Farbod Biglari – “Waltz for Baran (The Rain Waltz)”

Farbod Biglari’s “Waltz for Baran (The Rain Waltz)” is the kind of release that feels like it was written in the margins of a much longer story, something quietly personal, and I’m % 100% sure you will adore it. There’s nothing flashy here, and that’s the strength. The orchestration, thanks to Maria Duque’s detailed and thoughtful arranging, gives the piece a layered emotional tone that actually lands. It’s got a cinematic soul, sure, but it never feels like it’s chasing drama for the sake of it.

The melody, written when he was a teenager, still holds that kind of wide-eyed simplicity, but now it’s framed in a way that feels grown-up and intentional. It’s not nostalgia for nostalgia’s sake, it’s memory with structure. There’s also something real about how it was recorded, low-key setups, remote collaboration, nothing overproduced, that’s why it works. And that cover art is wonderful, the way it frames the silhouette of a dancer through a rain-soaked window while someone watches quietly with a coffee, it fits.

If you’re into instrumental music that leans into feeling without forcing it, follow Farbod Biglari on social media to catch more of his releases throughout the rest of 2025.