“Eight Years and These Days” – A Voice from the Soul of Iran / Roudaki Foundation revives the sound of music from the time of the Sacred Defense
In a new and impressive initiative, the Roudaki Art and Cultural Foundation is set to release a special collection titled “Eight Years and These Days.”
Roudak Foundation: these performances are derived from the epic and valuable music composed during the eight years of the Iran-Iraq War (Sacred Defense).
These pieces were originally performed by the Tehran Symphony Orchestra and other artistic groups in concert halls, museums, military bases, and operational zones.
These performances, never before made public, will now for the first time be freely available to enthusiasts, researchers, artists, and the general public. The aim of this effort is to honor the memory of the years of resistance and steadfastness of the Iranian nation against the aggression of the Ba’athist Iraqi regime, and to express solidarity with the bravery of today’s Iranian people in the face of the 12-day assault by the Zionist regime on the nation’s borders.
Music: The Shared Language of Resistance and Solidarity
These performances have been selected with a profound focus on the role of music as a universal language of empathy, hope, and resilience during times of crisis and war. Music that, amid fire and ruin, served as a voice of unity and a source of comfort for fighters, can today become a bridge between generations—deepening the understanding of sacrifice, patriotism, and perseverance.
Many of these compositions were created and performed under difficult circumstances and with limited resources, by dedicated and compassionate artists. They gave their utmost to uplift the morale and spirit of the people through music.
A Living Legacy for Today
The choice of the title “Eight Years and These Days” by the Roudaki Foundation is an artistic attempt to link the powerful legacy of Iran’s resistance with the present moment—days in which once again the pride and valor of Iranians are on display in the face of aggression and enmity.
Listening to these works offers a valuable opportunity to revisit and rediscover the role of music in the cultural resistance of Iran’s modern history—a role that has rarely been fully explored, yet carries deep significance in the collective memory of the Iranian people; a voice that rose from the past, yet speaks anew for today and tomorrow.
The Roudaki Foundation announces that, following final technical preparations, these works will be made available digitally and free of charge through the foundation’s official website.