Lesson Learned: Music can change as years progress, altering itself to fit an era .
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In this website article by Charles Lenchner, Music in Iran has changed since the revolution and since the fall of Shah, the changes not formulated in other forms of music like rock or rap, but instead just a revitalization of Iran’s classical Persian tradition.
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| the fall of Shah |
Musical groups thriving in Iran, altered the way that players of Persian music viewed the world around them and related to their audience. These “modern” performers chose lyrics of contemporary poets, projecting styles of impatience and idealism.
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| "underground" musicians in Iran |
Other artists some being defined as “underground”, made sure that their music stayed clear of the mainstream, defied the demands of the market, making sure to capture the energy of listeners while staying true to the spirit of the day and age. Even though there has been minor changes to the music of Iran, these changes are rooted deep in the traditions of Persian music, the traditional music of Iran, and not in the imported forms that observers write about. ( Lenchner 1)
Evaluation:
This article allows the reader to interpret for themselves the wave of changing music that is happening throughout Iran. Even though the article is short, it gives good details as to how Iran has changed throughout the years pertaining to music. Some may not understand why a county so judgmental of other various types, doesn’t just stick with what they are comfortable with, not altering it in any way shape or form. The answer is not that easy since Iran is a country known for its growing youth population. However, I like how this article dives right to the point as to why Iranians are deciding to experiment differently with Persian music, involving factors such as audience, view of the world around them, and capturing the energy of listeners within the country. It sets any myths that the reader has exhumed beforehand straight, letting them know that Iran hasn’t changed by involving rock and rap, but rather altered how they view traditional music and taking some additional steps that in the end only benefit the music that is being played. Iran doesn’t want to lose its roots but rather branch out within the shelters walls of Iran, trying to accommodate each citizen and their musical interests.
Underground musicians picture found here
Iranian Revolution picture found here
This article allows the reader to interpret for themselves the wave of changing music that is happening throughout Iran. Even though the article is short, it gives good details as to how Iran has changed throughout the years pertaining to music. Some may not understand why a county so judgmental of other various types, doesn’t just stick with what they are comfortable with, not altering it in any way shape or form. The answer is not that easy since Iran is a country known for its growing youth population. However, I like how this article dives right to the point as to why Iranians are deciding to experiment differently with Persian music, involving factors such as audience, view of the world around them, and capturing the energy of listeners within the country. It sets any myths that the reader has exhumed beforehand straight, letting them know that Iran hasn’t changed by involving rock and rap, but rather altered how they view traditional music and taking some additional steps that in the end only benefit the music that is being played. Iran doesn’t want to lose its roots but rather branch out within the shelters walls of Iran, trying to accommodate each citizen and their musical interests.
Underground musicians picture found here
Iranian Revolution picture found here
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