Fromuz (briefly also known as FROM.UZ) is an Uzbek progressive rock band founded in 2004 in Tashkent by guitarist Vitaly Popeloff, bassist Andrew Mara‑Novik, drummer Vladimir Badirov, and keyboardist Albert Khalmurzaev. The group set out to create music that would bring them the greatest artistic satisfaction while allowing them to express their ideas, emotions, and personal experiences. The name “Fromuz,” taken from an early song title, is short for “from Uzbekistan.” The band has become one of the most recognized progressive rock and fusion acts in Central Asia. Their music is predominantly instrumental. The band’s first experience performing together live was in the theatrical production Sodom & Gomorra XXI, composed by Albert Khalmurzaev for the Youth Theater of Uzbekistan. Presented in a progressive rock style, the play was performed at the International Theater Festival in St. Petersburg in 2008. In 2005, Fromuz appeared at the International Blues Music Festival “Astana Blues 2005” and participated in several ethnic music events, including Greeting from Nostradamus, composed by drummer Vladimir Badirov. In 2006, the band received one of the Crystal Awards from Snob Collection as Uzbekistan’s best music project of the year. That same year, Fromuz attracted the attention of 10T Records. They signed their first recording contract with the label in August 2006 and began work on their debut album. Audio Diplomacy was released in February 2007 as a CD/DVD set, featuring eight instrumental tracks recorded live.
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Parallels
From Fromuz (Live at Ilkhom Theatre, 2007)
Desert Circle
From Fromuz
Wax Inhabitants Town (excerpt)
Blues Improvisation on Fender American Strat
Harry Heller Theater
Audio Diplomacy
Fusion/funk improvisation
Babylon Dreams
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