SECRET by Mısırlı Ahmet
Master of percussion living for darbuka and rhytm.
Mısırlı Ahmet is the musician whose technique succeeded in breaking down all barriers and opening up
new avenues for an ancient musical instrument, the darbuka, unfolding his talent.
Musicians both in his own country and from the worldwide musical community pay tribute to the
legendary Mısırlı Ahmet, whose own message to us is: "The only way forward is through study. The
darbuka is my life"
Mısırlı Ahmet taught himself to play the darbuka when he was seventeen and started his musical career
in 1987 in Ankara. He soon moved to France, where he discovered new techniques. He also went to
Egypt and worked with the most famous percussionists of that country. That’s when he started using
his stage name Mısırlı Ahmet (Egyptian Ahmet). After his return, he recorded the album Oriental and
Percussion. In Istanbul he encountered more innovating techniques. His great sense of rhythm and his
famous drum solos can now be heard on albums by various world-famous artists. He has represented
Turkey at countless percussion festivals and special events worldwide.
The record series that was recorded in the context of these festivals contains one album that was
recorded as a tribute to Mısırlı Ahmet, the album “Natural Moments”. He has also been declared a
‘master’ of his discipline. Furthermore in 2006 he won the annual prize for top musicians ‘Liderlik
Zirvesi’, awarded by Eduplus.
His solo albums are:
· Great Masters of Mediterranean / Natural Moments (2005)
· The Search (2001)
· Mel de Cabra (2000)
· Oriental Dance and Percussion (1993)
What makes this documentary different?
· This is the autobiographical documentary movie of the No:1 percussionist of Turkey.
· This is the autobiographical documentary movie of best darbuka player of the world.
· This is the visual record of the biography of a world famous percussionist.
What are the advantages?
· Having the chance to be one of the sponsors of a documentary movie about No1 percussionist.
· Mısırlı Ahmet has a ready media coverage. This fame can be combined with documentary
sponsors.
· World is wondering Mısırlı Ahmet since he does not talk to media often. There are even myths
about him. Spectators will feed themselves with this 90 minutes docu-drama rhytm show.
Branding:
· Canon logo will exist in the “supported by” section in the beginning and at the end of the
documentary.
· Importance of the lightweight camera equipment usage within low light conditions and limited
spaces for crew, will be presented in the “Behind the scenes” part of the documentary with
dedication to CANON.
· Canon logo branding will be done in all special presentations for communities and government.
· Canon logo branding will be done in any available channel starting from the film crew clothing.
