Loga Ramin Torkian

Loga Ramin Torkian
Born(1964-09-23)September 23, 1964 (age 60)
Tehran، Iran
GenresTrance, Electronica, World
OccupationMusician
Instrument(s)GuitarViol, Tar, Turkish Saz
LabelsSix Degrees Records
Websitemyspace.com/logaramintorkian

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).

  1. ^ "Axiom of Choice Artist Bio – Loga Ramin Niyaz". Archived from the original on 31 August 2010. Retrieved 14 September 2010.
  2. ^ "Luna Guitars Featured Artist: Loga Ramin Torkian (with background on the guitarviol)". Retrieved 14 September 2010.
  3. ^ "Axiom of Choice Artist Bio – Loga Ramin Niyaz". Archived from the original on 31 August 2010. Retrieved 14 September 2010.