For this album, Keyvan Chemirani chose a Western percussion set—snare drum, floor tom, and three cymbals—reminiscent of his first rock group.
Historical Context
The Chemirani siblings grew up in France, exposed to both Western classical music like Purcell and Vivaldi, Iranian music from their father Djamshid Chemirani, and French folk revival music.
Instruments
The zarb, a percussion instrument, was instrumental for Keyvan and Bijan Chemirani in exploring various musical cultures and meeting other musicians.
Composer's Artistic Vision
The album title, "Hâl, the Voyage of Love," refers to a spiritual intoxication where external perception intertwines with inner path, an ideal state for musicians and listeners in ancient Persian tradition.
Performer Biography
Bijan Chemirani has collaborated with Sting on the project "If On A Winter's Night," while Keyvan Chemirani has explored jazz and Breton music.
Compositional Technique
The album features compositions that draw from diverse cultural sources, including Celtic folklore and traditional Irish ballads, alongside Persian poetry.
Performer Biography
Keyvan Chemirani, Bijan Chemirani, and Maryam Chemirani are siblings, and Sylvain Barou is an honorary member, forming a musical family unit for this album.
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