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Ivan Voltanov, the man behind Zimmer-G, has a soft spot for all things retro. This proclivity helps him to find there, in the past, interesting but forgotten pieces of music and bring them — in a new, modified form — to here, in the present.
The usage of samples in this case — and Zimmer-G utilizes them a lot, whether or not obvious — comes from deep admiration and respect for the authors of the originals.
Speaking of whom, let’s imagine: your favorite artist radically switched the style, or quit music making, or forgot to release his early material. You are in lack of the music you like! What to do? Zimmer-G found the answer for himself as a listener: he fills the gap with his own tunes.
Another interesting thing about Ivan Voltanov is that there is a whole band performing inside his head. This band is imaginary for now, but some day it could become real. We definitely can expect that: from the very beginning, Zimmer-G was always inviting real guest musicians to be a part of his working process.
He also always invites everyone to be a part of his audience. And this is an invitation that we definitely should accept.
Listen to some music by Zimmer-G:
Listen more: albums
Halfway Sweeter
Melodies, which are halfway between sadness and delight, but a bit closer to the latter. But just a little. But they are still more joyful than joyless.
Halfway Bitter
A collective effort in rethinking the music by Zimmer-G resulting in engaging selection of music tracks.
Mupy Mup
The album composed of tracks from early DIY-releases with the title that looks exactly like “Peace to the World” in Russian.
Listen even more: compilations
Reverse Yellowheadding
The joy of bending originals into something new and different — captured as music recordings of various dispositions and attitudes.
Indifferent Listening
A conceptual collective album which reflects on contemporary habits of music perceiving and winks at its own predecessors.
Daydreaming and Sleepwalking
A suitable accompaniment for dreams of different sorts, whether lucid or subliminal, empty or pragmatic, sweet or salty, trivial or peculiar.
Music for Eukaryotes
A compilation that both you and your cat are able to enjoy. Along with a dog. And also a cactus. Perceive it from your very core!
The Discreet Charm of Consumerism
The result of using an inspirational source that is seemingly uninspiring — a supermarket and related things.
Foldout
A compound music composition made by 18 artists via the method Cadavre exquis de la musique.
Easy. Slow. Quiet.
An asymmetrical response to the bustle and noise of everyday life, lousy weather and bad moods.
Music Take-Away
A compilation created for the same-named event series, where it was available for free. You can also download it for free right now, yes.
Different Listening 3
Summarizing the approach of the whole series: it’s pleasant to the ears, but at the same time it can be surprising for the mind.
Past Perfect
Ten selected tracks from everything published by 56 Stuff from 2002 to 2004. By the way, available for free.
Semolina Porridge
A kindergarten party thrown by Yellowhead with sweet porridge, games, toys and the assistance of his fellow colleagues.
Different Listening 2
A compilation of light electronic music that tries to be more than just a compilation of light electronic music.
There is also something to watch:
Live at a Secret Party
A short report from a tiny secret party which was dedicated to releasing the “Halfway Sweeter” album by Zimmer-G.
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Voltanov.com