First Ever Listen: Homayoun Shajarian - Sanama - Washington DC (Live) همایون شجریان - صنما Reaction!

[@aligatork]

this is actually persian classic music, and often are philosopical texts or poems with deep meanings, hard to translate...the style of singing calls Tahrir, which has a quite long history..The original idea was to use the voice.. Iran's classical art music is vocal based, and the vocalist plays a crucial role, as he or she decides what mood to express and which dastgah relates to that mood. In many cases, the vocalist is also responsible for choosing the lyrics. If the performance requires a singer, the singer is accompanied by at least one wind or string instrument, and at least one type of percussion. They believe back then Tahrir was created by observing how birds sing..Homayoon Shajarian is the son of grand master of Persian Tahrir, Mohamedreza Shajarian, who died few months ago...Often singer learns years by being student of a master (the relation between the master and student is based on respect and being humble) and Homayoon had of course with his father a very good teacher to learn from

[@sueponi9967]

Very well explained, thank you 🙏

[@spicyshine9576]

Couldn’t explain it better

[@arashshadmanpour8308]

Thanks a lot aligator, you said anything that must be said, in a short space 👍

[@s.h.hoseini2926]

Couldn't explain it even better 👏👏👏

[@MsAraz1234]

Wow very well explained !!! Thank you 🙏🏼

[@mentalleast1666]

Finally you're watching Homayoun. Son of persian traditional music master Mohamad Reza Shajarian. Hope you like it. Love from Iran.

[@knownanonymous1691]

The lyrics is a poem. Was written 800 years ago.

[@aryasd]

Thanks for the information I'll share it with others

[@knownanonymous1691]

@@aryasd you're welcome 😊 The poet is Rumi

[@rezaeslamizadeh2718]

@@knownanonymous1691 not rumi MOLAVI

[@meraaj1]

@@knownanonymous1691 Molavi

[@knownanonymous1691]

@@rezaeslamizadeh2718 @meraaj R U an idiot or sth? Molavi is one of his titles (arabic: my Moula) so is Molana (arabic: our Moula مولا نا) Rumi is also one of his titles (because he went to Turkey after Mangols invaded) So both Rumi and Molavi are his titles and are correct. If you want to call him with his real name, it's: Jalal al-din Mohammad :|

[@pri22v11]

Persian music is so beautiful! As an Indian to me Persian music seems characterised by this flowing rhythm like a rushing or rolling waterfall. Indian rhythm sounds to me more like earthy like boulders falling down a mountain with more breaks, and repetition. World music implores one to learn more about fellow humanity!

[@savemeows]

You put it very delicately.wow

[@arianshahmar1]

what you are hearing here is one of the legendary voices ever lived in history of Persian's and Iranian's music, you should listen to his father's voice... your soul will be flying, even if you don't understand the lyrics!

[@laithalmadani9708]

In the history of the world, not only Persia

[@freedomisfood6966]

بدبختی اونجاست جمهوری اسلامی و اسلام باعث شده ما همه چیز رو سیاسی ببینیم.آقای شجریان پدر ایشون و ناظری شاگرد ایشون چپی بودند زمان انقلاب و آقای شجریان برای خمینی خوند و از اینکه چند نسل بدبخت شدن معذرت خواهی نکردند.من به نوبه خودم نفرینم همیشه باقی خواهد بود.جایگاه اون مرد کنار بزرگ مرد تاریخ ایران شهریار شهریاران فردوسی بزرگ نبود.

[@Reza-sl4jm]

Maam, that guy sitting there is a singing machine, give him anything you want and he wont come short of breath

[@hamedzlz2305]

He is Sohrab Pournazeri

[@Reza-sl4jm]

@@hamedzlz2305😑 that's the composer, we are talking about vocalist who is Homayoun Shajarian

[@b_reaction_music3900]

This performance is the original Iranian music and the technique that you liked is tahrir, which is one of the most difficult and beautiful music techniques in the world, which of course exists in Iranian music. Of course, it is also performed in Azerbaijani and Arabic music, but it is complete. There is the most kind of tahrir in Iranian music

[@paymanmehrabi]

دیگه وقتشه امیر تتلو ببینه 🤣🤣🤣✌️

[@b_reaction_music3900]

@@paymanmehrabi منم بزارم 😡

[@hesamtoraby7348]

Other name of tahrir is chahchahe چهچهه، actually tahrir is more related to Arabic songs and chahchahe is more Persian

[@manog8713]

No, it does not exisit in Arabic music.

