Cafeteria by Vltava & My Lost Smile

Two new songs have already been published at Shahab Tolouie’s youtube channel.

“My Lost Smile”
The main theme of the song is played on both Guitar & Persian Setar (triple neck fusetar). At the same time while semi-acoustic fretless bass holds the groove. The use of the little chain and coins on the 1st bass string is a very interesting creativity. This adds a tambourine-like sound to the overall sound.
Shahab Tolouie composed this song about 15 years ago and by time he made some minor changes to the main theme, which was previously written for quintet. This is the short version of the song for demonstration purposes and the main (full length) song will be released officially on the upcoming album “Terra Mediterranea”

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Video News on Official Youtube Channel

As Internet technologies rapidly developing and opening more possibilities, we try to use the most advanced ones to bring you news as fast as possible.  Now, with your help, we hope to transform our YouTube channel into band’s broadcasting platform. So, you will be able to find there fresh dose of information. Often directly from rehearsal room when arranging new material… Or Shahab promised to take you on the road, to do sound-check together. Sometimes you can also watch his concert from the back-stage and maybe to cook together and look at who will come to see the band off.

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Music Download: Where & How

At the very beginning of the year we’d like to answer some major questions fans & friends asked us the most. We hope this will not only answer questions on downloads, but will also navigate to best possible deals near you. So, read further to learn:

  • How to download Shahab’s music
  • Where to buy digital MP3/physical CD
  • Possible cost per track/album
  • And why it is not available for free
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New Documentary by Behzad Bolour on BBC Persian TV

This is new documentary about Shahab Tolouie (شهاب طلوعی) for weekly music show by Behzad Bolour (بهزاد بلور) – Bolour Banafsh (بلور بنفش). Produced and broadcasted by BBC Persian TV.

(video consists of English and Russian captions)

The movie was recorded in Prague at the beginning of May 2013.  It slightly opens the creative process of the new album “Terra Mediterranea”, which is set for release this autumn. Besides of listening to several samples of new music, you get to meet Shahab’s band members and pry about recording of the song “My Lost Smile” in studio. At the same time there is a fresh look on Prague’s musical and historical attractions such as: John Lennon Wall, Vltava River, Prague Castle, Charles Bridge, Lavka, Kampa and Lovers Bridge.

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Triple-neck Instrument Fusetar Media Coverage

Only during two weeks after the FuseTar ‘Lucifer’ introduction its news was covered by a considerable number of well-known media. Also, credible news agencies such as Reuters and Associated Press had mentioning in their news-lines. Recognised guitar media: iGuitar (the No1 digital magazine for guitarists), Fuzz, Scandinavian guitar portal. As well as World Music Central (the biggest world music news magazine) and a long list of many others.

The first radio interview with live demonstration of the instrument will happen on June 14th on radio Free Europe 5:30p.m. (CET)

Detailed information is also available on the dedicated page.