Shahram Kashani or Shahrum Kashani (Persian: شهرام کاشانی; 7 July 1974[2] – 28 July 2021) was an Iranian pop singer.[3][4][5] He released eight albums with notable hits.[6][7][8][9]
Shahram Kashani شهرام کاشانی | |
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Shahrum Shahbal |
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| Born | July 7, 1974 Tehran, Iran[1] |
| Died | July 28, 2021 (aged 47) Istanbul, Turkey |
| Genres | Pop, dance |
| Occupation | Singer |
| Instrument(s) | Keyboard, vocals |
| Years active | 1991–2021 |
| Labels | Caltex Records (1991–2000) Taraneh Records (2000–2021) Avang Music (2016–2018) |
| Formerly of | |
Biography
editMusic
editKashani's interest in singing and music manifested at an early age. He started his career in 1990; however, it was not until 1992 that he released his professional debut album titled K-One, promoted by Alireza Amirghassemi, and also with support of Persian super star Leila Forouhar. Due to his youth, synergy, and style, he gained popularity in a short amount of time.[10]
International popularity came with his second album Atash with hits like Begou Tou Begou and Khater Khah. In 2001, he stopped working with Caltex Records and instead signed on with Taraneh Records. This collaboration yielded a couple of instant bestsellers. The hit songs Dokhtar Bandari, Yadam Nemirehand Dige Basteh became club favorites.[11] In a 2005 interview with Tapesh, Kashani talked about his childhood, about his parents' divorce and his mom's short marriage to Googoosh's first husband. Kashani also, in this interview, blamed Taraneh Records for not promoting his new album Khoshalam enough and delaying its release. His claim was dismissed by the owner of Taraneh, Vartan Avenassian, who cited immaturity of the singer as cause of their tense relationship.[12]
In August 2006, Kashani's new music video from his latest album Game Over (directed by élan productions), was aired on all Persian satellite channels. Despite his complications with the record company, this album was still released by Taraneh Records.[13] His latest music, Sahneh Sazi, was performed at Valley Oaks Memorial Park at his funeral, and artists such as Andranik Madadian and Shahbal Shabpareh attended his funeral and spoke about Kashani.[14][5] Ali Hosseinzadeh, composer and songwriter of Shahram Kashani's latest song, explained about this song in an interview with KIRN Los Angeles Radio. "The idea of making this song was formed many years ago, considering the events that took place in Shahrum's personal life, I wrote this song. Shahrum called this song an elevator because I refer to life somewhere in the poem, which is like an elevator.[15][16] Life is like an elevator, it raises some up, but he who is down is sad. Shahrum went to his studio in Los Angeles twice to record this song and recorded it several times. Because he was telling me I think my feelings are not real".[15]
Health
editKashani had a long battle with alcoholism and was sober for several months during his stay in Istanbul, but relapsed months prior to his death. Legendary Iranian singer, Dariush Eghbali tried to help him with his alcoholism.[17][18] He died in hospital in Istanbul from COVID-19, while being treated for liver problems brought on by alcoholism.
Discography
editCaltex Records releases
- 1991: K-One
- 1994: Atash
- 1996: Havas
- 1998: Friends
Taraneh Records releases
- 2000: Color Of Love
- 2003: Don't Tell
- 2005: Khoshalam
- 2006: Game Over
| Track Name | Songwriter | Composer | Arrangement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Negahe Tou | Shahram Kashani & Fereydoun Alikhani | Fereydoun Alikhani | Andranik Asaturian |
| Ham Nafas | Shahram Kashani | Fereydoun Alikhani | bob par |
| Dokhtare Shahre Gheseh | Homayoun Houshiarnejad | Shahbal Shabpareh | Shahbal Shabpareh |
| Nakoneh | Shahram Kashani & Fereydoun Alikhani | Fereydoun Alikhani | Manouchehr Cheshmazar |
| Az Tou Cheh Penhoon | Jaklin | Jaklin | Armn |
| Bazie Eshgh | Jaklin | Jaklin | Armn |
| Track Name | Songwriter | Composer | Arrangement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Begoo Tou Begoo | Milad | Milad | Schubert Avakian |
| Nameh | Mahdad | Mahdad | Mahdad |
| Bivafa | Milad | Milad | Schubert Avakian |
