A Journey of Hope to Children in Istanbul and "worldwide": Istanbul'un Çocukları

Song & Making-Of: The Turkish music video journey titled "Istanbul'un Çocukları" (The Children of Istanbul) by Hülya Friebe focuses on the plight of impoverished street children in Istanbul and worldwide whereby Istanbul stands proxy. The song serves as a call for donations and aid for children, emphasizing that children are our future and should receive special protection and care as outlined in the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child.

The lyrics depict the harsh realities faced by these children—crying in the streets, feeling unloved, oppressed, and ignored. The song repeatedly asks, "Where are the humane people?" suggesting that humanity has become indifferent and has sold its soul for material gain.

The production of the music video involved a collaborative effort with various international artists, including a director, a film crew, music producers, and musicians. The video and song aim to raise awareness and inspire action to improve the conditions for children globally, highlighting the need for compassion and support.

Children are our future and must be given special protection and care as outlined in the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child.

Film prodüksiyonu "Sema Zenema"
Yönetmen ve Görüntü Yönetmeni / Director & DoP: Rafael Maria Friebe
Müzik prodüksiyonu. besteci / Music production, composer: Hülya Friebe
Baş çellist / Lead Cellist: Isidora Nojkovic
Solo elektro gitar / Solo E-guitar: Ljupco Stefanoski
Orkestrasyon / Orchestration: Trevan Camomile
Arka vokaller ve armoniler / Background vocals & harmonies: Luis Andrés
Solo Kemancı / Solo Violinist: Julia Stein (”Who Knows Sound”)
İstanbul'daki yoksul sokak çocuklarını konu alan Türkçe müzik videosu. Dünya çapındaki çocuklar için bağış ve yardım çağırısı. Çocuklar bizim geleceğimizdir ve Birleşmiş Milletler Çocuk Hakları Sözleşmesi'nde belirtildiği gibi özel koruma ve özen gösterilmelidir.
şarkı sözleri: [Müzik + koro armonileri] İstanbul'un Çocukları, Gezer ağlar sokaklarda ezen geçer evlatları üşüyen sevgisiz çocuklar İstanbul'un Çocukları Gezer ağlar sokaklarda, ezen geçer evlatları üşüyen sevgisiz çocuklar nerede bir insan var, kaybolmuşkurumuşlar, üç kuruşa satmışlar ruhlarını insanlarİstanbul'un Çocukları çocukluk nebilmiyorlar. Kuruyan o gözyaşları yok olan tertemiz rüyalar. İstanbul'un Çocukları çocukluk ne bilmiyorlarKoruyan o gözyaşları yok olan tertemiz rüyalar. nerede bir insan var, kaybolmuşkurumuşlar üç kuruşa satmışlar ruhlarını insanlar [Müzik + koro armonileri] Nerede bir insan var, insan var, insan var Nerede bir insan var, insan var, insan var Nerede bir insan var, kaybolmuşkurumuşlar üç kuruşa satmışlarruhlarını insanlar [Müzik, orkestra müziği] Nerede bir insan var, insan var, insan varNerede bir insan var, insan var, insan var. Nerede bir insan var, insan var.
Lyrics English:
[Music + Choir harmonies]
The children of Istanbul, crying as they walk the streets.Oppressed and ignored—the freezing, unloved children.
The children of Istanbul,crying as they walk the streets. Oppressed and ignored—the freezing, unloved children.Where are the (humane) people? They've disappeared, dried up, their souls sold for a pittance.
The children of Istanbul don’t know what it means to be a child. Their tears dried up,their pure dreams shattered.
The children of Istanbul don’t know what it means to be a child, what it means to be a child.
Their tears dried up, their pure dreams shattered.
Where are the (humane) people? They've vanished, withered away, their souls sold for a pittance.[Music + Choir harmonies]
Is there still a humane being left? A human, another human? [Music]
Is there still a humane being left? A human, another human? [Music]
Where are the people? They've disappeared, dried up, their souls sold for a pittance.[Music, Orchestral Music]Is there still a humane being left? A human, another human? [Music]
Is there still a humane being left? A human, another human? [Music]Is there still a humane being left? A human, another human?

“Children in the streets” crying out in need Yearning for a chance to live and to succeed Their innocence stolen, their futures at stake We must come together, for the children's sakeIn every corner of the world, children roam Without a home, without a family, they're all alone Their tiny hands reaching out for a helping hand But too often, their cries are ignored in any land.They sleep on cold pavement, their stomachs emptyNo education, no healthcare, no opportunity We must open our hearts, we must lend a hand For every child deserves a chance to standLet's be their voice, let's be their guide Let's stand up for their right
Hülya

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