[@b_reaction_music3900]

@@manog8713 Not so, but there are techniques similar to this Like techniques in reading the Quran

[@radinhalipour]

As an iranian person who studied music a bit and back then dragged to western musics, I can surely say persian classic techniques are phenomenal and hard to reach even for iranians. I should say that wherever you go, roots are always attached😁 Persian music richness is quite more understandable for me now. As you perfectly mentioned it's just related to enormously practicing, not a lot practicing I mean a lot a lot a lot practicing. Like you're breaking up your larynx down completely and building it up again for preparing it to do so. While lyrics translations could be done somehow but lyrics' meaning and interpreting is very very hard to do. It needs knowledge of linguistics to exchange its deep meaning to another language, probably need of old philosophical version of English including more Latin vocabs. For example, when I read the interpretation of Attar's poetry in English it was hard for me understand it in English. I wanted to test my English knowledge and I failed 😁 and also you're right some sound in the lyrics are not quite a word. It's being heard in persian classic music a lot. Some are extending word's sound in different ways, some are being done because of the meaning of the lyrics cuz it creates some kinds of emotions, some are also is warbling sound(s). This kind of warbling is just for persian classic music. Thanks for commenting on this performance i really enjoyed it ❤🎶

[@homayoonhakimi533]

Persian music has 12 systems as western has only 4. What you hear can be in half, quart, 1/8th, or 16th of a note where you get lost in the music as you most probably are not familiar with. It takes years of practice to be able to sing like that. It is not just making a sound out of your throat but the whole buddy must become one in order to make such an amazing voice. You need to go all the way and to the limit of your breath, diaphragm, throat, stomach, back, mouth, nose, and a whole lot more.

[@mojtabarashtbehesht3665]

Bandeh Khoda Mige Eshtebast :)) oonam be ki? Homayun

[@Mr.PM1993]

@@mojtabarashtbehesht3665 کجاش گفت اشتباه؟؟

[@Signal6000]

🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@aflaak]

همینجوووووی میییییییره تا نقاط حساس بدن....:))))

[@nanaravi9098]

@@mojtabarashtbehesht3665 کجا گفت اشتباهه؟ اصلا ویدیو رو نگاه کردی؟

[@awarenesstranslated100]

The lyric is by "Jalal Al-din Mohammad Balkhi" or "Molavi" or "Molana" in Iran, known in west as Rumi. His poems are so musical

[@awarenesstranslated100]

Iran has thousands of years history alongside its music. Where shall one start to study and where is its end? A brilliant piece of summary can be seen in Maestro Mohammadreza Shajarian's works.

[@arminmaleki5802]

Ich bin ein fan von dir und ebenfalls Iraner aus Deutschland 🇩🇪🇮🇷 danke Nina

[@hosseinmohayeji1515]

The technique used in those long phrases is called Tahrir. You need to do it by fast physical movements in your larynx. The way to start is this: quickly moving between your regular voice and falsetto; back and forth, back and forth, ... But I guess this is only the start of training. And the piece is using Rumi's poem.

[@talkingshadow]

I've been searching for that since the song came out almost 10 years ago. Thank you so much

[@e.m8784]

We grew up listening to this kind of music and reading the literature. It gave and gives us a sense of melancholy and loss (specially if you are among the diaspora). One side effect is of course you can hardly listen to anything else except the best of the classics next to the Persian music.

[@leilaakbari333]

what a performance, watching this masterpiece for a million times and every time more surprised. Homayoun you are our treasure

[@rezabidar1042]

Thanks for your reaction ❤️🙏 The lyrics is a poem from “Divan e Shams” written by Rumi also known as Mawlānā famous Sufi, theologian and poet who lived in 13th century. There are english translations of this book..the lyric is theosophical and is about being in love with God..it’s not easy to understand what Rumi meant from the lyrics without knowing and studying eastern theosophy.

