Journeys in Sound & Music
“Ypsilon” is the second collaboration between veteran sound artists Uwe Zahn aka Arovane (Germany), Porya Hatami (Iran) and Darren McClure (Japan). Perhaps some readers recall the first time they joined forces as a trio on Veerian (2016, Eilean Rec), a veritable masterclass in minimalist expression and textural sound design. Never ones to repeat themselves, the…
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“Sallaw” is a Kurdish word that expresses the passing of time and this album by the same name finds three distinctive instrumental artists collaborating seamlessly to explore this theme across four compositional soundscapes, each one named after a month representative of the changing seasons – Xakelêw (spring), Pûşper (summer), Gelarêzan (fall), Rêbendan (winter). The group,…
Read MoreWhile very well established and highly respected as solo artists, Porya Hatami and Uwe Zahn, aka Arovane, have only recently formed their creative partnership, but it has turned out to be a fruitful one with the release of three full length albums featuring their collaborative work in less than a year – Resonance on ÉTER (2015), Veerian which also featured Darren McClure on…
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A listening journey with four albums composed of intricate electroacoustic textures, field recordings, and emotional undercurrents. Immersed in these mild sonic abrasions and vivid soundscapes, the mind can exfoliate…
Read MoreArrivals and Departures by Porya Hatami [Time Released Sound] What other word could we use to describe the year 2014 for Porya Hatami but prolific? He has already given us two excellent solo albums in the form of Shallow (on Tench) and The Garden (on Dronarivm) as well as a pair of full length collaborations,…
Read MoreNoteworthy highlights from the past week of music discovery, releases, previews, and other news. Daily updates are available on the Stationary Travels Facebook and Twitter feeds and audio/video links to all tracks featured during the month are available on the Songdrop page. Album Previews Porya Hatami | Arrivals and Departures | Time Released Sound (Sep 28) What a prolific burst…
Read MoreHere is a look at the most recent releases on the Dronarivm label, an independent label from Moscow focused on contemporary ambient and modern classical music. The quality of the music is uncompromising and there is great attention to detail and craftsmanship from the album packages to the presentation of the site. Pjusk / Sleep…
Read MoreIn this musical excursion, we look at four excellent new ambient releases including a noteworthy and assured debut from Kevin Verwijmeren, a globe-spanning collaboration between two masters of the craft in Lee Anthony Norris & Porya Hatami, and a pair of immersive sonic journeys through natural landscapes by Off Land and Richard Ginns. Kevin Verwijmeren –…
Read MoreExperimental sound artist Porya Hatami has been quite prolific of late. Based in Sanandaj, Iran, Hatami has released a variety of solo albums and EPs over the past two years, appeared on numerous compilations, and has collaborated with artists such as Lee Anthony Norris, Darren Harper, and Liam Coleman (Lcoma). In February 2014, he released what may…
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