Draft:Public Voice (band)
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Public Voice is a progressive rock band founded in Iran by brothers Reza and Bahman Khalili..[1]
Band Members
[edit]Reza Khalili
[edit]Reza Khalili (born 1979 in Tehran) is the vocalist, guitarist, songwriter, and composer for the band. He began playing the electric guitar at 15 in a rock and blues style. In addition to music, he studied music at Equippers College, Auckland, New Zealand.
Bahman Khalili
[edit]Bahman Khalili (born 1977 in Tehran) is a progressive rock musician [2] and the band's drummer. He began playing drums at 17 in a progressive rock style. While pursuing music, he also studied veterinary medicine. He recently graduated from the Film and TV Production programme at Yoobee College in Wellington, New Zealand.
History
[edit]Formed in 1997, Public Voice was one of the first rock bands to emerge in Iran after the Islamic Revolution. Influenced by bands such as Pink Floyd, their music conflicted with the Iranian government, leading to harassment, imprisonment, and being forced to change their band name. The band's early years in Iran were marked by both hardship and artistic expression [3]. They faced adversity, including financial struggles to obtain instruments and challenges finding rehearsal spaces due to government restrictions. Despite these obstacles, their unique sound and passionate performances resonated with a growing audience, creating a tension with the religious regime. One particularly harrowing incident involved the band being poisoned before a major concert [4]. This event, along with their subsequent arrest and imprisonment, symbolized the oppression they faced for their art. Due to these harrassments, they decided to leave Iran in 2009.
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. This escape was fraught with challenges, including limited visa options, danger from gangs, and police surveillance. They also grappled with the psychological impact of their experiences in Iran.
Life in New Zealand
[edit]Public Voice continues to make music in New Zealand, performing at a variety of venues and events. They have embraced their new home while still staying connected to their Iranian roots. The band is active in the local Iranian community and has been vocal in support of the Woman, Life, Freedom movement [5][6]
References
[edit]- ^ Public Voice. (2023). Public Voice - Interview with Reza and Bahman Khalili [Video interview]. Life FM. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFquUTbDUK2eZQ6BwKFmlAA
- ^ Bahman Khalili. (2024). Artist Talk: Sahar Fanian, Ehsan Hazaveh, Bahman Khalili [Event held at Enjoy Gallery]. Enjoy Gallery. Retrieved from https://enjoy.org.nz/events/artist-talk-sahar-fanian-ehsan-hazaveh-bahman-khal
- ^ Griffiths, M. (2016). Metallica and their secret Persian magnetic fans: Ignoring the ban on metal music in Iran. The Independent. https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/features/metallica-and-their-secret-persian-magnetic-fans-ignoring-the-ban-on-metal-music-in-iran-a6911341.html
- ^ BBC Persian. (2007).کنسرت گروه آتشباد و آرپی لغو شد [Public Voice Concert Cancelled in Iran]. BBC News Persian. https://www.bbc.com/persian/seventhday/story/2007/05/070519_bs_concerts_cancelled
- ^ Public Voice. (2023). Public Voice: Live in Wellington - Woman Life Freedom. Eventfinda https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2023/public-voice-live-in-wellington-woman-life-freedom/wellington
- ^ B-Side Broadcasts. (2023). Wellington's Iranian community with Sara and Bahman. https://soundcloud.com/b-side-broadcasts/sara-and-bahman