Barad (band)
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Barad were an Iran
ian rock band from Tehran
. The main language for their lyrics is Persian, although English has appeared in their lyrics as well.
, drummer Arash Moghadam and guitar player Aydin Naeeni began to jam together at Naeeni's house. They combined the elements of modern rock music
with Iranian folklore. At this time, they had the sketches of their best known song "Biyaaban“, based on Kasra's initial ideas. The following year the band spent with rehearsing and songwriting.
In early 2003 the record label
Hermes Records was introduced to Kasra through a friend, and the label showed interest in the band's Ideas. After they heard their first couple of demos for "Leyva“ and " Dar Har Rag E Man", they signed the band. Later In 2003, their debut album, "Barad“, was released, which had very good reviews and successful sales in Iran and was selected as one of the top 10 albums of the year. In January 2004, they played at a charity event for the victims of 2003 Bam earthquake
. Their song „Dar Har Rage Man (Within Each of My Veins)“ in 2006 appeared on the „Rough Guide to the Music of Iran“ compilation. Barad has disbanded around 2005. Pouya Mahmoodi and Arash Moghadam joined Iranian rock band Meera
, Mahmoodi later started a solo career. Bass player Kasra Saboktakin immigrated to United States and now lives in Los Angeles and is a session player and worked with Monte Pittman
, Anoushiravan Rohani
and many others.
Iran
Iran , officially the Islamic Republic of Iran , is a country in Southern and Western Asia. The name "Iran" has been in use natively since the Sassanian era and came into use internationally in 1935, before which the country was known to the Western world as Persia...
ian rock band from Tehran
Tehran
Tehran , sometimes spelled Teheran, is the capital of Iran and Tehran Province. With an estimated population of 8,429,807; it is also Iran's largest urban area and city, one of the largest cities in Western Asia, and is the world's 19th largest city.In the 20th century, Tehran was subject to...
. The main language for their lyrics is Persian, although English has appeared in their lyrics as well.
History
The history of Barad reaches back to the early 2002. In 2002, bass player Kasra Saboktakin, singer and guitar player Pouya MahmoodiPouya Mahmoodi
Pouya Mahmoodi is an Iranian guitarist, songwriter and singer born in Tehran in 1973. He is a pioneer of Iranian world fusion style, mixing Iranian traditional music with western music styles such as jazz, blues, and rock....
, drummer Arash Moghadam and guitar player Aydin Naeeni began to jam together at Naeeni's house. They combined the elements of modern rock music
Rock music
Rock music is a genre of popular music that developed during and after the 1960s, particularly in the United Kingdom and the United States. It has its roots in 1940s and 1950s rock and roll, itself heavily influenced by rhythm and blues and country music...
with Iranian folklore. At this time, they had the sketches of their best known song "Biyaaban“, based on Kasra's initial ideas. The following year the band spent with rehearsing and songwriting.
In early 2003 the record label
Record label
In the music industry, a record label is a brand and a trademark associated with the marketing of music recordings and music videos. Most commonly, a record label is the company that manages such brands and trademarks, coordinates the production, manufacture, distribution, marketing and promotion,...
Hermes Records was introduced to Kasra through a friend, and the label showed interest in the band's Ideas. After they heard their first couple of demos for "Leyva“ and " Dar Har Rag E Man", they signed the band. Later In 2003, their debut album, "Barad“, was released, which had very good reviews and successful sales in Iran and was selected as one of the top 10 albums of the year. In January 2004, they played at a charity event for the victims of 2003 Bam earthquake
2003 Bam earthquake
The 2003 Bam earthquake was a major earthquake that struck Bam and the surroundingKerman province of southeastern Iran at 1:56 AM UTC on Friday, December 26, 2003. The most widely accepted estimate for the magnitude of the earthquake is a moment magnitude of 6.6; estimated by the United...
. Their song „Dar Har Rage Man (Within Each of My Veins)“ in 2006 appeared on the „Rough Guide to the Music of Iran“ compilation. Barad has disbanded around 2005. Pouya Mahmoodi and Arash Moghadam joined Iranian rock band Meera
Meera (band)
Meera is an Iranian rock band based in Tehran.Band members are Babak Akhondi , Dara Daraee , Farzam Rahimi , Reza Moghaddas , and Kasra Ebrahimi ....
, Mahmoodi later started a solo career. Bass player Kasra Saboktakin immigrated to United States and now lives in Los Angeles and is a session player and worked with Monte Pittman
Monte Pittman
Monte Pittman is an American musician, songwriter and studio musician, based out of Los Angeles, known largely as Madonna's long-time guitarist but has quite a diverse professional resume, including stints that range from glam-pop star Adam Lambert to metal legends Prong.-Career:Pittman started...
, Anoushiravan Rohani
Anoushiravan Rohani
Anoushirvan Rohani also spelled Anooshiravan Rowhani is an Iranian pianist and songwriter.Born in Rasht, Iran in 1939, Anoushiravan received music lessons from his father Reza Rohani, himself a poet and violinist...
and many others.