Closer To Nature - A Documentary About Violin Maker D.Badiarov
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- Опубліковано 8 лют 2025
- Closer To Nature - A Documentary About Violin Maker D. Badiarov
A note for viewers: Since the criminal invasion of Ukraine by Russia, some people have made unfair assumptions about anyone with or without Russian ties. Some individuals consider it a sufficient crime just to be born anywhere between Poland and Japan, and thus comically appear to qualify as both "Russians" and nearly non-humans. This includes banning the beautiful frigate Shtandart and her anti-Putin, anti-corruption captain from entering European ports, simply due to the ship's flag. This also includes the inexplicable actions of individuals who consider themselves culture workers, who are banning both anti-war Russian musicians and even composers such as Tchaikovsky, Prokofiev, and Shostakovich.
Similarly, the violin maker D. Badiarov, though born in Russia, is not Russian in identity, citizenship, or political stance. He grew up in Kabardino-Balkaria-a place with a distinct culture, customs, and languages-and has lived most of his life in Europe, where he has served world-class music professionals since 1994, currently based in the Netherlands.
D. Badiarov, a Belgian author, luthier, and former musician, stands firmly against Russian aggression in Ukraine and all forms of oppression. His work, showcased in this documentary, reflects his deep connection to the European cultural scene and a commitment to culture, craftsmanship, and artistry.
Special thanks to:
Nikita Gerkusov, violinist/violist
Vladimir Martus, captain of the Shtandart
The crew of Shtandart
Gio Batta and Simeone Morassi, Liuteria Artistica Cremonese
𝐃𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐛𝐲 𝐊𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐚 𝐏𝐞𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐬𝐨𝐯𝐚
Thanks to Kristina Petrasova for creating this beautiful film, for enduring the force 7 Mediterranean passage from Palermo to Naples, and congratulations on being selected to present the movie at several international film festivals.
Learn more about my work at badiarovviolins....
If you built that galleon I'm impressed,even if you didn't, such maintenance and work,you are a true craftsman, entirely impressed. My father built sailboats, I learned how to sail. My grandfather gave me my great grandfather's violin. I had such great trouble with it. It's nice to see a real lutier!. More later. I just got into carving bridge blanks. It's a science.
The ship was built by the captain and her crew. So, you are a sailor and into luthiery?
Wow Dmitry. Excellent documentary. Glad I got recommended this. :)
Oh, nice! Thank you! Was it YT who recommended it?
@@badiarov Yes! I didn’t know you had films like these. I have scrolled very far down to your earlier videos and never saw it. For once the algorithm does something right! Also Dmitry, can you have a listen to my score one more time? I made some changes based on your last feedback. Would love to know what you think about it! Lemme know if you have some time and I will send it over to your LinkedIn.
@@albertwugamedev Sure. Send it!
You play good and the violin have a beautiful sound
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Beautiful documentary
Thank you!
Thanks for sharing my film!
It's an awesome film! Congrats!
Ben van Houter, director - it's not Ben who is the director ;) It's Kristina
Thank you. I might have picked the mistake from one of festival’s websites.
@@badiarov Please, change the description "Ben van Houter, director" to "Kristina Petrasova, director" - it's me)))
@@splitfocuscollective5473 Thank you, please, send me a DM on my phone if you are indeed Kristina Petrasova so I can have a chat over the phone with you and correct the mistake. Thank you.
is that viola that been played on the ship??
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Isn't it symbolic? Both the ship and a classic violin are outdated design, and while such ships are no longer used, except for some cultural and entertainment (or similar) purposes, violins are still made and used widely. Isn't it telling us that we have real big problem? What tradition paired with fear (here I mean professional musicians, that they won't fit) killed innovation?
:-) Try sailing. There is hardly a community of people even more alive than those under sail. As for musicians: why try so hard to fit, when the purpose of an artist is to stand out?
@@badiarovMy point is different. Current hierarchy, and this includes both business and musicians themselves, is holding a progress. It creates situation that will result in explosion and elimination of anything that hold society from moving forward.
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You seem to be hinting at the idea that the current economic model in music is unstable and unsustainable. According to an article in The Strad, only about 20 out of the myriad of orchestras in the USA receive a decent salary. You're probably right. However, what is the current hierarchy, and in your view, what is preventing society from moving forward? Is it perhaps that musicians still stick with Mozart, albeit Justin Bieber is 94% more popular?
@@badiarov Well. What happened right after Great October Revolution? All army ranks had been eliminated, all scientific ranks had been eliminated. And more and more.
It took bureaucracy 26 years (in case of army) and special covers to more or less restore similar form of them.
If you check latest book of Peter (who wrote Peter Principle with coauthor, but later books are not widely known) - he has fundamental idea that hierarchies are similar to live species - they want to survive, to expand habitat and absolutely don't want to perform original function, if it is possible, and don't want change.
My idea is that lack of progress with electric instruments, with modelling is due to formed hierarchies that protect their money and position.
This includes musicians, manufacturers, experts on youtube and so on.
Issue with orchestras is just consequence of attempt to somehow hold the past and bring it into the future.
90% of orchestras will die instantly if exposed to open market, without any funds, charity, support. Same is true for guitar band also, btw, just number is close to 99.9%.
@@personalview7388 Your profound knowledge on a myriad of important issues is both dazzling and impressive. I hope you are putting it to the service of your clients.
I would love to afford a hand made violin
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One of my students is passionate about serving Irish/Scottish fiddlers and he is making awesome instruments. At least, that's what I can assume from his being sold and out having a waiting list.