started building systems. Eight ventures, eleven albums, and the decision to document everything. This is where it begins.

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