Shahryar (singer)

شهریار
Shahryar

Shahryar at Armenia, Yerevan concert in 2005
Background information
Birth name Shahryar
Born Tehran, Iran
Genres Pop
Occupation(s) Singer, Songwriter, Architect
Instruments Vocals, piano
Years active 2004 – present
Labels Chehreh Nama Records
MZM Records
Avang Music Company
Montek Records
Website http://www.shahryarmusic.com

Shahryar (Persian: شهریار) is a Persian pop artist. He was born in Tehran, Iran and grew up in Europe (Sweden). He started playing the piano at the age of 11.

Shahryar’s interest and love for the arts does not stop with music. His interest in architectural monuments resulted in his degree in architectural design and business from a highly respected university in Miami, Florida. Throughout this era, Shahryar never took his eyes off his inner passion, music.

While moving to Southern California and working in his professional field, architectural designs, by 2002 Shahryar had signed a contract with one of the most respected songwriters and producers of Persian pop music Hassan Shamaizadeh.

In 2004, Shahryar’s debut album, Aghaze Shirin (The sweet beginning) was finally released. Shahryar found his place in Persian music industry shortly after his first album by his classy music and silky yet; strong voice. He started working on his second album immediately.

In 2005, Shahryar released his second album by the name of Parseh; once again with the collaboration of the best lyricists, songwriters and arrangers.

In 2006, Shahryar released his third album by the name of Naji (Savior).

In 2008, Shahryar’s fourth album Sarab (Mirage) was released.

In 2011, Shahryar’s fifth album Mojezeh (Miracle) was released. It was a breakthrough in Persian pop music industry since the 1979 Iranian revolution.

In 2013 Dolate Eshgh (The State of Love), Shahryar’s sixth album was released.It is a completely different project in his musical résumé.

Shahryar started touring the world after his first album. [1]

Albums

2004: Aghaze Shirin (The Sweet Beginning)

The album was released in Nowrooz 2004 by Chehreh Nama Records. It was a collection with the collaboration of many famous and old school lyricists and song writers of Persian music such as; Hassan Shamaizadeh, Esfandiar Monfaredzadeh, Shahyar Ghanbari, Homa Mirafshar and Paksima Zakipour. Most arrangements are by Roma Kanyan, a perfectly known artist in his field. This collection has 8 songs including a song; “Niaz”, which is a redo of the original song by a well known Persian singer, Fereydoon Foroughi. Shahryar got the legal rights to cover this song with the help of Chehreh Nama. There are 8 tracks in this album:[2]

  1. Cheghadr Khoobe
  2. Bitab
  3. Gharibeh
  4. Ghazalnaz
  5. Aghaze Shirin
  6. Niaz
  7. Cheshm Entezar
  8. Khorshide Shekasteh

2005: Parseh

The album was released exactly a year after his first one in Nowrooz 2005 by Chehreh Nama Records. Shahryar started working with young artists who lived in Iran in this album, using the talent of lyricists and songwriters far from the heart of Persian pop music in the last 32 years in Los Angeles but lived where most of his fans were. Along with that, his second album, has the touch of well-known artists such as; Hassan Shamaizadeh, Jaklin, Shahyar Ghanbari and Iraj Janatie Ataie. Shahryar also started song writing in this album; the song "Setayesh" is one of these songs. All the arrangements are by Roma Kanyan. There are 9 tracks in this album:[3]

  1. Guitare Sorkh
  2. Setayesh
  3. Parseh
  4. Hichky mesle to nabood
  5. Baroon
  6. Mahal nist
  7. Javooneh
  8. Baghe khial
  9. Hichky mesle to nabood(Remix)

2006: Naji (Savior)

After a year of hard work, Shahryar’s third album was released in Nowrooz 2006 by Chehreh Nama Records. This project was done with more focus on young artists living in Iran and writing more songs of his own; although he kept up working with Jaklin in this album. The hit song "Dooset Daram" is in Shahryar’s third album. All the arrangements are by Roma Kanyan. There are 9 tracks in this album:[4]

  1. Deldari
  2. Dooset daram
  3. Ba to
  4. Delkhosh
  5. Simhaye khaardaar
  6. Sedaye to
  7. Sarbaaze eshgh
  8. Delroba
  9. Naji

2008: Sarab (Mirage)

The album was released in 2008 by MZM Records. Shahryar continued working with the artists in Iran. He tried to attract younger generations by having the meaningful words joined with the updated and hit music of the world today, the most important characteristic that makes him special. All the arrangements are by Roma Kanyan. There are 8 tracks in this album:[5]

  1. Gandomak
  2. Bemoon
  3. Baghalam kon
  4. Ghesseye eshgh
  5. Rofoozeh
  6. Havaye Parvaz
  7. Jadooye to
  8. Sarab

2011: Mojezeh (Miracle)

After three years of anticipation the album was released in July 2011 by Avang Music Company. Mojezeh was a breakthrough in Persian pop music industry since all the tracks are recorded using live instruments. Since the 1979 Iranian revolution and immigration of most Persian artists, live recording has been absent in Persian music industry and most of the instruments heard in an album were played with electronic keyboards. Most of the compositions are by Shahryar. Like all his previous albums all the arrangements are by Roma Kanyan. There are 11 tracks in this album:[6]

  1. Mojezeh
  2. Moaatar
  3. Behesht
  4. Hamsafar
  5. Taraneh Baroon
  6. Meygol
  7. Khatereh
  8. Yaghoot
  9. Vasvase
  10. Ta Abad Fars
  11. Ariyai Nejad (Ft Shakila)

2013: Dolate Eshgh (The State of Love)

After two years of hard work the album was released on September 30, 2013 by Montek Records. Like his previous album all the tracks are recorded using live instruments.

