Biography
Loga Ramin Torkian is a musician who has worked with the groups Axiom of Choice and Niyaz. Both groups incorporate Persian and Middle Eastern themes into their music. Born in Iran but raised in India, Torkian composes music and plays several instruments, including the tar, the Turkish saz, and the guitarviol, an electric guitar-like instrument that uses a bow and is adapted from a 14th century instrument. Several of the lyrics in his songs draw on or include traditional Middle-Eastern prayers, songs or chants. 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).
Discography:
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Solo:
Mehraab (2011)
Axiom of Choice:
Beyond Denial (1995)
Niya Yesh (2000)
Unfolding (2002)
Niyaz:
Niyaz (2005)
Niyaz Remixed (2006)
Nine Heavens (2008)
Filmography:
The Chosen One (1995)
America So Beautiful (2001)
Plastic Flowers Never Die (2008)
Crossing Over (2009)
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