Draft:Bogdan Dullsky

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Bogdan Dullsky (real name Bogdan Dulschii, born November 10, 1971) is a composer, sound artist, and audiovisual performer known for his experimental work in drone music, ambient, and electroacoustic compositions. His projects, such as Quest.Room.Project and Freedom Reflex, have been featured internationally, and he has collaborated with various notable artists and labels. Dullsky is particularly known for his explorations of human freedom, social awareness, and existential themes. He currently resides and works in Finland.

Biography

Bogdan Dullsky was born on November 10, 1971, in the Soviet Union. From a young age, Dullsky began experimenting with sound, using Soviet microphones and reel-to-reel tape recorders to capture and manipulate field recordings and voices. His early experiments with musique concrète allowed him to create complex audio collages by cutting, splicing, and recombining magnetic tape. These early works laid the foundation for his lifelong interest in sound manipulation.

In the 1990s, Dullsky worked at the Theatre of Drama and Comedy in Tiraspol, where he was exposed to more advanced sound equipment and techniques. There, he experimented with sound design for theatre productions, creating audio collages for stage performances using analog equipment. During this period, Dullsky collaborated closely with his friend, Alexander Kirnitsky, a prominent Soviet composer and conductor. In the mid-1990s, Dullsky lived and worked at the studio of the famous Soviet rock band Kruiz, where he had access to high-end equipment and musical instruments of the time. This experience allowed him to refine his production techniques and further explore the blending of traditional and experimental sound.

In addition to his experimental music career, Dullsky worked in radio broadcasting and produced several audiobooks. His time in radio further honed his sound editing and production skills, while his involvement in audiobook creation allowed him to explore sound storytelling.

Dullsky’s career continued to evolve as he integrated visual elements into his performances, blending sound with video art in various international festivals and exhibitions. He is now based in Finland, where he actively participates in the local and international art scene.

Collaborations

Throughout his career, Dullsky has collaborated with numerous experimental musicians and artists. His joint works include performances and recordings with artists like Nikita Golyshev, Ray Kondrashov, Ilia Saveliev, and Jan Robbe. Robbe, also known by his alias Erratic, is a Belgian electronic musician and sound artist. Together, they worked on several projects that explored complex sound manipulation and audio-visual integration.

• Freedom Reflex: A collaboration with Nikita Golyshev and Ray Kondrashov, this project focuses on the emotional and sonic landscape of freedom. The album has been described as an exploration of complex soundscapes that challenge conventional musical structures.

• Quest.Room.Project: One of Dullsky's most prominent collaborations, this project involved a series of releases and performances that explored the interaction between sound and space. The project's releases on Test Tube include Room Number: Fiducial Banality, a highly regarded work blending acoustic and electronic elements.

• Interference: Dullsky, alongside Ilia Saveliev, Cisfinitum, and Idle Sunder, created the project Interference. Released through Entity Records, this album merges processed instrumentals, field recordings, and synthetic ambient sounds. The collaboration also features cello improvisations and noise elements that form an extensive 72-minute piece.

Audiovisual Performances

Dullsky has performed internationally at various art exhibitions and festivals, blending his sound work with visual art. Notable performances include:

• ACTIVA 2015: Dullsky's audiovisual installations were featured in the ACTIVA festival in Spain, where his work was praised for its ability to merge sound with narrative visual elements.

• Yarra Sculpture Gallery: His installation Everything is Conditional was exhibited in Melbourne, Australia, where it received attention for its commentary on human interaction with nature.

• Night of the Arts, Vaasa: In Finland, Dullsky has been a key contributor to local festivals, including the Night of the Arts in Vaasa, where his performances blend sound and visual media to create immersive experiences.

• Symbiotic Silence Festival: Since 2018, Dullsky has been a key performer and organizer of this electroacoustic and drone festival held at Gängeviertel in Hamburg. The festival focuses on immersive soundscapes and deep introspection through experimental music. Dullsky's performances and organizational efforts have shaped the event into a unique experience for ambient music enthusiasts.

• ToBe Continued... 24h Streaming Concert: Since 2013, Dullsky has participated annually in this 24-hour international streaming concert held on World Tuberculosis Day. The festival, organized by Stazione di Topolò, features global artists performing half-hour sets from around the world, raising awareness about tuberculosis through art.

Discography

Dullsky's discography spans several solo and collaborative projects. He has worked extensively with independent labels such as Test Tube and Setola di Maiale, contributing to the international experimental music scene.

Solo Albums

• Freedom Reflex (One) (2008) – Released on Setola di Maiale.
• Freedom Reflex | Second (2014) – Released on Test Tube.
• Room Number: Fiducial Banality (2007) – Released on Test Tube.

Collaborations

• Psygnosis I (2007) – The first of the three-part collaborative project with Idle Sunder, Psygnosis I blends minimal rhythms with manipulated instruments and recordings. It explores existential and psychological themes through sonic experimentation.
• Psygnosis II (2010) – The second album in the series continues to delve into deep soundscapes and experimental rhythms, with a darker, more introspective tone than the first.
• Psygnosis III (2008) – The final album in the series, Psygnosis III, offers an extensive exploration of field recordings and manipulated sound textures, bringing the trilogy to a close with an otherworldly auditory experience.
• Digital Snow (2008) – Collaboration with CD-R, known for its exploration of digital and acoustic soundscapes.

Compilations

• Tribute to Iannis Xenakis (2007) – Dullsky contributed the track Pyromania to this compilation honoring the avant-garde composer Iannis Xenakis. The release featured renowned artists such as Alva Noto, Kenneth Kirschner, and Alexei Borisov.

• Magnificentia Naturae (2007) – A compilation by Musica Excentrica, featuring experimental sound artists like CD-R, Kevin M. Krebs, and Kenneth Kirschner. Dullsky contributed to this release with a track representing his unique approach to blending natural sounds with electronic manipulation.

External Links

• Bogdan Dullsky Official website
• Bogdan Dullsky on Entity
• Bogdan Dullsky on Setola di Maiale music label
• ArteAlter Project - Bogdan Dullsky Collection
• Kiss FM Interview
• Online Performance Art Festival (OPAF 12) - Bogdan Dullsky
• Stazione di Topolò - ToBe Continued 24h Streaming Concert