Morteza Pashaei

Morteza Pashaei (Persian: مرتضی پاشایی‎; 11 August 1984 – 14 November 2014) was an Iranian musician, composer, and pop singer.

Morteza Pashaei
Born	11 August 1984 Aryashahr, Tehran, Iran
Died	14 November 2014 (aged 30) Tehran, Iran
Resting place	Behesht-e Zahra Cemetery
Nationality	Iranian
Occupation	Singer musician composer
Years active	2009–2014
Height	176 cm (5 ft 9 in)
Musical career
Genres	Pop music
Instruments	Vocals guitar piano keyboard
Labels	Radio Javan Parsi Record The Orchard Sony Music Universal Music Group Assay Records Avang Music Warner Music Group Donya Music Group

Born and raised in Tehran, Pashaei studied graphic design and was interested in music since his childhood, when he began playing guitar. Less than two decades later, he was diagnosed with stomach cancer in 2013 and hospitalized at Tehran's Bahman Hospital on 3 November 2014. Chemotherapy was administered for the aggressive cancer, but the attempt to slow the cancer failed. His health deteriorated. He died on 14 November 2014, aged 30.

Early life

Morteza Pashaei was born on 11 August 1984 in Aryashahr, Tehran. He was interested in music since his childhood and began playing the guitar at the age of fourteen. In addition to playing the guitar, he also played the piano. He studied graphic design in Islamic Azad University and graduated in 2009"[1]

Music career

Pashaei began his professional music career in 2009 by publishing his songs on the internet, notably YouTube. As an artist, he was known to be quite innovative. He is best known for his Yeki Hast track (2012).

Nicknames

Despite his sudden rise to stardom, Morteza was known to be very down to earth, and always showed love and appreciation towards his many fans.[2] His fans and many people affectionately call him by the nickname “Emperator,” which literally translates to Emperor and for many Iranian people around the world, he is known as the Emperor of pop music in Iran. [3]

Illness and death

In late September 2013, it was announced that Pashaei was diagnosed with stomach cancer. His relatives denied the news but his official website announced that his planned concerts had been cancelled due to Morteza's illness. He appeared with a hat in a TV show one month later and spoke about his illness. He underwent a major surgery before announcing the news.[4]

On 3 November 2014, Pashaei was transferred to Bahman Hospital and was hospitalized in ICU. His doctor mentioned that until his last moments, Morteza still had hope and he was looking forward to performing at his first Canadian concert in Toronto on 29 November 2014, which was to be the beginning of his Canadian, and eventually international tour. His friend and fellow singer, Farzad Farzin, agreed to do the concert in his place, and perform all of Morteza's songs in his honour. After his death, he got a letter of recognition from Canada's minister of citizenship and immigration. In the letter, Pashaei was acknowledged for his efforts to promote Iranian culture in Canada, and for his unique talents that have gained him the reputation as a legend of the Iranian community and around the world. Despite his own illness, he also cared for others as well: he accepted the ALS challenge and donated to the cause, while encouraging his fans and other fellow singers to pitch in to help as well.[5]

He died after a long battle with stomach cancer on 14 November 2014 at the age of 30.[6] His funeral was held on 16 November at Vahdat Hall and he was buried at Behesht-e Zahra in a private ceremony at night. Millions of his fans attended his funeral in an unusual procession and recited his songs while he was being buried. His death reunited the Iranian people as they grieved the death of the 30-year-old legend. His funeral gathered the largest crowd in Iran since the protests of the 2009 election. Still after several weeks have passed, thousands of family, friends, and fans visit his grave with flowers, candles, and pictures of Morteza. In addition, fans who live outside of Iran, show their love for their idol on social network media sites, such as Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.[7][8]

Discography

Albums

Year	Album	Persian native	Ref
2012	There is Someone	یکی هست	[9]
2010	Unique Flower	گل بیتا	[10]
2015	The name is love	اسمش عشقه
2015	Unique Flower 2(Bird)	(گُل بیتا ۲ (پرنده

