Hector Mukomol (Henadij Mel'nyk). The Unexplored World. Journey of Consiousness. // www.UMKA.com.ua

In the sphere of ambient Hector Mukomol (Genadiy Mel’nyk) is, presumably, one of the best known musicians today, at least in the territory of the CIS. Personally I, for example, heard his music first in Russia – although he lives and creates in Kyiv. However, it would be even strange if global geography had any substantial influence on the presence here. Because space of his works is directly related to internal geography, to travels of a person in the internal universe – and it, as known, is the direct reflection of the external universe. Consequently – not subject to borders. Moreover, this time Mykola Oorzhak took part in recording the album by Hector Mukomol. This is also a person who is not simple, and known in the world – and his depth has become an important part of the local sound field. Actually, the author tells us about it in the booklet, I will not retell it therefore. I will say about another thing. Music is usually a guide – in various places – and a purposeful guide. But high-quality ambient, as to me, does not send a listener in any concrete direction. It, as a bullet, grows harmoniously, broadens in all directions at once – and, in fact, that is what happens to the audience. The crooked becomes smooth, cavities are filled in, slits grow over – this music helps a person to become integral. Healthy. Light. What is needed is the desire and readiness to work, because hurrying is impossible here. And, since you are already here – maybe, you should try...

Anton Jozhik Lejba (Hedgehog)

Younnat. Ryba.

Despite the fact that Oleh Serdyuk (Younnat) is the keyboard player of the band Luk – or maybe right because of that – the world sees already his second solo album. This time on the physical medium. And it’s great that it was issued, as Oleh creates interesting, ambiguous music..

Domestic price: 40.14UAH, International price: $8.92USD

Leo. Ljuminofory.

This music is not making haste, either. It is peering into the night, inside of itself, into reflection of its eyes in dark water – and becomes fast. It is flirting with a stranger, but not seducing – it is playing easily, half in jest and with a smile.

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Sphingida. Origin. /digi-pack/

Ten compositions – so different, but also so similar. The difference is in details: melodies, rhythms, the general structure. Similarity – in that all the tracks have avoided monotony, the structure is not monotonous, there are frequently some turns, development. But – fluently, softly, elegantly.

Domestic price: ~~53.64UAH~~ 45.59UAH
International price: ~~$11.92USD~~ $10.13USD

Hector Mukomol. Immersion. /digi-pack/

This time – as well as on the later album "Unexplored World" – Hektor Mukomol creates worlds and spaces not alone. The immersion took place with the help of Vitaly Tatsyak, who played the bamboo flute. This is not the only, however, presumably, one of basic reasons, why the feeling arises as though you merge into three worlds at once.

Domestic price: 53.64UAH, International price: $11.92USD

Hector Mukomol (Henadij Mel'nyk). The Unexplored World. Journey of Consiousness.

Younnat. Ryba.

Danilko. Posle tebja... (After You...)

Leo. Ljuminofory.

Sphingida. Origin. /digi-pack/

Hector Mukomol. Immersion. /digi-pack/