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Nikolaos Vardas aka TheUnorthodauxApproach
Aspiring to excel as a respected music producer and in-studio sound engineer, driven by critical thinking, problem-solving and a continuous passion for learning and growing.
Experience
May 2024
"Concrète en E Minor" is a collaborative electroacoustic and audiovisual piece, blending musique concrète techniques with tonal harmony. As a joint project, we sourced, recorded, and meticulously processed sounds from urban/natural environments, transforming them into a cohesive musical narrative in E minor. Our collaborative work involved advanced audio manipulation, including granular synthesis and spatialization, to evoke a specific atmosphere. The accompanying visual element was also co-created and synchronized with the audio, establishing a synesthetic dialogue between sound and image. This project highlights our collective capabilities in electroacoustic composition, sound design, and audiovisual production.
May 2024
As my undergraduate thesis, I designed, developed, and implemented "Echoes of War," an immersive, interactive sound installation exploring conflict's auditory impact. I composed the dynamic soundscape using original sound design, field recordings, and processed audio. I programmed the interactive logic (utilizing Max/MSP and Ableton Live) that allowed participant movements, detected by sensors, to trigger and modulate the sonic environment. This project transformed listeners into active co-creators, and I managed all aspects from concept and technical execution to user experience design, showcasing my skills in sound design, interactive system programming, and spatial audio.
Jan 2024
"Show me the Sound" - group exhibition at Michael Cacoyannis Foundation, contributing a project that combined soundscapes, field recordings and audiovisual storytelling. The exhibition explored the transformation of urban sound environments and their emotional impact. - Academic/Artistic Career.
May 2024
Produced the LP Paradoxical by the UnorthodauxApproach
Nov 2023 - Dec 2023
Trainee FOH Sound Engineer | Moving Colors Festival | Athens, Greece
June 2023
Trainee FOH Sound Engineer | ElaiΩnas Festival | Athens, Greece
Oct 2022 -
Student | UEL | Music Technology and Production (BA)
June 2023
Trainee FOH Sound Engineer | ElaiΩnas Festival | Athens, Greece
Education
Bachelor of Arts in Music Technology and Production, University of East London (Athens Campus) - Currently pursuing (expected completion June of 2025)
Communication
Friendly, collaborative, supportive yet results-focused. Clear in expectations and commited to ensuring quality in every task.
Leadership
Skilled in organizing small teams with a calm, straightforward approach. Supportive and understanding, yet firm on deadlines, consistently driving the group toward clear and impactful results.