Loga Ramin Torkian
| Loga Ramin Torkian | |
|---|---|
| Born | Iran |
| Genres | Trance, Electronica, World |
| Occupation(s) | Musician |
| Instruments | Guitarviol, Tar, Turkish Saz |
| Labels | Six Degrees Records |
| Associated acts | Axiom of Choice, Niyaz |
| Website |
myspace |
Loga Ramin Torkian (Persian: لوگا) رامین ترکیان)) 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 Azerbaijani 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 used by to be 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
- 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)
- Fourth Light (2015)
Filmography[9]
- The Chosen One (1995)
- America So Beautiful (2001)
- Plastic Flowers Never Die (2008)
- Crossing Over (2009)
References
- ↑ "Axiom of Choice Artist Bio – Loga Ramin Niyaz". Archived from the original on 31 August 2010. Retrieved 2010-09-14.
- ↑ "Luna Guitars Featured Artist: Loga Ramin Torkian (with background on the guitarviol)". Retrieved 2010-09-14.
- ↑ "Axiom of Choice Artist Bio – Loga Ramin Niyaz". Retrieved 2010-09-14.
- ↑ "Echoes.org Living Room Concerts Volume 7 profile of Axiom of Choice". Retrieved 2011-05-12.
- ↑ "Koan Collection website, archived version from archive.org". Archived from the original on 5 July 2008. Retrieved 2011-05-12.
- ↑ "Koan Collection article from LA Yoga magazine". Retrieved 2011-05-12.
- ↑ "Discography of Axiom of Choice". Retrieved 2010-09-14.
- ↑ "Discography of Niyaz". Retrieved 2010-09-14.
- ↑ "Filmography of Loga Ramin Torkian". Retrieved 2010-09-15.