Discography

On this page you can read the information about Amir Baghiri's solowork. The menu guide you to Amir's collaborations, his contributions to compilations and existing multimedia.

When you click on the albumcovers below you see the details of that particular album in a new window and you can listen to some audioclips.

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Solowork  
   
Slow Motion 1981
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 Nedaye Oumgh Only available in Iran
         
Visions of the Night 1983
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 P.I. Communication Services Only available in Iran
         
Colours of the Caspian Sea 1984 LP P.I. Communication Services Only available in Iran
Until very recently, it has been impossible to get Amir Baghiri's early albums on CD. Indeed, it has been difficult to get them on cassette or vinyl LP. Amir recorded and released them in his native Iran. And he did not own the rights to the music. The company that owned the rights to the music has gone out of business and the rights now belong to Amir. He is re-issuing all of his Iranian releases in a five CDR set, due in April, 2002. His first album, Colours of the Caspian Sea, is a surprise and a gem! listeners will not recognize this as coming from the Middle East. It is lush and full of experimental overtones. Deep listeners will enjoy a tour of the Caspian Sea and its surrounding topography. Much of his early musical influences come from his older brothers, one of whom "tried (in vain) to follow in the footsteps of Jimi Hendrix." Amir's father was also an accomplished musician, but Amir's primary influence was from Western cultures. Of late, Amir has been stretching his limits and coming into his own, musically. Deep listeners will hear the development of a new hybrid. It is a hybrid of his older music (as heard here) and his early releases.
© Jim Brenholts
         
Quite Desert 1985 LP Sazo, Avaz Music Only available in Iran
 
         
Silent Red Planet 1987 LP Sazo, Avaz Music Only available in Iran
 
         
Cages 1996 CD NO-CD Records, Spain
Cages This debut cd of Amir Baghiri is obvious a professional piece of work. In 76 minutes Amir presents a varied and adventurous musical palette of synths, ethnical percussion, didjeridoo, guitar and samples, in which he shows many soundscapes and static, sometimes even pretty heavy minimalistic rhythms and samples to the fore. But there are also enough subdued ambienttracks and excerpts throughout this cd. © Bert Strolenberg
         
Time 1997 CD Arya-Amplexus, Italy  
Time When I first got this, it didn't leave the CD player for several days. The cd gradually drifts from light sequencer pieces to quieter, ambient sound-worlds, perfect for repeat listenings. Gets my highest recommendation.
© Cliff Tuel
         
Autumn 1998 CD Arya-Amplexus, Italy  
Autumn Autumn features nine fragments of seducing natural sensations. Filled with fascinating colors of a wood in October, where a lonely soul can find the tranquility of the deepest meditation. © Arya
         
Winterscape 1999 CD NO-CD Records, Spain  
Winterscape Winterscape has an overall organic feel, opening with thrilling sequencers and catchy soundscapes, before moving into deeper dwellings & darker atmospheres, in which most percussion is moved further and further into the background. Next to the fine mix the album breaths a lot of space and contains a lot of peculiar details as the floating tapestries come together with didj, bullroarer and spiritcatcher.
All in all, "Winterscape" is something very special.
© Bert Strolenberg

         
Bluebox Collection 2000 4CD Arya-Amplexus, Italy  
Bluebox Collection Incredible! Over 280 minutes of new and often magnificent sounds from Amir Baghiri This limited edition box set contains 4 brand new albums: CITY - LIVE - NIGHT - SLEEP. The music is more rhythmic on the album CITY with industrial noises, and slower ambient on SLEEP, from movement and chaos of a city to deep meditation. Amir (also with the help of many friends) is quite adept at shifting gears for each disc, and shows all his power in creating magic atmospheres that lead you on an unforgettable trip. The 4 CDs are packaged in a clear big jewel box with a 16-page booklet including full notes and photos. Limited to 600 copies. © Backroads Music
         
Rooms 2001 3CD Arya-Amplexus, Italy  
Rooms

"Rooms" is a three CD-set tribal minimalism from Amir Baghiri. The set has three distinct themes - one for each cd - that are interconnected. The CD's are subtitled Inner Rooms, Real Rooms and Spaces in Between respectively.

"Inner Rooms" refers to the chambers within the self. Amir has fashioned some expansive minimalism replete with experimental influences and ethnic subtleties. There is also a guest appearance by overtone singer Jim Cole. Jim's vocals enhance the subtle rhytm and deep drone of "The Trip of Thoughts" This disc is a journey in and of itself. It is also the beginning of a much larger journey and it sets that stage quite effectively.

"Real Rooms" is - DUH! - a reality check. From the singing bowls of "Big Bang" through the experimental textures of "Timeslices" and the gentle atmospheres of "Nowhere Like Home" this cd has an organic presence. The organic atmospheres add the unique touch. This leg of the journey serves to ground the listeners.

"Spaces in Between" maintains integrity with its double entendre. The first - and most obvious - meaning is a reference to the physical spaces between rooms. Amir's more subtle intent is to define the crossover between the emotional/spiritual existence and the physical/intellectual self. Amir is more concerned with the intangible spaces. This disc ties the first two discs together in the form of holistic integration of the self. The expansive atmospheres are perfect for meditating and discovering the symmetry of the heart, soul, mind and body. The organic textures and tribal influences create the vehicle for self-discovery. Amir has really come into his own of late. This is an exciting development inhis maturation as a composer and performer. Assuming that he continues to develop apace, the sky is the limit!

© Jim Brenholts
         
Private Archive 1 2002 5CDR Bluebox Productions  

 

 

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Dreamresources 2002 CD Neuronium Records, Spain  

Dreamresources has been released on September 21 before his impressive concert at E-Live 2002 in Eindhoven, The Netherlands. In that concert Amir proved again to belong to the top of ambient artists, what was heard afterwards in the comments of the audience. Dreamresources begins with a very good tribal piece, after track one you dream your dreams in the very relaxing pieces that follow.

© Nic Goederond