Shahryar (singer)
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Shahryar is a Persian pop
artist. He was born in Tehran
, Iran
and grew up in Europe
(Sweden
). He started playing the piano
from the age of 11.
Shahryar’s interest and love for the arts does not stop with music. His interest in architectural monuments resulted in his degree in architectural design and business from a highly respected university in Miami, Florida
. Throughout this era, Shahryar never took his eyes off his inner passion, music.
While moving to Southern California
and working in his professional field, architectural designs, by 2002 Shahryar had signed a contract with one of the most respected songwriters and producers of Persian pop music Hassan Shamaizadeh
.
In 2004, Shahryar’s debut album, Aghaze Shirin (The sweet beginning) was finally released. Shahryar found his place in Persian music industry shortly after his first album by his classy music and silky yet; strong voice. He started working on his second album immediately.
In 2005, Shahryar released his second album by the name of Parseh; once again with the collaboration of the best lyricists, songwriters and arrangers.
In 2006, Shahryar released his third album by the name of Naji (Savior).
In 2008, Shahryar’s fourth album Sarab (Mirage) was released.
In 2011, Shahryar’s fifth album Mojezeh (Miracle) was released.It is a breakthrough album in Persian pop music industry since the 1979 Iranian revolution.
Shahryar started touring the world after his first album.
, Esfandiar Monfaredzadeh
, Shahyar Ghanbari
, Homa Mirafshar and Paksima Zakipour. Most arrangements are by Roma Kanyan, a perfectly known artist in his field. This collection has 8 songs including a song; “Niaz”, which is a redo of the original song by a well known Persian singer, Fereydoon Foroughi
. Shahryar got the legal rights to cover this song with the help of Chehreh Nama.
There are 8 tracks in this album:
1. Cheghadr Khoobe
2. Bitab
3. Gharibeh
4. Ghazalnaz
5. Aghaze Shirin
6. Niaz
7. Cheshm Entezar
8. Khorshide Shekasteh
but lived where most of his fans were. Along with that, his second album, has the touch of well known artists such as; Hassan Shamaizadeh
, Jaklin, Shahyar Ghanbari
and Iraj Janatie Ataie
. Shahryar also started song writing in this album; the song "Setayesh" is one of these songs. All the arrangements are by Roma Kanyan.
There are 9 tracks in this album:
1. Guitare Sorkh
2. Setayesh
3. Parseh
4. Hichky mesle to nabood
5. Baroon
6. Mahal nist
7. Javooneh
8. Baghe khial
9. Hichky mesle to nabood(Remix)
There are 9 tracks in this album:
1. Deldari
2. Dooset daram
3. Ba to
4. Delkhosh
5. Simhaye khaardaar
6. Sedaye to
7. Sarbaaze eshgh
8. Delroba
9. Naji
There are 8 tracks in this album:
1. Gandomak
2. Bemoon
3. Baghalam kon
4. Ghesseye eshgh
5. Rofoozeh
6. Havaye Parvaz
7. Jadooye to
8. Sarab
Most of the compositions are by Shahryar. Like all his previous albums all the arrangements are by Roma Kanyan. There are 11 tracks in this album:
1. Mojezeh
2. Moaatar
3. Behesht
4. Hamsafar
5. Taraneh Baroon
6. Meygol
7. Khatereh
8. Yaghoot
9. Vasvase
10. Ta Abad Fars
11. Ariyai Nejad (Ft Shakila)
, the famous female Persian singer released a song featuring Shahryar called “Asheghaneh”.
In 2008, Shahryar composed a song called “Chelcheleha”. This song is dedicated to Dr. Ghogha Khalatbari, the poet, scholar, and humanist. The poem is by Dr.Khalatbari. The arrangement is by Roma Kanyan. “Chelcheleha” is a song about Iran.
In 2009, after the controversial presidential election in Iran, Shahryar showed his support for Iran and Iranians with his music.
A week after the election, he composed a very touching single track called “Bas konid” (Ba tamame ashkhayam), with words of Fereydoon Moshiri
. The arrangement is by Roma Kanyan. His pure emotions for his country, Iran, made the song a memorable piece of work.
