'Encounter' Is Here!
Memories in sound: seven chapters from Iran
Encounter is more than just an album—it's a journey through seven distinct seasons of Behrouz Pashaei's life. Each piece encapsulates a chapter of memories, experiences, and emotions that have shaped his journey as an artist.
Drawing upon Iran's rich cultural heritage, Encounter blends electronic soundscapes with traditional influences, breathing new life into timeless art forms.
Encounter marks a significant milestone in Behrouz Pashaei’s journey, encapsulating his first foray into electronic music. This project reflects the depth of his experiences and the richness of his exposure to life in Iran.
The album showcases a harmonious blend of electronic soundscapes with traditional Iranian influences. The captivating artworks and diverse instrumentation featured on Encounter further enrich its cultural significance and artistic vision.
Join Behrouz on this sonic exploration, as he invites you to experience the world of Encounter, a testament to the power of collaboration and the beauty of embracing cultural influences.
Purchase and stream Encounter on Zabte Sote record label's Bandcamp page.
https://zabtesote.bandcamp.com/album/encounter
Concept & Production: Behrouz Pashaei
Music: Behrouz Pashaei
Arash Bolouri (Santour), Masoud Abadi (Setar), Kimia Nikpour Farokh (Kamancheh) and Behrouz Pashaei (Guitar)
Mastering: Kave Sattari
Artworks: Salma Hosseini
Released by Zabte Sote Record Label
Special thanks to Ata Ebtekar Sote, Zabte Sote, Salma Hosseini, Nasrin Nouri, Mehdi Pashaei, Nastaran Pashaei, Arash Bolouri, Hamed Afshar, Sohail Lajervardi, Hossein Samsami, Shayan Azali, Faeze Safarali, Kasra Alaei, Nirvana Nekoupayan and the other amazing people who helped make this album.