Born in Russia in the industrial city of Ufa, Andrew began to learn to play piano at the age of 7. After having graduated from the Ufa State College of Arts as a pianist, Andrew was employeed as a studio musician and as a chief musical editor at the local broadcast station. Side by side with the classical music , his major influences of that period were the recordings of Keith Emerson and Rick Wakeman. Since that time till today, the massive keyboard sound together with the virtuoso keyboard and piano solos feature his recordings made for the various bands and projects.
Since 2001, Andrew Roussak lives in Germany as a freelance artist, playing live gigs with the bands and solo concerts, writing orchestra scores, doing studio jobs and giving the piano and keyboard lessons. In 2006, Andrew won the German Pop & Rock Award as the best keyboard player and the best instrumental soloist .
No Trespassing is the debut solo album of Andrew Roussak. The recordings for it ( featuring guest musicians ) were taken during 2006 at the various studios in Germany, France and Russia. The tracks were mixed at the home studio of Andrew in Karlsruhe and , in March 2007, the CD was mastered at the Mastermix Studios, Munich, Germany. All compositions written by Andrew Roussak except for two : Prelude ( Praeludium # 2 C-moll from WTC Vol. 1 – J.S. Bach ) and Jesu, Joy Of Man ' s Desiring ( chorale from Cantata No. 147 '' Herz und Mund und Tat und Leben '' - J.S.Bach ).
| POSTED BY: xavierpersad | POSTED ON: 07 Jan 2008 08:48 AM | ||
 “No Trespassing” by Andrew Roussak is a very pleasing progressive rock compilation. Superb instrumentation is one of the most noteworthy aspects of this CD. The instrumental and vocal performances are filled with fever, passion and emotion. “Lost In the Woods” flaunts a razor sharp rock edge and demonstrates this CD's robust vocals. “Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring” stands out among the more solemn tracks on this CD, serving up some great piano, organ, flute and string arrangements. Intriguingly, many of these songs are multi-faceted in nature, constantly morphing into varying emotional expressions. Furthermore, the production of “No Trespassing” utilizes small elements and sounds that really give these compositions a life of their own. -Xavier P. and RadioIndy.comCheck out Andrew Roussak's music on RadioIndy.com with link to purchase and links to popular sites |
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| POSTED BY: andrewroussak | POSTED ON: 08 Dec 2007 03:47 PM | ||
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...Great musicianship from Andrew Roussak himself on keyboards and piano, with adequate to good contribution from the supporting musicians. The album grows on you with repeated listening, like most good albums. The sound is good. The highly melodic songs are good, sometimes even great ... an excellent debut with great promise for things to come. A Russian keyboard player living and making music in Germany, Andrew Roussak cites Rick Wakeman and Keith Emerson as his primary influences. Add a dash of classical-music sensibility, and you’ve got No Trespassing — a prog-rock mix of instrumentals, songs with vocals and traditional pieces. Here’s a guy who’s obviously poured his soul into this music, winning awards in Germany for his playing, and he’s surrounded himself with talented guitarists and a groovy rhythm section. Roussak imagines what Bach’s “Prelude” would sound like with 21st century enhancement and rearranges the composer's “Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring” by dedicating it to his father. “Do Without Me” rallies around a grand piano, Hammond organ and Wurlitzer standoff, while instrumentals like “Wartime Chronicles” and “Vivace Furioso” show off Roussak’s virtuoso chops... Andrew Roussak, composer, keyboard and piano player, hails from Russia and is currently working from Germany. He released his debut solo album, No Trespassing. The music is very melodic symphonic styled epic progressive rock Much in the vein of Camel, Alan Parsons Project (1st album), Pink Floyd and Genesis to name a few... Mit "No Trespassing" präsentiert Andrew Roussak eine orchestral-getränkte CD,die in ihrem Facetten-Reichtum mit dem 60er und 70er Classic-Rock kokettiert, plötzlich sich aber wieder jazzig-bluesig gibt...Seine Preise sind redlich verdient.Höchste Anerkennung!!
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