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Teoman Alpay was a prolific and highly influential Turkish composer, arranger, and pianist, renowned for his significant contributions to Turkish film music and popular şarkı (art songs).Born in Balıkesir, Turkey, Alpay studied violin and piano. He gained widespread fame in the 1960s with the song "Lorke", composed for the film of the same name. He became one of the most sought-after composers for Yeşilçam (Turkish cinema), creating memorable scores and songs for hundreds of films. He collaborated extensively with legendary singers like Zeki Müren, composing many of Müren's biggest hits. Despite losing his sight later in life, he continued composing and arranging. He received numerous awards, including the State Artist title in 1998.

• His breakthrough came unexpectedly when the song "Lorke", composed for the 1964 film, became an overnight sensation and launched his career.
• He had a particularly close and productive creative partnership with superstar Zeki Müren, composing iconic songs for him like "Manolyam" and "Gözlerinin İçine Başka Hayal Girmesin".
• Despite becoming completely blind in his later years, Alpay's creative output remained remarkably high; he continued composing and arranging music by dictating the notes.
• He composed music for an estimated 300-400 films, making him one of the most prolific figures in Yeşilçam history.
• His compositions often blended traditional Turkish melodies and makams with Western harmonies and orchestration, creating a distinctive sound.
• He passed away on December 31, 2012, in Istanbul, due to multiple organ failure.