Shahram Nazeri, a prominent artist in Iranian music, has recently returned to the music world with the release of his new album titled 'Diyar'. This album is the result of his collaboration with Tahmores Pournazeri and aims to explore various dimensions of human emotions.
Beginning of Collaboration and Release of 'Amoo Nowruz'
The beginning of this collaboration was marked by the release of a piece called 'Amoo Nowruz' during Nowruz 1404. This piece, based on the poetry of Pouria Soori, despite its festive Nowruz atmosphere, refers to the problems and sufferings of Iranian society and the hope for better days. 'Amoo Nowruz' received widespread acclaim from audiences and served as a prelude to the album 'Diyar'.
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Content of the Album 'Diyar' and Participating Artists
The album 'Diyar' consists of twelve tracks that address various themes. Tracks such as 'Diyar', 'Dokhtaram', 'Emshab', 'Saqi', 'Shabha-ye Abralood', 'Hameh Yek Su', 'Bukhara', 'Delbar', 'Man o To', and 'Amoo Nowruz' are included in this album. The lyrics of these pieces are selected from great poets such as Simin Behbahani, Hossein Manzavi, Pouria Soori, Mohammad Saeed Mirzaei, and Hazrat Molana.
Internationally renowned musicians have also participated in the production of the album. Among them are Alex Hahn, a Grammy-winning saxophonist, and Luanne Homzy, who has collaborated with figures such as John Williams and Gustav. Additionally, Larry Steen, a musician with a history of working with Ella Fitzgerald and Leonard Cohen, has contributed to this project.
Recording of the Album and Future Plans
The vocal sections of 'Diyar' were recorded at the Warehouse studio in Vancouver, while the recording of the string orchestra and solo instruments took place at Rusk Studio in Hollywood. This album has been produced by Tar Production Institute, with Majid Abdi serving as the producer.
Alongside the album's release, the 'Diyar' tour will begin on November 15 in Toronto, Canada. One of the special events of this tour is the reunion of Shahram Nazeri and Keykhosrow Pournazeri on stage after many years. This collaboration, alongside Tahmores Pournazeri and the string orchestra in the concert 'Diyar', will once again bring them to a shared stage, and this event could be a turning point in the history of Iranian music.
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