Artist description Composing is probably the ultimate form of self expression in that it employs all the various elements of one’s musical background as well as all the other influences in one’s life. In order for our diverse backgrounds and different musical styles to merge into one homogeneous entity we had to "probe" into many other styles of music which include Persian (Iranian), Spanish gypsy, American jazz, Gamelan music of south east Asia, Afro Cuban rhythms, and Raga and Rhythmic cycles of India.

Music Style Classical, World Fusion

Musical Influences Classical, Jazz, Indian, Persian, Gamelan, Gypsy, Afro Cuban

Similar Artists Deep Forest, Peter Gabriel, Jean Michelle Jarre

Artist History Probe's first rehearsal session was held in January 1998. In order for our diverse backgrounds and different musical styles to merge into one homogeneous entity we had to "probe" into many other styles of music which include Spanish gypsy, American jazz, Gamelan music of south east Asia, Afro Cuban rhythms, and Raga and Rhythmic cycles of India.

Group Members Compositions: Said Amintinat (Guitars),Santur solos and arrangements: Roya Bahrami (Santur)Barry Dove (Percussions),Humayun Farzad (Vocals),Debu Nayak (Tabla)

Instruments Guitar, Santur, Percussions, Tabla, Vocals

Albums Probe

Press Reviews "Probe"(Independent Release) (From: Audio-Gliphix, Independent Release) Probe is Sunday morning music. Newspaper and brunch. Intricate instrumental compositions that draws from various ethnic cultures. The principles, composer Said Amintinat and santur arranger Roya Bahrami are both classically trained musicians originally from Iran. Collaborators Barry Dove, (U.S. born percussionist), Afghanistan native Humayun Farzad (vocals) and tabla player Debu Nayak, originally from India, round out the ensemble. By exploring the music of their homelands alone, this album spans the globe. But Probe goes further. The ensemble delves into Spanish gypsy traditional, American jazz,Gamelan music from southeast Asia, Afro Cuban rhythms and Raga cycles from India. "Probe" is like listening to a four-act play, where the music is the star. The compositions move you through each act.... ********New***New*****New****** ..."Weeping Clown" is very beautiful, as, indeed, was your whole CD. I'm very impressed & touched by your work.. (OASIS CD Manufacturing) *******New***New****New****** Probe (Probe Music Productions (1999)) This release marks the debut of Iranian due Said Amintinat (guitar) and Roya Bahrami (santur). They present a sparkling and rhythmically sophisticated mix of new age, Persian, Indian, Gypsy, and jazz musics. The two play well off of each other, and get very capable help from Barry Dove (percussion), Humayun Farzad (vocals and harmonium), and Debu Nayak (tabla). While they are often in danger of drifting off into the ether of new-age spaciness, Nayak's tabla and Farzad's well-phrased vocals keep them on track. Fans of Oregon will find much to like here. I only wish that they had chosen to end the final track, "In the Rice Fields", more decisively. The fade-out felt like a cop-out after all of the finely honed music that preceded it. Still, a very promising debut. (PJL, Dirty Linen, The magazine of folk and world music, June/July 2000) ***************

Location Washington, DC - USA

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