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Interesting name! From where do you hail and what do you like to read?
Welcome, Bijian!I am also interested in the answer to Kernos' question and curious about what you are listening to.
Kernos wrote: "Welcome Bijan, Interesting name! From where do you hail and what do you like to read?"
Hi Kernos,
Sorry, I haven't seen your reply. I set everything right about my notifications but for some odd reasons, I hadn't received any, concerning replies to the threads between 14 to 6 hours ago.
I was born and raised in Persia (Iran). I'm living there now.
My taste in books is just like my taste in music. It's diverse but my favorite genres are:
Romance, erotica, sci-fi, fiction and fantasy. I also like science, sociology, psychology and culture.
Nancy wrote: "Welcome, Bijian!I am also interested in the answer to Kernos' question and curious about what you are listening to."
Hi Nancy,
At first I should thank you because if you didn't answer to the thread, I wouldn't receive any notification regarding Kernos' reply.
Oh, in that picture, I'm not sure but it should've been a song from Suzanne Vega or Stevie Nicks. My guess is:
Suzanne Vega - Song in Red and Gray
If you're interested in chatting about music, feel free to post here:https://www.goodreads.com/topic/group...
I'm always looking for new and interesting music to listen to. Is American music popular in Iran?
Oh, thanks for recommendation. I'll post there for sure. Actually, yes. American music and European music have many fans here. Even you can find some of the fan based pages of the artists whose members are just Persians. To name a few:American music: Madonna, Michael Jackson (RIP), Rhianna, Metallica, ... . And yes, they are very diverse.
European music: Adelle, Pink Floyd, Modern Talking, and the list goes on.
Actually Persian taste in Foreign music, as we call it :), ranges from hip-hop to symphonic metal. Lol ;)
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I wish our governments were good friends today. What is Gay life like there?
Kernos wrote: "Persia has such fascinating history! I'm particularly interested in ancient history where the lands and peoples of Persia have played such an important part. I wish our governments were good frie..."
We Persian people are so into politics, and even when a Persian says he/she is not into that, it means that he/she is so much into it.
I somehow know about the propaganda concerning my country and I think the worst thing about it is that there is no line between leaders and people. But, thanks to Internet, now anyone who wants to see the other side of it, can find so many clues about the differences.
Gay life here is discreet, because of the laws against LGBTQ. Despite this fact, people find each other in applications and some websites, then set dates and see each other. We don't have bars or clubs, but we have some gatherings and parties every now and then.
Bijan wrote: "But, thanks to Internet, now anyone who wants to see the other side of it, can find so many clues about the differences...."This is a great thing Bijan! A warm welcome to the group!
I'm a fan of wide reading - I enjoy many of the genres you list: sci-fi, fiction and fantasy, science, sociology, psychology and culture. Occasionally I'll enjoy romance too but only when I'm in a certain mood.
Do you enjoy Suzanne Vega's music? I have a soft spot for her and Joni Mitchell - both of them do a great job of writing songs that tell great stories with a touch of poetry. Definitely to my tastes! Stevie Nicks too.
Glad to have you in the group!
Greg wrote: "Bijan wrote: "But, thanks to Internet, now anyone who wants to see the other side of it, can find so many clues about the differences...."This is a great thing Bijan! A warm welcome to the group!..."
Hi Greg,
Thanks for your welcoming comment. It warms my heart to be in contact with nice people like you.
I adore her and she is always in my top 5 of the best musicians of my life. I also love Joni Mitchell. I think, and as far as I know so many critics think, she is one of the best female singers/songwriters of the 20th century. Also, she had a great influence on Suzanne Vega.
For me, Suzanne Vega is very unique and adorable. She is the only musician that I know, who can sing about a murder, then soothe you and startle you at the same time.
I can't list all of my favourite songs of her, but I can name a few:
1. Left of the Center
2. The Queen and the Soldier
3. Luka
4. Song in Red and Gray
5. Tom's Diner
6. Small Blue Thing
7. Penitent
8. In Liverpool
9. Bound
10. Knight Moves
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Bijan wrote: "Greg wrote: "Bijan wrote: "But, thanks to Internet, now anyone who wants to see the other side of it, can find so many clues about the differences...."This is a great thing Bijan! A warm welcome ..."
So happy to meet another Suzanne Vega fan Bijan! :)
I love many of the songs you mention, "Small Blue Thing" especially. "Small Blue Thing" is practically a poem - it's so well crafted & tactile; it gets a lot across in so few words - the lyrics are beautifully written in my opinion!
Greg wrote: "Bijan wrote: "Greg wrote: "Bijan wrote: "But, thanks to Internet, now anyone who wants to see the other side of it, can find so many clues about the differences...."This is a great thing Bijan! A..."
I'm so happy too Greg.
"Small Blue Thing" is one of my favourite songs that I can listen to for hours and won't get bored. I think it's very well written and composed. Just like a great book or a great movie, one can discover new aspects of it with every replays.
hi bijan, you know there's a great fragrance named bijan?
Bijan wrote: " Just like a great book or a great movie, one can discover new aspects of it with every replays...."That is so true Bijan!
Some songs, books, or movies instantly appeal to me but over time lose their draw. But the best ones just get better the more I listen, read, or watch them because I keep finding something new in them, new aspects as you say.
Rambling Reader wrote: "hi bijan, you know there's a great fragrance named bijan?"Hi,
oh yes I like the fragrance. Actually, the name of the designer was Bijan Pakzad. He migrated from Iran to US in 1970's and founded a men's fashion house and called it after his name, Bijan.
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oh yes that's him. he had a store on rodeo drive also named bijan.
Kernos wrote: "How do you pronounce 'Bijan'?"it will be:
/biːʒæn/
that "ʒ" is like the sound of "s" in pleasure
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Kernos wrote: "I stand corrected! I was thinking j as in jar. J's can be difficult across languages. Thanks."I was wrong too!
I'm Bijan. I'm 31 years old and gay as the pink color of the rainbow. I'm so happy to be in this group.
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