Younes Bashiri says: Composers play a fundamental role in the identity of music
Following recent debates about the role of those behind the scenes in music, Younes Bashiri has emphasized the essential role of composers in shaping the identity and quality of musical works. Experts also emphasize the importance of this less-observed sector.
In the field of music, the role of composers has always been an important and underappreciated topic; a role that, according to many experts, has an impact on the quality of a musical work even more than that of the singer or performers. In this context, Younes Bashiri, an Iranian composer and singer, has emphasized in an interview the importance of the structure and thought behind musical works.
Bashiri says that much of the character and identity of a piece of music is formed during the composition stage, the stage in which the overall framework of the work – melody, rhythm and emotional atmosphere – is designed.
“Composers play a significant role in music, and much of what is perceived as the quality or identity of a work is the result of their research, experience and artistic vision,” he says.
Music experts share a similar view. They believe that despite the prominent presence of singers and performers in the media space, it is the composer who is responsible behind the scenes for shaping the main parts of the work; including creating the melody, arranging the sections, and determining the emotional direction of the music. They believe that understanding this role can help improve the level of music criticism and analysis in Iran.
In recent years, with the increase in the number of musical productions, attention to the roles of specialists in the process of creating works has been increasingly examined. The growth of recording facilities, the expansion of private studio activity, and the arrival of a new generation of composers have made the need to review the valuation of these roles more felt than ever before.
According to the views expressed, paying attention to the status of composers can not only pave the way for more professional productions, but also increase public awareness of the lesser-seen efforts behind the scenes of music.
This issue, observers believe, is one of the needs of the Iranian music industry today; an industry that is now faced with more diverse styles, independent productions, and an increasing audience than ever before
