Baba Yaga was inspired by the crone from Eastern European Folklore.  The piece uses live performances of violin, ney flute, mizmar (shawm), and a variety of percussion instruments.  The Didjeridoo sound was created using a synthesizer.  The concept for Baba Yaga evolved from a short percussion and melodic riff on the mizmars in a fast 7/8 rhythm.  

Baba Yaga

Music by Nikolai Ruskin from the short film "ZOMBIE DAY" (2011).
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Michael Sutter (Director Of Photography, Writer)
David Lobach (Director, Picture Editor, Co-writer)
Dylan Catherina (Director, Producer, Sound Designer)
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Dusk is an improv using oud with electric bass.  The oud was recorded using a magnetic pickup rather than a mic, with plenty of reverb to give it a spaghetti western kind of sound.  

Dusk

Souk

Giant monster battle music composed by Nikolai Ruskin (2009).  Featuring Clint Clark on drums, with Nikolai Ruskin playing guitars and bass.  Instrumental piece influenced by old school Brittish metal (aka NWOBHM: New Wave of British Heavy Metal).

Nikolai Ruskin

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