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, Electronic |
| Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter, Music Therapist, Actor, Philanthropist |
| Instruments | Vocals, guitar, piano, percussion |
| Labels | Shiraz Records |
| Website |
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Arsalan Nami (Persian: ارسلان نامی) (born May 21, 1984 in Shiraz) better known as Arsi Nami,[1] is a Persian-Swedish singer, songwriter, music therapist, actor and philanthropist living in Los Angeles, California. Credits include music on Fox TV show Bones (TV series) [2] and Cannes Film Festival movie Crown Prince of Heaven.[3] His acting credits include featured actor for commercials such as Samsung, Disney,NBA, Guitar Center, Los Defensores, lead actor in Comedy film Villa and Short Drama Film Love Is Blind and modeling for Carriere Menswear wearing Canali. 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[4]
His breakthrough came when he participated on Sikta Mot Stjärnorna (Aiming at the Stars), a national talent show program televised on TV4 (Sweden).[5] organized by FremantleMedia (American Idol). After two auditions where 3000 participated, he became one of the 45 to enter the show singing "Hero" (from Enrique Iglesias) live on national television, and winning the second place award.[6]
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.[7] 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.[8] 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.[9]
His dance-pop song "Never Be Lonely" (feat. Levi Whalen) was on June 3, 2013 featured on Fox TV show The Goodwin Games[10] "Never Be Lonely" is also featured as the dance track for the web video game Good Game Disco[11] made by 2012/2013 award-winning European Game developer Goodgame Studios.
His song "Paradise" (feat. Levi Whalen) was on May 1, 2015 voted as #1 song at top 100 Indie Dance/Disco chart on Spinnin' Records Talent Pool[12] The song was also voted as number 1 song at March top 10 House dance chart on House Charts.com[13] His pop music 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.[14] 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.
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 made famous by Luciano Pavarotti.[15] He is the executive producer of the music video which had world premiere on MTV.com on August 9, 2013.[16] 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.
On January 14, 2012, Arsi Nami was signed by music publishing company Winogradsky/Sobel to have his music pitched for television, film and video games etc. becoming the first artist in the company representing Pop/Euro-Dance and World Music genre[17]
Arsi Nami's single "Miracle" (feat Si Ana) released February 2012 via Royalty Recordings was featured for ten weeks on world's largest dance music store Beatport as Top Staff Pick in the pop/rock category. 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 International, Cancer Care & Research etc.
Music therapy
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 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, Northridge, Music For Your Heart Foundation in Miami, Children's Boosh Foundation in Los Angeles, International Children Foundation in Santa Barbara, Cottage Health System in Santa Barbara and California State University, Channel Islands.
Acting, TV and Commercials
Arsi Nami took on the acting career in October 2015, after going through a tough period of variety of challenges including betrayals, a car accident, a breakup, which resulted in attending acting workshops part of his therapy. His passion for acting grew, and he started to challenge himself into the silver screen by auditioning for roles which led into getting TV and commercial roles such as lead in feature romantic drama shortfilm Love is Blind, Villa. Commercials for Disney, Samsung, NBA, Vivo Phone China, Guitar Center, Independence Day Resurgence, Westin Hotels, Clorox, El Vato, Los Defensores etc.[18]
| Project | Role | Production |
|---|---|---|
| Love Is Blind (Short Film) | Lead (Giovanni) | KM Productions [18] |
| Villa (Comedy) | Lead (Brandon) | New York Film Academy [18] |
| Samsung TV Commercial | Featured (Business man) | JIMP Entertainment [18] |
| NBA x VIvo TV Commercial | Featured (Father) | Melt Motion [18] |
| Disney TV Commercial | Featured (Father) | Big Machine D [18] |
| Guitar Center Commercial Print | Featured (Musician) | WLGC Production [19] |
| Bones (TV series) | Soundtrack - Episode | Shiny Brass Lamp [18] |
| The Goodwin Games | Soundtrack - Episode | Farfield Production [18] |
