Unafraid

Composed and Performed by Fariborz Lachini

Unafraid Reviews

“Unafraid” is one of a collection of gorgeous new classically-styled piano solos by Iranian-Canadian composer/pianist Fariborz Lachini. The collection features some of Lachini’s strongest and most beautiful work to date and will be released as a CD in the near-future. “Unafraid” is my favorite of Lachini’s works so far, and I find it even more touching and compelling than his incredible “Requiem For a Love.” What an amazing period of creativity Lachini is experiencing! Very contemplative and deeply emotional, “Unafraid” begins with just a hint of Beethoven’s “Moonlight Sonata,” but moves into the present after the first few measures. The styling of the piece is contemporary with classical structure and sensibilities, played with Lachini’s distinctive emotional power and passion. Most of Lachini’s music is touched with sadness or melancholy, and this one is, too, but it also conveys hope and perhaps humility, looking toward the future as well as reviewing the past with honest self-examination. Lachini’s playing is never flashy or overly-embellished, allowing the emotions and colors of the pieces to tell their stories, from the composer’s heart to the listener’s. It just doesn’t get any better than this!

Kathy Parsons
MainlyPiano.com
4/29/2008

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Warning: the following analogy might be slightly imperfect, but it is also somehow rather comfortably fitting (sort of like a favorite sweater you refuse to get rid of). Onward with the metaphor: This piece, to me, is akin to looking down the very top edge of a canyon, recognizing the chasm, feeling the trepidation and deciding to go ahead anyway, parachute on down and face it all head-on. The song is becomes a strangely valid motivator, somehow. But, bottom line -- I'm not to be held responsible for the changes in your life you might decide to make while you're listening to this piece.

Stephanie R. Myers
4/16/2008

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"Unafraid" has a pensive meditative mood about it. Lachini plays with such patience, and discipline, and is sure not to rush this simple masterpiece. It has such a rare virtuosity to it that it can be played for a myriad of situations. The sheer relevance of this piece is outstanding, considering it perfectly matches any mood or emotion. The song progresses steadily and allows the listener to emotionally adapt to the piece. Lachini further indulges the ear by making his works more than just songs; his musical works serve as profound artistic fixtures that speak to the lover in us all. 

Ebony Moore
4/14/2008