Shahryar gathered a group of musicians from many countries around the world such as Jordan, Turkey, India, Morocco, USA, Peru, Australia and Iran as he believes the language of music is universal. Some of the international instruments used in this album are baglama, bass, bongo drum, clarinet, didgeridoo, drum, electric guitar, ethnic percussion, Latin percussion, piano, Spanish guitar and Persian instruments like daf, kamancheh, oud, santur, setar, tonbak and ney.

“Dolate Eshgh” is a completely different project in Shahryar’s musical résumé. All the lyrics are from ancient Persian poets combined with modern melodies. Shahryar describes the album as his gratitude to the Persian literature and mysticism of Iran. Since most of the lyrics in this album are by the great Persian poet Jalāl ad-Dīn Muhammad Rūmī simply known as Rumi, the album was released on September 30 which is believed to be Rumi’s birthday.[7]

“Sodaye To”,”Morghe Baghe Malakout”, “Deedar”, “Akhareen Ghazal”, “Khaneh”, “Asheghan” and “Moosa va Shaban” are Rumi’s. “Vesal” is by Bahāʾ al-dīn al-ʿĀmilī also known as Shaykh‐i Bahāi.”Zendeye Javidan” is by Nur ad-Dīn Abd ar-Rahmān Jāmī commonly known as Jami. All the compositions are by Shahryar. All the arrangements are by Alireza Tavangar. There are 9 tracks in this album:

  1. Vesal
  2. Sodaye To
  3. Morghe Baghe Malakout
  4. Deedar
  5. Akhareen Ghazal
  6. Zendeye Javidan
  7. Khaneh
  8. Asheghan
  9. Moosa va Shaban

[8]

Singles

In 2006, Nooshafarin, the famous female Persian singer released a song featuring Shahryar called “Asheghaneh”.[9]

In 2008, Shahryar composed a song called “Chelcheleha”. This song is dedicated to Dr. Ghogha Khalatbari, the poet, scholar, and humanist. The poem is by Dr.Khalatbari. The arrangement is by Roma Kanyan. “Chelcheleha” is a song about Iran.”.[10]

In 2009, after the controversial presidential election in Iran, Shahryar showed his support for Iran and Iranians with his music. A week after the election, he composed a very touching single track called “Bas konid” (Ba tamame ashk hayam), with words of Fereydoon Moshiri. The arrangement is by Roma Kanyan. His pure emotions for his country, Iran, made the song a memorable piece of work.[11] A couple of months later, Shahryar and Shakila released a duet called “Ariaee-Nejad”, which is not just a song to support Iran's Green Movement but also an everlasting song for Iran. The poem is by the great Persian poet Ferdowsi, the composition is by Shahryar and the arrangement is by Alireza Tavangar.[12]

To support his country and people once again, Shahryar composed two live single tracks called “Vatan” and "Eghteshash", In February 2011.[13][14]

Shahryar, along many other Persian artists, has performed in a project done by TAPESH TV called "Norooz Medley"[15] and another one by PEN TV, called "Iran Forever".[16]

Music videos

Shahryar’s music videos are so noticeable because of their variety, the dignity which is needed for a professional artist and last but not least the respect he has for his audience. One of his well-known music videos "Roofoozeh" with performance of Kolah Ghermezi is kind of a short movie. Shahryar did the scenario, voice, and even puppetry all by himself. He got the permission to use the puppets of "Kolah Ghermezi and his friends" in his music video.[17]

Charity work

"The children of Iran" is a foundation that Shahryar has always been supporting.[18] He is also a supporter of "PACI" (Persian American Cancer Institute).[19][20]

External links

References

  1. ↑ "About". Shahryar. Retrieved September 13, 2013.
  2. ↑ "Aghaze Shirin". Shahryar. Retrieved September 13, 2013.
  3. ↑ Parseh, March 2005, retrieved September 13, 2013
  4. ↑ Naji, retrieved September 13, 2013
  5. ↑ Sarab, retrieved September 13, 2013
  6. ↑ Mojezeh, retrieved September 13, 2013
  7. ↑ wikipedia Rumi
  8. ↑ Dolate Eshgh, retrieved September 30, 2013
  9. ↑ Asheghaneh by Nooshafarin and Shahryar, retrieved September 13, 2013
  10. ↑ Chelcheleha single, retrieved September 13, 2013
  11. ↑ Ba tamame ashk hayam single, retrieved September 13, 2013
  12. ↑ Ariaee Nejad, retrieved September 13, 2013
  13. ↑ Vatan single, retrieved September 13, 2013
  14. ↑ Eghteshash single, retrieved September 13, 2013
  15. ↑ Norouz Medley by Tapesh TV, retrieved September 13, 2013
  16. ↑ Iran forever by PEN TV, retrieved September 13, 2013
  17. ↑ Rofoozeh music video, retrieved September 13, 2013
  18. ↑ "The Foundation for the Children of Iran Raises Over $1 Million for Iranian Children's Health Care in U.S." (Press release). The Foundation for the Children of Iran. May 5, 2008. Retrieved September 13, 2013.
  19. ↑ Shahryar asks people to support PACI, retrieved September 13, 2013
  20. ↑ PACI Fashion Show for cancer at UCLA 2007, retrieved September 13, 2013
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