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Farzad Golpayegani

فرزاد گلپايگانی

On the timeline

Farzad Golpayegani was born in Tehran, Iran.3 He combines progressive metal with eastern musical elements. His biography describes an independent practice in which he produces his own work, plays electric and acoustic guitar, bass and violin, and collaborates with guest musicians.4

Recordings

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  1. Cover of NineNine
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Cover of Nine
Cover: music.apple.com2

2022

Nine

Apple Music 2

Released
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Contributors
Farzad Golpayegani2

Life & work

Numbers as titles

Many of his compositions and visual works carry numbers as titles. He explains this choice as a way to let listeners and viewers encounter the work without a verbal title setting their expectations.4

Nine

His ninth album, Nine, was released on October 14, 2022. Golpayegani performed the vocals and instruments, arranged, mixed and mastered the album, and created its artwork. Scott Collins contributes acoustic guitar to “Reaching The Horizon.”5

Sources

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    ‎Farzad Golpayegani - Apple Music · music.apple.com
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    ‎Farzad Golpayegani - Apple Music
    Accessed 19 October 2026
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    Accessed 19 October 2026
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    Nine - Album by Farzad Golpayegani - Apple Music · Apple Music
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    Nine Farzad Golpayegani Metal · 2022
    Accessed 19 October 2026
    Nine by Farzad Golpayegani on Apple Music
    Accessed 19 October 2026
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    Accessed 19 October 2026
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    Progarchives.com Interview – Farzad Golpayegani
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    Farzad Golpayegani is a virtuoso guitarist who was born Tehran, Iran.
    Accessed 19 October 2026
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    Farzad Golpayegani · Farzad Golpayegani
    3 quotes
    موسیقی فرزاد تلفیقی از «پراگرسیو متال» با المان‌های شرقی است.
    Accessed 19 October 2026
    فرزاد به عنوان هنرمندی مستقل، تولید آثارش را شخصاً انجام می‌دهد و نوازنده گیتار الکتریک، گیتار آکوستیک، گیتار بیس و ویولن است و در ضبط آثارش با نوازندگان مهمان نیز همکاری می‌کند.
    Accessed 19 October 2026
    نام بسیاری از آهنگ‌ها و نقاشی‌های فرزاد تنها با شماره مشخص شده‌اند. هدف از این شیوه نامگذاری، اولویت دادن به درک خالصِ مفاهیم شنیداری و بصری است تا مخاطب بدون پیش‌فرض ذهنی ناشی از نام اثر، با آن ارتباط برقرار کند.
    Accessed 19 October 2026
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    Music | Farzad Golpayegani · Farzad Golpayegani
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    Farzad Golpayegani’s ninth album, “Nine” released on October 14th 2022.
    Accessed 19 October 2026
    Farzad Golpayegani: Vocals, 7-String Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, 5-String Violin, Ibo Drum, Bass Guitar and Programming Scott Collins: Acoustic Guitar (Reaching The Horizon) Music, Arrangement, Mix, Master, Cover Design and Artwork by Farzad Golpayegani
    Accessed 19 October 2026
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