Other Video Projects
As an independent artist, I’ve eagerly taken on the task of breathing life into music through captivating visuals. Whether crafting intricate music videos or delving into the world of visual artwork, each frame is a testament to my creativity and passion. Here, you can watch some of my other projects as well as the work I have done for other artists, showcasing a diverse range of styles and storytelling techniques.
Album: MELODE 360
Song and Lyrics: Melody Safavi
Music & Mix: Robin Cochrane
Animation: Neda Kazemifar & Syd Fini
Camera: Arash Armin
Directed by: Melody Safavi
Coproduced by: Poroshot Shekarloo
Each breath taken brings me a step closer you
Each step taken says how much I want you ...
Music Video
"Sheypoor" (Trumpet) was originally composed in 2000 but remained on the shelf until recently when the artist decided to breathe new life into it. The song was reproduced during the summer of 2023, and the video was created simultaneously.
The English meaning of the lyrics:
These lyrics tell a story of a phone chat where one person shares strange things. They mention people from the past flooding the city and a lot of lies in the air. The person on the phone wonders why strange things are happening, and why nobody seems to notice. They keep asking if what's going on is real and why nobody is doing anything about the chaos.
Album: MELODE 360
Song and Lyrics: Melody Safavi
Music & Mix: Robin Cochrane
Animation: Neda Kazemifar & Syd Fini
Camera: Arash Armin
Directed by: Melody Safavi
Coproduced by: Poroshot Shekarloo
Each breath taken brings me a step closer you
Each step taken says how much I want you ...
Video Promo
Song of the North Shadow Play
"Song of the North" is a multimedia play that draws inspiration from a 1,000-year-old Iranian tale, showcasing its enduring contemporary relevance. Rooted in the love story of Bijan and Manijeh from the Shahnameh (Book of Kings), the play is a captivating exploration of ancient narratives. In this video, artist and director Hamid Rahmanian graciously extends an invitation to witness one of the final rehearsals of this breathtaking shadow play, just before its world premiere.
Album: MELODE 360
Song and Lyrics: Melody Safavi
Music & Mix: Robin Cochrane
Animation: Neda Kazemifar & Syd Fini
Camera: Arash Armin
Directed by: Melody Safavi
Coproduced by: Poroshot Shekarloo
Each breath taken brings me a step closer you
Each step taken says how much I want you ...
Music Video
"Sharm" (Shame) is a song by the Iranian underground band Hack, originally released in 2014. It portrays the fear of drifting away from oneself and losing touch with one’s purity and innocent.
The video illustrates a fast rollercoaster ride, serving as a metaphor for the quick pace of modern life and the simultaneously daunting yet thrilling aspects of immigration.
The imagery gently weaves together scenes of Tehran (the capital city of Iran), drawing parallels with an abandoned amusement park that delicately symbolizes the heart-wrenching The imagery gently weaves together scenes of Tehran, drawing parallels with an abandoned amusement park that delicately symbolizes the heart-wrenching destruction of the past and the separation from one's origin. It captures the essence of a nostalgic journey, reminiscent of the innocent and joyous moments of childhood, infusing the narrative with a bittersweet emotional resonance.
Album: MELODE 360
Song and Lyrics: Melody Safavi
Music & Mix: Robin Cochrane
Animation: Neda Kazemifar & Syd Fini
Camera: Arash Armin
Directed by: Melody Safavi
Coproduced by: Poroshot Shekarloo
Each breath taken brings me a step closer you
Each step taken says how much I want you ...
Music Video
ABEEZ- Freedom Call
Robin Cochrane & Paulo Murga - Drums & Percussion
Erland Hofgaard - Bass
Johan Moberg - Guitars
Nicolas Lazo Zubieta - Keys and Vocals
The song "Freedom Call" was created to raise global awareness about the difficulties faced by the Iranian people, especially in recent years. It touches on the green movement, sparked by protests after the disputed 2009 election results. The video was a response to the 2022 events, particularly the tragic killing of Mahsa Amini, leading to the Iranian government shutting down internet access.
Album: MELODE 360
Song and Lyrics: Melody Safavi
Music & Mix: Robin Cochrane
Animation: Neda Kazemifar & Syd Fini
Camera: Arash Armin
Directed by: Melody Safavi
Coproduced by: Poroshot Shekarloo
Each breath taken brings me a step closer you
Each step taken says how much I want you ...
Music Video
“Nasle Man” (My generation)
The song portrays the plight of young people in Iran who face a future without hope amid the stifling atmosphere of unemployment and addiction.
My generation is apathetic.
Unaware of its own distress;
Numb in endless suffering,
In its mouth it taste suppress;
With no memory of puberty,
My generation has lost its youth.
With no taste of liberty,
It has lost the way to the truth.
Album: MELODE 360
Song and Lyrics: Melody Safavi
Music & Mix: Robin Cochrane
Animation: Neda Kazemifar & Syd Fini
Camera: Arash Armin
Directed by: Melody Safavi
Coproduced by: Poroshot Shekarloo
Each breath taken brings me a step closer you
Each step taken says how much I want you ...
Vlog series for Children
(Language: Persian)
"Auby's World" is a video blog series designed for children, featuring the main character Auby, a 6-year-old girl. Commissioned by Pardis for Children, Inc. a Persian language school in New York, the series aims to encourage Farsi-speaking children to embrace and speak their mother tongue.
Tv Broadcast and News (In Persian Language)
Between the years 2011-2021 I worked as a video journalist and TV producer for Voice of America’s Persian services in New York. During those years, I had the pleasure to meet many wonderful people and experience various events, all of which helped me grow and progress in life.
TV Broadcast and News (In Persian Language)
From 2011 to 2021, I served as a video journalist and TV producer for Voice of America’s Persian services in New York. Throughout this decade-long journey, I had the privilege of encountering numerous remarkable individuals and being a firsthand witness to a myriad of captivating moments and events.
Album: MELODE 360
Song and Lyrics: Melody Safavi
Music & Mix: Robin Cochrane
Animation: Neda Kazemifar & Syd Fini
Camera: Arash Armin
Directed by: Melody Safavi
Coproduced by: Poroshot Shekarloo
Each breath taken brings me a step closer you
Each step taken says how much I want you ...
Cultural reports (in Persian)
Between 2011 and 2021, I worked as a cultural reporter and TV producer for the Voice of America's Persian Service in New York. Throughout this period, I had the privilege of engaging with fascinating individuals and contributing to a diverse range of extraordinary events.
Here, you can watch some of the events that I have reported in the Persian language.
Album: MELODE 360
Song and Lyrics: Melody Safavi
Music & Mix: Robin Cochrane
Animation: Neda Kazemifar & Syd Fini
Camera: Arash Armin
Directed by: Melody Safavi
Coproduced by: Poroshot Shekarloo
Each breath taken brings me a step closer you
Each step taken says how much I want you ...
Pardis Explorers is a biweekly podcast for children on the arts and culture of Iran. This podcast is produced by Pardis for Children and Melody Safavi, in the hope of introducing our Iranian and non-Iranian young friends to the beauty of Persian culture.
In each episode, we set off to explore different aspects of this rich culture such as Persian music, art, language, poetry, cuisine, social habits, and celebrations by answering the children’s questions with the help of an expert.
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