Albert S. Khalmurzayev - keyboards
Albert was born in Uzbekistan in 1967. His specialty is acting, working in dramatic theatre and cinema. His first musical steps were begun in school where a group he formed played avant-garde instrumental music, using not only conventional instruments, but also specially made equipment, and various found objects.
During his studying at the poly-technical institute, in 1984, he played guitar and percussion in a group, "Visit," performing for student festivals. When Albert was called to serve in the navy, he continued his musical training in the group, "Contour.” The group successfully participated in the Seaside Rock Festival in 1987 and won first prize. In 1989, he became a participant in an acoustic art group called “Rare Bird,” (guitar, vocals, mandolin, wooden flute, harmonica & percussion). Enough music was created for two albums, “Music for Relatives” and “Electric,” which are no longer available. The group participated in rock festivals in Central Asia and played many concerts.
During the same period Albert began to work in the Youth Theater of Uzbekistan, first as an actor, and then as an arranger and composer. In thetheater, Alberthas arranged music for about 20 performances and has composed music and songs for 14 others. He collaborates frequently with local radio and TV stations. Two albums of his theatrical performances have been recorded and published in Europe: “SodomandGomorrahXXI”(MuseaRecords,France) and “DancesonGobelins” of the project X Religion (Mellow Records, Italy). In 2004, he was offered the opportunity to play “Sodomand Gomorrah XXI” live with the newly formed group, Fromuz. After the completion of this project he became a full member of the team.