Farbod Biglari Weaves Memory and Melody in “Waltz for Baran (The Rain Waltz)”

From the quiet streets of Vancouver to the intimate corners of memory, Farbod Biglari’s latest single Waltz for Baran (The Rain Waltz) offers a deeply stirring journey through time and sentiment. Released on June 16, 2025, this orchestral piece is more than just a waltz; it is a reverent meditation on growth, longing, and the beauty of revisiting the past through the lens of the present.

Composed originally during his early teenage years, the melody at the heart of Waltz for Baran lay dormant for years, waiting for the right moment to reemerge. That moment came through a rich collaboration with arranger Maria Duque, whose orchestration gracefully expands the piece into a sweeping emotional landscape. Together, they have transformed a delicate guitar motif into a fully orchestrated composition that shimmers with cinematic emotion and narrative depth.

What sets this track apart is its restraint. Rather than overwhelm, it invites. Each note feels as though it has been placed with care, echoing both the innocence of youth and the wisdom gained through time. Biglari’s compositional voice carries a soft confidence, one that does not demand attention but instead earns it through sincerity and quiet beauty.

The influence of Italian composer Stelvio Cipriani can be felt throughout, not in mimicry but in spirit. There is a gentle push and pull between sentiment and sophistication, between memory and melody. The rain-washed textures of the strings, the gentle rise and fall of the phrasing, and the tender silences between movements allow Waltz for Baran to unfold like a letter long forgotten, now rediscovered with fresh eyes.

Recorded between Biglari’s home studio in Vancouver and Duque’s studio abroad, the track is a testament to both modern collaboration and timeless storytelling. It is an orchestral waltz rooted in deeply personal experience, brought to life with universal resonance.

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