| Los Defensores | Featured (Attorney) | Walker Advertising [19] |
| SoCal Gas Air Purifier | Featured (Homeowner) | Carpe Diem Productions [19] |
| Clorox | Featured (Self) | ERO [19] |
| Sikta Mot Stjarnorna | Featured (Self/Singer) | Freemantle Media [18] |
| Idol Sweden | Featured (Self/Singer) | Freemantle Media [18] |
| Carriere Menswear wearing Canali | Featured (Model) | J.C Productions [19] |
| WESTIN Hotels & Weddings | Featured (Classical Groom) | C2 Studios [19] |
| Costa Investment Group | Featured (Billionaire investor) | DC productions [19] |
| Film Noir | Featured (Italian mob) | JCP Productions [19] |
| Alta Steelyard Lofts | Featured (Model/Resident) | WC productions [19] |
| Disposable (Drama) | Supporting (Psychologist) | VALED Productions [19] |
| The Last Shift (Drama) | Supporting (Iranian Head officer) | Vanishing Angle [19] |
| Praetor (Sci-Fi) | Supporting (Soldier) | Bayou Pictures [19] |
| Live By Night (Drama) | Cuban Gentleman at Revival | Dir:Ben Affleck Prod: Leonardo DiCaprio [18] |
| Dangerous Minds (Drama) | Supporting (Business man) | Dimm Media LLC [19] |
| Fight of the Living Dead 2 | Zombie | Alpine Labs, BlackBoxTV, Ketchum Labs [18] |
| Hello Chile Photo Booth commercial | Featured (Father) | Immerse Films [19] |
Philanthropy
Arsi Nami Co-Founded Non-Profit Organization Opportunitree to help the community, children, elderly and individuals with disabilities.[20] He 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. He is also active bringing the importance of Music, Music Therapy to the community, children, elderly and individuals with disabilities.
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.[21]
Education
Arsi Nami graduated with honors on May 19, 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[22] | 2008 |
| Simon Trust Music Scholarship Award | 2008 |
| Esther Landon Memorial Music Scholarship Award | 2007 |
| Aiming at Stars 2nd Place Award (National Television Competition Sweden) | 2003 [23] |
Guest appearances and performances
| Topic | Audience | Event/Location |
|---|---|---|
| Featured Model, 4th Annual Vintage Glamour Bridal Event at Rancho Las Lomas (January 31, 2016) | Public | Orange County, California |
| Featured Model, 2016 Premiere Bridal Fashion Show at Hilton Worldwide (January 10, 2016) | Public | Pasadena, California |
| Guest speaker, lecturing nursing and communicationstudents about Music Therapy, journey from Shiraz to Sweden and Los Angeles & leading a music therapy session (April 16, 2015) | Nursing & Communication Students | California State University, Channel Islands |
| Guest speaker, lecturing nursing communication and psychology students about Music Therapy, journey from Shiraz to Sweden and Los Angeles & leading therapeutic music session (October 16, 2014) | Nursing & Psychology students | California State University, Channel Islands |
| Guest speaker, presenting an evidence based Music Therapy method on the effects of Increasing vocalization and improving motor skills on individuals with Intellectual disabilities and Cerebral Palsy. (October 9, 2014) | College students | California State University, Northridge |
| 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 an 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[24] |
| 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 about 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 / 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 benefit 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
| Song | Year | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Love Is Blind - Original Soundtrack | Oct 14, 2016 | [Shiraz Records] |
| "Paradise" feat. Levi Whalen | Feb 14, 2015 | [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 - Paradise (feat.Levi Whalen) | May 1, 2015 | #1 song at top 100 Indie Dance/Disco chart on Spinnin' Records Talent Pool[25] |
| Arsi Nami - Paradise (feat.Levi Whalen) | March 1, 2015 | #1 song at March top 10 House dance chart on House Charts.com[26] |
| Arsi Nami - She Wants To Fly (feat.Levi Whalen) | May 12, 2014 | Featured on Fox TV show Bones (TV series)[27] |
| Arsi Nami - Never Be Lonely (feat.Levi Whalen) | June 3, 2013 | Featured on Fox TV show The Goodwin Games[28] |
| 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 film Crown Prince of Heaven |
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.[29]
References
- ↑ "The Modern Magazine for Persian Music, Celebrations, Cuisine, Culture & Community". Persianmirror.com. 1984-05-21. Retrieved 2011-08-06.