A couple of months later, Shahryar and Shakila
released a duet called “Ariaee-Nejad”, which is not just a song to support Iran's Green Movement but also an everlasting song for Iran. The poem is by the great Persian poet Ferdowsi
, the composition is by Shahryar and the arrangement is by Alireza Tavangar.
To support his country and people once again, Shahryar composed two live single tracks called “Vatan” and "Eghteshash", In February 2011.
Shahryar, along many other Persian artists, has performed in a project done by TAPESH TV, called "Norooz Medley" and another one by PEN TV, called "Iran Forever".
One of his well known music videos "Roofoozeh" with performance of Kolah Ghermezi is kind of a short movie. Shahryar did the scenario, voice, and even puppetry all by himself.He got the permission to use the puppets of "Kolah Ghermezi and his friends" in his music video.
Pop music
Pop music is usually understood to be commercially recorded music, often oriented toward a youth market, usually consisting of relatively short, simple songs utilizing technological innovations to produce new variations on existing themes.- Definitions :David Hatch and Stephen Millward define pop...
artist. He was born in 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...
, 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...
and grew up in Europe
Europe
Europe is, by convention, one of the world's seven continents. Comprising the westernmost peninsula of Eurasia, Europe is generally 'divided' from Asia to its east by the watershed divides of the Ural and Caucasus Mountains, the Ural River, the Caspian and Black Seas, and the waterways connecting...
(Sweden
Sweden
Sweden , officially the Kingdom of Sweden , is a Nordic country on the Scandinavian Peninsula in Northern Europe. Sweden borders with Norway and Finland and is connected to Denmark by a bridge-tunnel across the Öresund....
). He started playing the piano
Piano
The piano is a musical instrument played by means of a keyboard. It is one of the most popular instruments in the world. Widely used in classical and jazz music for solo performances, ensemble use, chamber music and accompaniment, the piano is also very popular as an aid to composing and rehearsal...
from the age of 11.
Shahryar’s interest and love for the arts does not stop with music. His interest in architectural monuments resulted in his degree in architectural design and business from a highly respected university in Miami, Florida
Florida
Florida is a state in the southeastern United States, located on the nation's Atlantic and Gulf coasts. It is bordered to the west by the Gulf of Mexico, to the north by Alabama and Georgia and to the east by the Atlantic Ocean. With a population of 18,801,310 as measured by the 2010 census, it...
. Throughout this era, Shahryar never took his eyes off his inner passion, music.
While moving to Southern California
California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
and working in his professional field, architectural designs, by 2002 Shahryar had signed a contract with one of the most respected songwriters and producers of Persian pop music Hassan Shamaizadeh
Hassan Shamaizadeh
Hassan Shamaizadeh is a famous pioneering and respected Persian singer, songwriter, composer, arranger, saxophonist, pianist. He is maestro in playing Saxophone and also play the Flute, Oboe and Clarinet with complete virtuosity. He is mostly known for his composition...
.
In 2004, Shahryar’s debut album, Aghaze Shirin (The sweet beginning) was finally released. Shahryar found his place in Persian music industry shortly after his first album by his classy music and silky yet; strong voice. He started working on his second album immediately.
In 2005, Shahryar released his second album by the name of Parseh; once again with the collaboration of the best lyricists, songwriters and arrangers.
In 2006, Shahryar released his third album by the name of Naji (Savior).
In 2008, Shahryar’s fourth album Sarab (Mirage) was released.
In 2011, Shahryar’s fifth album Mojezeh (Miracle) was released.It is a breakthrough album in Persian pop music industry since the 1979 Iranian revolution.
Shahryar started touring the world after his first album.
2004: Aghaze Shirin (The Sweet Beginning)
The album was released in Nowrooz 2004 by Chehreh Nama Records. It was a collection with the collaboration of many famous and old school lyricists and song writers of Persian music such as; Hassan ShamaizadehHassan Shamaizadeh
Hassan Shamaizadeh is a famous pioneering and respected Persian singer, songwriter, composer, arranger, saxophonist, pianist. He is maestro in playing Saxophone and also play the Flute, Oboe and Clarinet with complete virtuosity. He is mostly known for his composition...
