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Hakan Şavklı is an Istanbul-born guitarist and composer whose music blends the raw power of rock with cinematic storytelling. His journey began with legendary Turkish rock/metal acts such as Kronik and Objektif, and over the years he has shared the stage with names like Erkin Koray, Asım Can Gündüz, Gür Akad, and Ogün Sanlısoy. Beyond collaborations with international artists like Torab Majesi (Digital Skies, Combination) and the Guitarists of Istanbul compilation (featuring his own track Mesocyclone), Hakan has released solo works including Dark Dive (2019) and 01:50 A.M.. In 2025, he returns with UTOPIA, an instrumental single and music video that carries themes of hope, love, and existence through the language of the guitar. His current projects also include the WEST–EASTANBUL concept and VelvetTone Pickups, the boutique hand-wound guitar pickups brand he co-founded. 🎧 Listen to UTOPIA: https://open.spotify.com/intl-tr/trac... 📺 Watch the video: https://youtu.be/A1GSYfVdug4