- ↑ "Arsi Nami's "She Wants To Fly" featured in the latest Bones!". Winogradsky Sobel. Archived from the original on 3 June 2013. Retrieved 2015-10-11.
- ↑ Crown Prince of Heaven (2010) - Soundtracks
- ↑ "Arsi Nami Bio | Arsi Nami Biography". MTV.com Arsi Nami artist page. Retrieved 2013-07-13.
- ↑ MTV (2013-10-21). "MTV New Music and Songs I Arsi Nami Biography". MTV.com. Retrieved 2015-10-06.
- ↑ "Google Translate". Translate.google.com. Retrieved 2011-08-06.
- ↑ "Arsi Nami's "She Wants To Fly" featured in the latest Bones!". Winogradsky Sobel. Archived from the original on 3 June 2013. Retrieved 2015-10-11.
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ "www.arsinami.com". www.arsinami.com. Archived from the original on February 7, 2016. Retrieved 2011-08-06.
- ↑ "Arsi Nami paradise number 1 at top 100 indie chart, Spinnin Records". 2015-05-01. Archived from the original on 1 May 2015. Retrieved 2015-05-01.
- ↑ "Arsi Nami paradise progressive winner number 1 at top 10 House chart". 2015-03-01. Archived from the original on 1 March 2015. Retrieved 2015-03-01.
- ↑ "Celebrity | Arsi Nami". PopStar. Retrieved 2011-08-06.
- ↑ "Shiraz Records announce World Premiere of Arsi Nami - Caro Mio Ben (feat. Kryphon)". iranian.com. Archived from the original on 16 April 2013. Retrieved 2013-04-27.
- ↑ http://www.6lyrics.com/news/7667/arsi_nami/world_premiere_of_arsi_nami_s_music_video_caro_mio_ben.aspx
- ↑ "Blog Archive » Win/So Welcomes Arsi Nami!". Winogradsky/Sobel. 2012-01-13. Retrieved 2012-03-17.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 "Arsi Nami IMDb". IMDb.com. Retrieved 2016-02-20.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 "News and Press". arsinami.com. Retrieved 2015-11-14.
- ↑ "Biography Philanthropy". arsinami.com. Retrieved 2015-10-23.
- ↑ "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.
- ↑ MTV (2013-10-21). "MTV New Music and Songs I Arsi Nami Biography". MTV.com. Retrieved 2015-10-06.
- ↑ ""Music For Your Heart" Foundation Invites You to a Magical Night Celebrating the 2nd Anniversary Benefiting Children through Music". PRWEB. Retrieved 2012-10-07.
- ↑ "Arsi Nami paradise number 1 at top 100 indie chart, Spinnin Records". 2015-05-01. Archived from the original on 1 May 2015. Retrieved 2015-05-01.
- ↑ "Arsi Nami paradise progressive winner number 1 at top 10 House chart". 2015-03-01. Archived from the original on 1 March 2015. Retrieved 2015-03-01.
- ↑ "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 2014-05-14.
- ↑ "Arsi Nami on The Goodwin Games!". Winogradsky Sobel. Archived from the original on 3 June 2013. Retrieved 2013-06-03.
- ↑ "Brahe Basket - Historia/ Arets Bamse". Brahe Basket. Archived from the original on 1 May 2013. Retrieved 2014-02-28.
External links
- Official Page
- MTV music page
- Fanpage
- IMDb
- Fanpage
- Arsi Nami on Myspace
- http://www.persianmirror.com/community/writers/Milad/2006/ArsiMusic.cfm