[@marmary5555]

Molana is known here in the West as Rumi.

[@s.h.hoseini2926]

Beautifully and perfectly explained, well done👏👏👏

[@interestinglife5994]

@@marmary5555 In indai we had gate named after rumi.

[@sedayehneda]

Homayoun and his musicians are truly the one and only...outstanding...

[@Melofluos]

Homayoun has one of the most beautiful voices In the world❤️

[@Coffeeandglory]

Homayoun is one of the greatest voices in Persian music. He has been singing since he was very young. And his voice actually makes me fly out of this world 😍

[@ViralVideos-pg8wt]

Homayoun is a very professional singer. If you listen to his songs you will develope yourself at a much higher level. He is a master class. No persian can match him today. I'll try to send you the translation of this song

[@CarloRodriguez10]

1st comment... thank you so much 👏🏻 Homayun is an amazing singer If you wanna see more of him, react and analyze ( Homayun - chera rafti)

[@MrSadra]

The meaning of this song is more beautiful than its musical aspects😍😍😍❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@ariofarmani870]

this music takes you to the moon, love from Iceland

[@hamedheydar]

I am sure that Homayun and his father(grand master) take every on to infinity and beyond!!!

[@mathtronomy]

I love Iranian classic music ❤️

[@ElArmin]

I’m so glad finally a good vocal coach reacted to homayoun. I always comment about these reactors reacting to his voice because he’s something else but you’re actually the first legit vocal coach reacting. ♥️

[@ninaschofield]

Aw I’m so glad you enjoyed it!

[@sorooshizadi9233]

it's so great and interesting to hear a professional opinion from a foreign listener. looking forward to more reactions:)

[@mahdiar67]

you are just noticing the mastery of voice and artful music. If you can understand the amazingly valuable and gentle lyric, the you can appreciate it in a real way

[@b_reaction_music3900]

Translating the lyrics of this song is very difficult because some words can not be fully translated, you have to be Persian to understand the beautiful lyrics of this music

[@saragh3056]

Homayun is such a legend. I'm so proud. And also his songs has deep deep meaning not everyone can get it. The lyrics are from Persian poems.

[@mahsa3997]

Both the music and the singer are SUPER great 👍🏻 I wish I could participate in his concerts...

[@amirho3in456]

Iranian love you🇮🇷👉❤️

[@bahramrajabi4443]

پای یک کصلیص همیشه در میان است

[@habibAmiriyan]

😂

[@habibAmiriyan]

@@bahramrajabi4443 😂

[@پدرامفریدونی-ص2و]

@@bahramrajabi4443 حتما باید یه زری میزدی نه ؟؟

[@bahramrajabi4443]

@@پدرامفریدونی-ص2و مثل تو

[@daughterofCyrustheGreat]

Can I just say you're voice, accent and explanation is a lovely mixture that's making this already amazing performance an even nicer experience. Thanks for this reaction. 👌 Nice channel.

[@mahdimollakazemiha4435]

Basically, Tahrir, has originated from Nightingale singing, which iranian classical music has evolved from. It represents the voice of the nature

[@rezaeslamizadeh2718]

صدای بلبل و هزاردستان 👏👌

[@arashsadeghian3431]

Great poetry from Mollaanna known as Roomi in the western world. Hommayoon is a master in Persian classical music

[@12prettythings10]

Hi! Can you please analyze one of the female Iranian singers? One of everyone's old timey favorites is Hayedeh, she passed away many years ago. I still get goosebumps listening to her.

[@samamani5423]

8:34 whole system for such techniques is called "goosheh" and that technique itself is called "tahrir" .

[@griffinmason2109]

the luric is something like "make your heart become one with mine" Del means heart "sing for my love get my heart busy with the lovely sounds of you" I am the love, so just come to me and be one with that heart.

