سلام

موسیقی کلاسیک ایرانی زمینه ی موسیقی ایرانی

A Brief History:

Achaemenian dynasty (550-331 BC)

- Music played an important role in society.
- Commonly found in courts and religious ceremonies.








Arab Invasion (AD 643-750).

- Music suppressed








Abbasid dynasty (AD 750-1258)

- IT'S ALIVE!! Music begins to beat it's drum again...
- The structure of formal Persian music is established.






One thing that makes Persian music unique.... it's instruments.

Some of the most common:


The Setar




http://www.duke.edu/~azomorod/setar.wav















The Sentar




http://www.duke.edu/~azomorod/santur2.wav























The Nay




http://www.duke.edu/~azomorod/nay.wav









The Kamanche




http://www.duke.edu/~azomorod/kamanche.wav













These instruments are very distinct and can now be heard in music all around the world.

انقلاب موسیقی ایرانی در قبل از انقلاب اسلامی

Vigen Derderian 1929-2003




Some compared him to Elvis? I think it was the hair.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9CSexTSx-3g&feature=related

اشر موسیقی ایرانی بعداز انقلاب

After the Revolution of 1979 western music was banned.


Funnily enough, two artists that were initially allowed were Queen and Elton John...

موسیقی ای که باید آن را بشناسید

Here are some artists and bands that are definitely noteworthy:

Most are available on itunes or through Youtube.



GooGoosh! The Celine Dion of persian music.. This lady's voice will blow you mind.



Arash! This guy leads the way in farsi hip hop.



O-HUM! Unfortunately, this band is no longer together. Their music, however, is still available!



Abjeez! This sister duo carries a strong sound and message.