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Loga Ramin Torkian
Musical artist
Loga Ramin Torkian (Persian: لوگا) رامین ترکیان))،(Born: September 23, ) 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 (), America So Beautiful (), Plastic Flowers Never Die (), and Crossing Over ().
Personal life
[edit]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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- ’’Brink of Absolute’’ ()
- Mehraab ()
- "Lamentation of Swans" by Azam Ali and Loga R. Torkian ()
Axiom of Choice[7]
- Beyond Denial ()
- Niya Yesh ()
- Unfolding ()
Niyaz[8]
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Axiom of Choice is a world fusion group of Iranian émigrés who perform a mixing style incorporating Persian classical music and Western classical music.
Poignant, innovative, epic, and soulful - these are but a few of the adjectives used to describe the music of Axiom of Choice. Formed in by guitarist, composer and Artistic Director Loga Ramin Torkian and co-producer and percussionist Mammad Mohsenzadeh, the ensemble’s goal is to define a new sound within the context of Persian music. They were soon joined by vocalist Mamak Khadem whose prodigious vocal talent complemented the original compositions of Torkian.
The name of the ensemble is a mathematical term, which clearly defines their intentional freedom of choice within the parameters of their compositions and music. As artists who immigrated to the United States, Axiom of Choice incorporates the sounds of other cultures - both East and West - broadening the scope and appeal of their music while remaining loyal to their Persian roots and retaining the originality, distinctiveness and integrity of their sound. Their original compositions are mostly based on Persian melodies and modes and have universal appeal because of their cohesive, seamless and natural fusion with other styles of music.
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