Guitarist, riff-enthusiast, singer, songwriter, composer, producer with world touring experience, mad working stamina and rock’n’roll discipline. Hungry for music, creativity, new experiences and knowledge.
My name is best known as the front cover of the metal band Relicseed. I discovered the variety of my composing abilities by simply willing to step out of the box and utilizing the upbringing privilege (growing up in a classical musicians’ family) – I arranged the string quartet parts for Relicseed’s ballad “Brothers’ Tears” back in 2012. However, only in 2020 I took the composition to the next level and started making orchestra arrangements for my favorite music as well as producing, arranging other artists’ creations.
I love exploring sounds, experimenting and blending orchestral compositions with distorted guitars and various sounds. I trust my ears and intuition. Illegal harmonies, as they say, characterizes my compositions which not only stand out but create a different listening experience.
I am looking forward to collaborating with creators who always search for something more, something above, something which is… right there – just another step forward. Eager to explore, evolve and elaborate; become a part of the process and make a difference.
Additionally: skilled and experienced manager and public relations specialist; educator and advisor. Always helping out someone in need.
Projects
- Pasaules dvēsele | The Soul Of The WorldVideo for the song “Pasaules Dvēsele” by Latvian alliance Atāls.Dimanti.Rakovskis. Script by Tomass Pētersons, Agnis Nīmands. Director: Tomass Pētersons. Filmed by Tomass Pētersons, Dāvis Gauja. Editing: Tomass Pētersons. Style, makeup: Sanita Drīle. The dress: Sigita Bērziņa ("Bitītmanmatos"). Assistant: Tenis Dimants. Produced by Laima Dimanta, Edgars Rakovskis. Published by Relicseed. Music by Edgars Rakovskis.
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Work history
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LecturerThe Culture College of Latvia
LatviaFreelance
Sharing management and psychology experience during my own study course "Music Management Psychology".
MusicianRelicseed
LatviaFull Time
Born in Latvia - risen in America. An international metal band since 2004.
The band began international touring after accepting the deal presented by Lord Bishop Rocks in early 2011 and toured the world throughout the period of 2011-2017. Throughout the band’s career Edgars Rakovskis has remained the only persistent member and since 2018 Relicseed brand is considered to be Rakovskis’ solo band.
RELEASES
“60 Minūtes Sapņa” (Relicseed, 2010)
“Slaughterhouse” (Microphone Records, 2014)
“Ideoloģija” (Relicseed, 2017)
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Skills
- Management
- Advanced Communication
- Social Media Management
- Public Relations
- Event Management
- Production
- Composition
- Music Production
- Music Programming
- Film Scoring
Education
Awards
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Best rock and metal music albumGolden Microphone
Latvian music award Golden Microphone received for the third studio album "Ideoloģija" in category "best rock and metal music album".
Produced by Edgars Rakovskis with Relicseed.
Recorded at KS Records (KSR).
Mixed and mastered by Karlis Steinmanis.
Tracks 1-4: music and lyrics by Edgars Rakovskis.
Track 5: music by Ainars Virga, lyrics by Guntars Račs, arrangement by Edgars Rakovskis.
Tracks 1-4 published by Relicseed Records.
Track 5 published by Micrec Publishing.
Artwork by Arthur Berzinsh (http://berzinsh.lv/).
©&℗ 2017 Relicseed.1
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Best metal/hardcore album14th Annual Independent Music Awards
Heavy metal band RELICSEED is among the established and rising artists named as the judge-determined Winners of The 14th annual Independent Music Awards (IMAs).
In addition to RELICSEED Winners of this year's IMA program include Amy Lee, The Seldom Scene, Dawn Landes, Edie Carey & Sarah Sample, Bent Knee, Jodee Lewis, Flaco Jiménez & Max Baca, Runa, The Show Ponies, Pompeya and Elizabeth & The Catapult. All are among the Judge-selected Winners of the 14th annual Independent Music Awards, the influential program for indie label artists and releases.