https://stefantorto.bandcamp.com/
From the album Stefan Torto - Oceanian Dreams (2012).
Original music by Stefanos Tortopoglou.
http://cosmicleaf.bandcamp.com/album/oceanian-dreams
https://www.facebook.com/stefantorto

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Zen Garden "Simple Thought" (Stefan Torto remake)

I don’t just make music — I travel through it.
Every tone, every breath, every quiet moment is part of something larger.
We often chase goals, results, and recognition —
but the true prize lies in the road itself,
in those fleeting sparks when sound turns into emotion.

Ambient is my calling, yet I never let boundaries define me.
Arpeggios, textures, and the occasional random plonk have become my compass,
guiding me through the vast soundscape between chaos and calm.

I’ve learned that success isn’t what you reach —
it’s what you feel while creating.
When gratitude replaces measurement,
music stops being a project to complete
and becomes a melody to experience. 🌙

I don’t chase trends, fame, or numbers.
Music flows through me naturally — shaped by nature, the cosmos,
and the quiet hum of everyday life.
If my sounds resonate with others, that’s a beautiful bonus.
But in the end, I create because I love it.

Peace 🫶 Join me on the journey.

Official channel of Stefanos Tortopoglou / Stefan Torto.
Born in Athens and self-educated in guitar, piano, percussion and music technology, Stefanos has been involved in various forms of electronic and natural sound from the age of 7.

To date, he has released a total of 14 studio albums, 10 extended plays, and 11 singles.

As a composer and sound designer, he has composed music for various visual presentations, including projection mapping, holograms, and virtual reality experiences. His work has been commissioned by big names like National Geographic, Nike, Red Bull, Heineken, Microsoft, Samsung, and many more.

Additionally, as a stage musician and sound designer, he has participated in theatrical productions of the National Theatre of Greece and other productions, touring in ancient Greek theaters and internationally.

Several of his tracks have been released in music compilations and used for film/short film productions worldwide.

Also Co-founder and composer of the Zen Garden and Dreamakers multi performance projects.

Finally, as a sound designer, he conducted research and created sounds and presets for VST instruments for major corporations.

www.stefantorto.com

Releases as Stefan Torto

- Ambion (2011)
- Astral VIsions E.P (2011)
- Oceanian Dreams (2012)
- Argus E.P (2012)
- Inner Watt (2013)
- Cosmopolis E.P (2014)
- The Forbidden Journey (2015)
- indivisual Connections (2017)
- Shades Of Light E.P (2017)
- Pathfinder | single (2018)
- Intentions of a free spirit | single (2018)
- Dream Makers L.P (2018)
- Ownworlds | single (2019)
- Avalanche EP (2019)
- The Oracle EP (2019)
- Elevate | single (2019)
- Progressions | LP orchestral (2019)
- Boards of Athens | LP | LIVE (2020)
- Inverse Kinematic - Single (2020)
- The Dawn | EP | LIVE (2020)
- Orion's Rebirth - LP (2020)
- I.O (single 2020)
- Angolian - LP (2020)
- Repeat - EP (2021)
- Interlacing - EP (2021)
-Morfes - Single (2021)
-Earth Calling - LP (2021)
- Wings vs Machines - Single (2022)
- Velocity - LP (2023)
- Passage - LP (2024)
- Digis Vol. 1 & 2 - EPs (2024)
- Tenuous Balance - Single (2025)
- Memory From The Future - LP (2025)

Releases as Zen Garden

- Simple Thought (2010)
- Discover E.P (2011)
- Talking Trees (2012)

★  "A psychedelic person is not willing to be a good citizen, or a good anything that is defined by somebody else. I mean, the shaman is a true anarchist"
-Terrence McKenna

★ " If you want to find the secrets of the universe, think in terms of energy, frequency and vibration."
-~ NikolaTesla

Music isn’t just background 
it’s part of who I am.
Sharing tracks that match the mood
real, focused, timeless.
🎶 Listen close. You’ll hear more than sound.

ॐ