Zakary Tuktarov Makes Inspiring Music from the Sounds of Sticks, Stones and Herbs
Zakary Tuktarov makes music under a few monikers. His output includes gentle folk, soul-tearing acoustic punk and collaborations with avant-garde jazz musicians. However, his latest album "Primitives" came out on French label Kalamine Records under his own name. It's a fascinating journey in search of your inner primeval man recorded in a secluded country house surrounded by Russian nature. We asked Zakary to tell us about the philosophy behind the album and the tools he used for recording.
Zakary Tuktarov
I create music based on visual scores that I form with the help of books, films and nature. I often collect various natural objects (like sticks, stones or herbs) from which I extract sounds.
My music is closely related to my philosophy. It includes aspects of Taoism, Zen Buddhism, primitivism and anarchist ideas.
My music is closely related to my philosophy. It includes aspects of Taoism, Zen Buddhism, primitivism and anarchist ideas.
Zakary Tuktarov
I use guitars, synthesizers, folk instruments, as well as my own sound base which I have been collecting since 2012.
In short, the synthesis of sound in my music is only an instrument, rather than a goal.
In short, the synthesis of sound in my music is only an instrument, rather than a goal.
Zakary's collection of musical objects
Listen to the album in full on Soundcloud. Follow Zakary on Facebook and VK and support him on Patreon.
