The funeral ceremony of the late composer and musician Arman Mehraban was held at the Islamic Revolution Art Center.
According to Saba According to the public relations of the Islamic Revolution Art Field, the farewell ceremony for Arman Mehraban, an artist and composer, was held on November 20 with the presence of a group of people from art, literature and music at the Islamic Revolution Art Field.
As the body of this artist was moved to the hall of the anonymous martyrs of the art field, Arman Mehraban’s voice was played and the message of Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, Speaker of the Islamic Council, was read in this ceremony.
Later, poet Ali Mohammad Moadeb read a poem about Arman Mehraban and said: It is difficult for me to talk about him; Someone who was always silent and did not want anything for himself. His presence was a frame of silence that made voices heard. His decency, his genuine and noble smile and his art served the sounds he loved.
Maudeb continued: He did not leave his stronghold during the hard days of Iran and served and worked with music. “Soldier” is his lasting work that has been performed and heard in other countries and will be heard again.
In the end, this poet read some verses of a song that reached the audience’s ears with the art of Arman Meharban.
After that, Hossein Sharifi, the conductor of Sed and Sima Symphony Orchestra, read a text about Arman Mehraban. Then the Sedav Sima Symphony Orchestra, led by Hossein Sharifi, performed two pieces of the “Soldier” symphony with the titles “Father” and “Mihen” composed by Arman Mehraban.
In another part of this ritual, the flag raised in the dome of the shrine of Seyyed al-Shohad (a.s.) was placed on the artist’s coffin.
Arman Mehraban was a patriotic artist
Peyman Jabali, the head of the Broadcasting Organization and the other speaker of the ceremony, referring to the death of two artists in recent days, said: We have lost good artists in these few days. Yesterday we said goodbye to Korosh Zarei and today to Arman Meharban.
He stated: Arman Mehraban, on the first anniversary of the martyrdom of General Haj Qassem Soleimani, by creating the work “Soldier”, kept his name and memory alive in the memories. The late Arman Mehraban was not just a composer, conductor or musician, but a time-keeper and patriotic artist who knew what to do when.
The head of the Broadcasting Organization added: Arman Mehraban, in the recent war that we went through, in collaboration with the Organization’s Poetry, Music and Song Center, created the work “Ta Soraya”, which was presented in appreciation of the people’s stand and glorifying the powerful and powerful armed forces of Iran.
Referring to the scope of this composer’s artistic activities, Jabali said: He was not only an expert in orchestral works, but he also had productions in the field of pop music and mixed works. His loss is very painful for us; Because we have lost an artistic personality and dimensions. I hope artists like him will be seen more, find a field of activity and we can benefit from their efforts.
In the end, he emphasized: the artist is always alive; Because his works remain. As long as we hear, touch and enjoy the artist’s work, that artist is present among us and in our hearts.
In the continuation of this ritual, Hussain Alishapour also pointed to the artistic status of Arman Mehraban and said: How good it is for everyone who leaves the world to be remembered well, and Arman Mehraban did this. I hope this is the end for all of us.
In the end, he read some verses of Saadi’s poems.
Arman Mehraban’s wife: We were one soul in two bodies
In another part of this ceremony, Arman Mehraban’s wife thanked the art center and said: We have performed music together on the stages of the art center for many years and I am happy and proud that Arman Mehraban’s farewell is done from here.
He continued: Arman Mehraban was a noble person; He had a big heart and a kind soul. We were one soul in two bodies. We lived together for 25 years, and during this time, I never saw him speak ill of anyone, be rude, or even want someone badly for a moment.
The artist’s wife, referring to Arman Mehraban’s love for Iran, said: He loved this land and Iran. I am happy that we traveled Iran together for many years and went to different places. Many times we listened to the song “Homeland” together and shed tears. I have been a primary school teacher for about 20 years, and every year Arman Mehraban arranged a piece about Iran for us to perform on stage with the children.
He reminded: We passed a very difficult year and a half and during this time, there were people by our side whose number cannot be counted. Arman said every moment, I can’t believe that there are so many kind hearts and positive energy in the world.
In the end, Arman Mehraban’s wife thanked the officials who were with them during this time and said: I thank all the officials who were always by our side. I consider it my duty to kiss my mother’s hand, who was Arman’s nurse for one year and seven months and always stayed by her side. My brother was Arman’s closest friend and I think he should be condoled more than me.
In the continuation of this ceremony, Arash Amini, musician and secretary of the 41st Fajr International Music Festival, referring to his collaboration with Arman Mehraban, said: My dear Arman has passed away. We worked together on many works including “Soldier”, “Mother” and “Ferdoosi”.
Referring to the reflection of Arman Mehraban’s character and character in his musical works, he added: Arman Mehraban’s character can be seen in his music and even by listening to two pieces of his works, you can recognize this feature. Arman, like his name, Arman’s music and his surname, was a big part of his personality.
Arman Mehraban will remain immortal with his art
Poet Mohammad Mehdi Siyar began his speech with a poetry reading and said: Music is the art of proportion and balance, discovering and creating proportions and balances. Arman Mehraban’s character was also full of proportion, balance and balance; All that we look for in a human being.
He emphasized: Arman Mehraban tied his art to the most noble personal and social issues of us Iranians, and since these issues are eternal and art is the elixir of immortality, Arman will also be eternal. His voice will be heard years after us so that they know what Iran is and who he is.
Siyar said to Arman Mehraban: I didn’t know that night when we accidentally met each other on the steps of Adeb city, it would be our last meeting. We sat on those stairs for an hour and you said about your love for Iran; Because you love Iran bit by bit, you have visited this land step by step with your wife and how much you love traveling.
He continued: I am proud that sometimes my words were accompanied by your songs and found a share in this immortality. Many of our works have been published, which were composed or arranged by you, and there are works that have not yet been published that I myself am waiting to hear many times and remember you many times.
In the continuation of this ceremony, the message of Hojjat-ul-Islam Mohammad Qomi, the head of the Islamic Propaganda Organization, was read.
After that, Amirhossein Samii, composer and singer, referring to the character of Arman Mehraban, said: Arman Mehraban lived like his name. He had ideals and was extremely kind.
He added: I would like it to be remembered by me and our friends that Arman’s illness started in the very difficult days after the performance of the “Flight of Ardibehesht” symphony. From the very beginning, many of our friends, including Hojjatul-Islam Mohammad Qomi, head of the Islamic Propaganda Organization, Mohammad Mahdi Dadman, head of the art department, Milad Irfanpour from the Center for Literary Creations of the art department, Hamidreza Nourbakhsh and the Adab city group, fraternally embraced and helped us.
In the end, Sami said: I am sure you also believe that he is still present and we will always hear his unique music.
Arman Mehraban left a lasting memory with a life full of harmony
In the final part of the ceremony of farewell to Arman Mehraban, the singer Mohammad Motamedi, referring to the position of this artist, said: Today I have come to say goodbye to Arman; He will always be with us though. Arman and his dear wife lived a life full of golden harmony and perhaps every day of their life was worth a lifetime of many people who were even present in the art space. I am jealous of Arman Aziz even now; A funeral with this amount of attendance and the flag of Seyyed al-Shohadah (PBUH) is enviable.
He said to this artist: God has created his paradise for people like you; Welcome to his paradise. You will be there forever.
At the end, Motamedi sent away Arman Mehraban by reciting a verse from the Holy Quran.
After praying over her body, the artist was escorted to the Paradise of Zahra (PBUH) for burial.
