Barkın Engin

Barkın Engin is a prominent musician, audio engineer, and academic from Istanbul, Turkey. He earned his Master of Arts and Doctorate from the Advanced Studies in Music (MIAM) program at Istanbul Technical University, focusing his research on music production, sound design, and sonic arts.

Engin’s musical journey began in the late 1990s, and he has since been an active performer and recording artist. He is notably recognized as the guitarist and founding member of the experimental rock band Replikas. Beyond Replikas, he has contributed to several other musical projects, including Reverie Falls On All, Pitohui, and Yerçekimi.

His collaborative work highlights his ability to blend electronic and acoustic sounds, as demonstrated in his projects Hazy Stars (2014) and Rest (2018) with Tuna Pase. He has also participated in various multicultural musical endeavors, including Verklärte Zeit, Yolda, and Breath Song.

Currently, he works as an associate professor at Bahçeşehir University Conservatory, where he teaches music technologies and audio engineering. He is dedicated to mentoring a new generation of musicians, sound artists, and producers.

Since 2005, Engin has also worked as a freelance audio engineer and sound designer for music and film productions, bringing his expertise to a diverse range of creative projects.

Photo by Delizia Flaccavento.