Man playing electric guitar on stage with blue lighting and stage equipment in background.

MUSICIAN

A man playing an electric guitar on stage with stage lights in the background.
Footpedalboard with various effects pedals and cables on a surface.

& DESIGNER

GUITAR PLAYER & VISUAL DESIGNER

7PF2P, HAYALET-I RUHIYE, ÇOĞUNLUKLA ZARARSIZ, JAWS DESIGN

Barış Kıran playing an electric guitar in a dimly lit room.

I work at the intersection of music and design.

Barış Kıran with gray hair and a beard playing an electric guitar in a dark environment, illuminated by yellowish stage lighting, wearing a dark jacket and a cap.
A man wearing a black hat and jacket, with a Fender guitar strap, is DJing or mixing music in a dimly lit environment with yellow and green lighting.
Close-up of a stage light emitting blue and purple beams with a pink laser beam.

ABOUT

I’m a guitarist and designer based in ISTANBUL. My musical journey began with forming a Pink Floyd tribute band, playing live and exploring the depth of their sound. This experience led me to create my own rock compositions, occasionally inspired by the expressive and soulful qualities of blues. From the start, music and visual design have grown together for me—two creative fields that naturally support each other.

I craft experiences where sound and vision merge. I perform live, create original music, and design clear, expressive digital experiences.

  • I’m a founding member and lead guitarist of the Turkish Pink Floyd tribute band (7PF2P) since 2007. Upcoming Concert

  • Founding member: guitar, keys & arrangements. Listen on Spotify

  • I played guitar as a member of Çoğunlukla Zararsız, and we released our first album, Kum Taneleri, in 2016. Listen on Spotify

  • Founder and creative director at Jaws Design Studio. Learn More

A man playing an electric guitar on stage during a live performance, with audience members in the foreground and stage lights in the background.
Fender USA Standard Stratocaster electric guitar with EMG Dg-20 Pickups
A guitar effects pedalboard
Guitar amplifier labeled 'HIWATT' with a guitar effects pedal labeled 'Big Muff Pi' in front of it on a carpeted floor.
Close-up of a Hiwatt Custom Hiwatt 100 guitar amplifier, and a red electric guitar with white pickguard resting on a black speaker cabinet, connected with a cable, on a room floor with a desk and recording equipment in the background.

I like to mix it up depending on the gig. My favorite tones come from my Hiwatt DR103 amp and pedalboard, giving that warm, classic, and organic sound. But when the setup needs to be lighter, easier to carry, or quicker to set up, I go with my Fractal Audio Axe-Fx III and FC-12 foot controller. I always choose the gear that best fits the vibe and space of the performance.