Listen & tracks
20 works · 54:00
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1 Peydayesh (encounter) Davood A. Tabrizi 3:50
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2 Conception Davood A. Tabrizi 2:59
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3 Mother Davood A. Tabrizi 1:08
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4 Jila's baptism Davood A. Tabrizi :52
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5 Kooch (journey) Davood A. Tabrizi 1:19
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6 Rainman's death Davood A. Tabrizi 1:39
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7 Shir (lion) Davood A. Tabrizi 3:12
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8 Eid-e-Fetr (feast of fetr) Davood A. Tabrizi 1:55
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9 A lover in sin Davood A. Tabrizi :27
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10 To whatever measure … Davood A. Tabrizi 2:13
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11 Henna Davood A. Tabrizi 2:09
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12 Raaz (mystery) Davood A. Tabrizi 2:19
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13 Attan dance Davood A. Tabrizi :59
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14 Matrimony to mourn Davood A. Tabrizi 2:24
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15 Matrimony to escape Davood A. Tabrizi 1:52
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16 Jila's escape Davood A. Tabrizi 2:22
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17 To dream Davood A. Tabrizi 1:04
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18 Water, Soil and Fire Davood A. Tabrizi 8:12
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19 Serenades Davood A. Tabrizi 4:13
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20 Neeyayesh (prayer) Davood A. Tabrizi 8:52
According to Australian director Mojgan Khadem, when the time came to choose a composer for Serenades (starring Alice Haines and Aden Young), the priority was an understanding of the symbolic and the poetic nature of the film, an expertise of both Eastern and Western influences, and a knack for the unique. Davood A. Tabrizi provided all of the above. His choice of instruments, his sensitivity and understanding both of the cultures involved and the importance of the music as a vehicle for storytelling added more than just a soundtrack to the film.
Indeed, Davood's soundtrack has been specially extended and developed in the studio to make listening to the album a satisfying experience on its own, away from the motion picture. The accompanying full-colour booklet contains a detailed synopsis, character portraits and a director's commentary on the importance of music in the film. In addition, the CD has a multimedia bonus: the original theatrical trailer, suitable for playback on PC and Macintosh computers.
Serenades opened in cinemas Australia-wide on 31 May 2001, and has subsequently been released on DVD by Palace.
Reviews
Tabrizi uses influences as varied as the classics of Persia and the organ church music of Johann Sebastian Bach. The end result is a rich blend of cultures ★★★★★
superb … the hauntingly beautiful theme, and the associated tracks, are as compassionate as the film itself … 10/10 stars
a richly atmospheric soundtrack
a moving, cross-ethnic soundtrack
a collection of haunting pieces that reflect the epic landscapes of the outback and the exotic flavours of Afghan musical traditions. The music is mysterious, richly textured and beautiful.
a beautiful example of music painting images and moods.
It has the ability to transport me to a world of my own choosing … as a film score … it enhances rather than overpowers.
All songs transform into each other in a very fluid way. The music on this CD just sounds heavenly. Without the pictures you can describe this music as great ambient/new age with a firm world music touch … This CD is just BEAUTIFUL!
haunting
The music by Davood A Tabrizi, a blend of Aboriginal and Eastern riffs, is another plus.
Artists
Davood A. Tabrizi
vocals, persian daf, piano, dayereh, tibetan karney, bolivian flute, violin, percussion, keyboards
Davood A. Tabrizi is an accomplished composer and performer from Iran. Trained in Western Classical and Persian Classical music, he has written music extensively in Australia, Iran, Canada and USA for film, theatre, television, radio and special events.
Digital booklet
Digital booklet Notes, texts and credits — read online or download the PDF Download the PDFPerformers
- Davood A. Tabrizi · vocals, persian daf, piano, dayereh, tibetan karney, bolivian flute, violin, percussion, keyboards
- Bahar · main vocals
- Parviz Amiri · vocals
- Hasib Delnavaz · vocals
- Akdagcik Sabahattin · yayli tanbur, baglama, oud
- Kim Sanders · mey, ney, keval
- Yama Sarshar · tabla
- Sayd Sarshar · harmonium
Technical credits
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Producer
Davood A. Tabrizi
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Recording Engineer
Matthew Hughes
Scott Ryan
Tim Ryan
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Editing Engineer
Tim Ryan
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Mixing Engineer
Davood A. Tabrizi
Tim Ryan
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Venue
Because Yes Studio, Sydney
Trackdown Digital
Details
- List price
- $25.00 AUD
- Total playing time
- 54 minutes 0 seconds
- Release date
- 2001
- Categories
- Australian, Cross-cultural, Soundtrack
- Musical work copyright
- © 2000 Southern Star Entertainment Pty Ltd
- Sound recording copyright
- ℗ 2001 Move Records
- Catalogue
- MD 3237
- EAN
- 9314574323726
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