Rahe Roya Album
Rahe Roya is an album by Amir Hossein Taei that presents a contemporary approach to Iranian music. Released in 2017, the album explores Iranian musical traditions through modern harmony, orchestration, and a broader contemporary perspective.
A Contemporary Approach to Iranian Music
The main aim of Rahe Roya was to approach Iranian music from a fresh perspective. The project examines aspects of Iranian musical history and considers how its musical language can develop beyond traditional limitations.
Iranian music has evolved gradually from predominantly monophonic practices toward more complex musical structures. However, some areas of this musical heritage have received less attention in contemporary composition and orchestration.
This project seeks to revisit those areas and explore their possibilities through modern harmonic language and orchestral writing. Rather than treating Iranian music as a fixed tradition, the album approaches it as a living musical language that can interact with contemporary compositional techniques.
Iranian Music and Modern Orchestration
The musical approach of the album combines elements of Iranian music with modern harmony and orchestration. The project also challenges the idea that Iranian musical expression should remain limited to familiar traditional frameworks.
Through this approach, the album aims to encourage composers to explore different aspects of Iranian music while remaining sensitive to the character and expectations of Iranian listeners.
Musicians and Performers
- Violin Solo: Homayoun Rahimian
- Violin and Viola: Koosha Sarrafi Gohar, Amir Hossein Taei
- Cello: Behrang Motamedi, Koosha Sarrafi Gohar
- Flute: Roshanak Nooshi
- Oboe: Farshid Hafezi Fard
- Clarinet: Faramarz Nivpour
- Piano: Amir Hossein Taei
- Ney: Amir Azad
- Kamancheh: Koosha Sarrafi Gohar
- Santoor: Ali Ghorbani Hakim
- Tar: Pooria Mohammadi
- Percussion: Ali Naraghian
Production Credits
- Recording Supervisor: Mohammad Kord
- Mixing and Mastering: Amir Hossein Taei
- Producer: Sepehr Sahabi
- Executive Director: Hani Golpayani
- Coordinator Manager: Amir Taei
- Special Thanks: Mehdi Jahani, Omid Tajdoost
A Collaborative Musical Project
The production of Rahe Roya involved a group of musicians, artists, and collaborators. Amir Hossein Taei worked closely with Professor Homayoun Rahimian throughout the production process.
Special appreciation also goes to Mohsen Mollaghadimi for his contribution to the lyrics and melodies, as well as to Armin Tajbakhsh for his performance, composition, and arranging contributions.
The album was developed in Tehran during the summer of 2017. Its production reflects a collaborative effort to connect Iranian musical ideas with contemporary orchestral and harmonic approaches.
Listen to Rahe Roya
You can listen to the complete Rahe Roya Album on Spotify.
Listen to Rahe Roya on Spotify
Rahe Roya Album Gallery
The gallery below includes photographs and visual material related to the album and its production.
