About

Known for his emotive compositions that play in the intersections of global sounds, Arian Saleh is a multifaceted Composer and Recording Artist, who has emerged as a vibrant voice in musical storytelling. Arian Saleh’s film scores have played the screens of many festivals, including Tribeca Film Festival, SXSW, AFI, SIFF and Big Sky Documentary Festival. Notably, Saleh scored the Emmy Award-winning documentary "Blackfeet Boxing: Not Invisible," and the three-part ESPN 30 for 30 series "Dream On”, writing music that aims to strike a balance between depth and propulsion.

Beyond the realm of traditional filmmaking, Saleh has collaborated with the Malala Fund to score the VR film “Girl Icon”, which premiered at SXSW and was named one of Forbes’ top 50 VR experiences of the year, as well as composing music for world premiere theatrical productions by Ammunition Theatre Company, The Road, and Echo Theater Company and is currently in development on an original musical based on the novel “Only These Beautiful Moments” by Abdi Nazemian. 

As a recording artist, Saleh has released multiple IMA nominated solo albums. These works each elaborate on a sound deeply rooted in a troubadour tradition, with a heavy emphasis on lyrics and melody, as well as nods to gypsy, tango, and electronic music. His music hopes to serve as a bridge between cultures and time periods, blending diverse musical traditions to create a sound that is uniquely his own, yet universally resonant.

Residing in Brooklyn, Saleh continues his commitment to pushing artistic boundaries and crafting music that transcends genres and sparks introspection, leaving listeners with more questions than answers.