Maksim Osipau
- Composer
Maksim Osipau is a professional composer, musician, teacher, and music producer who draws inspiration from a diverse range of sources, including his passion for nylon guitar and his drive to create unique and memorable music. With a focus on blending traditional elements with contemporary production techniques, Maksim's music is at once both familiar and fresh, resulting in a sound that is truly his own.
After graduation from Belarusian State University of Culture and Arts in 2010 with a degree in music he was then offered to stay on and teach electric guitar. At the same time, he also taught classical guitar at Minsk State Arts College, where he graduated in 2005.
Maksim has had successes with his own bands and projects on both TV and radio in Belarus and surrounding European countries, where he co-wrote and co-produced for established artists number of albums and singles. Toured within and outside Belarus. He has worked as a music producer and arranger for the National State Television and Radio Company of the Republic of Belarus, where he was recruited to work on various music arrangements. Particularly working with folk music heritage to adapt it to contemporary artists while preserving all the traditional aspects, where completed over 40 TV shows. While at university, he got the Diploma of Laureate of the State Contest "Young Talents of Belarus" Nomination in Instrumental music with his own composition. In 2017 he moved with his family to Canada to challenge himself and to discover a new world of music.
After working as a band member and music producer/mixing engineer for New Brunswick band "No Name Road," Maksim embarked on a new adventure as a solo artist and content creator, writing and producing his own music with captivating melodies and intricate arrangements. In addition to composing, producing, and mixing music for local commercials, short films, and collaborations with various artists and clients, Maksim began releasing his solo works in 2022. His contemporary and innovative approach has garnered widespread attention, particularly for his own music, and music videos, which have received thousands of views on his official streaming platforms and YouTube Channel. Tracks like "New Dawn", "Hideaway", "Nova", "Nylon Nights," "Summer 22," "Anticipation," "Time" and much more showcase his unique style, which blends elements of various genres to create an unmistakable sound that stands out from the crowd.
In 2022, Maksim received an award for Excellence in Music Composition in a NB Short Film ("The Staredown") at the Silver Wave Film Festival.
Overall, Maksim's music is a testament to his talent and creativity, and he continues to push the boundaries of what is possible in the world of music production and performance.