Vitaly [Vit-ta-lee] Zolotarev is a composer, producer and sound designer. From his childhood, Vitaly has been fascinated by two things - science fiction and history. Later, this interest, along with an ear for the bizarre and unusual, found expression in his music - a unique blend of synth sounds combined with a classical orchestra. As a teenager, Vitaly began experimenting with noises and instruments using two tape recorders. He started composing songs when he got his first guitar at age 14 and, one year later, he formed his own school band. After high school, Vitaly studied at Tomsk University of Automated Control Systems and Radio Electronics (Russia). There he started discovering the mysteries of audio production through establishing a small studio and recording his friends. Having graduated from the university, Vitaly began working for a company producing musical gear. It was a great chance to materialize his ideas into the design of studio equipment. However, he soon realised that, while he had a love of technology, it limited his true passion for composing songs. He started spending all his spare time in a studio. After two years, he left the company and dedicated himself completely to making music. As a result, in 1994 Vitaly formed his second band, which soon released a synth-pop album. In 1995, Vitaly moved to Uzbekistan in Central Asia. Here, he came across a delightful world of folk music. Merging synths with folk singing he created an exciting new musical style. Not surprisingly, his unique sound combination soon attracted the attention of the biggest local label, Tarona. Over the next four years Vitaly established himself as a highly innovative composer/producer of ethno and world music. He wrote and produced songs for Setora, Lola, Rayhon, Iroda Yo'ldasheva, Bora Merić (Turkey). Vitaly won 'Best Song of the Year' award in 2000 and 'Best Composer of the Year' in 2001. This period also provided him with invaluable song writing experience. In 2002, Vitaly emigrated to New Zealand. Eclectic by nature, he has never restricted himself by listening to one music style, being interested in everything from classical to hard rock. Consequently, fate was to provide a big surprise again. This time the genre was hip-hop. He became the exclusive engineer for the #1 urban independent label, Dawn Raid Entertainment, for over eight years. In 2007, Vitaly gained a diploma in Audio Engineering and Music Production from Tai Poutini Polytechnic and branched out on his own to form Vitaly Music and work as an independent contractor. He has worked on both local and international projects with gold and platinum artists across a broad spectrum of genres. This includes working with Savage, Mareko, Adeaze, Aaradhna, Sweet & Irie, Nesian Mystik, J Williams (NZ); Paul Mac, Young Divas, NFA (1200 Techniques) (AUS); Akon, Boo Ya Tribe, Baby Bash, David Banner (US). Having such diverse experience it was no wonder that Vitaly started using it for what he loves doing most of all - instrumental music. Never afraid of stepping outside traditional frameworks, he is constantly experimenting with different ideas as he seeks to find his own unique sound and style. As such, his works are full of mystery, bizarre sounds and contrast transitions, yet the music always remains highly melodic. Currently, Vitaly resides in Brisbane, Australia.

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