K H A K

KHAK: In 1995 three Iranian musicians living in Germany founded the band "Khak": Shahriar Khatam (Vocals, Guitars) Afshin Tahmasebi (Keyboards, Guitars) Khodayar Bahmani (Drums) The guys had already known each other since 1988 and had played together in other bands (Integrant Zero). During the following years the band was very active.Their sheer love of the music is plain to see, and the result is music that appeals to everyone. Khak's primary goal was to change and improve contemporary Iranian music with a mature and elegant blend of Oriental and Western music (pop, rock) - making Khak a world music band.In summer 1999 the first album "Ashegham Bash" was recorded at Khak's own studio and released by Khak. Khak as a band is a musical combination of Classical Rock, Alternativ and some Oriental Elements, created by experienced musicians with broad and colorful musical roots.What does Khak mean? Khak is a Persian word and has a number of meanings such as: dirt, dust, earth, ground, soil, territory. When we chose the name, we had "soil" in mind but also a number of properties associated with the Persian word Khak such as purity and generosity. Some people spell it differently like "Xâk" or "Xaak". Never mind. Things like that happen when you transcribe something using a different alphabet.Xak's new Album (Bonbast-e Andisheh / Impasse of Mind) Edition 2006: Purchasing: Available for download from iTunes IRAN: Please send us an Email we will ship you the album directly @ home USA & Canada orders: http://cdbaby.com/cd/khak/from/bamahang CD Baby: http://cdbaby.com/cd/khak All others orders: please contact us directly via Email.