Cinna Peyghamy – Music for Tombak & Synth [LP]

Cinna Peyghamy unveils new album fusing Persian tombak and modular synthesis. Five years in the making, Music For Tombak & Synth bridges heritage, technology, and personal identity. The project, initiated in 2019 during Peyghamy’s master’s thesis research on contact microphones, was conceived as a means to reconnect with his Persian roots while exploring experimental sound design. In the album, Peyghamy seamlessly blends the traditional Persian tombak with modular synthesis and digital signal processing, creating a distinctive musical landscape that bridges live improvisation and studio production. The album’s genesis traces back to Peyghamy’s exploration of improvised electronic music and his desire to craft a performance-ready setup. Over several years, the project evolved from capturing the energy of his live shows into a fully composed studio work. Music For Tombak & Synth stands as the first record where Peyghamy unites his dual identities as a live performer and producer, resulting in a body of work that reflects his deep connection to family, memory, and cultural heritage. The album features personal elements such as his father’s voice reciting the poetry of Ahmad Shamlo on the track “Dar Shab , ” collaborations with long-time friend Quelque Bou(more…)

A1. Mutosy
A2. Zur
A3. Truth Is Possible
A3. Glass Teeth 94
B1. La Nesque
B2. Dar Shab
B3. Divn
B4. Slow Eaters (feat. Quelque Bourdon)