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Beyond the differences of ideology and belief, more obvious than our preferences in the realm of music, still stronger than our accusations of the error of our neighbor's ways,
there lies in each of us a basic set of emotions. These emotions which lie, often silently, under the currents of our lives, undeniably assure us that despite the seemingly polar forces
which separate us from each other, we are not as different as one might believe. Perhaps it is the light in our brother's eyes as he relives the fond memories of his childhood. It
might be that storm that ravages our sister's inner shores when a loved one of hers is hurt or the way our own heart soars when we embrace our children. Whatever emotion it is, there is a point where
we realize that in others we are able to see a reflection of that same palate of emotions that we hold in ourselves. When this happens we have taken a great step forward in our understanding of the oneness
of humanity. In my previous album, "From My Heart", I used several different styles of music but there was an emphasis on modified Persian folk music. Here I have attempted to convey the commonality
of human emotions through an even greater range of musical genres by using Western Classical, Eastern folkloric, Smooth Jazz, Pop, and Latin styles. I would like to thank all of those many people who
helped and inspired me to finish this album. My hope is that each of you see yourselves in the "Mirror of Emotions".Farzad
More
details about Mirror of Emotions:
Some
of the tunes on Mirror of Emotions (on
Amity Records), a contemporary world music album,
#1 on
the the New Age radio play chart, directly relate
to attempting
to create a better world and a deeper understanding
between all people. The album begins with "Searching" (the
first step towards understanding), continues with love
songs such as "Thinking Of You." This piece
was used as the soundtrack of “For Those Who
Teach the Art of Peace,” a short film which won
first place at the Aspen Film Festival in 2003. The
album also contains "Come Be With Me," "Conversation" ("dialog
is crucial for people to unite, and this music starts
with disparate elements that merge at the end"),
and the seven-minute "Why?" ("Understanding
is not always possible at the time something happens"). "Come
Be With Me" is Farzad's arrangement of a traditional
Persian folk melody. The album also contains three
Latin-influenced pieces -- Farzad's "La Dádiva
[The Gift]" ("my interpretation of cha-cha
and Bossa Nova rhythms"), and two tunes written
by producer Louie Shelton, "Santa Fe Nights" and "Fiesta."
Shelton, a recording artist in his own right, also plays acoustic
and electric guitars on the album. A longtime producer and session-musician,
Shelton has played on albums by Barbara Streisand, Whitney Houston, Neil Diamond,
Tom Scott, Marvin Gaye, The Carpenters, Bread, The Monkees, Joe Cocker, Seals & Crofts,
Art Garfunkel, Smokey Robinson, Gladys Knight, Diana Ross and many others.
Farzad -- who not only plays violin on the recording, but also piano and electronic
keyboards -- is additionally backed by bassist Craig Nelson and drummer Tommy
Wells.
Farzad
Mirror of Emotions Produced by Louie Shelton
Drums/Tommy Wells, Bass/Craig Nelson
Acoustic and Electric Guitar/Louie Shelton, Farzad/Violin
1. Searching (Farzad) International Amity Publishing/BMI
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2. Thinking of You (Farzad) International Amity Publishing/BMI
I have dedicated this piece to my daughter and I hope that some day she will do the same for her loved ones.
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3. Sante Fe Nights (Louie Shelton) Blue Harbor Music/BMI
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4. Flight of the Lovers (Farzad) International Amity Publishing/BMI
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5. La Dadiva (The Gift) (Farzad) International Amity Publishing/BMI
I have always been fascinated with the richness of Latin Music so I am offering this as a gift to my friends from Central and South America.
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6. Conversation
(Farzad) International Amity Publishing/BMI
This piece is about the hopes and disappointments which are necessary to make us stronger and wiser.
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7. Come Be With Me
(Farzad) International Amity Publishing/BMI
Modified Persian Folkloric music.
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8. Fiesta (Louie Shelton) Blue Harbor Music/BMI
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9. Why?
(Farzad) International Amity Publishing/BMI
At times, when things either happen or do not happen, we find ourselves wondering why this is so and life becomes a big question.
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10. Farewell
(Farzad) International Amity Publishing/BMI
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