mahzetar.com

What It Is

Māh Ze Tār is not design software or a SaaS tool in the conventional sense. It is an avant-garde music and art project led by ethnomusicologist and psychologist Maz Karandish, along with its official showcase and e-commerce platform. Its core vision is to preserve and pass on cultural heritage by blending traditional Eastern music—such as Indian and Persian traditions—with modern electronic composition.

Core Dimensions

• Tool/Service Type: A showcase site for a music art project, with e-commerce for merchandise and related products.
• Core Features: Presents music releases such as the albums Liquid Lotus and Reeshe, publishes tour and performance dates, and sells merchandise.
• Licensing & Copyright: Site content is strictly protected by copyright. The terms clearly prohibit copying, reselling, or exploiting any service content without written permission.
• Collaboration: The project’s creator has worked extensively with global bass producers such as Balkan Bump and Desert Dwellers, but the website itself does not provide user-side collaboration features.
• Resource Library Size: Currently includes 3 main music projects plus several EPs/albums. Instrument showcases cover a range of traditional instruments, including sitar and oud.
• Export & Compatibility: Music is distributed on and compatible with major streaming platforms such as Spotify and Apple Music. Physical products support worldwide shipping.

Pricing

The site uses a per-product pricing model, with clear prices for physical merchandise and digital products. Music listening depends on the subscription or purchase rules of third-party streaming platforms. The return policy allows returns of unused physical goods in original packaging within 30 days, but opened CDs/vinyl records and digital products are non-refundable. Return shipping costs are the customer’s responsibility.

Pros and Cons

Pros: The project has exceptional artistic depth and distinctiveness. The creator’s strong ethnomusicology background gives the work cross-cultural and academic value. Performances at major international festivals and venues such as Red Rocks and Coachella add credibility. It offers a complete experience spanning music listening and physical merchandise.
Cons: Its audience is relatively niche. The website functions mainly as a one-way showcase and sales channel, with no real community interaction or co-creation features. The refund policy is relatively restrictive for media products.

Who It’s For

Best suited for fans of world music and electronic music, researchers of cultural music, and creative professionals looking for cross-cultural inspiration.

Access from China

The site is built on Shopify and is generally directly accessible from mainland China, but some embedded streaming services, such as Spotify, may require a proxy to work properly.