Shadmehr Aghili
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Shadmehr Aghili born 27 January 1973 in Tehran
, Iran
) is the most favorite Iranian pop singer
, musician
, composer
, music arranger, producer
and song-writer, and formerly an actor
. He emigrated to Canada first, but currently resides in Los Angeles, California
.
In 1997, his released hid debut release Bahare Man (My Spring), which was a collection of classic and folkloric music played and arranged by Shadmehr Aghili (using the violin, the guitar, the piano and the keyboard). In the same year his voice was heard in "Mabood" (The God), and afterward in Mosafer (The Traveler), his first complete studio vocal album.
In 1999 he created a pioneering album Dehati (The Villager), with rock and roll, 6′n’8 and popular rhythms. However, none of his songs were permitted to be played on radio and television. Shadmehr worked hard to get a permission to release a new album Adam Va Hava (Adam & Eve), an album he planned to release in 2001. Not only was he not given a licence to go ahead, but the Iranian authorities also banned him from working as a singer, musician, or prohibited him appearing on Iranian television programs. In 2002, he decided to leave Iran, in order to continue his music career in Canada away from any restrictions.
Since his move to Canada and the United States, he released Khiali Nist (Never Mind), then Adam Foroush (The Traitor) in 2004, Popcorn in 2005, and Destiny in 2009.
Seven single tracks entitled "Sabab" (Reason), "Residi" (You Arrived), "Mashkook" (Doubtful), "Boghz" (Choke of tears), "Bia" (Come), "Tane To" (Your Body) and "Ye Kari Kon" (Do Something) were all released under an unofficial title Sabab and were distributed even in Iran through underground black markets. Four of these tracks, namely "Sabab", "Residi", "Mashkook" and "Ye Kari Kon" in addition to three more tracks "Khial" (Image / Vision), "Shila" and "Tars" (Fear) are on his official album release Taghdir (Destiny) released by Century Records
. On a cover of his Taghdir album he mentions that he was inspired by a 2005 Greek song (Bora Ise Tha Peraseis by Thanos Petrelis
) for his Mashkook song. He is also the first Iranian musician to popularize the mandolin
instrument in Persian music industry through his "Mashkook" and "Yekari Kon" songs from the mentioned album. He has recently released a new single track titled "Halam Avaz Misheh" (My Mood/Condition Changes / I Change My Mood) after "Azadi" (Freedom) and "Adat" (Habit) singles. Shadmehr Aghili is the only Iranian placed among the list of famous violinists.
Halam Avaz Misheh has been unofficially remixed several times by his fans. Several of Shadmehr Aghili's fan websites announced that he'll be releasing 2 new tracks named Kheyliha (Many People) and Azizam (Sweetheart) soon.
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...
, Iran
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...
) is the most favorite Iranian pop singer
Pop Singer
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, musician
Musician
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, composer
Composer
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, music arranger, producer
Record producer
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and song-writer, and formerly an actor
Actor
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. He emigrated to Canada first, but currently resides in Los Angeles, California
Los Angeles, California
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.
Career
Shadmehr was a child prodigy who started playing different instruments at the age of four. He studied music with the encouragement of his brother and mother. He learned to play the piano, the guitar and the violin at 18 years after entering an arts school in Teheran showing talent in composing and playing music. After receiving a music diploma, and despite pop music being discouraged in Iran, he continued composing a great deal of music for other singers. He considers himself more of a composer than a singer and doesn't like featuring in a song alongside another singer.In 1997, his released hid debut release Bahare Man (My Spring), which was a collection of classic and folkloric music played and arranged by Shadmehr Aghili (using the violin, the guitar, the piano and the keyboard). In the same year his voice was heard in "Mabood" (The God), and afterward in Mosafer (The Traveler), his first complete studio vocal album.
In 1999 he created a pioneering album Dehati (The Villager), with rock and roll, 6′n’8 and popular rhythms. However, none of his songs were permitted to be played on radio and television. Shadmehr worked hard to get a permission to release a new album Adam Va Hava (Adam & Eve), an album he planned to release in 2001. Not only was he not given a licence to go ahead, but the Iranian authorities also banned him from working as a singer, musician, or prohibited him appearing on Iranian television programs. In 2002, he decided to leave Iran, in order to continue his music career in Canada away from any restrictions.
