CozyMinimal

Persian Minimalism

ABOUT

CozyMinimal is a Sydney-based band formed in 2022, weaving Persian melodies with the evocative aura of minimalism. Since their debut at Glebe Town Hall with the legendary Masoud Mosallanezhad, they have become a regular presence in the Iranian Music Festival and beyond, collaborating across genres and communities. Their debut album is set for release in July 2025.

Black and white image of musicians performing on stage with a piano and string instruments, seated under stage lights.

PHILOSOPHY

Rooted in the experimental spirit of 1960s minimalism, CozyMinimal draws inspiration from pioneers like La Monte Young, Terry Riley, and Steve Reich—emphasising repetition, gradual evolution, and deep focus. This aesthetic finds a natural echo in Iranian forms like Khayyam Khani, where rhythmic poetry recitation creates a trance-like effect. CozyMinimal weaves these worlds together, inviting listeners into a meditative space where sound unfolds slowly and meaning emerges through patience and repetition.

A musical performance with four men on stage, one using a laptop, two playing string instruments, and one playing a percussion instrument, in front of an audience, with string lights in the background.
  • A man playing a Yamaha grand piano with a laptop on it, illuminated by red light, accompanied by an Alesis 49 keyboard.

    Shervin Mirzeinali

    Leader & Piano

  • Musician playing a tar with purple stage lighting.

    Ehsan Kachooei

    Setar

  • Person playing a string instrument under purple lighting.

    Ali Yarmohammadi

    Tar

  • Man playing a darbuka drum on stage under purple lighting.

    Arman Gouniaei

    Tombak

Visual Collaboration

CALLIGRAPHY

CozyMinimal often engages in interdisciplinary projects, exploring the intersection of sound and other art forms. We were privileged to collaborate with the renowned calligraphy artist Reza Taghipour, whose live calligraphy performance during the Iranian Music Festival brought a powerful visual dimension to our music. His spontaneous brushwork, unfolding in dialogue with the sound, created a unique space where Persian visual tradition met contemporary sonic exploration.

Artist painting on a black circular canvas with colorful strokes in a dimly lit setting

PERFORMANCES

  • Four men posing together, smiling, casual setting with festive string lights in the background.

    DELIGHTFUL

    Church Street Studio
    Feb 2025

  • Group of six men standing indoors, posing in front of a large circular artwork on an easel, with black drapes in the background and red flooring.

    2nd IMF

    Haymarket Creative
    Oct 2024

  • Four men sitting on a bench holding musical instruments, with a colorful patterned textile hanging in the background; two of the men hold stringed instruments, one holds a drum, surrounded by potted plants.

    Mind-Heal

    Local Edition
    Apr 2024

  • Four men in black clothing, two holding string instruments, one holding a drum, and one holding flowers, standing in a performance setting.

    Mo-Heal

    Lachlan’s Line Auditorium
    Dec 2023

  • A black and white photo shows a live music performance on stage with four musicians playing instruments such as a keyboard, guitar, and other string instruments. Another person is drawing on a large canvas. The audience is seated and watching the performance.

    1st IMF

    North Ryde School of Arts
    Oct 2023

  • Group of five men posing with traditional string instruments and a drum on stage.

    The Luthier

    Glebe Town Hall
    Aug 2022

Musicians performing on stage under red lighting, with a person painting on a large canvas next to them.
Musicians performing on stage with electronic equipment and traditional instruments.
Four men sitting with musical instruments, including a drum and string instruments, against a colorful patterned textile background.
Black and white photo of a musical performance on stage with musicians playing instruments and an artist drawing on a canvas, viewed by an audience.
Person playing a tar instrument on stage with colorful lighting and a microphone stand.
Four musicians performing on stage with Iranian instruments under red lighting.
Four men posing together in a warmly lit room with string lights on the background wall.
Group of six men posing in front of an abstract painting on a large circular canvas.
Musicians performing on stage under red lighting, playing instruments including a tarik and a possible piano in the background.
Musicians playing instruments under purple stage lighting.
Five men standing on stage, holding traditional musical instruments, including a drum and string instruments, with a black curtain background.
Musicians performing on stage, with one playing a keyboard, another with a drum, one with a string instrument, and another with a lute-like instrument, in red lighting.
A person painting calligraphy on a round, dark board with flowing wave patterns and decorative script. The scene is dimly lit.
Person playing a goblet drum on stage
Man playing a stringed instrument seated near displayed necklaces on a wall.
Silhouette of a person in front of a circular illuminated surface with colorful abstract patterns.
Two musicians performing on stage with purple lighting; one playing an electronic keyboard and the other a string instrument, with an audience in the foreground.

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