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Music production for albums, singles, concerts, festivals and TV shows, with an emphasis on live instruments and orchestra; mixing and mastering of pop tracks, chamber ensembles and live shows.

2026

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Ilya Bashkatov — Topolya / Poplars (Cover)

A legendary Soviet song by G. Ponomarenko to lyrics by G. Kolesnikov — my own reading of it, inspired by Almaty and Lake Issyk-Kul. Arranged, performed and produced by Ilya Bashkatov. Video created with the help of AI.

July 2026

Ilya Bashkatov — Dozhd nad Issyk-Kulem / Rain over Issyk-Kul (Cover)

Music and lyrics by Alexei Ivashchenko. Arranged, performed and produced by Ilya Bashkatov.

June 2026

Zarina Altynbayeva — Akhau, Uriya-Ay

A track from Zarina Altynbayeva's album “Zher-Ana Tynysy” (UMAI Classics, 2026). Kazakh folk song arranged by Ilya Bashkatov and Aliyar Otetleu. Album co-produced by Ilya Bashkatov.

April 2026

Zarina Altynbayeva — Hailyailim

A track from Zarina Altynbayeva's album “Zher-Ana Tynysy” (UMAI Classics, 2026). Kazakh folk song arranged by Ilya Bashkatov and Aliyar Otetleu. T. Abdrashev State Academic Symphony Orchestra of Kazakhstan, conductor Kanat Omarov. Album co-produced by Ilya Bashkatov.

April 2026

Zarina Altynbayeva — Qalqatai

A track from Zarina Altynbayeva's album “Zher-Ana Tynysy” (UMAI Classics, 2026). Kazakh folk song arranged by Ilya Bashkatov and Aliyar Otetleu. Album co-produced by Ilya Bashkatov.

April 2026

Zarina Altynbayeva — Akhau, Kerim (Live)

A track from Zarina Altynbayeva's album “Zher-Ana Tynysy” (UMAI Classics, 2026). Kazakh folk song arranged by Ilya Bashkatov. Album co-produced by Ilya Bashkatov.

April 2026

Zarina Altynbayeva — Aq Sholpan

A track from Zarina Altynbayeva's album “Zher-Ana Tynysy” (UMAI Classics, 2026). Kazakh folk song arranged by Ilya Bashkatov and Aliyar Otetleu. Album co-produced by Ilya Bashkatov.

April 2026

2025

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Qurmash Makhan — Qairan Omir

Qurmash Makhan in concert, December 2025. Arranged by Mamed Sadykh-Pur. Produced by Ilya Bashkatov, who also led the band and played guitar.

December 2025

Qurmash Makhan — Super Zhigit

Qurmash Makhan in concert, May 2025. Arranged, conducted, produced and mixed by Ilya Bashkatov.

May 2025

Qurmash Makhan — Armandaimyn, Adam Bop Zharalgasyn

Qurmash Makhan in concert, May 2025. Arranged, conducted, produced and mixed by Ilya Bashkatov.

May 2025

2024

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Aizhan Tazhenova — Okinbe Sen (Don't Regret)

Music by K. Duisekeyev, lyrics by Sh. Sariyev. Arranged, conducted and produced by Ilya Bashkatov.

December 2024

Alibek Almadiyev — Stan Moyei Molitvoi (Become My Prayer)

Music by N. Kulsariyev, lyrics by I. Reznik. Conducted and produced by Ilya Bashkatov. Arranged by Maxim Maximov.

December 2024

2023

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Medeu Arynbayev — Batyrlarym-ai

Single, 2023. Arranged and produced by Ilya Bashkatov.

December 2023

4Rivers Quartet feat. Ilya Bashkatov — Gul Almatym (My Flower Almaty)

Music by A. Zatsepin. Arrangement, guitar and production: Ilya Bashkatov.

November 2023

4Rivers Quartet feat. Ilya Bashkatov — Pechal (Sorrow)

Music and lyrics by V. Tsoi. Arranged, performed and produced by Ilya Bashkatov.

November 2023

Alibek Almadiyev & Ilya Bashkatov — Anim Sen Edin (You Were My Song)

Music by Sh. Kaldayakov, lyrics by T. Moldagaliyev. Arrangement, production and guitar: Ilya Bashkatov.

November 2023

Alibek Almadiyev & Ilya Bashkatov — Suimegender Sagynbaidy

Music by Sh. Kaldayakov, lyrics by M. Shakhanov. Arrangement, production and guitar: Ilya Bashkatov.

November 2023

Alibek Almadiyev & Ilya Bashkatov — Anim Sen Edin (You Were My Song)

Music by Sh. Kaldayakov, lyrics by T. Moldagaliyev. Arrangement, production and guitar: Ilya Bashkatov.

August 2023

Alibek Almadiyev & Ilya Bashkatov — Gashyqtar Muny (Lovers' Sorrow)

Music by N. Baikozov, lyrics by M. Shakhanov. Arrangement, production and guitar: Ilya Bashkatov.

August 2023

4Rivers Quartet feat. Ilya Bashkatov — Pachka Sigaret (A Pack of Cigarettes)

Music and lyrics by V. Tsoi. Arranged, performed and produced by Ilya Bashkatov.

August 2023

2022

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Tengri Quartet — Medley for the Participating Countries

The Tengri Quartet performing on Central Asia's Got Talent. Arranged and produced by Ilya Bashkatov.

