"Intertwined Destinies" b/w "Crimson Gold", by Leila M. & Tired of Triangles

"Intertwined Destinies" b/w "Crimson Gold"

by Leila M. & Tired of Triangles

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	1.	Intertwined Destinies 03:52		buy track
	2.	Crimson Gold 03:30		buy track

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Leila M. & Tired of Triangles is a new musical concern representing not just a meeting of the minds, but also an intersecting and blending of distinct cultures and sensibilities. The duo, atypical for a band based in Florida, plays a form of rock music centered around the interplay of a Persian tanbur (a traditional stringed instrument with percussive qualities, played by Leila) and a fuzz-infused electric guitar (played by Dave). The songs so far have been oriented around repetitive interlocking riffs, with sparse lyrics softly spoken by Leila, and tasteful guitar overdubs bubbling to the surface. The music has a mantra-like quality but still retains a rock edge that makes it sound best turned up a good deal.

In terms of theme, the A side “Intertwined Destinies” stands in sharp contrast to the Trump-style xenophobia currently permeating certain pockets of the cultural landscape. The lyrics, “Intertwined destinies / Lives overlapping / Paths converging / People blending,” seem to locate strength and dignity in the diversity and mixture of cultures that America has, ideally at least, been built upon. Though born in the U.S., Leila spent over twenty years living in Iran, so at the end of the song when she uses Farsi to declare “They want to separate us / But they can’t,” her words carry conviction.

The more bass-heavy B side “Crimson Gold” is a tribute of sorts to the 2003 Jafar Panahi film of the same name. Written by the late Abbas Kiarostami, the film highlights class struggles as felt by a blank-faced pizza delivery man, formerly a soldier. The song, like the movie it’s based on, doesn't put forth an endorsement or justification of the protagonist’s actions, but rather should be appreciated for conjuring up a mood and emotional framework that helps put one in his shoes. The music consists of a slightly warbly relationship between Leila’s tanbur, Dave’s detuned electric guitar, and the Bond film-like trebly overdubs, creating an atmosphere of tension and some disorientation. As the song progresses we hear what sound like bolts of lightning falling down, and toward the end, the staccato sound of rain moves right to left across the stereo field. Just as the instruments stop, we hear Leila’s stomach grumbling, and Dave — not one to take things too seriously — cracks a joke. It's as good of a note as any with which to conclude this, Leila M. & Tired of Triangles' debut collaboration.

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released August 17, 2017

Leila Mesdaghi - Tanbur, Lead Vocals, Good Vibes
Dave - Electric Guitar, Back-up Vocals, Doggo Memes

Recorded and mixed by Dave.

Digital and analog versions mastered by Chris Goosman at Baseline Audio Labs.

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Leila M. & Tired of Triangles

Leila M. & Tired of Triangles is a studio side-project between two multidisciplinary artists, Leila Mesdaghi and Dave J. Andrae. The duo's sound falls somewhere between Middle Eastern music and contemporary underground rock. To date, their songs have been based around repetitive interlocking riffs, with sometimes-shifting overdubs, and sparse vocals. ... more

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