Sergey Rybytskyy
Perth, Western Australia, Australia | Established. Jan 01, 2012 | INDIE | AFTRA
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If you’re in search of fresh new Progressive Rock sounds, look no further than Ukrainian keyboardist Sergey Rybytsky. This skilled composer molds and transforms sounds that may naturally clash into exciting cosmogonic compositions that electrify speakers with intense pulses of rapid-fire musical bliss. Using a combination of a variety of genres (Progressive Rock, Classical, and New Age to name a few) Rybytsky’s latest body of work, New Vista, makes music that challenges the listener to diversify his/her musical portfolio. - ampedsounds
There's a lot to be found within the songs - dynamics and poetry, aggression and passion. The collection begins with "Deliverance" - fast paced hard rock drum beats build up a solid sonic spine for spiritually uplifting guitar riffs. By turns, higher and lower riffs shoot the song into your ears like a Uzi submachine gun. In fact, listening to this track makes one imagine a philharmonic with a pianist instead of a guitar player, performing a fiery-yet-epic classical composition, surrounded by people in very formal attire. It’s the same kind of music you may have heard from Dream Theater but also Apocalyptica - this time, it’s all made by one man. - Katarzyna 'NINa' Gornisiewicz
There's a lot to be found within the songs - dynamics and poetry, aggression and passion. The collection begins with "Deliverance" - fast paced hard rock drum beats build up a solid sonic spine for spiritually uplifting guitar riffs. By turns, higher and lower riffs shoot the song into your ears like a Uzi submachine gun. In fact, listening to this track makes one imagine a philharmonic with a pianist instead of a guitar player, performing a fiery-yet-epic classical composition, surrounded by people in very formal attire. It’s the same kind of music you may have heard from Dream Theater but also Apocalyptica - this time, it’s all made by one man. - Katarzyna 'NINa' Gornisiewicz
I've broadly divided the tracks on this album into separate categories. These divisions aren't due to extreme differences and borderlines cast in stone however, as a close inspection of this production will reveal something of a uniform atmosphere throughout and that some compositions corresponds better within the specified categories than others. Rybytskyy appears to enjoy mixing elements around a bit, and gives the impression of being an artist that doesn't care too much about honing in on any detailed specified genre of music.
- Olav_Martin_Bjornsen
This album literally has something for everyone and its actually pretty tough to write about individual songs since the album’s realcharm is the atmosphere it creates. With that said the standout tracks to me are“Battle” and “In Labrynths of the Soul.” “Battle” is exactly what you would expect- a fast paced metal sounding song with driving drums and a beat that you can bang your head to. As a fan of hard rock and metal music it immediately grabbed my attention. It’s also very impressive to see the ease in which Rybytskyy transitions into the calmer “Nocturne” after “Battle” ends as with any composition the songs are all strung together. If you only listen to one song on the album however I would suggest the epic 11 minutes and 23 seconds of “In Labrynths of the Soul.” While the song might not hit on all of Rybytskyy’s elements it does show his strength to pull you into the song with a strong atmospheric presence. The song is very prog rock butfeels like a ballad. - © 2013 Hands Off Promotions
Once in a long while, I can be found at a loss for words. I’ve been stuck there for a bit, and when you here this selection, you may begin to understand why. I’ve been listening to Ukranian composer Sergey Rybytskyy’s “In Labyrinths of the Soul” and getting lost in it. - C Bret Campbell
Once in a long while, I can be found at a loss for words. I’ve been stuck there for a bit, and when you here this selection, you may begin to understand why. I’ve been listening to Ukranian composer Sergey Rybytskyy’s “In Labyrinths of the Soul” and getting lost in it. - C Bret Campbell
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Sergiy Rybytskyy is a neo-classical composer. The piano lured him in at the tender age of seven.
He pursued the instrument like the famous character in "The Tell-Tale Heart" by Edgar Allan Poe. He followed that call like the latter followed the heartbeat under the floorboards! That haunting call has never left Rybytskyy. Instead of attempting to resist the attraction, he allowed it to run wild.
Rybytskyy continued to fine-tune his craft over the years. He attended many courses from the Dnipro Music College in Ukraine. He also took private lessons from talented composer and piano virtuoso Vladimir Skuratovsky. At the same time, Rybytskyy was leading a second life. He was an engineering school student who began a career in the mining engineering field to pay his bills. When Rybytskyy left the mining world, he was in the mindset of songwriting and recording. Rybytskyy's musical influences cover a vast range, from J.S.Bach to Rob Lane and Marty Friedman. The primary drive of his music is to create an emotional experience for the listener. His sound is original, lively, and refined.
While his main goal is to compose soundtracks, Rybytskyy's music tells a unique story.
His main instrument is the keyboard. Still, there is also a variety of other instruments in his works. This allows him to get a wide range of sounds to create a palpable atmosphere. The sound invites the listener to escape into the artist's musical world. Rybytskyy's debut album, "New Vista," received praise among music fans and industry insiders. It explored classical, prog-rock, romantic, ambient, and neo-classical music. The album didn't follow the usual formulas of most music of that era. Instead, it veered toward a diverse tone with ambient sounds and driving drums. Amped Sounds marveled at Rybytskyy's ability. The artist combined many influences to create a "musical experience within itself." Indie Music Digest stated, "New Vista is a dynamic and progressive musical statement. It offers a lot of variety via vivid sound and brilliant creative energy." Rybytskyy wasted no time to release a follow-up: "In Labyrinths of the Soul." Many people admired his sophomore album too. Many reviews mentioned the ease with which the listener can get lost in the music. Rybytskyy amazed the journalists at Middle Tennessee Music blog. In particular, his ability to use the keyboard to sound like other real instruments stood out.
Tuned Loud! called the artist a “true pioneer.” The blog remarked on how his songs are “complex and interesting, but no inaccessible.”
A&R Factory was also very impressed. The site discussed how the “many layers of wonderful music” add to his vision. His layering makes the tracks “refined and glorious.”
Hands Off Promotions remarked that the album sounds like "Tim Burton's take on a classic." Rybytskyy's relentless drive will not allow him to rest. He has already been accumulating material for upcoming releases. You will also hear some of Rybytskyy's work on television and film. He signed many non-exclusive and exclusive deals. This means that he collaborates with publishers and music libraries for commercial use. Still, he is always willing to work on new music, putting his impressive passion and skills first. He keeps creating amazing cinematic songs, soundtracks and compositions for music libraries. He has just released two new albums on absolute Music Library and Cielo Music. The first, ABS417CD Unity, has a very special concept dealing with the idea of war and peace. The latter is a very touching work, focusing on the pain and the tragedy that the current war in Ukraine, the artist’s native country, entails.
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