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Loga Ramin Torkian

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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

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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

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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

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  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.
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