Maze D'Or

StarBast IV

01. In the Maze of the Muses
02. The Last Breath of Freedom
03. At the Library
04. On the Road
05. Outside the Doors
06. Farewell Smile
07. Carpe Diem
08. The Golden Cube
09. Maze D'Or
10. Three Men
11. До конца
12. A Blind Alley
IRINA MAKAROVA — vocal (1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 11, 12)
VLADIMIR DEMYANOV — guitars, acoustic guitars
ILYA MAKAROV — keyboards
ALEXANDER BULATOV — bass guitars
ALEXEY MOGILEVSKY — saxophone (5), vocal (5, 6), text (5)
ARTEM IVANOV — drums
VICTOR ALAVATSKY — vocal (6)
PETR DULESOV — back-voice (6)
MIKHAIL SIMAKOV — voice (8)
EGOR DULESOV — vocal (9)
DMITRY YAKOVLEV — cello (12)
OLGA EGOROVA — mandolin (12)
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PETR DULESOV, EGOR DULESOV, TANYA DULESOVA,
GREG DULESOV, VADIM SUBBOTIN, DMITRY GUELLER,
ANNA KARPOVA, DIANA POLENOVA, ALEXEY KHOMENKO,
HOLGER SCHMIDT — support
NIKOLAY DULESOV — idea, music, lyrics, producer © 2021
Released 2021
Maze D’Or © 2021
VICTOR ALAVATSKY — recording of instruments and vocals (“Novik-Records”)
DMITRY RAGUTENOK — guitar recording (Studio “TELE-CLUB”)
IGOR SHATSKY, ILYA SHATSKY — mixing and mastering (“Black Box Studio”)
ANNA KARPOVA — CD artwork
"Maze D'Or" is the fourth album in the StarBast Chronicles, inviting the listener on a unique musical journey through 12 compositions. Each track reflects the intricate and winding paths taken by both the protagonist of Holger Schmidt's book and the listener themselves. The music masterfully blends styles — from rock to disco — creating an intense yet captivating soundscape. At the heart of the album's structure is a unique system of melodic spirals that pull the listener into continuous motion, immersing them in a sonic labyrinth.
This album embodies the artist's struggle for inspiration and inner freedom, where every track marks a step in a tense and unpredictable process. "Maze D'Or" challenges the listener to ponder how far one can go in the search for truth and freedom, and what sacrifices must be made along the way. The unfolding musical labyrinth keeps the listener captivated until the final note.
Like all albums in the StarBast Chronicles, "Maze D'Or" is a cohesive work, where every composition is an integral part of the whole. However, for a first encounter, we recommend starting with the eclectic tracks "Carpe Diem" and "Three Men," which immerse you in the rhythms of disco and new wave, evoking a sense of freedom and nostalgia. These tracks serve as the perfect entry point into the album's complex and layered world.
For those who lean towards more experimental and heavier sounds, where lyrics become part of the musical structure, we suggest listening to "Outside the Doors." The title track, "Maze D'Or," will also resonate with those who enjoy nostalgic melodies wrapped in a deep atmosphere.
"Maze D'Or" is not just an album — it's a sonic labyrinth that provokes, inspires, and invites reflection. Each melody is a step forward on a winding path of philosophical questions, leading towards the realization of inner freedom. Discover "Maze D'Or" and let its melodies guide you through the intricate paths of sound and meaning.
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