Category Archives: multi-culturalism

No Country For a Young Man

Posted on June 11, 2012 by Salim

I declare that I have no country. I was born in Iran. I have always adored English and American music culture. I die for Arabian belly dance. As a composer I have been mostly compared to Belgian bands. For no … Continue reading →

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Digging RIO: Rock in Opposition Resurgence in Iran?

Posted on May 9, 2012 by Salim

“Vacuum fluctuation; I call it originality.” Every now and then, the energy level of the vacuum fluctuates. Spontaneously; and it is a violation of the law of conservation of energy in physics. Maybe the resurgence of Rock in Opposition in … Continue reading →

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Iranian Progressive Rock in your language!

Posted on June 17, 2011 by Salim

“Progressive rock knows no border! Salim Ghazi Saeedi, an Iranian progressive rock composer launched his multilingual website!” My music has always been instrumental, knowing no language barrier in nature. But still my mind does not stop from producing words… To … Continue reading →

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Multicultural Sonic Unconsciousness

Posted on February 7, 2011 by Salim

After releasing Iconophobic album, something extraordinary happened. Critics started comparing my sound to composers and bands I have never listened to. Here are four examples: “In many ways it would be more natural to hear this kind of music coming … Continue reading →

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Music is Bloody! A True Story

Posted on January 29, 2011 by Salim

A “progressive” musician knows no border; but it seems that Salim Ghazi Saeedi’s ancestors enjoy hunting him down in his veins! Iran, Tehran – Salim grew up in Iran; a country too proud of its ancient art. Nevertheless Salim from … Continue reading →

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Oud and Electric Guitar: Ancient Lore vs. Modern Technology

Posted on January 20, 2011 by Salim

“an instrumental jewel that would have corpses dancing in the graveyard.” – Keith “MuzikMan” Hannaleck, MuzikReviews.com, Jan 2011 [more] Iran, Tehran, 1/1/11 – Unusual as it may sound, a musician of classical Persian background working in collaboration with a rock … Continue reading →

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I make music, do you know the words?

Posted on December 14, 2010 by Salim

Progressive rock is about innovation and transcending borders… As a musician, I naturally take the burden of the music part; but when it comes to communicating about the music there comes language barriers. In a non-organic solution, I could hire … Continue reading →

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