Arsi Nami
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Arsalan Nami |
| Also known as | Arsi Nami |
| Born | May 21, 1984 Shiraz, Iran |
| Genres | Pop, Eurodance, World music, Electronic Music |
| Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter, Composer, Music Therapist |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, guitar, piano, percussion |
| Labels | Shiraz Records, Royalty Recordings |
| Website | www |
Arsalan Nami (Template:Lang-fa) (born May 21, 1984 in Shiraz) better known as Arsi Nami,[1] is a Persian-Swedish singer, songwriter and music therapist living in Los Angeles, California. According to MTV.com, he is listed as one of the few award winning multilingual Pop Singers and Music Therapist outside of Iran.He is also known to be the first Iranian to introduce Music Therapy to the Iranian population, where music is used to help increase quality of life for individuals with psychological and physical deficits[2]
His breakthrough came when he participated on "Aiming at the Stars" a national talent show program televised on TV4 (Sweden), (Sikta Mot Stjärnorna)[3] organized by FremantleMedia (American Idol). After two auditions where 3000 participated, he became one of the 45 to enter the show singing Hero (written by Enrique Iglesias) live on national television, and win the 2nd place award.[4]
Music
Arsi Nami's music has been featured on several TV Shows, films and video games. His song She Wants To Fly (feat. Levi Whalen) was featured on FOX TV show Bones_(TV_series) on May 12, 2014.[5] The song was originally written for Freedom In Iran during the 2009 Presidential Elections and has previously been featured on the soundtrack of Cannes Film Festival movie "Crown Prince of Heaven" in 2010.[6] It has also been broadcast on major TV networks around the world such as Peace Day Television show which has featured world figures Dalai Lama, Bono, U2, Brad Pitt, George Clooney, Angelina Jolie etc.[7]
His dance-pop song Never Be Lonely (feat. Levi Whalen) was on June 3, 2013 featured on Fox TV show The Goodwin Games [8] Never Be Lonely is also featured as the Official Dance track for Web Video Game Good Game Disco[9] made by 2012/2013 Award winning European Game developer Goodgame Studios.
His music is Pop, with his cultural musical blend of Eurodance, World Rhythms and Electronica. Arsi Nami is also known for writing and performing his works for Freedom, Human Rights and Health foundations with all music & lyrics written by him.[10] His music is multilingual, which includes songs released in English, Spanish, Italian and Swedish.
Arsi Nami joins Andrea Bocelli, The Beatles and Elvis Presley for releasing Consuelo Velázquez famous song Bésame Mucho, via Shiraz Records, which makes it the first Duo/Latin house version in history, produced by Levi Whalen and co-sung with singer Jacqueline Padilla[11]
On April 27, 2013, Arsi Nami became the first artist to release his Pop Electronic and Progressive House rendition of world famous Italian song Caro Mio Ben featuring UK based producer Kryphon. Caro Mio Ben was written by italian composer Giuseppe Giordani, and famous by Luciano Pavarotti. [12]
On January 14, 2012, Arsi Nami was signed by Music Publishing company Winogradsky/Sobel to have his music pitched for Television, Film, Video Games etc. becoming the first artist in the company representing Pop/Euro-Dance and World Music[13]
Arsi Nami's single Miracle (feat Si Ana) released Feb 2012 via Royalty Recordings was featured for ten weeks on World largest dance music store Beatport as Top Staff Pick in the pop/rock category along with Kelly Clarkson and Radiohead
Arsi Nami's music is also listed on FairShareMusic, with profits going to human rights and health support organizations such as: Red Cross, War Child, Nordoff Robbins Music Therapy, Amnesty, Cancer Care & Research etc.
He is the executive producer of his latest music video Caro Mio Ben which had world premiere on MTV.com August 9, 2013.[14]
He has also co-directed, produced, and edited two of his music videos 100 Miles and Heaven Knows, which have been broadcast through mainstream medium giants such as MTV UK and featured at the Laemmie Theaters Santa Monica SMC Film Festival.
