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).
Loga Ramin Torkian | |
|---|---|
| Born | September 23, 1964 (age 60) Tehran، Iran |
| Genres | Trance, Electronica, World |
| Occupation | Musician |
| Instrument(s) | GuitarViol, Tar, Turkish Saz |
| Labels | Six Degrees Records |
| Website | myspace |
Personal life
editHe 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
editSolo
- ’’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]
- Niyaz (2005)
- Niyaz Remixed (2006)
- Nine Heavens (2008)
- Sumud (2012)
- The Fourth Light (2015)
Filmography[9]
- The Chosen One (1995)
- America So Beautiful (2001)
- Plastic Flowers Never Die (2008)
- Crossing Over (2009)
References
edit- ^ "Axiom of Choice Artist Bio – Loga Ramin Niyaz". Archived from the original on 31 August 2010. Retrieved 14 September 2010.
- ^ "Luna Guitars Featured Artist: Loga Ramin Torkian (with background on the guitarviol)". Retrieved 14 September 2010.
- ^ "Axiom of Choice Artist Bio – Loga Ramin Niyaz". Archived from the original on 31 August 2010. Retrieved 14 September 2010.
- ^ "Echoes.org Living Room Concerts Volume 7 profile of Axiom of Choice". Archived from the original on 9 May 2013. Retrieved 12 May 2011.
- ^ "Koan Collection website, archived version from archive.org". Archived from the original on 5 July 2008. Retrieved 12 May 2011.
- ^ "Koan Collection article from LA Yoga magazine". Archived from the original on 23 August 2012. Retrieved 12 May 2011.
- ^ "Discography of Axiom of Choice". Discogs. Retrieved 14 September 2010.
- ^ "Discography of Niyaz". Discogs. Retrieved 14 September 2010.
- ^ "Filmography of Loga Ramin Torkian". IMDb. Retrieved 15 September 2010.