Ali Balighi - Ghazale Vay

Ali Balighi – Ghazale Vay

Berlin, Germany – August 1, 2025 – aNoise announces the release of “Ghazale Vay,” the new album from Iranian composer Ali Balighi.

“Ghazale Vay” presents five distinct sonic explorations that highlight Balighi’s unique compositional voice. Inspired by the depths of aquatic environments, the vibrant traditions of Persia, the boundless realm of childhood play, and ancient mythological narratives, the album offers a diverse listening experience. One piece delves into the hidden soundscape of underwater creatures through hydrophone recordings and innovative grand piano preparations. Another vibrant work draws from the celebratory music of Nowruz, traditionally played with the Saz and Dohol. The album also features an atmospheric fixed media piece focused on creating a new musical environment, a composition exploring the concept of play from a child’s perspective using primarily internal piano sounds, and the titular piece, “Ghazale Vay,” inspired by the Persian god of wind, Izad-e-Vay, for instruments and fixed media. Featured performers include Hamed Shadad, Kyle Buentello, Ting Ting Goh, Austin Perry, Matt Fowler, and Michael Mixtacki, under the direction of Brad Cawyer.

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Iranian-born Ali Balighi is a composer, sound designer, and sound engineer with a background in music performance and composition. Currently a DMA student at Texas Tech University, Balighi’s work explores diverse sonic territories, drawing from his research interests in music technology and contemporary music. His compositions have been featured internationally, and he has received awards and recognition for his innovative approach to sound.

“Ghazale Vay” will be available for digital pre-order starting from August 1, 2025 and will be released on October 5, 2025.

Furthure Reading:
Discover how his academic insights shape his artistic practice through his recently published paper, ‘The Art and Science of Multichannel Audio in Electroacoustic Music: A Review.’ This paper, featured in Emille, the Journal of Korean Electro-Acoustic Music Society (Vol. 22, 2024), delves into the intricate world of spatial audio and its evolution, offering a unique perspective on the informed craftsmanship you’ll hear in every track of ‘Ghazale Vay.’

http://keams.org/emille/emille/emille_22/emille_22_2.html

https://doi.org/10.23277/emille.2024.22..002

Ali Balighi – Ghazale Vay

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