[@martial5483]

Iran is a multi-ethnic country and thats the most beautiful thing about Iran , In shajarian's musics you see the power of the voice of a persian + the power of a kurd's hand ( sohrab pour nazeri thr next guy to homayoun and his music composer) , Kurds and persians are brothers ethnicly

[@texmexexpress]

Iran means Land of Aryans

[@kayhanmomeni1762]

Oh boy. Homayoun Shajarian is unique. Nobody on earth can ever reach him. The instrumentalist's name is "Sohrab Pournazeri".

[@salehd4543]

His dad is like the king of the music!

[@hadihosseininejad7122]

As other people already mentioned, this is Persian classical music. The composer, Sohrab, is the one the youngest composers in Iran. The lyric of this song is a famous Ghazal by Rumi, and you can find its translation by googling "rumi ghazal 2095".

[@mahmoudakbari1684]

The 15 second long piece of vocal mastery is called "CHAH CHAH '.

[@68shal]

Sanam is a god/goddess who is worshipped. A term of endearment for the beloved. Sanama means (oh (my) sanam) adressing the beloved, asking her to allow her heart to be one with his heart . So literal translation of the refain would be: English translation: Ba man sanama del yek dele kon (With me o beloved one* , share your heart *) Gar sar nanaham, vangah gele kon (complain me if i didn't lay my life down) Ey motrebe del zaan naghmeye khosh (O singer of the heart , with that pleasant song) In maghze mara por mash`ghale kon (fill (this) my mind) See pare be kaf dar chele shodi (with thirty Parted * in your hand you went to "Cheleh"*) see pare manam tarke chele kon (i am thirty Parts , leave the forty) The line is from a poem by Rumi. An Iranian poet who lives around 700_800 years ago The guy next to him is also Sohrab Pournazeri and the instrument is called Kamanche.

[@OrganicTechnocrat]

Thanks 👍🏽♥️

[@Iranianguy7600]

That's another level of singing. extraordinary.

[@SaraBiographies]

Lyrics are ancient. A 800 years old Persian romance poem which the poet portrayed how a lover finds out to find himself after falling in love with someone. Sth like: everyone has a divinity inside but only you need to know what love is and so so many other explanations about the lyrics . Thanks for the reaction and don’t worry about the guitar 😅 It happens

[@mojtabarashtbehesht3665]

The trill technique is performed between two notes, but the TAHRIR is a variation from the source note and passing through several notes and finally reaching the destination note

[@Vegan_scorpioo]

His father is also king of voice and breath controlling there

[@alishams001]

You mentioned the song having a lyrical and vocal instrumental sections. The poem, by Rumi, is from the Sufi religious tradition. When this was written some 800 yrs ago, it was used in Sema, Sufi practice of worship which is based on music and dance. The vocal sections brings that history to life and is within the same tradition.

[@dariushwilson9895]

Usually I listen to American metal music but... this man is really great and I can't resist it I mean not listen to this talented man. And hey I downloaded your music called Not perfect now and that is intresting. good job

[@mahinsafari8221]

Shajarian's family are in our hearts of Iranian people ♥

[@massihkheiry7411]

The brief translation of the poem : "Oh my lover, help your heart and mine, to be in one orchestra beating "

[@AliTahreiSh]

He's been practicing whole his life with the best vocal teacher of Iran

[@mehrabparrsa]

Homayoun is son of Mohammad Reza Shajarian and that was the best singer in Iran and a legend. Mohammad Reza died few month ago but he has his powerful legacy. And his son Homayoun is one of the best in Iran. Thank you for listeting to our musics and our culture❤🔥🇮🇷

[@nastaranhamooni3420]

You can also watch the official music video. That is really interesting too.

[@Jimmy-Knowledge]

The special vibration in persian or azerbajan songs is called "tahrir" and its based on broken notes technique.

[@sirousvakili9913]

Proud of Iranian music by Master Shajarian🌷🌷🌷🌷

[@a.riddlemethis795]

You can find the studio version of this song here, with English subtitles: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pGGsln6OftJpZ6s

[@alishadrokh9605]

Great, Thanks

[@mahmoodtehrani2070]

جانم ایران .....عشق ایران ...فدایه وطنم

[@پدرامفریدونی-ص2و]

چقدر خوب گفتی 👏👏💪💪

[@SaeedAmiri70]

Such an excellent song to get introduced to persian traditional music... The technics are so different and maybe it's time to learn this kind of singing

[@mohammadmousavi8721]

Hi Nina, Thanks for this video. I hear a background song starting from 8:20. What is the name of it?

