Ey Iran
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Ey Iran is a famous and popular anthem in Iran
. The lyrics were written by Hossein Gol-e-Golab
in 1946, the music was composed by Ruhollah Khaleghi
, and it was first performed by Gholam Hossein Banan
.
Gol-e-Golab was inspired to write the song by patriotism
. He has been quoted to have said: "In 1944, the footsteps of the invading armies in the streets were enough to rattle any patriot and inspired me to write this anthem. Professor Ruhollah Khaleghi wrote the music and despite all the political opposition, it found its way into the heart and soul of the people."
Ey Iran is often mistaken for being a present or previous Iranian national anthem. It has only briefly had de facto
national anthem status; however, it occupies a place in Iranian popular culture similar to that of Men of Harlech
in Wales
. It was unofficially used in the transitional period between the national anthem
used at the time of the Shah
(deposed February, 1979) until the adoption of the national anthem
of the Islamic Republic
.
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...
. The lyrics were written by Hossein Gol-e-Golab
Hossein Gol-e-Golab
Hossein Gol-e-Golab Hossein Gol-e-Golab Hossein Gol-e-Golab (Persian حسین گل گلاب also given as Hosayn Golgolab, (1895 - March 12, 1984) was a polymath Iranian scholar and musician who wrote the nationalist anthem Ey Iran....
in 1946, the music was composed by Ruhollah Khaleghi
Ruhollah Khaleghi
Rūhollāh Khāleqi , also spelled as Khaleghi, was a prominent Iranian musician, composer, conductor and author.-Education:...
, and it was first performed by Gholam Hossein Banan
Gholam Hossein Banan
Gholām-Hossein Banān was an Iranian musician and singer. He was born into a musical family...
.
Gol-e-Golab was inspired to write the song by patriotism
Patriotism
Patriotism is a devotion to one's country, excluding differences caused by the dependencies of the term's meaning upon context, geography and philosophy...
. He has been quoted to have said: "In 1944, the footsteps of the invading armies in the streets were enough to rattle any patriot and inspired me to write this anthem. Professor Ruhollah Khaleghi wrote the music and despite all the political opposition, it found its way into the heart and soul of the people."
Ey Iran is often mistaken for being a present or previous Iranian national anthem. It has only briefly had de facto
De facto
De facto is a Latin expression that means "concerning fact." In law, it often means "in practice but not necessarily ordained by law" or "in practice or actuality, but not officially established." It is commonly used in contrast to de jure when referring to matters of law, governance, or...
national anthem status; however, it occupies a place in Iranian popular culture similar to that of Men of Harlech
Men of Harlech
"Men of Harlech" or "The March of the Men of Harlech" is a song and military march which is traditionally said to describe events during the seven year long siege of Harlech Castle between 1461 and 1468. Commanded by Constable Dafydd ap Ieuan, the garrison held out in what is the longest known...
in Wales
Wales
Wales is a country that is part of the United Kingdom and the island of Great Britain, bordered by England to its east and the Atlantic Ocean and Irish Sea to its west. It has a population of three million, and a total area of 20,779 km²...
. It was unofficially used in the transitional period between the national anthem
Sorood-e Shahanshahi Iran
thumb|right|250px|Civil flag of Iran 1964–1979, and of the Opposition to the Islamic republic"Sorood-e Shahanshahi Iran" or "Imperial Salute of Iran" was the national anthem of Iran from 1933 until the Islamic Revolution of 1979, when the monarchy was abolished...
used at the time of the Shah
Mohammad Reza Pahlavi
Mohammad Rezā Shāh Pahlavi, Shah of Iran, Shah of Persia , ruled Iran from 16 September 1941 until his overthrow by the Iranian Revolution on 11 February 1979...
(deposed February, 1979) until the adoption of the national anthem
Payandeh Bada Iran
Payandeh Bada Iran is the former national anthem of the Islamic Republic of Iran. It was composed by Abolghasem Halat and was adopted after the establishment of the Islamic Republic, replacing the de facto national anthem Ey Iran which was used prior to that during the transition period...
of the Islamic Republic
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...
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External links
- Ey Iran, MP3 audio. Ruhollah Khaleghi (music), Hossein Golgolab (lyrics), Golnoosh Khaleghi (arrangement, 1990)
- PersianDNA - Ey Iran" Original version of Ey Iran national anthem with the complete lyrics in Persian.
- Ey Iran, Ey Iran Video by Darya DadvarDarya DadvarDaryā Dādvar, is an accomplished Iranian soprano soloist and composer living in Paris, France.-Education:Darya is a native of Rasht but grew up in Tehran. In 1991 she left Iran for France where she studied music. She is a graduate of The National Conservatory in Toulouse, France...
2007. - Ey Iran performed by Zoroastrian Gatha Group, MPEG audio.
- Ey Iran performed by KiKi, RealPlayer audio.
- Ey Iran, Midi audio.