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Public Voice is a progressive rock band founded in Iran by brothers Reza and Bahman Khalili. The band is known for being one of the early rock groups to emerge in Iran after the Islamic Revolution, blending Western progressive rock influences with their own cultural background..[1][2]
Band Members
[edit]Reza Khalili
[edit]Reza Khalili (born 1979 in Tehran) is the vocalist, guitarist, songwriter, and composer for Public Voice. He began playing the electric guitar at 15, focusing on rock and blues styles. Reza later pursued formal music education at Equippers College in Auckland, New Zealand.
Bahman Khalili
[edit]Bahman Khalili (born 1977 in Tehran) is the drummer for the band [3]. He started playing drums at 17, embracing progressive rock rhythms. In 2023, Bahman graduated from the Film and TV Production programme at Yoobee College in Wellington, New Zealand.
Discography
[edit]"Escape from Darkness" is the name of the first album by Public Voice, which was released in 2005[4].
Public Voice has also released two underground albums named "Peaceful Farm" (2007) and "The Fall" (2009)[5].
History
[edit]Public Voice was formed in 1997, during a time when Western-style music faced significant restrictions in Iran. Influenced by bands like Pink Floyd, their music incorporated progressive rock elements that were uncommon in the Iranian music scene post-Islamic Revolution.
The band faced challenges due to government regulations on music, which made acquiring instruments, securing practice spaces, and performing publicly difficult. Despite these obstacles, Public Voice garnered a growing audience and was among the first groups to use the term "rock" in concert promotions after the revolution.
Tensions with authorities led to harassment and a forced name change to "Atashbad" at one point [6]. Reports suggest they experienced repression for their artistic expression, including interference with their performances [7]. In late 2009, facing increasing pressures, the group decided to leave Iran.
Escape and New Zealand
[edit]Public Voice's escape from Iran was a long and arduous journey. They fled through Turkey (2009-2010), Azerbaijan (2010-2011), and Malaysia (2011-2021) before finally settling in New Zealand in March 2021.
Support for Social Movements
[edit]Public Voice continues to make music in New Zealand, performing at a variety of venues and events. The band is active in the local Iranian community and has been vocal in support of the Woman, Life, Freedom movement[8][9]
References
[edit]- ^ Life FM (2023). "Public Voice - Experiencing persecution and exile from Iran with Reza Khalili from Public Voices [Video interview]". YouTube.
- ^ Iranian.com (2012). "Public Voice Band".
- ^ Enjoy Gallery (2024). "Artist Talk: Sahar Fanian, Ehsan Hazaveh, Bahman Khalili [Event held at Enjoy Gallery]. Enjoy Gallery".
- ^ Digikala. "Escape from Darkness album, Public Voice".
- ^ TouristMalaysia (2015). "Iranian rock music roared".
- ^ Griffiths, M (2016). "Metallica and their secret Persian magnetic fans: Ignoring the ban on metal music in Iran". Independent.co.uk.
- ^ BBC Persian (2007). ".کنسرت گروه آتشباد و آرپی لغو شد [Public Voice Concert Cancelled in Iran]".
- ^ Eventfinda (2023). "Public Voice: Live in Wellington - Woman Life Freedom".
- ^ B-Side Broadcasts (2023). "Wellington's Iranian community with Sara and Bahman".