'Songs are my most preciouses travel souvenirs to share with others.'  

At the age of 16 I picked up a guitar and learned by listening attentively to its sounds, how to play it. One night as I was writing lyrics in the pinewood forest in the presents of the full moon, I wondered; Am I not romanticizing my life by writing so poetical about it? But immediately I understood that I'm not 'romanticizing' it, I'm only 'realizing' how beautiful & romantic it actually is whenever I take the time to write!

That is a feeling of connection I love to share with others. A sense of grounding in the beauty of life, nature and its authentic romance. 
 
Whenever performing, every place inspires the song to be sang in a different way. This is because I am not an studio musician. I got the heart of a busker! Whenever performing on the streets you learn to 'tune in' to your environment; synchronize and harmonize.
This is why every raw live recording has its own authentic spirit and why I love to share them with you in this cyber space. Yet, I hope to meet you in real life so the songs may be custom tailored to that preciouses moment in time!

all the love
all the essence

Ian Merkoulov