Music Therapy & Motivational guest speaker
According to MTV.com, Arsi Nami has also been known for being the first Iranian to introduce Music Therapy to the Iranian population, where music is used to help increase quality of life for individuals with psychological and physical deficits. That includes his several TV appearances on giant Iranian media television stations such as IRAN TV, Mardoom TV and TinTV and invitations to speak at UCLA. He has been awarded several scholarships and awards for his music therapy practice and accomplishments. His recent awards include:The 2014 James R Simpson Merit Scholarship awarded by President Dianne Harrison of California State University, Northridge, The Royal Swedish Music Academy Award in 2012 and the Bayramian Art Scholarship Award in 2012 and 2013, for his music therapy studies and accomplishments. Arsi Nami does also spend his time making motivational and guest speaking appearances. Speeches include: Music Therapy, the positive influence of music on children and his music and cultural journey from Iran to Sweden to Los Angeles. His speeches does also include leading instrumental music improvisation and therapeutic music instrumentation with the audience. Invitations include: Stand Up To Cancer at UCLA, Music Entrepreneurship classes at California State University of Northridge, Music For Your Heart Foundation in Miami, Children's Boosh Foundation Los Angeles, International Children Foundation Santa Barbara, Cottage Health System in Santa Barbara and California State University, Channel Islands.
Humanitarian work
Arsi Nami spends a lot of time doing humanitarian work, raising awareness for human rights and health support organizations. He has been involved and contributed to charities such as: Red Cross, War Child, Nordoff-Robbins Music Therapy, Amnesty, WWF, British Heart Foundation, Cancer Research UK and ActionAid.
Arsi Nami's song She Wants To Fly was also written for Freedom and Human Rights in Iran, which has been featured at Peaceday TV and Cannes Film Festival short Film Crown Prince of Heaven. He has also been a guest artist at Charities such as: Children's Boosh Foundation at Taglyan Place, Los Angeles, Music for your Heart Foundation in Miami, Stand Up 2 Cancer at UCLA, International Children Foundation in Santa Barbara to name a few.
His music is also listed on FairShareMusic, with profits going to human rights and health support organizations.[15]
Education
Arsi Nami graduated with honors on May 19th, 2014 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in [Music Therapy] from California State University, Northridge. He graduated with honors , Music A.A from Santa Monica College and a Music and Media Composing degree from ITM Sweden
Awards and nominations
| Award | Year |
|---|---|
| James R. Simpson Merit Scholarship Award for Music Therapy studies (Awarded by President Dianne Harrison at California State University of Northridge) | 2014 |
| Royal Swedish Music Academy Scholarship Award (Kungliga Musikaliska Akademien) | 2013 |
| Bayramian Art Scholarship Award | 2013 |
| Music For Your Heart Foundation - Certification Appreciation Award | 2012 |
| Nominated as UGT Talent Award Show best lead singer | 2010 |
| Pearl M Follmer Memorial Music Scholarship Award | 2010 |
| William T L Gertrude V. Powell Memorial Music Scholarship Award | 2009 |
| Iranian.com Iranian of the day Award[16] | 2008 |
| Simon Trust Music Scholarship Award | 2008 |
| Esther Landon Memorial Music Scholarship Award | 2007 |
| Aiming at Stars 2nd Place Award (National Television Competition Sweden)[17] | 2002 |
Guest appearances and performances
| Topic | Audience | Event/Location |
|---|---|---|
| Guest speaker, lecturing nursing and psychology students about Music Therapy, journey from Shiraz to Sweden and Los Angeles & leading instrumental music improvisation session (April 17,2014) | Nursing & Psychology students | California State University, Channel Islands |
| Guest artist at Tin TV's Persian Norooz Show hosted by Dr.Foojan Zeine, talking about Music Therapy, showing his Italian Music Video "Caro Mio Ben" and singing live in Farsi (March 20,2014) | TV | Tin TV/AFN, (Tasvir e Iran) Los Angeles |