, Esfandiar Monfaredzadeh
Esfandiar Monfaredzadeh
Esfandiar Monfaredzadeh is an Iranian composer and Director. He was born in 1940 in Tehran to a Muslim father and Jewish Mother. His major works are Gheisar, Dash Akol, Tangna, Gavaznha...
, Shahyar Ghanbari
Shahyar Ghanbari
Shahyar Ghanbari is an Iranian lyricist, songwriter and singer of Persian pop music.Shahyar is the son of Hamid Ghanbari; Iranian actor, dubber and singer. He writes and sings in Persian, English and French...
, Homa Mirafshar and Paksima Zakipour. Most arrangements are by Roma Kanyan, a perfectly known artist in his field. This collection has 8 songs including a song; “Niaz”, which is a redo of the original song by a well known Persian singer, Fereydoon Foroughi
Fereydoon Foroughi
Fereydoon Foroughi was the fourth and last child of his family and was born in Tehran. He contributed greatly to Iranian music and arts and his unique voice and style soon caught on with the people. In addition to his studies in acting, playing the guitar, piano and organ he also composed music...
. Shahryar got the legal rights to cover this song with the help of Chehreh Nama.
There are 8 tracks in this album:
1. Cheghadr Khoobe
2. Bitab
3. Gharibeh
4. Ghazalnaz
5. Aghaze Shirin
6. Niaz
7. Cheshm Entezar
8. Khorshide Shekasteh
2005: Parseh
The album was released exactly a year after his first one in Nowrooz 2005 by Chehreh Nama Records. Shahryar started working with young artists who lived in Iran in this album, using the talent of lyricists and songwriters far from the heart of Persian pop music in the last 32 years in Los AngelesLos Ángeles
Los Ángeles is the capital of the province of Biobío, in the commune of the same name, in Region VIII , in the center-south of Chile. It is located between the Laja and Biobío rivers. The population is 123,445 inhabitants...
but lived where most of his fans were. Along with that, his second album, has the touch of well known artists such as; Hassan Shamaizadeh
Hassan Shamaizadeh
Hassan Shamaizadeh is a famous pioneering and respected Persian singer, songwriter, composer, arranger, saxophonist, pianist. He is maestro in playing Saxophone and also play the Flute, Oboe and Clarinet with complete virtuosity. He is mostly known for his composition...
, Jaklin, Shahyar Ghanbari
Shahyar Ghanbari
Shahyar Ghanbari is an Iranian lyricist, songwriter and singer of Persian pop music.Shahyar is the son of Hamid Ghanbari; Iranian actor, dubber and singer. He writes and sings in Persian, English and French...
and Iraj Janatie Ataie
Iraj Janatie Ataie
Iraj Janatie Ataie is an Iranian playwright, poet and lyricist. He is famous for his critical lyrics especially his lyrics for Ebi and Dariush.-See also:*Bijan Mortazavi*Ebi*Shahyar Ghanbari*Googoosh*Dariush Eghbali-External links:***...
. Shahryar also started song writing in this album; the song "Setayesh" is one of these songs. All the arrangements are by Roma Kanyan.
