Step into the enchanting world of Sina Bathaie as he takes us on a journey through his live performance of “Seven Ponds,” recorded at the immersive Van Gogh Exhibition. This Toronto-based producer and multi-instrumentalist invites listeners to experience a captivating blend of warm synth pads, rhythmic handpan melodies, and immersive sonic textures.
“Seven Ponds” unfolds with inviting warmth, as lush synth pads and lovely chord changes set the stage for a rhythmically engaging experience. The addition of handpan melodies adds a live, melodic, and percussive element to the track, enhancing its immersive quality. Accented by reverb and delay lines, Sina Bathaie creates a sonic landscape that envelops the listener in a rich tapestry of sound.
Originally from Iran, Sina Bathaie is celebrated for his unique style, which blends traditional Persian and world music instruments such as the oud, santur, and ukulele with electronic elements. With over 35 million streams on digital platforms and performances at prestigious festivals like Burning Man and Luminato, Sina has solidified his place as a pioneering figure in the world music scene.
Sina’s musical journey began at a young age in Iran, where he learned the santur from his father and studied Persian classical repertoire with the oud. His passion for music led him to Berklee College of Music, where he studied Composition and Orchestration for Films. Since then, Sina has scored multiple films and received acclaim for his second album, “Ray of Hope,” which was nominated for Best World Beat Album at the Independent Music Awards.
