Sergey Starostin & Volkovtrio – Once There Was Sun (2000)
Vlad Zhukov – keyboards, programming, recording, co‑producer
Sergey Starostin & Volkovtrio – Once There Was Sun (2000)
Vlad Zhukov – keyboards, programming, recording, co‑producer
Sergey Starostin & Volkovtrio – "Once There Was Sun" (2000)
"Once There Was Sun" is a one‑of‑a‑kind project that fuses authentic Russian folklore, jazz improvisation, and contemporary electronic soundscapes. The album features live performances by Sergey Starostin (vocals, flutes, clarinet) and Volkovtrio — Vladimir Volkov (double bass, viola da gamba, gusli, electric bass) with Slava Kurashov (guitar, gusli, percussion).
Vlad Zhukov was involved in multiple capacities: he recorded material, handled programming and sampling, played keyboards, and also served as one of the producers of the album. His electronic textures and production approach complement the ethnic and experimental palette of the record.
Released in 2000 on Green Wave Records, the album received critical acclaim. In 2003, a track from this album was nominated for a BBC World Music Award — one of the first international recognitions for the entire team.
Tracklist:
- Skit – 3:57
- Da Priyekhal – 7:10
- Bilo Solntse – 10:04
- Oy Da Nye Plach – 5:19
- Cossack Song – 7:26
- Kalyuki – 2:46
- Kogo-to Nyetu – 6:41
- V Polye Travka – 4:48
- Something Else – 8:57
- V Polye Travka (cont.) – 5:59
- Styx – 3:49
Credits:
- Sergey Starostin – vocals, flutes, clarinet, arrangements
- Vladimir Volkov – double bass, viola da gamba, gusli, electric bass, producer
- Slava Kurashov – guitar, percussion, gusli, arrangements
- Vlad Zhukov – recording, programming, keyboards, production
- Yuri Parfyonov – trumpet
- Kaigal-Ool Khovalyg – vocals
- Denis Sladkevich – virtual percussion
- Mixed and mastered by: Vyacheslav Arkhipov
- Recorded at: Studio 184, Bershtein Studio, Calipso Records
- Design: Alexander Menus, computer design – Polina Kiryushova
- Executive producers: Alexander Ivovsky, Alexander Cheparukhin
About the material:
The tracks are based on traditional Russian songs from the Kursk, Tver, Kaluga, and Belgorod regions, as well as Cossack and choral folk melodies. The album blends archaic and modern elements, creating a hypnotic, profound sonic space.
2000 Sergey Starostin & Volkovtrio – Once There Was Sun (2000)
Vlad Zhukov – keyboards, programming, recording, co‑producer