[@mahmoudakbari1684]

this is the most worthy reaction video to watch. thank you Nina.

[@H0si.m]

The technique that he was using it, is “Tahrir” .

[@hamoonkilt9421]

I'm not sure if you were aware of him or not. But you chose the most talented vocal in Iran to listen to! Great review 👌🏼

[@geyj1]

Lady, you know music!!! Persian music is very complicated and you already got some part of it!!!!!! My heart skit a bit as I saw your beautiful guitar falling over and how you caught it on time!!! Thank you so much

[@zahrashabani4118]

You know Nina... You went straight to the point! Homayoun is a talented vocalist... I think you should also listen to Habib, Alireza Ghorbani, Shahram Nazeri etc... You'll become really surprised and of course mesmerizes :))

[@hemannader6967]

homayon and his father shajaryan are on next level of singing they are the voices of Iran

[@mimmousavi8108]

That was absolutely beautiful!!! Thanks for sharing!

[@nimamousavi3352]

the technique (Tahrir) as far as I know (I used to play this kind of music years ago) is like a muted octave vibrated. Not sure if it is right but someone who was learning singing told me it is like this. basically, the note you are singing has to be mixed up with its higher octave back and force rapidly, where the octave is like a muted note. (I am not a singer)

[@cafeniknam4871]

Homayoun's father is the greatest master of Iranian traditional singing

[@hamedzolfaghari7214]

Thank you very much for your attention to Iranian music. In traditional Iranian music, musicians and singers respond like birds responding to each other's songs. 🙏🥰❤️

[@CatharsisMusicLounge]

I was totally searching for your reaction on this song! (Vocal coach😉)

[@freedomisfood6966]

It is result if 3000 years music in Iran not one year or 100 year.

[@Pooriasajjadi]

The technique you refered to as "cry on the voice" is actually a high level technique called warbling (tahrir). Basically you crack your voice on purpose multiple times per second to create that effects. In other words you're swotching to false to sound and normal sound so quick to create that effect. Again it's a high level technique and could take years of practice to be able to do it that quickly

[@sultan.savalan]

He is singing one of Rumi's very famous poems.

[@arshamsadrayi2034]

The coruse mean : "sanama" give me your heath or i want your love,"sanama". Sanama is his lover that he want her attention and her love deeply.

[@TheRealVranesh]

Hi Nina. The song from Mohsen that you reviewed before was in the style of “new tahrir” which is a modern take on traditional Iranian music. I’m not sure if I’m correct, but this is a lot closer to traditional Iranian singing style called “tahrir”. It is unbelievable difficult to sing and the singer has to train from a very young age to reach this level. It’s a very interesting take on it. And as far as understanding the lyrics, as an Iranian, even I can’t understand some parts of it. He is an absolute master of traditional Iranian singing. If you have time, I highly suggest listening to the entirety of the music. Any way, thanks for the reaction 😊

[@1stoldsage]

The poem is one of the famous poems of Rumi. And the technique that she finds very interesting at the end is called "Chah-Chah".

[@Khabbazhadi]

that's right there the finest wine of Persian classical music u can find

[@Robotprogramming]

Humayon is amazing singer. His Tahrir is unique. Thanks for this 😍😍😍

[@aryanpers7726]

His father was one of the most famous traditional Persian singer in Iran, therefore he had the best coach in his life!

[@yesmeheloo]

He's from iran me too ✋ and I'm so happy ❤❤❤

[@mehdiabedian9586]

Hi, I love your reaction please do more.... your analysis and how is explained keeps me watching this clip over and over. The wording is about love of creator and created.

