Lian Ensemble Concert in Getty Museum 2007

Based in Los Angeles, The Lian Ensemble (http://www.lianrecords.com) is a group of virtuoso performers and composers. Their powerful compositions fuse the Mystical Persian musical heritage with the contemporary sensibilities of postmodern Jazz. Combining a unique musical vision with dauntless dedication to experimentation, they create a synthesis of mystical world music composed of traditional and folk melodies and instruments. Their "Brilliance " has been praised by John Schneider of KPFK radio. The Lian is comprised of world-renowned musicians whose diverse and uniquely versatile musical styles lend to this rare blend of Mystical world music. Lian's music flows effortlessly between a diverse range of styles and traditions, while fearlessly forging a path and sound that is all their own. Los Angeles Times writes, "The Lian Ensemble's music-original compositions written and improvised in class on its own terms". After much collaboration, the musicians have acquired the requisite knowledge of Persian music, and each adds their own distinctive rhythmic sounds to compositions, creating an exciting mix of melodies that go beyond the stylistic boundaries. In performance, Lian's ever evolving repertoire of creative original music is expanded, rearranged, and examined with exploratory eyes at each and every concert. Los Angeles Times (Don Heckman) writes," Lian ensemble is a gifted group with completive compositions and virtuosic performances".

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[goodcyrus]

close to 20,000 views and only 21 comments??

[kamrang]

is that your comment ?

[siyawash]

nosrat fateh solikhan?

[mrym110]

Daste shoma dard nakoneh

[rr8299]

@goodcyrus yes 21 people have been watching it 1000 times

[alibahaloo]

better quality?

[doomcontrol]

Amazing composition and equally amazing ensemble. I love the drum break at 2:04. Thanks for posting!!!

[alikh1980]

@sanane4  You mean Rumi (molavi) ? a famous Persian poet?

[Redjavaad]

beseyar besayer ghashang dastetoon dard nakooneh.

Ya Ail!

[hyperboogie]

These guys are mind boggling musicians.

I saw them in Jerusalem 3 years ago.

Being a musician myself, I'm not easily impressed but that night my jaw dropped to the floor

Amazing Virtuosos...

[Muslimah1987]

Loved it. Beautiful compilation and lyrics.

[Katyly]

یا علی

یا حق مددی سویت بپرم