| Hasood | Jahanbakhsh Pazooki | Jahanbakhsh Pazooki | David Betsamo |
| Khater Khah (Emroozo Farda) | Shahrzad Sepanlou | Anoushiravan Rohani | Schubert Avakian |
| Napors | Jaklin | Farzin | Farzin |
| Porsoon Porsoon | Mahdad | ||
| Tou Mimooni | Jaklin | Shahram Kashani | Farzin |
| Track Name | Songwriter | Composer | Arrangement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Havas | Kamran Delan | Kamran Delan | Schubert Avakian |
| Mageh Man | Milad Salehpoor | Milad Salehpoor | Kaveh Haghighi |
| Man Ba Tou | Paksima Zakipour | Shahram Kashani | Brayan Vi |
| Dele Bolhavas | Iraj Janatie Ataie | Babak Bayat | Shahram Kashani |
| Dokhtar Pesare Irooni | Paksima Zakipour | Shahram Kashani | Brayan Vi |
| Naro | Paksima Zakipour | Shahram Kashani | Brayan Vi |
| Nameh | Kamran Delan | Kamran Delan | Schubert Avakian |
| Track Name | Songwriter | Composer | Arrangement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eshghe | Paksima Zakipour | Shahram Kashani | Mohammad Moghaddam |
| Abroo Kamoon | Mohammad Moghaddam | Schubert Avakian | |
| Bargard | Paksima Zakipour | Shahram Kashani | Schubert Avakian |
| Parishoon | Mahdad | Mahdad | Mahdad |
| Roozo Roozegar | Mahdad | Mahdad | Mahdad |
| Laj Nakon | Paksima Zakipour | Shahram Kashani | Schubert Avakian |
| Rafti Rafti | Paksima Zakipour | Shahram Kashani | David Betsamo |
| Tanham | Kamran Delan | Kamran Delan | David Betsamo |
| Track Name | Songwriter | Composer | Arrangement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yadam Nemireh | Paksima Zakipour | Shahram Kashani | Schubert Avakian |
| Dokhtar Bandari | Hatef | Hatef | Schubert Avakian |
| Faryad | Paksima Zakipour | Shahram Kashani & Fard Mirza | Fard Mirza |
| Setareh | Hatef | Hatef | Schubert Avakian |
| Fasseleh | Paksima Zakipour | Shahram Kashani | Schubert Avakian |
| Digeh Basteh | Paksima Zakipour | Shahram Kashani | David Betsamo |
| Bavar Nadaram | Paksima Zakipour | Paksima Zakipour | Fard Mirza |
| Bonbast | Saeed Mohammadi | Saeed Mohammadi | Schubert Avakian |
| Track Name | Songwriter | Composer | Arrangement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nazi Joon | Fariborz HajiNabi | Fariborz HajiNabi | Schubert Avakian |
| Digeh Direh | Fariborz HajiNabi | Fariborz HajiNabi | Schubert Avakian |
| Naro Naro | Fariborz HajiNabi | Fariborz HajiNabi | Schubert Avakian |
| Ey Yaar | Fariborz HajiNabi | Fariborz HajiNabi | Schubert Avakian |
| Aftab | Fariborz HajiNabi | Fariborz HajiNabi | Schubert Avakian |
| Harf | Fariborz HajiNabi | Fariborz HajiNabi | Schubert Avakian |
| Boro Digeh | Fariborz HajiNabi | Fariborz HajiNabi | Schubert Avakian |
| Rain | José Feliciano | José Feliciano | Schubert Avakian |
| Track Name | Songwriter | Composer | Arrangement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geryato Dar Miyaram | Shahram Farshid | Shahram Farshid | Schubert Avakian |
| Dorougheh | Taraneh Mokarram | Yaser Mahmoudi | Schubert Avakian |
| Hameh Migan | Farshid Vahdat | Shahram Farshid | Schubert Avakian |
| Khoshhalam | Shahram Farshid | Shahram Farshid | Schubert Avakian |
| Alaleh | Fariborz HajiNabi | Fariborz HajiNabi | Schubert Avakian |
| Pat Vay Mistam | Shahram Farshid | Shahram Farshid | Schubert Avakian |
| Sarnevesht | Shahram Farshid | Shahram Farshid | Schubert Avakian |
| Ghar O Ashti | Paksima Zakipour | Shahram Kashani | Schubert Avakian |
| Track Name | Songwriter | Composer | Arrangement |
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| Eltemas (I Beg of You) | Shahram Farshid | Andy Gee | |
| Divonam kardi (You Make Me Crazy) | Shahram Farshid | Shahram Farshid | Andy Gee |
| Gole Yakh (Ice Flower) | Shahram Farshid | Shahram Farshid | Andy Gee |
| To Ki Hasti? (Who Are You?) | Shahram Farshid | Shahram Farshid | Andy Gee |
| Bazi Tamoomeh (Game Over) | Shahram Farshid | Shahram Farshid | Andy Gee |
| Azto Nemishe Gozasht (Unforgettable) | Shahram Farshid | Shahram Farshid | Andy Gee |
| Ye Much bedeh (Give One Kiss) | Shahram Farshid | Shahram Farshid | Andy Gee |
| Eshgh Be Man Nayoomade (Love's Not 4 Me) | Shahram Farshid | Shahram Farshid | Andy Gee |
Soundtracks
edit| Circumstance 2011[19] |
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| Dokhtar Bandari |
