Cardinal Fuzz (UK), Centripetal Force (North America) and Radio Khiyaban (Europe) are excited to announce Mohammad Mostafa Heydarian's second album Noor-e Vojood. The album is being presented digtially, as well as a 500 copy vinyl pressing.
The origins of this new album from Mostafa date back to 2021, when Valentin and Mostafa booked the famous Bell Studio in Tehran, Iran’s oldest recording studio and one of the most respected studios in all of Asia. It was here that Mostafa started developing new ideas and a new dream. His main goal was to be more precise and intentional with his playing. He wanted to tighten his compositions while still including some unexpected moves. Every year Mostafa’s father gifts his son a newly crafted tanbur, each new instrument even more spectacular than the previous. As Mostafa rehearsed for a second recording session on his newly born tanbur, appropriately named Mostafa, a beautiful suite of songs started to take form.
In March of 2023, the month of the Persian new year, Mostafa and Valentin returned to Bell Studio, this time with dohool (cylinder drum) player Morteza Rezâei. In only two days, Mostafa recorded the rest of his dream in one take, communicating what was in his heart through his instrument. The name of the album, Noor-e Vojood, the light of existence, holds deep meaning for Mostafa. His love for life, music, and creativity has led to his songs being heard around the world. He considers his music a light for others and an offering from himself. He knows that in these times of trouble and turmoil, his musical contributions can help ease tensions and anxiety. The tanbur delivers love and understanding to the people who hear him, an experience as intimate as a face-to-face encounter. Nothing seems impossible to Mostafa, knowing his music touches people's hearts and spreads unconditional love. Noor-e Vojood is simply the next chapter in what is shaping up to be quite an extensive body of work.
