Singer criticizes status of pop music in Iran
“To me, pop music was in better condition previously and the singers could give concerts with less trials and tribulations,” he added.
He believes that this music genre should be taken into full-scale consideration because it falls under numerous definitions due to various tastes on the part of listeners.
In response to a question about indecent pop music, Assar emphasized that no music genre is corny per se, but the schmaltzy love songs which sometimes accompany the music make it sound too shallow, he stated.
Commenting on the violation of copyright law in Iran, he said if all artistic works were protected by copyright, singers would be more supported.
The singer also explained on his album entitled “Don’t Hide It” that recently hit the market, saying it comprises seven pieces inspired by poetries from Ahmad Shamlu, Mohammadreza Shafiei Kadkani, Afshin Yadollahi, Shahkar Bineshpajuh, and Afshin Moqaddam.
The songs have been composed by Shahrdad Rowhani.