Loga Ramin Torkian

Loga Ramin Torkian
Born(1964-09-23)September 23, 1964 (age 60)
Tehran، Iran
GenresTrance, Electronica, World
OccupationMusician
Instrument(s)GuitarViol, Tar, Turkish Saz
LabelsSix Degrees Records
Websitemyspace.com/logaramintorkian

Loga Ramin Torkian (Persian: لوگا) رامین ترکیان))،(Born: September 23, 1964) is a musician and the co-founder of the groups Axiom of Choice and Niyaz. Both groups incorporate Persian and Middle Eastern themes into their music.[1] Torkian composes music and plays several instruments, including the Iranian tar, the Turkish saz, and the GuitarViol, an electric guitar-like instrument that uses a bow and is adapted from a 14th-century instrument.[2] Several of the lyrics in his songs draw on or include traditional Middle-Eastern prayers, songs or chants.[3] His music has also appeared in several films, such as The Chosen One (1995), America So Beautiful (2001), Plastic Flowers Never Die (2008), and Crossing Over (2009).

Personal life

He is married to singer Azam Ali and they have one son. He previously was married to Yatrikadevi Shah-Rais[4] and was co-owner of the retail store Koan Collection[5][6] in Los Angeles (which has since closed).

Discography

Solo

  • ’’Brink of Absolute’’ (2020)
  • Mehraab (2011)
  • "Lamentation of Swans" by Azam Ali and Loga R. Torkian (2013)

Axiom of Choice[7]

  • Beyond Denial (1995)
  • Niya Yesh (2000)
  • Unfolding (2002)

Niyaz[8]

Filmography[9]

  • The Chosen One (1995)
  • America So Beautiful (2001)
  • Plastic Flowers Never Die (2008)
  • Crossing Over (2009)

References

  1. ^ "Axiom of Choice Artist Bio – Loga Ramin Niyaz". Archived from the original on 31 August 2010. Retrieved 14 September 2010.
  2. ^ "Luna Guitars Featured Artist: Loga Ramin Torkian (with background on the guitarviol)". Retrieved 14 September 2010.
  3. ^ "Axiom of Choice Artist Bio – Loga Ramin Niyaz". Archived from the original on 31 August 2010. Retrieved 14 September 2010.
  4. ^ "Echoes.org Living Room Concerts Volume 7 profile of Axiom of Choice". Archived from the original on 9 May 2013. Retrieved 12 May 2011.
  5. ^ "Koan Collection website, archived version from archive.org". Archived from the original on 5 July 2008. Retrieved 12 May 2011.
  6. ^ "Koan Collection article from LA Yoga magazine". Archived from the original on 23 August 2012. Retrieved 12 May 2011.
  7. ^ "Discography of Axiom of Choice". Discogs. Retrieved 14 September 2010.
  8. ^ "Discography of Niyaz". Discogs. Retrieved 14 September 2010.
  9. ^ "Filmography of Loga Ramin Torkian". IMDb. Retrieved 15 September 2010.