Singles

Year	Name	Persian native	Note
2008	Be Dadesh Residam	به دادش رسيدم
2009	Shayad Beporsi	شاید بپرسی
2009	Adam Kosh	آدم کش
2011	Bezar Begam	بذار بگم
2011	Mimiram	می‌میرم
2011	Yeki Hast	یکی هست
2011	Ziyadi	زیادی
2011	‌Be Gooshet Mirese	به گوشت میرسه
2010	Gole Atlasi	گل اطلسی
2011	Eshghe Man	عشق من
2011	Cheshmaye Man	چشمای من
2011	To Rast Migi	تو راست میگی
2011	Gerye Kon	گریه کن
2011	Adam Ahani	آدم آهنی
2011	Baraye Nasser	برای ناصر	In memory of Nasser Hejazi
2011	Mikham Begam	میخوام بگم
2012	Chand Rooz	چند روز
2012	Setayesh	ستایش
2012	Bia Bargard	بیا برگرد
2012	Dorogh Dost Dashtani	دروغ دوست داشتنی
2012	Chetoor Delet Omad	چطور دلت اومد
2012	Ro To Bargardon	روتو برگردون
2012	Hala Omadi	حالا اومدی
2012	Dele Man, Dele To	دل من؛ دل تو
2013	Nafas	نفس
2013	Jadeye Yek Tarafeh	جاده یک طرفه
2013	Mahe Man	ماه من
2013	Gole Bita	گل بیتا
2013	Mano Bebakhsh	ادعای عشق
2013	Mesle Shisheh	مثل شیشه
2013	Mahe Man	ماه من
2013	Ghasam	قسم
2013	Boghz	بغض	Presentation to Benyamin Bahadori
2014	Roze Barfi	روز برفی	With Mohammad Reza Golzar
2014	Asre Paeezi	عصر پائیزی
2014	Rozhaye Sakht	روزهای سخت
2014	Yadete	یادته
2014	To Fekretam	تو فکرتم
2014	Taghsir	تقصیر
2014	Negaran Mani	نگران منی
2014	To Rafti	تو رفتی[11]
2014	Ghalbam Ro Tekrare	قلبم رو تکراره
2014	Parvane	پروانه
2014	Sareto Bar Nagardondi(‌Khahesh)	(سرت رو برنگردوندی (خواهش
2014	Man O To	من و تو	ft. Omid Ameri
2015	Kojaei	کجایی
2015	Ki Fekresho Mikard	کی فکرشو میکرد
2015	Baroon	بارون
2015	Yadam Bashi	یادم باشی
2015	Gheyre Momken	غیر ممکن
2016	Ye Rooz Khoob Mireseh	يه روز خوب ميرسه
2016	cold Tuesday	سه‌شنبه‌ی سرد
2017	Letter	نامه
2018	Boghze Taraneh	بغض ترانه
2018	Regret	حسرت	With Sina Sarlak
2018	Nafasami	نفسمی
2019	Don't Cry	گریه نکن
2019	Entezar	انتظار
2019	‌ Hamnafas	همنفس
2019	Breathe	نفس بکش
2020	Eshghe Janjali	عشق جنجالی
2020	Mese Setareh	مثه ستاره
2020	Forget About Me	فراموشم کن
2020	Nagoo	نگو
2020	Barat Minevisam	برات می نویسم
2020	Gele Daram	گله دارم	released on Pashaei's birthday

References

1. "Biography: Morteza Pashaei" (in Persian).
2. "بیوگرافی و خصوصیات اخلاقی مرتضی پاشایی از زبان خودش + عکس پدر و مادرش". پایگاه خبری ریسک نیوز (in Persian). Retrieved 27 November 2020.
3. "Morteza Pashaei - PersianEvents". Retrieved 27 November 2020.
4. "Thousands Across Iran Mourn Death of Popular Singer". 15 November 2014.
5. "Iranian pop star dies of stomach cancer in Tehran". 14 November 2014. Archived from the original on 29 November 2014. Retrieved 16 November 2014.
6. Morteza Pashaei dies, presstv.ir; 14 November 2014; accessed 16 November 2014.
7. "Funeral of pop star unites Iran's urbanites and traditionalists". 16 November 2014.
8. "Tehran Hosts Funeral For Popular Iranian Singer". RadioFreeEurope. 16 November 2014.
9. "Morteza Pashaei". Archived from the original on 16 November 2014. Retrieved 15 November 2014.
10. "Morteza Pashaei". Archived from the original on 29 November 2014. Retrieved 15 November 2014.
11. "Morteza Pashaei Singles". Archived from the original on 8 November 2014. Retrieved 15 November 2014.

External links

• Morteza Pashaei on iTunes
• Morteza Pashaei on Spotify