Improvised Setâr - electronica piece for  in the mode of Abu Atâ. This piece was performed live on Radio Aire Libre in Mexico City on July 3rd 2021 as part of Disco Tehran's radio show. Additional spatial sound mixed in by Arya Ghavamian. Photo by Eduardo Álvarez.

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Siâvoshân is a ritual of grieving Siâvosh, a mythological hero observed in the Iranian plateau since the Neolithic period. The protagonist, Siavosh, is a symbol of innocence and bravery in Shahnameh, the Epic of Persian Kings. This piece is multi-layered Instrumental and electronic composition paying homage to Siâvosh, and what his represents.

Composition, arrangement, Setâr and synthesizers: Mani Nilchiani
Guitars: Nathan Thompson
Recording and Mix: Kevin Ramsey
Album art: Rambod Vala
Produced by Disco Tehran

Siâvoshân

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Siâvoshân - Part 1

Siâvoshân is a ritual of grieving Siâvosh, a mythological hero observed in the Iranian plateau since the Neolithic period. The protagonist, Siavosh, is a symbol of innocence and bravery in Shahnameh, the Epic of Persian Kings. This piece is multi-layered Instrumental and electronic composition paying homage to Siâvosh, and what his represents.
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released March 15, 2022

Composition, arrangement, Setâr and synthesizers: Mani Nilchiani
Guitars: Nathan Thompson
Recording and Mix: Kevin Ramsey
Album art: Rambod Vala
Produced by Disco Tehran

Siâvoshân - Part 2

“Shiraz – Pamir” is a contemporary adaptation of a beautiful traditional Central Asian devotional tune by The Badakhshân Ensemble, with sublime poetry from 14th century mystic Persian poet, Hâfez of Shiraz.

Music: The Badakhshân Ensemble
Arrangement, instruments & vocals: Mani Nilchiani
Mix & Mastering: Kaveh Abedin
Cover Art: Rambod Vala
Produced by: Disco Tehran

Shiraz-Pamir

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An homage to the historically intertwined world of Iranian classical music and poetry, Daybreak's sound borrows heavily from Iranian folk melodies and lyrical sensibilities while developing a contemporary psychedelic sound.

Recorded by Jesse Paller & Kevin Ramsay. Mixed and mastered by Kaveh Abedin. Graphic Design by Rambod Vala. Produced by Disco Tehran.

Guitars, keys: Nathan Thompson • Guitar, Setâr & Vocals: Mani Nilchiani • Drums: Ali Ghomashchi • Bass: Ghaflan Abadi

"Glance" is inspired by a piece by the late Iranian maestro Mohammad-Reza Shajarian, and dedicated to his timeless musical influence.

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An homage to the historically intertwined world of Iranian classical music and poetry, Daybreak's sound borrows heavily from Iranian folk melodies and lyrical sensibilities while developing a contemporary psychedelic sound.

Recorded by Jesse Paller & Kevin Ramsay. Mixed and mastered by Kaveh Abedin. Graphic Design by Rambod Vala. Produced by Disco Tehran.

Guitars, keys: Nathan Thompson • Guitar, Setâr & Vocals: Mani Nilchiani • Drums: Ali Ghomashchi • Bass: Ghaflan Abadi

Glance

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Guitar & Vocals: Mani Nilchiani • Guitar: Nathan Thompson • Bass: Ghaflan Abadi • Drums: Ali Ghomashchi • Piano: Jesse Paller • Recorded by Jesse Paller • Mixed and mastered by Kaveh Abedin • Graphic Design by Rambod Vala • Produced by Disco Tehran.

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