PARG (musician)
PARG ՊԱՐԳ | |
|---|---|
 Parg opening for Zaz, 2022 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Pargev Vardanyan |
| Also known as | Parg |
| Born | Hayravank, Armenia |
| Genres | Pop |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | 2020–present |
| Formerly of | The Edge Chronicals |
Pargev Vardanyan, known professionally as PARG or Parg (Armenian: ՊԱՐԳ), is an Armenian singer-songwriter based in Yerevan, Armenia. Parg released his debut single, "Ginin U Grely" (Wine & Writing, Armenian: Գինին ու Գրելը), in 2021.[1][2]
Early life and career
[edit]Parg was born to Armenian parents in Hayravank, Geghargunik, Armenia. His first venture into music was partaking in a local church choir until he was six years old.[3][4] Parg and his family moved to Volgograd, Russia, when he was still young, where he attended the Volgograd State Institute of Theater and Cinema and graduated with a degree in Theater Arts & Acting, where he also co-founded a band called The Edge Chronicles.[1] Between 2017 and 2019, the band toured local venues in Armenia, Russia, Georgia, and Ukraine.[1]
Parg moved back to Armenia in 2022.[5] In June of that year, Parg opened for Zaz at the HAYA Festival in Yerevan.[6][7] Ever since, he's covered songs by artists like Rosa Linn and collaborated with Brunette.[8]
He's nominated for an Armenian Music Video Award 2024 for his song "Araj."[9] His latest single, "Kanchum Em," received critical acclaim.[9][10][11]
Discography
[edit]Singles
[edit]| Title | Year |
|---|---|
| Tell Me | 2020 |
| Sareri Hovin Mernem | |
| Ginin u Grely | 2021 |
| Kuzes | |
| Snap (Rosa Linn cover) | 2022 |
| Snap (ft. J-Marin) | |
| Theatre Session (Live Edition) | 2023 |
| Araj | |
| Arev es
(with Brunette) |
2024 |
| Qo Mot
Summer of 84 Original Soundtrack | |
| Kanchum Em |
References
[edit]- ^ a b c "An Interview with Parg: A Journey Through Music and Emotion". H-Pem. Retrieved 3 December 2024.
- ^ Harutyunyan, Harut (27 April 2023). "The Gripping Allure of Parg's Music". Miaseen Inc. Archived from the original on 8 December 2023. Retrieved 3 December 2024.
- ^ "«Զգում էի, որ պակասում էր կապն արմատներիս հետ»․ Պարգը՝ Հայաստան վերադառնալու որոշման, իր երգացանկի ու այն արտացոլող ոճի մասին". style.news.am. Retrieved 3 December 2024.
- ^ "Հայրենիքում ապրելն, արարելն ու հայկական երաժշտությունը զարգացնելը երիտասարդ երգիչ Պարգի համար գերագույն հաճույք է". Armenpress (in Armenian). 17 October 2024. Retrieved 3 December 2024.
- ^ Hakobyan, Gohar (4 November 2024). "Artistic expression is a very personal endeavour; it reflects one's life, emotions, cultural foundation, and identity". en.aravot.am. Retrieved 3 December 2024.
- ^ Mediamax. "Աներեւակայելի Zaz-ը. անհավանական ռիթմեր եւ էներգիա՝ «Հրազդան» ստադիոնում". Bravo.am (in Armenian). Retrieved 3 December 2024.
- ^ "Երբեմն լավ է, որ մենք մեզ կորցնենք, որպեսզի իմանանք ով ենք ու վերածնվենք․ Zaz-ի համերգը Երևանում և հատուկ մոտեցումը հայ հանդիսատեսին (լուսանկարներ)". www.tert.am. 26 June 2022. Retrieved 3 December 2024.
- ^ Vautrey, Jonathan (18 February 2024). "New music this week (part 1): Songs from Raiven, Brunette, Alessandra and more". wiwibloggs. Retrieved 3 December 2024.
- ^ a b Gregorian, Alin K. (10 October 2024). "PARG: Pushing Armenian Pop Music Forward". The Armenian Mirror-Spectator. Retrieved 3 December 2024.
- ^ "PARG is yearning for connection on new single "Kanchum Em" | Tracks". The Line of Best Fit. Retrieved 3 December 2024.
- ^ "PARG blends Armenian culture with contemporary sounds in "KANCHUM EM" – EARMILK". Retrieved 3 December 2024.