Third Eye of The Shaman

Arthur Mountaniol is a progressive rock guitarist, singer, composer, producer, and filmmaker. Founder and leader of the Moscow art rock band "The Moon Pierrot", which released a cult album on the major label Melodia in 1991.

In 1992, after the breakup of the band, Arthur, who was of German origin, immigrated to Germany, but a few years later signed a contract with the American label Rodell Records, moved to the United States, and got based in Hollywood, CA.

A member of the American Society of Composers (ASCAP), Mountaniol is best known for his virtuosic, innovative guitar playing, a variety of vocal styles, including didgiridoo-like throat singing, imaginative music, short films and music videos. He is a prolific solo artist who has recorded over 20 albums.

In the United States, known as Arthur Mountaniol, the musician was recognized as a bonafide original and musician extraordinaire and has received the nicknames "Mad Maestro", "Martian" and even "Salvador Dalí of Rock".

From 1999 to 2007, Mountaniol has also worked on television shows at Paramount Pictures, CBS, KTLA, Gower Studios, Hollywood Center Stage, Sony, and Warner Bros. All of this greatly influenced him, and he became seriously interested in cinema. In 2010, his first music video, "Forbidden Fruit Carnival", was selected for the Shockfest of Hollywood, and Arthur walked on the red carpet at the Charlie Chaplin Theater (Raleigh Studios Hollywood). A few years later, he made three short films, "Third Eye of The Shaman", "In a Dream of a Muse" and "LA Haunted", which brought him success at international film festivals.

In his films, Arthur Mountaniol likes to use elements of surrealism, horror and comedy. However, music is the most important drive for his films. In fact, many characters and stories were born directly from it.

At the moment, he lives in Moscow, and is preparing for concerts in Russia.