[@shahams]

The vibrating voice technique is called Tahrir and its been in Iran since ancient Persia. Its inspired by the different sound vibrations of bids singing. This is classical Iranian music and his dad was one of the best classical singers if not the best. Hes also one of the best now obviously😁He once said one of the random things he did to get better was hike mountains with his dad and sing in high altitudes where its harder to breath

[@mohammadmoradi1579]

Hi there . It's so nice to see that other persons in world enjoying persian classic musics , as you said his name is homayun shajarian he is awesome classic singer (one of the best) and his father was mohammadreza shajarian one of the greatest classic singer or better to say the best on in iran, that saddly he passed out years ago . We have different type of classic music and it's so connected with our various races and cultures in iran . i recommend to listen his father's songs. and about the poems as much as you get deeper in meaning , you will enjoy more ,it's good to know the lyrics in the songs are written by old poets long ago and you better don't rush for understanding them , duo to even for our people, it's sometime hard to understand . as a guidance ,for deeper understanding trust your feeling and sensces. thanks for your time.

[@21stgeneration32]

If you want to understand the meaning of the poem he is reciting as the lyrics, you should read the Divan Masnavi Manavi of the Persian poet Rumi of the 6th century AH

[@behnam-cy2ed]

Hello; Thank you very much for your attention and for your time for Iranian music. If you want to get more information about this style of music that is famous for traditional Iranian singing; I am willingly and proudly willing to give it to you as much as I can. Traditional Iranian song that is several hundred years old is formed from several styles, each style is also divided into other branches. If you want, I can translate it for you and send it to you. Regarding the moment when you looked again and asked, I have to say that the so-called state of singing ("three times") is called the moment when the singer sings three times, he creates the sound by opening and closing the larynx quickly. Three times there is a kind of imitation of a bird called a nightingale ...

[@ZeynabSadeghi]

He has the gift and practiced and practiced and practiced under his father supervision (the great singer, Mohammad-Reza Shajarian) for his entire life.

[@Tatanajafi]

The instrument player’s name is “Sohrab Pournazeri”.

[@faslri6830]

I love your reacts! You react sooo profeshional!

[@shahryarasgarymotlagh4752]

Hi Nina, the style Homayoun is singing is called Melisma (Tahrir in Persian) and is one of the pillars of classic Persian music to show the vocal skills of the singer and his ability to create continuous runs. I suggest you listen to the studio recorded version of this song here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/j6DEkJSKmdakoMk Hope you enjoy it.

[@f.z.e1099]

Actually this is old skool Persian music and he's famous for his high nots and breathe control as you mentioned it💞

[@Lunioa]

Hamayoon's concept of love is not this earthly love, but rather love for God or the Creator, or love for the perfect human, and his poetry is entirely mystical.

[@VivaIran2024]

So many thanks Nina🤩 Love from Iran❤️🇮🇷

[@bernardgeele4442]

The lyrics are a citation from the poet Molana Rumi, known simply as rumi in the west and i think that one of the translations of the works of rumi was the best selling book a few years ago in the US . Rumi is quickly becoming a teacher in the hearts of minds of the youth as well in the us for its messages about love and life. i think beyonce even named her child after this legend whom lived over 800 years ago

[@saeedmsz2353]

This piece from homayoun was too soon for you to listen to becone familiar with Persian traditional music , you have to listen to his slower songs first 😅.

[@aryanirani71]

I agree 😅 She should have listened to "chera rafti" first, in case of gettin the persian style of glottal catches (Tahrir)

[@salmansadegi2837]

You listened to Homayoun Shahajarin, the son of Iran's greatest traditional singer. The techniques have been in use for over 1000 years. The lyrics of this kind of music came mainly from famous philosophers such as molana, Saadi and etc around the meanings of love, death, life and so on.

[@aminrastgar]

FYI .. Homayoun Shajarian is the son of one of the greatest vocalist and musician of Iran (Mohammad Reza Shajarian), he is a mastero just like his dad and his whole family are involved in classical Iranian music, they're world renowned and almost everyone knows them in Iran

[@aboozarrajabi4740]

The way he signs is like his father, grandmaster Mohammad Reza Shajarian, that you covered in another video. That's why his mouth isn't that much open while singing! Also again, you should check the lyrics, you would enjoy it much more.

[@nancyday957]

That technique which you say is like crin' , called "Chah Chah". And it's ABSOLUTELY one of the hardest techniques in the world!