| Performed his World Music flavored song Luna featuring The Circle at 2014 Music Therapy Showcase (Feb.25, 2014) | Public | Cypress Hall Northridge, Los Angeles |
| Singing as a Tenor for the Irish band The Chieftains at a sold-out concert at Valley Performance Arts Center (Feb.22, 2014) | Public | Valley Performance Arts Center Northridge, Los Angeles |
| Lecturing about Music Therapy, talking about his journey from Shiraz to Sweden to Los Angeles and leading a instrumental music improvisation session (Feb.13, 2014) | Nursing students | Cottage Health System, (CSU Channel Islands) Santa Barbara |
| Guest artist at Iran TV's Banooye Sharghi Show with Mahroo, talking about music, music therapy and cultural journey from Shiraz to Sweden to Los Angeles (June 19,2013) | TV | IRAN TV/ITN Los Angeles |
| Guest speaker, lecturing Nursing students about Music Therapy, Music Journey from Shiraz to Sweden to Los Angeles & leading music improvisation session (April 18) | Nursing & Psychology students | California State University, Channel Islands |
| Guest artist at Tin TV's Eternal Voice Show (Nedaye Daroon) talking about music, music therapy, music journey from Shiraz to Sweden to Los Angeles (March 29,2013) | TV | Tin TV/AFN, (Tasvir e Iran) Los Angeles |
| Guest artist at Tin TV's Persian Norooz Show (March 20) | TV | Tin TV/AFN, (Tasvir e Iran) Los Angeles |
| Lecturing about Music Therapy & leading music improvisation session with Valentine's Day as topic (Feb.14,2013) | Nursing students | Cottage Health System, (CSU Channel Islands) Santa Barbara |
| Guest artist on Iranican Show on Radio Javan talking about Music, Music Therapy and singing live | Radio | Radio Javan, Washington, D.C |
| Talking about Music Journeys, how music influence children and Music Therapy | Public | Music For Your Heart Foundation, Miami[18] |
| Miracles & Music Journeys, Music Therapy and leading a Music Improvisation session | Freshmen students | Professor Dolas Entrepreneurship class California State University, Northridge |
| Guest artist on MasAppeal Show on Radio Javanan talking about Music, Music Therapy and Life journeys | Radio | Javanan, (Radio Javanan) Los Angeles |
| Music, Life, Miracles and Inspirations and leading a Music Improvisation session | Music students | Dr.Roscetti entrepreneurship class California State University, Northridge |
| Guest artist, singing, talking abut Music Therapy and Positive motivations | Public | Stand Up 2 Cancer UCLA |
| Guest artist, singing Besame Mucho and honoring Mexican songwriter Consuelo Velázquez | Public | Dia de Los Muertos Mexican Festival 2011 Los Angeles |
| Live Singing Performance with dancers Gloria Villegas and Nelson Aparicio | Public | Malibu Music Awards Malibu, California |
| Guest artist at Mardom TV's talking about Music, Music Therapy, Shiraz and upcoming performance on Malibu Music Awards 2011 | TV | Mardom TV with Sorbi, Washington, D.C |
| Guest artist, live singing performance dedicated for Freedom and Arts with dancer Gloria Villegas and singer Jacqueline Padilla | Public | Save The Culture - Hand in Hand with Persian Stars Los Angeles |
| Singing as a Tenor for Gary Schyman's Orchestra for his world known music written for games Bioshock and Dante's Inferno | Public | Studio Ensemble Concert California State University, Northridge |
| Guest artist at Iranian Radio KIRN 670AM, talking about his music and performing songs Never Be Lonely and She Wants To Fly Live on Air | Public | Radio Iran 670 KIRN Los Angeles |
| Singing as a Tenor at the Opening Gala of Valley Performance Arts Center. Song; Brand New Day ( Wiz of Oz). Selected by Dean of Mike Curb College of Arts, Media and Communication; Robert Bucker | Public | Opening Gala of Valley Performance Arts Center 2011- Los Angeles |
| Live singing and dancing rumba, paso-doble, waltz and tango at consecutive sold out event[21] | Public | Folklorico World Dance Performance at The Broad Stage Santa Monica, California |
| Guest artist singing live for Cancer foundation | Public | The benefiting Cancer Foundation Fashion Show at Taglyan Palace Hollywood Hollywood, California |
