Professional duduk player experienced in different styles of music. Touch the hearts of your audience with authentic sound of Armenian duduk.
My name is Ilia Mazia. I play Armenian duduk for about twenty years. I performed and recorded with many artists in different styles - with world and traditional music bands, with blues and rock musicians, with Jerusalem symphony orchestra, women's vocal ensemble Sirenot and electronic ambient music projects (Vellua, Digital Samsara, Sergey Gabbasov). I can compose or improvise for you or play your written or recorded part. I can play duduk in authentic "Oriental" style, or with jazzy elements and feeling, or in "academic", classic style. I have high quality duduks in different keys.
My recent works:
Armenian love song https://youtu.be/3075w0iGXKU
Vellua - "Reo" https://youtu.be/YgBrwg5nnO0
My website http://duduk.co.il
I play also some other folk wind instruments - Armenian-Kurdish long shepherd flute called blul (kaval), tin whistle, ocarina, Native American flute etc. Please pay attention - I listed myself as "Flutes", "Oboe", "Clarinet", but I play duduk and some ethnic flutes only. For recording I use the AKG mic C3000B. Feel free to ask any questions clicking the green 'Contact' button above. I will work on your project until you are satisfied.I look forward to working with you!
Click the 'Contact' above to get in touch. Looking forward to hearing from you.
4 Reviews - 1 Repeat Client
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check_circleVerifiedI was looking for a quite unique and rare instrument and I found it thanks to Ilia.
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Another project completed with Ilia. I am very satisfied working with Ilia.It is rare to see a musician who treats your project like his own. Great attitude, communication and, of course, playing skills and tone!
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Ilia has a great tone, excellent understanding of the task and fast turn-round. Highly recommend!
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Ilia was very professional, fast and accurate. It took a few minutes only to get back with a perfect recording. I like how his recording sounded very "organic" and natural. thank you
Interview with Ilia Mazia
Q: What's the biggest misconception about what you do?
A: "Duduk sound is good mainly for world\ ambient music". Definitely not! I performed and recorded with pop musicians, with blues and rock bands, with Jerusalem symphony orchestra and with women's vocal ensemble Sirenot playing contemporary classic music, collaborated with electronic projects (Vellua, Digital Samsara, Sergey Gabbasov).
Q: Is there anyone on SoundBetter you know and would recommend to your clients?
A: Onur Seçki - Ethnic Percussion, Drums, Beat https://soundbetter.com/profiles/227671-onur-se%C3%A7ki
Q: What's your 'promise' to your clients?
A: To work on your project until you are satisfied.
Q: What do you like most about your job?
A: Making music.
Q: How would you describe your style?
A: Authentic soulful duduk playing.
Q: Which artist would you like to work with and why?
A: Robert Plant, Peter Gabriel and anyone who reads this.
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: I play Armenian duduk with a real feeling and with a deep authentic sound. I can compose or improvise for you. I can play your written or recorded part. I can play duduk in authentic "Oriental" style, or with jazzy elements and feeling, or in "academic", classic style.
Q: What are you working on at the moment?
A: I just finished duduk recording for two compositions (one - my solo, one - with ensemble) for the theatrical play Edipus Rex in Kiev.
Q: What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?
A: Listen carefully to sound samples on profile, read reviews, don't hesitate to ask as many questions as needed.
Q: If you were on a desert island and could take just 5 pieces of gear, what would they be?
A: My "A" duduk made by the legendary duduk maker Karlen and 4 reeds.
Q: What was your career path? How long have you been doing this?
A: I am in love with duduk for more than 20 years.
Q: What type of music do you usually work on?
A: World, ambient, folk, rock, pop... even classic... I had no experience with death metal yet, but I'd like to.
Q: What's your strongest skill?
A: Authentic soulful deep sound of duduk.
Q: What do you bring to a song?
A: A piece of my heart. :-)
Q: What's your typical work process?
A: Listening to a song\playback. Speaking\chatting with a client to understand her\his needs. Listening again and again. Recording. Listening.
I was the duduk player in this production
One song priced at $100. Price can vary according to the complexity of the work. Send me your playback in wav or mp3 format and I'll send you raw mono tracks in wav.
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