History

Orod was born into a middle-class family in the north of Iran. Despite being diagnosed with a rare syndrome causing low vision from early on, he nurtured a passion for mathematics, dreaming of using his knowledge to combat the brutality, injustice, deception, and subjugation he perceived in the world.

Competing in the University entrance exam, he secured a high ranking and gained admission to his preferred major. In Sharif University, his musician friends discovered his singing talent. Notably, music education in Iran's school system is lacking, hindering talent development for those not financially privileged.

In 2013, he started learning about music theory and was trained as a classical singer. Joining a professional choir in Tehran, Orod gained more experience in harmony and sight singing. He also became a solo vocalist in prestigious concerts like "Old Songs.”

In 2016, he immigrated to the United States for graduate studies, viewing this significant change in his life as a great opportunity to pursue his dreams despite his impairment.

Throughout his musical journey, Orod covered songs by industry legends, imbibing lessons of standing up for freedom and being the voice of the silenced. Impacted by the tragedy of the PS752 missile attacks in 2020, he felt a heightened responsibility to voice the suffering worldwide, especially in Iran.

In 2021, Orod recorded his first solo album, "Resurgence of the 20th Century," encompassing various genres from rock and metal to pop and jazz.

In 2022, as he began writing his first original album, a vision complication led to surgery in September. Post-surgery, he sensed a crackdown in Iran, prompting him to write an anthem to unite people globally in solidarity with Iranians.

Lacking musicians around him, he reached out worldwide, eventually connecting with a talented musician/producer in the Czech Republic, culminating in the completion of the anthem's demo. Throughout 2023, they collaborated with many great artists from different backgrounds and countries.

Currently, Orod is working on finishing his original album while talking to various producers to get the anthem to the finish line.