About Hamid Saeidi

Producer and award winning composer of Imaginary Knots, Hamid Saeidi transcends musical categorization. Trained in the Radiff system of Persian Classical music from the age of 15, he studied santur (Persian Hammered Dulcimer) with famed Master Madjid Kiani. Saeidi's amazing technique, emotional depth and innovative improvisations led him to pursue a degree in music from The Iranian Academy of the Arts studying composition under Masters Farhad Fakhredini and Vartan Sahakian. As an internationally lauded performer, Saeidi has performed in Iran, Greece, Ireland, Germany, Turkey and the United States. He has composed music for over 30 diverse films, television programs, dance and theatrical presentations including "Javdanegi" by Farshad Fereshtehekmat, "Afsaneh Saheleh Tareek" by Reza Davari, " Letters from Tentland " by Helena Waldman and the dance presentation "Avazhick" at the celebrated Theatre Shahr in Tehran, Iran.  Just recently, he completed composing the soundtrack for the film "Baran Dar Aftab" by Farshad Fereshteh Hekmat.  His works have received awards at the Beirut film festival (2002), the Iran TV Festival (2002-2004-2007) and the Society of Critics of Theater in Iran (2005). Hamid Saeidi is currently touring the U.S. with world music recording artist Mamak Khadem, as well as the world-famous and award winning Turkish artist, Omar Faruk Tekbilek.  www.hamidsaeidi.com,