Since his move to Canada and the United States, he released Khiali Nist (Never Mind), then Adam Foroush (The Traitor) in 2004, Popcorn in 2005, and Destiny in 2009.
Seven single tracks entitled "Sabab" (Reason), "Residi" (You Arrived), "Mashkook" (Doubtful), "Boghz" (Choke of tears), "Bia" (Come), "Tane To" (Your Body) and "Ye Kari Kon" (Do Something) were all released under an unofficial title Sabab and were distributed even in Iran through underground black markets. Four of these tracks, namely "Sabab", "Residi", "Mashkook" and "Ye Kari Kon" in addition to three more tracks "Khial" (Image / Vision), "Shila" and "Tars" (Fear) are on his official album release Taghdir (Destiny) released by Century Records
Century Records
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. On a cover of his Taghdir album he mentions that he was inspired by a 2005 Greek song (Bora Ise Tha Peraseis by Thanos Petrelis
Thanos Petrelis
Athanasios Petrelis is a popular singer. He has released four albums and several singles.-Fame Story:...
) for his Mashkook song. He is also the first Iranian musician to popularize the mandolin
Mandolin
A mandolin is a musical instrument in the lute family . It descends from the mandore, a soprano member of the lute family. The mandolin soundboard comes in many shapes—but generally round or teardrop-shaped, sometimes with scrolls or other projections. A mandolin may have f-holes, or a single...
instrument in Persian music industry through his "Mashkook" and "Yekari Kon" songs from the mentioned album. He has recently released a new single track titled "Halam Avaz Misheh" (My Mood/Condition Changes / I Change My Mood) after "Azadi" (Freedom) and "Adat" (Habit) singles. Shadmehr Aghili is the only Iranian placed among the list of famous violinists.
Discography
Shadmehr Aghili has released 15 albums in total including the unofficial ones alongside several other singles.Albums
- "Bahare Man (My Spring) (Instrumental)" (1997)
- "Fasle Ashenayi (Season of Acquaintance)" (1998)
- "Mosafer (The Traveler)" (1998)
- "Zemestan (Winter) " (1999)
- "Dehati (The Villager / Countryman)" (1999)
- "Mashghe Sokoot (Assignment of Silence) (Instrumental)" (1999)
- "Naghmehaye Sharghi (Eastern Melodies / Tunes)" (1999)
- "Fariba (Unofficial)" (2000)
- "Pare Parvaz (Wings to Fly) (Soundtracks of a movie of the same name)" (2001)
- "Adam Va Hava (Adam and Eve) (Unofficial)" (2002)
- "Khiali Nist (Never Mind) (After Migrating to Canada)" (2002)
- "Adam Foroush (The Traitor)" (2004)
- "Popcorn" (2005)
- "Sabab (The Reason)" (2008)
- "Taghdir (Destiny)" (2009)
Singles
- Tu Binahayate Shab (Through the Infinity of Night)
- Ghafas (Cage)
- Atr o Shabnam (Scent and Dew)
- Shabe Berahne (The Naked Night)
- Dadashi (Dear Brother)
- Khaneh Kharab (Cross-tie Walker / Tramp / Wanderer)
- Ghame Tanhayi (Sorrow of Loneliness)
- To Ro Injoori Mikham (I Want You This Way)
- Lahzaye Asheghane (Romantic Moment)
- Delshekasteh (Heartbroken)
- Bazicheh (Toy (Plaything))
- Hasrat (Regret)
- Shaame Ghariban (Traditional song in Iran)
- Zemestoon (Winter)
- Khanoom Khanooma (Respected Lady)
- Adat (Habit) (2009)
- Azadi (Freedom) (Liberty) (2010)
- Shirin And Farhaad (Persian mythology. Similar to Romeo & Juliet)
- Khial (Image / Vision New Version)
- Naaji (Savior)
- Halam Avaz Misheh (My Mood Changes) (2011)
Halam Avaz Misheh has been unofficially remixed several times by his fans. Several of Shadmehr Aghili's fan websites announced that he'll be releasing 2 new tracks named Kheyliha (Many People) and Azizam (Sweetheart) soon.