November 2022

Zarina Bozhakova — Oyijon

Uzbek folk song. Gala concert for the 100th anniversary of Roza Baglanova, “Ainalaiyn Khalqymnan Erkeletken”. Astana State Pop-Symphony Orchestra, conductor and arranger Ilya Bashkatov. Doira: Nuriddin Moldabayev, Dilmurod Usakeyev; Naz dance ensemble.

March 2022

Tengri Quartet — Dudarai (Live)

Music by Mariyam Zhagorkyzy. Vocals: Tolganay Pazylakyn; violins: Uulzhan Taaylabekova, Araylym Oserbek; viola: Akmaral Murzabekova; cello: Andrey Chzhun. Arranged and produced by Ilya Bashkatov.

March 2022

2021

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Introduction to a Concert in Memory of Kazakhstani Musicians

Astana Pop-Symphony Orchestra, artistic director Yerzhan Issin, conductor Ilya Bashkatov. Themes from songs by S. Baiterekov, E. Khassangaliyev, N. Kulsariyev, K. Duisekeyev and Michel Colombier. Qazaqstan Central Concert Hall, Astana, December 2021.

December 2021

Tengri Quartet — Yapurai (Live)

Kazakh folk song. Vocals: Tolganay Pazylakyn; violins: Uulzhan Taaylabekova, Araylym Oserbek; viola: Akmaral Murzabekova; cello: Andrey Chzhun. Arranged and produced by Ilya Bashkatov.

October 2021

2020

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Polina Tyrina — Gased (قاصد)

A song to poetry by Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, created in collaboration with the UAE Embassy in Kazakhstan. Arranged and produced by Ilya Bashkatov.

December 2020

2019

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Tengri Quartet — Shallow (Lady Gaga, Bradley Cooper)

A string cover by the Tengri Quartet. Arranged and produced by Ilya Bashkatov.

November 2019

Tengri Quartet — Bad Guy (Billie Eilish)

A string cover by the Tengri Quartet. Arranged and produced by Ilya Bashkatov.

July 2019

Tengri Quartet — I Don't Care (Ed Sheeran & Justin Bieber)

A string cover by the Tengri Quartet. Arranged and produced by Ilya Bashkatov.

July 2019

Tengri Quartet — Old Town Road (Lil Nas X)

A string cover by the Tengri Quartet. Arranged and produced by Ilya Bashkatov.

June 2019

Qurmash Makhan — Soqpashy Zhuregim Qulazyp (Sorrowful Heart)

Music by K. Makhan, lyrics by M. Yeszhan. Qurmash Makhan in concert, 2019. Arranged, conducted and produced by Ilya Bashkatov.

2019

Qurmash Makhan — Pendeshilik (All People Make Mistakes)

Duet: K. Makhan and Zh. Zheksenuly. Music by K. Makhan, lyrics by A. Duisenbi. Qurmash Makhan in concert, 2019. Arranged, conducted and produced by Ilya Bashkatov.

2019

Qurmash Makhan — Aru Koktem (Beautiful Spring)

Music by B. Omarov, lyrics by S. Makulbekuly. Qurmash Makhan in concert, 2019. Arranged, conducted and produced by Ilya Bashkatov.

2019

2017

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2016

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Aziz Zhambakiyev — The Girl from the Valley of Crimson Roses

Music by Adil Zhambakiyev, lyrics by A. Zhambakiyev and T. Tulegenov. Concert evening “Lyubimaya, Nezhnaya”, Almaty, 14 February 2016. Arrangement, production and guitar: Ilya Bashkatov, with his band.

February 2016

Alibek Almadiyev — Il Mondo (The Voice of Kazakhstan, 2016)

Music by J. Fontana, C. Pes, E. Sbriccioli, G. Meccia. Live broadcast of The Voice of Kazakhstan, 2016. Music producer of the show — Ilya Bashkatov: arrangements, band leading, guitar.

2016

Alibek Almadiyev & Nurlan Abdullin — Kogda Vesna Pridyot (The Voice of Kazakhstan, 2016)

Music by B. Mokrousov, lyrics by A. Fatyanov. Live broadcast of The Voice of Kazakhstan, 2016. Music producer of the show — Ilya Bashkatov: arrangements, band leading, guitar.

2016

Alibek Almadiyev — Kiss (The Voice of Kazakhstan, 2016)

Written by Prince. Live broadcast of The Voice of Kazakhstan, 2016. Music producer of the show — Ilya Bashkatov: arrangements, band leading, guitar.

2016

Alibek Almadiyev — Remember (The Voice of Kazakhstan, 2016)

Written by J. Horner and C. Weil. Live broadcast of The Voice of Kazakhstan, 2016. Music producer of the show — Ilya Bashkatov: arrangements, band leading, guitar.

2016

Alibek Almadiyev — Mister X's Aria (The Voice of Kazakhstan, 2016)

Music by E. Kálmán. Live broadcast of The Voice of Kazakhstan, 2016. Music producer of the show — Ilya Bashkatov: arrangements, band leading, guitar.

2016

Alibek Almadiyev — All of Me (The Voice of Kazakhstan, 2016)

Written by G. Marks and S. Simons. Live broadcast of The Voice of Kazakhstan, 2016. Music producer of the show — Ilya Bashkatov: arrangements, band leading, guitar.

2016

2015

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Bauyrzhan Retbayev & Zhanar Dugalova — Sen Emes (Qazaqstan Dauysy, Final 2015)

Final of the TV vocal show “Qazaqstan Dauysy” (The Voice of Kazakhstan), 2015. Ilya Bashkatov: music producer of the show, arrangement, band leading and guitar.

February 2015