In an attempt to get readers writing, a week ago I welcomed everybody who blogs to contact me and submit links to their blogs. I also promised to share those I found interesting and suitable with fellow readers. The first blog I intend to share and recommend is our dear forum member and my good friend Pedram’s blog. Pedram has just started blogging but already made me a fan of his writing, he shows a lot of potential to grow as a blogger! Feel free do check out “Pedgy Drama’s Blog”:
Rumour has that Jahan was seen at Beethoven Music Store in Tehran last year before its bankruptcy, looking for albums of late Banan! And that remakes are to be found on the new album. I dont know how much of this is true but the new album is now released by the title of “Lahzehaaye Aasheghi”:
Following Ershaad’s call to a stand against “unhealthy music” as a national threat channel 3 of the state television (IRIB) is about to start a new program series called SHOCK, aiming to present RAP music along with Satanism and drug addiction as one of the destructive temptations and forces in society! The trailer for the program depicts Felakat in action:
According to Fars News Agency, Ershaad claims that no permit has been issued for Chris de Burgh’s scheduled concerts in Iran since there has been no application submitted for one by anyone! And thereby rejecting ARIAN’s manager Mohsen Rajabpour’s claim that a verbal agreement has been reached with the ministry.
I just heard that the renowned lyricist/poet/writer Tooraj Negahban has passed away! Neghaban was a prominent member of the legendary “Golhaa” show in Iran and written numerous lyrics for artists such as late Hayedeh, Mahasti, Banan, Delkash and Googoosh. Among many others! In recent years he hosted cultural TV-programs in Los Angeles. May his soul rest in peace!
I’ve always enjoyed Shahrzad Sepanlou’s music and respected her integrity as an artist. A highly (by our industry) underappreciated talent, unfortunately! Its been years since her last album but now she is back with new independent songs on her myspace. In a collaboration with the Italian composer/producer Giampiero Scuderi. I must say that I find the style of the French songs reminiscent of the French diva Helene Segara’s music. Love it!
Shahrzad is also (to my knowledge) the only Iranian singer who blogs and has recently taken up blogging again after a longer break. In her blog she writes sincerely about herself and things that affect her! I’ve been reading her blog ever since she started blogging and let me tell you that its really hard not to get charmed by the lady when you read her thoughts!
Yet another set which to me surpasses its content! This is the Swedish Limited Edition of the National Treasure movies which come in beautiful and relevant packaging. This is perhaps the most exported Swedish set of the year!
Mehran Shiravand from the Office of Growing Artistic-Cultural Educations stated in a press release that all musical institutions and private tutors without a licence from Ershaad break the law each time they offer a lesson, especially behind closed doors!
Watched the new HellBoy movie the other day and loved it! Needless to say afterwards I just had to get my hands on this well-crafted beastie! Unfortunately the exclusive figure with an alternative weapon aka “Big Baby” is long sold-out on pre-order (even though its to be released in April 2009!!!), but I’ve put myself on a long waiting list hoping that someone would cancel her/his someday! …highly unlikely but fingers crossed!!
I just heard that the renowned lyricist/poet/writer Tooraj Negahban has passed away! Neghaban was a prominent member of the legendary “Golhaa” show in Iran and written numerous lyrics for artists such as late Hayedeh, Mahasti, Banan, Delkash and Googoosh. Among many others! In recent years he hosted cultural TV-programs in Los Angeles. May his soul rest in peace!