There are 9 tracks in this album:
1. Guitare Sorkh
2. Setayesh
3. Parseh
4. Hichky mesle to nabood
5. Baroon
6. Mahal nist
7. Javooneh
8. Baghe khial
9. Hichky mesle to nabood(Remix)
2006: Naji (Savior)
After a year of hard work, Shahryar’s third album was released in Nowrooz 2006 by Chehreh Nama Records. This project was done with more focus on young artists living in Iran and writing more songs of his own; although he kept up working with Jaklin in this album. The hit song "Dooset Daram" is in Shahryar’s third album. All the arrangements are by Roma Kanyan.There are 9 tracks in this album:
1. Deldari
2. Dooset daram
3. Ba to
4. Delkhosh
5. Simhaye khaardaar
6. Sedaye to
7. Sarbaaze eshgh
8. Delroba
9. Naji
2008: Sarab (Mirage)
The album was released in 2008 by MZM Records. Shahryar continued working with the artists in Iran. He tried to attract younger generations by having the meaningful words joined with the updated and hit music of the world today, the most important characteristic that makes him special. All the arrangements are by Roma Kanyan.There are 8 tracks in this album:
1. Gandomak
2. Bemoon
3. Baghalam kon
4. Ghesseye eshgh
5. Rofoozeh
6. Havaye Parvaz
7. Jadooye to
8. Sarab
2011: Mojezeh (Miracle)
After three years of anticipation the album was released in July 2011 by Avang Music Company. Mojezeh is a breakthrough album in Persian pop music industry since all the tracks are recorded using live instruments. Since the 1979 Iranian revolution and immigration of most Persian artists, live recording has been absent in Persian music industry and most of the instruments heard in an album were played with electronic keyboards.Most of the compositions are by Shahryar. Like all his previous albums all the arrangements are by Roma Kanyan. There are 11 tracks in this album:
1. Mojezeh
2. Moaatar
3. Behesht
4. Hamsafar
5. Taraneh Baroon
6. Meygol
7. Khatereh
8. Yaghoot
9. Vasvase
10. Ta Abad Fars
11. Ariyai Nejad (Ft Shakila)
Singles
In 2007, NooshafarinNooshafarin
Nooshafarin is a popular Iranian singer. She is part of a large network of Iranian singer, composer, and songwriter exiles of the 1970s era who live and work in Southern California. Her name means "creator of joy" in Persian.-Early years:...
, the famous female Persian singer released a song featuring Shahryar called “Asheghaneh”.
In 2008, Shahryar composed a song called “Chelcheleha”. This song is dedicated to Dr. Ghogha Khalatbari, the poet, scholar, and humanist. The poem is by Dr.Khalatbari. The arrangement is by Roma Kanyan. “Chelcheleha” is a song about Iran.
In 2009, after the controversial presidential election in Iran, Shahryar showed his support for Iran and Iranians with his music.
A week after the election, he composed a very touching single track called “Bas konid” (Ba tamame ashkhayam), with words of Fereydoon Moshiri
Fereydoon Moshiri
Fereydoon Moshiri was one of the prominent contemporary Persian poets who versified in both modern and classic styles of the Persian poem. He is best known as conciliator of classical Persian poetry at one side with the New Poetry initiated by Nima Yushij at the other side...
. The arrangement is by Roma Kanyan. His pure emotions for his country, Iran, made the song a memorable piece of work.
A couple of months later, Shahryar and Shakila
Shakila
Shakila is a Persian vocalist and master of classical Persian music.She studied both Persian classical music, and western classical music...
released a duet called “Ariaee-Nejad”, which is not just a song to support Iran's Green Movement but also an everlasting song for Iran. The poem is by the great Persian poet Ferdowsi
Ferdowsi
Ferdowsi was a highly revered Persian poet. He was the author of the Shahnameh, the national epic of Iran and related societies.The Shahnameh was originally composed by Ferdowsi for the princes of the Samanid dynasty, who were responsible for a revival of Persian cultural traditions after the...
, the composition is by Shahryar and the arrangement is by Alireza Tavangar.
To support his country and people once again, Shahryar composed two live single tracks called “Vatan” and "Eghteshash", In February 2011.
Shahryar, along many other Persian artists, has performed in a project done by TAPESH TV, called "Norooz Medley" and another one by PEN TV, called "Iran Forever".
Music videos
Shahryar’s music videos are so noticeable because of their variety, the dignity which is needed for a professional artist and last but not least the respect he has for his audience.One of his well known music videos "Roofoozeh" with performance of Kolah Ghermezi is kind of a short movie. Shahryar did the scenario, voice, and even puppetry all by himself.He got the permission to use the puppets of "Kolah Ghermezi and his friends" in his music video.