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Ruins of Xibalba, an avant-garde Dark Ambient project hailing from Australia, is the brainchild of Oytun Bektaş. With a strong musical inclination towards the dark ambient and dark synth genres, Ruins of Xibalba made a significant mark with its enigmatic debut album, "Gobeklitepe," released under the banner of Orko Productions in Sydney, Australia. He subsequently released the albums Nyitting, which explores the themes of Aboriginal Peoples, and Shaman, which delves into Shamanism.
Oytun Bektaş, a well-known artist recognized for his contributions to Turkey's first Dungeon Synth project, "Tir," has been residing in Australia and continues his musical journey through Ruins of Xibalba.
As a one-man project, akin to Tir, Ruins of Xibalba has garnered widespread attention from enthusiasts of concept albums globally. Oytun Bektaş, also the founder of "Orko Productions," his own music label, undertakes all aspects of the album's production, including recording, mixing, and mastering. In his pursuit, Bektaş endeavors to bridge the gap between ancient history and contemporary times, drawing upon his unique musical intuition shaped by extensive research into the mysteries of our past. The debut album stands as a testament to his commitment to infuse modernity with the profound echoes of bygone eras, creating an immersive experience for listeners intrigued by the enigmatic allure of our shared human history.
Oytun Bektaş, a well-known artist recognized for his contributions to Turkey's first Dungeon Synth project, "Tir," has been residing in Australia and continues his musical journey through Ruins of Xibalba.
As a one-man project, akin to Tir, Ruins of Xibalba has garnered widespread attention from enthusiasts of concept albums globally. Oytun Bektaş, also the founder of "Orko Productions," his own music label, undertakes all aspects of the album's production, including recording, mixing, and mastering. In his pursuit, Bektaş endeavors to bridge the gap between ancient history and contemporary times, drawing upon his unique musical intuition shaped by extensive research into the mysteries of our past. The debut album stands as a testament to his commitment to infuse modernity with the profound echoes of bygone eras, creating an immersive experience for listeners intrigued by the enigmatic allure of our shared human history.