Salam Farmandeh
"Salam Farmandeh" ("سلام فرمانده" In Persian, 'Salut O' Commander') is an Iranian song with ideological, pro-state political and religious themes created for kids and is mainly used for backing vocalist performance in large groups. The song, a relatively long choir in pop genre, was released in March 2022 just before the New Persian Year (Farvardin 1401) in social media and later absorbed attention in April and May 2022. The song apparently is targeted for and highlights the contribution of new generation (Daheye Navadiha, born in 90s in Iranian calendar, which are children born between 2011 and 2021) in supporting Islamic Revolution and its ideology. Governmentl organizations have been active in mobilizing school students to form choir of the song in large groups, showcasing the largest one in Azadi Stadium [1].
Cast
The singer for Salam Farmandeh is Abuzar Ruhi who perfromed it for Gilan IRIB TV the music video of which was debuted in March 2022. The music video was recorded in Jamkaran Mosque, produced by Mehrane BehNahad and directed by Mahyar Talebi. The songwriter is Mahdi BaniHashemi.[2]
Mass performance at Azadi Stadium
On May 26, 2022, there has be a large gathering in Azadi Stadium and Sport Complex in Western Tehran and its surrounding areas [3] where some tens of thousands attended together with their children to perform the song in choir orchestrated by the professional artists live. State media reported the gathering to be of 100000 in size [4].
Chanting in other locations
The song has been also chanted in small groups in countries other than Iran according to news outlet and published contents on social media
References
- ^ "'Hello Commander,' a choir of new generation's support for Islamic Republic". Pars Today. 27 May 2022. Retrieved 27 May 2022.
- ^ "از 'آقامون جنتلمنه' تا 'سلام فرمانده'؛ 'سیدعلی دهه نودیهاشو فراخوانده'". BBC News فارسی (in Persian). Retrieved 27 May 2022.
- ^ "Iran's New Islamic Propaganda Song Likened To Nazi Brainwashing". Iran International. Retrieved 27 May 2022.
- ^ "Iranian children in Azadi Stadium chant". iranpress.com. Retrieved 27 May 2022.