| Guest artist, live singing performance benefiting Children Cancer Foundation | Public | International Fashion Show benefiting International Children Foundation Santa Barbara, California |
| Guest artist Christmas singing Live benefiting children foundation | Public | Stars Shine Bright X-Mas MBar performance benefiting Children's Boosh Foundation. Hollywood, California |
| Guest artist, performing with his band four consecutive years, biggest Swedish music Festival | Public | Kalajs Rix Fm Music Festival Jönköping, Sweden |
Music singles
| Song | Year | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Show Me A Sign | TBA 2014 | [Shiraz Records] |
| Luna (Instrumental Piano/World Rhythms) | June 4, 2014 | [Shiraz Records] |
| Threw My Heart Away feat. Taylor Lipari | Nov 11, 2013 | [Shiraz Records] |
| Caro Mio Ben feat. Kryphon | April 27, 2013 | [Shiraz Records] |
| Besame Mucho feat Levi Whalen & Jacqueline Padilla | Jan 15, 2013 | [Shiraz Records] |
| Heaven Knows Remastered | Jan 1, 2013 | [Shiraz Records] |
| Dig Jag Vill Ha (You I Want) | Dec 24, 2012 | [Shiraz Records] |
| Never Be Lonely feat. Levi Whalen | Oct 16, 2012 | [Shiraz Records] |
| Miracle feat Si Ana | Feb 27, 2012 | [Royalty Recordings] |
| Keep Falling in Love feat Florence Rezvani | March 9, 2011 | [Shiraz Records] |
| She Wants to Fly (Dedicated for freedom in Iran) | Aug 7, 2009 | [Shiraz Records/CPOH OST] |
| 100 Miles | Jun 11, 2008 | [Indp.] |
Featured songs
| Song | Year | Featured |
|---|---|---|
| Arsi Nami - She Wants To Fly (feat.Levi Whalen) | May 12, 2014 | Featured on Fox TV show Bones_(TV_series) [19] |
| Arsi Nami - Never Be Lonely (feat.Levi Whalen) | June 3, 2013 | Featured on Fox TV show The Goodwin Games [20] |
| Arsi Nami - Never Be Lonely (feat.Levi Whalen) | 2010-present | Featured as official dance track by 2012 European Game Award winners Goodgame Studios on web game Goodgame Disco |
| Arsi Nami - Miracle (feat.Si Ana) | 2012 | Featured 10 weeks as Top Staff Pick on World Largest Dance Music Store Beatport along with Kelly Clarkson and Radiohead |
| Arsi Nami - She Wants To Fly | 2010 | Featured on Cannes Film Festival movie Crown Prince of Heaven |
Acting
Arsi Nami's latest acting appearance include:
- Jenny & Johnny PSA shoot with producer of Avatar/Titanic Jon Landau at New Deal Studios.
Basketball
As a teenager, Arsi Nami played as a Shooting_guard (SG) in the team Brahe Basket in Sweden. He accomplished receiving 2 Most Valuable Player Awards as the best player in Jönköping during the 1995/1996 and 1996/1997 season and 1 Most Valuable Player Award as the best player of Southern Sweden during the Swedish Championship Basketball Competition in 1997/1998 season. [21]
References
- ^ "The Modern Magazine for Persian Music, Celebrations, Cuisine, Culture & Community". Persianmirror.com. 1984-05-21. Retrieved 2011-08-06.
- ^ "Arsi Nami Bio | Arsi Nami Biography". MTV.com Arsi Nami artist page. Retrieved 2013-07-13.
- ^ "Sikta mot stjärnorna - Wikipedia" (in Template:Sv icon). Sv.wikipedia.org. 1994-09-09. Retrieved 2011-08-06.
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- ^ Charlie Kaijo (2014-05-08). "Student musician plans to introduce music therapy to smaller village across the globe". Sun Dial. Retrieved 2014-05-11.
- ^ Crown Prince of Heaven (2010) - Soundtracks
- ^ arsidottk. "Arsi Nami - She Wants to Fly - Dedication to the People of Iran - For freedom - | PeaceDay Global Broadcast". Peaceday.tv. Retrieved 2011-08-06.
- ^ "Arsi Nami on The Goodwin Games!". Winogradsky Sobel. Archived from the original on 3 June 2013. Retrieved 2013-06-03.
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- ^ "Besame Mucho". cdbaby.org. Retrieved 2013-01-17.
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- ^ "Miracle by Arsi Nami (feat.Si Ana) Fairsharemusic the home of feelgood downloads". Fairsharemusic. Retrieved 2012-12-24.
- ^ "Arsalan (Arsi) Nami". Iranian.com. Retrieved 2011-12-15.
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- ^ "Arsi Nami's "She Wants To Fly" featured in the latest Bones!". Winogradsky Sobel. 2014-05-14. Archived from the original on 14 May 2014. Retrieved 22014-05-14.
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