About

 

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BIO

Discrete Encounter was formed in 2003 by a composer/producer Taras Mashtalir and a singer/songwriter Natasha Romanova. 

Taras is a classical guitarist turned electronic music producer who began professional recording and performing in Moscow and St. Petersburg before moving production to New York. His work also includes audio installations and soundtracks for independent films and animations. 

Natasha is a trained vocalist with the degree in classical music. Prior to US she performed in Ukraine and Russia on national radio and TV. Besides writing lyrics for Discrete Encounter, she is a prolific published writer of poetry and prose. 

Discrete Encounter also include Visual Projectionist, Stas, who brings an extra dimension to their live show. 

The band has been collaborating with different DJs including Roman S, Animaltek and now their current addition DJ Plexus. Renowned in the New York underground scene, he brings an additional sound design to DE live. DJ Plexus usually spins his own DJ set after a DE show, so that dancing and celebration continue long into the night.

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CURRENT LIVE SET:      

Natasha Romanova - vocals
Taras Mashtalir - vocals, guitar
Stas Mashov - live visual projection
Featured DJs - live sound design
 

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DISCOGRAPHY:      

2B1              Album   March 12, 2008
One Day       EP       April 5, 2006
I Will Be       EP       September 5, 2005 
Remixed        EP       March 5, 2005 
Poles Apart   Album   January 1, 2005 
If Only          Single   September 29, 2004 
On                Album   September 1, 2002 

 

The releases are distributed by Apple iTunes, Napster, BeatPort etc. through Elektrosila Records and Believe Digital.