Timuçin Esen’s rendition of "İtirazım Var" for the 2018 biopic Müslüm is more than just a cover; it is a cinematic bridge between two eras of Turkish culture. While Müslüm Gürses originally turned the track into an anthem for the "oppressed" (gariban), Esen’s performance breathes new life into the song, capturing the raw pain and resilience of the legendary singer. A Transformation Beyond Acting
: The lyrics remain a powerful protest against injustice, fate, and unrequited love.
: The scene featuring the song is often cited as the emotional climax of the movie.
📌 : The performance captures the "Damar" (vein) subgenre of Arabesque, characterized by themes of fatalism and heartbreak.
When Timuçin Esen took on the role of Müslüm Gürses, he made a pivotal artistic choice: he would perform all the songs himself. Rather than lip-syncing to Gürses’ original recordings, Esen spent months working with vocal coaches to master the "Müslüm-esque" timbre.
: Critics praised Esen for capturing the "spirit" of the song without losing his own identity as a performer.
