This album is an honest reflection of my personal journey in discovering and shaping my approach to contemporary compositiona path that has been nourished over the years through experience, silence, and sound, and whose roots have grown in the music of the post-20th century.

I have named the album "Forgotten", although these works are not truly about the past-they are about return. A return to the sounds that have taken root deep within me. Sounds that have always existed somewhere distant and profound, yet were lost by my forgetful mind in the dust of time. These sounds have never been silent...

Each piece in this collection is part of the works I have recorded from March 2018 to the present-works shaped through time, which now stand together as a reflection of my inner journey.

The order of the pieces in this album is not based on their recording dates, but on intuition and the emotional thread woven through each work. It is an order l believe allows the listener to experience this journey fully and profoundly.

Without doubt, my body of work over these years is much larger than what you + hear in this album. This collection is merely the beginning of a long path; the other pieces will be released in future albums, each revealing a new dimension of this personal narrative.

In the end, I extend my heartfelt gratitude to my artist friends who stood by me in shaping this album and gave voice to my inner emotions. I am especially grateful to my dear friend, the painter, who created a brilliant image to accompany these mental outpourings. And finally, my deepest thanks go to the one without whom I would not have had the strength to face this demanding journey-my beloved wife, Mina!

Ata