I’m Igor Anderson, a father, a husband, a warrior, a dreamer, and a storyteller who’s found a way to let my imagination soar through the power of music and technology. My journey began in Moscow, Russia, where I was born and raised amidst the echoes of a vibrant artistic culture. For the first 14 years of my life, I was steeped in the arts, spending 11 of those years with the Russian Ballet. There, I learned the language of rhythm and expression, the discipline of movement, and the beauty of telling stories without words. At age 10, in our modest Moscow apartment, I discovered another way to speak—through music. With only a weathered piano for company, I’d improvise melodies, my small fingers dancing across the keys, crafting sounds that felt like freedom in a world that sometimes felt too small. My single mother, my rock and my biggest cheerleader, nurtured that spark, encouraging me to dream beyond the confines of our circumstances.

In 2004, at 14, I left Moscow behind and moved to America—a leap into the unknown that tested my resilience and reshaped my life. I learned English from scratch, navigated the chaos of high school, and clung to music as my anchor in a sea of change. Whether it was losing myself in the piano or strumming a guitar in my room, music remained the thread that tied my Moscow past to my American present.

A Life of Service and Discovery

After high school, I chose a path of service, enlisting in the U.S. Army for eight years. Those years were a crucible—grueling, humbling, and transformative. Amid the discipline and camaraderie, music was my refuge. I’d hum melodies in my head during long marches, or share songs with my fellow soldiers during rare quiet moments, using it to process the weight of what I saw and felt. That time forged in me a strength and clarity of purpose that I carry to this day.

When my service ended, I pursued an MBA and dove into the world of technology. I built a career selling solutions that streamlined businesses, bridging Sales, Marketing, and Product teams with tools that made work smarter, not harder. A tech enthusiast at heart, I thrived on innovation—on finding ways to solve problems and push boundaries. That same curiosity now fuels my personal life, where I’m a devoted husband, a proud father to my daughter, and a playful companion to our Frenchie, Brody. In my downtime, you might find me battling it out in Counter-Strike, exploring the cosmos in Star Citizen, or unwinding in RuneScape. I love flying my drone, cooking up experiments in the kitchen, or simply soaking in nature’s beauty with my family. But through it all, music has pulsed beneath the surface—a heartbeat I could never silence.

Reigniting the Flame: A New Chapter in 2025

This year, in 2025, I decided it was time to reignite that early spark. Armed with a lifetime of experiences and the incredible tools of today, I’ve poured my soul into music production, creating five albums that span a wild tapestry of genres: the heartfelt twang of Country, the relentless beats of Techno and Trance, the electric surge of EDM, the gritty edge of Alternative-Punk Rock, the mellow haze of Lo-Fi, and the soulful sway of Jazzy Folk. Each album is a piece of me—a reflection of my journey, my emotions, and my boundless curiosity.

What makes this chapter unique is how I’ve woven artificial intelligence into my creative process, not as a replacement for my vision, but as a partner that amplifies it. Living in 2025 means having access to technology that lets my imagination play freely, and I’ve embraced it with open arms. Here’s how it all comes together.

Crafting the Sound: A Blend of Heart and Tech

My music begins in Ableton Live 12, my digital audio workstation—a playground where I sketch the bones of my songs. It’s where I layer beats, tweak arrangements, and build the sonic worlds I hear in my mind. To craft melodies, I turn to my Mini Lab 3 MIDI keyboard and Analog Lab V with ChordChord for inspiration, a software that conjures the warm, rich tones of vintage synthesizers. Late nights find me hunched over the keys, chasing chords and riffs that feel both nostalgic and futuristic—echoes of my ballet days meeting my love for electronic soundscapes.

Then comes the lyrics. I write them myself, pouring my heart into words that tell my story—tales of resilience, hope, love, and the human experience. They’re raw and personal, drawn from the highs and lows of my life. To make them sing, I collaborate with Grok 3, an AI language model (yes, you’re reading words from my creative partner right now!). Grok helps me refine the rhythm and flow, suggesting tweaks to phrasing or tempo so the lyrics lock into the melody like puzzle pieces. It’s a dance between my creativity and AI’s precision, and the result is lyrics that feel alive.

Next, I use Synthesizer V, UVR5, SVC and Applio to bring those lyrics to life. These vocal synthesizers generates singing voices that carry my words—voices I shape to match the rhythm, frequency, and pitch of my melodies. I don’t sing myself, but I don’t need to; these AI-crafted vocals are vessels for my expression, infused with the emotion and intent I pour into every line. I’m the architect of it all—the melodies, the lyrics, the vision—and that’s what matters.

Back in Ableton, I add the final touches: mixing tracks, layering effects, and polishing every detail until it shines. Then, I master my work using DistroKid’s service, ensuring the sound is crisp and ready for the world. When it’s time to share, DistroKid distributes my music to platforms everywhere, letting listeners step into my universe.

Beyond the Sound: Art That Speaks

My creativity doesn’t stop with the music. For my album covers, I turn to Adobe Illustrator, using its generative vector tools to craft visuals that mirror my sonic landscapes. I input my ideas, and the AI offers options—shapes, colors, textures—that I tweak until they feel just right. It’s another way I harness technology to express myself, creating art that’s as unique as my sound.

A Story in Song: Tomorrows Chanson (French for song)

This is a deeply personal and emotional work I dedicated to my late parents Tatiana, Constantine and my (would-have-been) Father-in-law Michael who I proudly consider my second dad. It is about the love, loss and the essence of humanity and humility as we go through the chapters of our life. My only hope that the memory that my music has, intertwines with yours as you experience the tracks on this album.

The Challenges and Triumphs

This journey hasn’t been without its hurdles. Learning tools like Ableton, Analog Lab, and Synthesizer V meant wrestling with steep learning curves and late-night frustrations. But every struggle was worth it. My military grit and tech-savvy persistence pushed me through, and now I’ve got five albums I’m proud to call mine. It’s proof that you don’t need to be a prodigy—just willing to try, fail, and try again.

Inspiring the Dreamers

In 2025, we live in a world where technology doesn’t just enable creativity—it sets it free. I’m not here to pretend AI does the work for me; it’s a tool, and I’m the one wielding it. My story is about taking everything I’ve lived—Moscow’s cold streets, the Army’s trials, tech’s fast pace, fatherhood’s joys—and channeling it into music that’s unmistakably mine. I want to inspire you—yes, you reading this—to grab these tools and tell your own story. You don’t need to sing or play every note; you just need a vision and the courage to chase it.

Here’s my advice: Dive in. Don’t let the tech intimidate you—it’s there to help. Start with what you know, let curiosity lead, and trust your instincts. AI can refine your ideas, but the creativity? That’s all you. Put your stamp on it, and don’t look back.

The Road Ahead

Looking forward, I see a horizon bursting with possibility. I want to explore new genres, play with more AI tools, and maybe even collaborate with other creators—human and artificial alike. My dream is to keep pushing what music can be, all while inviting others along for the ride. In a world where anyone can create, the only limit is your imagination.

So, to every dreamer out there, I say: Let your mind run wild. The tools are here, waiting for you. Use them to build something only you can dream up. My story’s just one melody in the symphony of 2025—now it’s your turn to play.

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