| Maryam Keshavarz |
| Deauville Film Festival[20] |
Single Songs
edit| Track Name | Songwriter | Composer | Arrangement | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Azar | Hatef | Hatef | Pouriya Niakan | |
| Oxygen Ft Shahram Farshid | Shahram Farshid | Shahram Farshid | Shahram Farshid | |
| Havaee | Shahram Farshid | Shahram Farshid | Schubert Avakian | |
| Kheyli Vaghteh | Ali Hosseinzadeh | Ali Hosseinzadeh | Pouriya Niakan | |
| Madar | Shahram Kashani | Farzin Farhadi | ||
| Bashi Nabashi | Amin Bamshad | Amin Bamshad | Pouriya Niakan | |
| To Bayad Bargardi | Maryam Zakeri | Fattah Fathi | Fattah Fathi | |
| Hesse Khoobi | Amin Bamshad | Schubert Avakian | ||
| Tarze Negahet | Neli | Ermia Nick | Ermia Nick | |
| Havasam Hast | Hooman Kamalzare | Yaser Mahmoudi | Yaser Mahmoudi | |
| Bro Bro | Mohammad Omid | Mohammad Omid | Mohammad Omid | |
| Ye Lahze | Nima Ebrahimi | Nima Ebrahimi | Arjang Tafaghodi | |
| Nagi Nagoftama | Maryam Asadi | Milad Baran | Milad Beheshti | |
| Khejalat Nakesh | Shiva Rad | Ashkan Azad | Ashkan Azad | |
| Yasi | Farzam Feiz | Farzam Feiz | Mohammad Omid | |
| Sahneh Sazi | Ali Hosseinzadeh | Ali Hosseinzadeh | Ali Hosseinzadeh | Orchestra Violin :Jamal Chalabiyani
The latest music of Shahram Kashani which was performed at his funeral in the United States[21][15] |
Videography
editDVD Releases
- Khoshalam (included in the Khoshalam Album)
Taraneh Records
edit- Kheyli Vaghteh
References
edit- ^ "درگذشت شهرام کاشانی؛ مرگی زودرس برای خوانندهای نامتعارف". ایندیپندنت فارسی. 1 August 2021. Archived from the original on 4 August 2021. Retrieved 22 October 2021.
- ^ "Nima & Shahrum Kashani Interview "مصاحبه کامل با زندهیاد شهرام کاشانی "شهبال". Youtube. 15 September 2021.
- ^ Bahmani, Behrouz (8 October 2006). "Behrouz Bahmani, Shahram Kashani's new album, Game Over". iranian.com. Archived from the original on 21 December 2013. Retrieved 23 March 2013.
- ^ "Fans Mourn Iranian Pop Star Who Died After Contracting COVID-19 - Maxim". www.maxim.com. 29 July 2021. Retrieved 8 November 2021.
- ^ a b لندن, کیهان (29 July 2021). "شهرام کاشانی خواننده موسیقی شاد ایرانی در ۴۸ سالگی درگذشت". KayhanLondon کیهان لندن (in Persian). Retrieved 8 November 2021.
- ^ "بایگانی برنامه ها". BBC News فارسی (in Persian). 23 April 2018. Archived from the original on 15 January 2020. Retrieved 21 April 2020.
- ^ "1332-شهرام کاشانی بعد از ۵ سال برای اولین بار از زندگی خود حرف میزند - Javanan Magazine". www.javanan.com. 19 December 2012. Archived from the original on 21 February 2020. Retrieved 21 April 2020.
- ^ ketab.com. هفته نامه ایرانشهر هفته 22: IRANSHAHR w22 (in Persian). Ketab.com. Archived from the original on 22 October 2021. Retrieved 22 October 2021.
- ^ "شهرام کاشانی، خوانندۀ لسآنجلسی، پس از انتشار شایعۀ اعتیادش در شبکههای اجتماعی، ویدئویی را در اینستاگرام منتشر کرد". www.yjc.ir. Archived from the original on 2 July 2017. Retrieved 21 April 2020.
- ^ Shahrum Kashani-Nowruz 1380 شهرام کاشانی, 9 April 2013, retrieved 31 December 2021
- ^ Uncut Shahram Kashani part 01, 15 March 2018, retrieved 31 December 2021
- ^ "BBCPersian.com". www.bbc.com. Retrieved 31 December 2021.
- ^ Shahrum Kashani-Nowruz 1380 شهرام کاشانی, 9 April 2013, retrieved 31 December 2021
- ^ "مراسم وداع با شهرام کاشانی به روایت تصویر علی بیگدلی( Close Up) - Javanan Magazine". Retrieved 31 December 2021.
- ^ a b c Interview with Radio Los Angeles (Kirn 670 Am) about Shahram Kashani's latest work, 21 October 2021, retrieved 28 November 2021
- ^ Shahrum Kashani – Sahneh Sazi, retrieved 1 January 2022
- ^ "Shahram Kashani's Official Instagram Page". Archived from the original on 22 October 2021.
- ^ "شهرام کاشانی، خواننده موسیقی پاپ، درگذشت | صدای آمریکا فارسی". ir.voanews.com (in Persian). Archived from the original on 29 July 2021. Retrieved 29 July 2021.
- ^ "Circumstance (2011) - Soundtrack.Net". www.soundtrack.net. Retrieved 28 November 2021.
- ^ Circumstance - IMDb, retrieved 28 November 2021
- ^ Amir Giti reports on the funeral of Shahram Kashani in Los Angeles with talks with the artists present Voice of America (in Persian), 20 August 2021, retrieved 28 November 2021
External links
edit- Shahram Kashani discography at Discogs
- Shahram Kashani on Instagram