A part of the short animated film "Taryaq".
Directed by Mahta Beigloo.

Ney: Ali Najafi Maleki
Vocal: Morteza Taghavi Alashti
Santoor: Khashayar Alikhani

Taryaq

Hymns of Zoroaster- 4. Evil

Hymns of Zoroaster- 3. Two Spirits

Hymns of Zoroaster- 2. Doubts

Hymns of Zoroaster- 1. Songs of Songs

Studies for Prepared Piano No. 1

Studies For Prepared Piano No. 1

Studies for Prepared Piano No. 2

Studies For Prepared Piano No. 2

Art of Fugue (Die Kunst der Fuga), the noble piece of J. S. Bach, has captured my attention in recent years. Four voices, each possessing individual linear elegance, completely in alliance with the nature of authentic polyphony.

Notably, Bach refrained from specifying instrumentation or tempo indications for this composition, thereby imbuing it with an almost open-ended quality conducive to diverse interpretations.

In this experimental rendition of the first "Contrapunctus" (theme), I endeavor to embrace the slowest conceivable tempo, which allows a comprehensive understanding of the intricate layers. Such an approach serves as a preparatory exercise, enabling listeners to delve deeply into the essence of the composition.

As for instrumentation, a synthesizer is favored for its ability to approximate a wave-like timbre, minimizing instrumental interference and allowing for a complete focus on the polyphonic interplay.

April 2024

Art of Fugue: Contrapunctus I

Classical, film, and Iranian Traditional music composer
B.A in music composition/Tehran university of arts, baritone singer.

Taryaq

Hadi Majidi

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