It is often performed as a Semah , which is the ritual dance and music of the Alevi faith.
Erdal Erzincan, a master of the bağlama (Turkish lute) from Erzurum, known for his virtuosic finger-picking technique called şelpe . Erdal ErzincanВ Gitme Turnam
Lyrics like "Today I saw my Pir (spiritual guide)" and the refrain of "Hüdey, hüdey" (invoking the divine) transform the song from a simple folk tune into a mystical journey of spiritual ascent. 3. Musical Characteristics It is often performed as a Semah ,
Erdal Erzincan typically performs this with a bağlama using the Bağlama Düzeni (tuning). Erdal ErzincanВ Gitme Turnam