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Skafandr (from Greek. σκάφος — boat, ship + ανδρός — genitive case of ανήρ — man. Literally translated — «boatman») — is a fruitful and innovative team consisting of three members. Each member’s unique style combined with the band’s clear vision allows for creative themes which don’t rely upon vocals. The band was formed in 1998 on World Aviation and Cosmonautics Day. This day can rightly be considered the birthday of the band since their music takes the listener on a journey through the immense space of consciousness. The sound of Skafandr is a variety of twisted elements, sequentially compelling the attention like a mosaic with its psychedelic alternation of futurism and reality.
This psychedelic instrumental trio blends dub and metal, but the members of the project say that the definition "dub-metal," which is often used to describe the band's style, shouldn't be taken literally. In this particular case "dub" means doubling, i.e. repeating the pieces like digitally looping music. The word "metal" also has a slightly different meaning. Despite quite heavy sound it's more of defining the state than the form. Elements of reggae are also found in their music but the most accurate definition of Skafandr’s sound is psychedelic, similar to the prose of William Burroughs’s novel, "Nova Express" - “Heavy Metal People of Uranus wrapped in cool blue mist of vaporized bank notes…”
Skafandr is very different from other groups. They were one of the first to start playing acoustic hard metal concerts. Their concerts can be gloomy or cheerful, in trip-hop style, acoustic or metal. In any case, each concert creates honest music which cannot fit any frames or formats and promises to thrill audiences.
This psychedelic instrumental trio blends dub and metal, but the members of the project say that the definition "dub-metal," which is often used to describe the band's style, shouldn't be taken literally. In this particular case "dub" means doubling, i.e. repeating the pieces like digitally looping music. The word "metal" also has a slightly different meaning. Despite quite heavy sound it's more of defining the state than the form. Elements of reggae are also found in their music but the most accurate definition of Skafandr’s sound is psychedelic, similar to the prose of William Burroughs’s novel, "Nova Express" - “Heavy Metal People of Uranus wrapped in cool blue mist of vaporized bank notes…”
Skafandr is very different from other groups. They were one of the first to start playing acoustic hard metal concerts. Their concerts can be gloomy or cheerful, in trip-hop style, acoustic or metal. In any case, each concert creates honest music which cannot fit any frames or formats and promises to thrill audiences.