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This facsimile edition by Dead Cert imprint brings back to life the highly sought-after and extraordinary 1985 Iranian album from after the revolution. Sonically and stylistically, it is so avant-garde and unique that it could easily be mistaken for a prank. For years, it has been cherished by a select few collectors and held in high regard. This album, a fusion of Iranian folk music and modular synth, delves into radio-phonic, musique concrète, neo-tanktrik, and sound design disciplines. Its sound is truly unparalleled, and we have been captivated, as have all who have had the pleasure of listening to it.
While it may have drawn inspiration from the pioneering work of electronic music artist Ilhan Mimaroglu and influenced subsequent artists like Keith Fullerton Whitman, the combination of traditional and contemporary styles in this album is truly extraordinary and has rarely been executed as flawlessly and psychedelically. The composer’s background in Iranian music schools and his studies in Holland, thanks to a scholarship, as well as his time at the Columbia-Princeton Electronic Music Center, all contributed to the development of his tastes and skills, culminating in these remarkable recordings in the mid-1980s. Despite listening to it countless times, we are still continually awestruck and transported by its complex layers of timbres and ethereal dynamics. The lush strings and synchronized sweeps of the modular synth create a mind-blowing experience. This album is an undeniable wonder in the world of electronic music and an absolute must-listen for anyone.
