Kodi Najm

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Kodi Najm
Born (1989-07-29) 29 July 1989 (age 34)
Tehran, Iran
Genrespost-punk revival, Techno, Soundtracks,
Instrument(s)Guitar, piano, bass guitar
Years active2005–present
LabelsNarnack records, Correspondant Records
Websitehttp://www.kodinajm.com

Kodi Najm (born 29 July 1989) is an Iranian-American musician, composer and producer. He is best known for his film compositions and soundtrack work. Najm was the lead guitar player for the rock band Hypernova in the early 2000s.[1]

Early life and musical career[edit]

Kodi Najm was born in Tehran, Iran. He left Iran when he was 17 years old and moved to the New York City where he currently resides. He has written and released 4 Ep's (Universal, Fairy Tales (single), Exit Strategy) and one full-length album Through the Chaos as a member of Hypernova.[2] Najm has also recorded and composed a heavily electronic and orchestral concept album for the motion picture Koyakatsi in early 2013.[3]

Solo work[edit]

Correspondant Compilation 07 [4] - 'E.V.B.T (East Village Bass tool)' with Krystal Klear

Filmography[edit]

  • Vortex (2019)
  • Ziona (2017)
  • Thirty-Six Hours (short) (2016)
  • Koyakatsi OST - Koyakatsi (Motion picture by Ayoub Qanir)
  • Vex (short) (2014)
  • Room 237 (short) (2012)

Band Discography[edit]

  • Hypernova - Consequences (2006)
  • Hypernova - Universal (2008)
  • Hypernova - Fairy Tales (single) (2009)
  • Hypernova -Through The Chaos (2010)
  • Hypernova - Exit Strategy (2011)

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Hypernova: An Iranian Rock Band In Brooklyn". npr.org. Archived from the original on 16 March 2017. Retrieved 26 December 2017.
  2. ^ "Hypernova: Illegal Indie-Rock from Iran". npr.org. Archived from the original on 3 March 2016. Retrieved 26 December 2017.
  3. ^ Silva, Jason (18 October 2012). "Koyakatsi : Enter the Civilization of Light With Director Ayoub Qanir". huffingtonpost.com. Archived from the original on 18 March 2016. Retrieved 26 December 2017.
  4. ^ "Jennifer Cardini reveals seventh Correspondant compilation". residentadvisor.net. 18 November 2019.