The band was founded in Nizhniy Novgorod, Russia and formed finally in the beginning of 2005.Sensor are:· Andrew Smaev – drums, programming, mixing· Ilya Pavlov – keyboards, vocal· Dmitry Kozlov – keyboards, vocalSensor aren’t bound to any specific style in music, thus combining synth-electro-pop with other modern music styles. On February 2, 2005 the new concert act is presented as well as the band’s first video for the instrumental track 'Second Sun' (directed by A. Dianitov, M. Kolkin).In March 2005 Sensor finish the album called “Seven Occasions” and begin to negotiate with some labels.On May 21, 2005 Sensor take part in the annual music festival “May Thunder II” in Moscow. Andrew Smaev from Sensor also acts in Virtual Server (!distain, DJ Ram, BabyMax). At the moment Sensor are busy working on their second album and also making remixes for other bands (Opium, !distain).
Andrew Smaev· job in Sensor - drums, giving a critical look, sound producing, technical aspects· favourite artists - Pink Floyd, Infected Mushroom, Camouflage, Morcheeba, Wolfsheim· favourite films - 'Kopeyka', 'Kin-Dza-Dza', 'The Green Mile'· favourite food - sushi!!!· favourite drinks - beer, fine cognac· likes - reading, surfing the internet, music, his wife and child;· dislikes - lies and silly, self-confident people
Ilya Pavlov· job in Sensor - vocals, keyboards· favourite artists - Depeche Mode, Planet Funk, Jamiroquai, Jay Jay Johanson, U2, INXS· favourite films - 'Fight Club'· favourite food - omnivorous!· favourite drinks - whiskey + cola + ice· likes - hanging around with pretty girls, going to great bands´ concerts· dislikes - insolent people
Dmitry Kozlov· job in Sensor - keyboards, bass guitar, programming· favourite artists - INXS, Frankie Goes To Hollywood, Brian Eno, U2, Coil· favourite films - 'Stalker', 'Songs from the Second Floor', 'Pi'· favourite food - French meat, home-made ravioli with sour-cream· favourite drinks - beer, fine cognac· likes - having some midday sleep, the internet, good sound at shows, pastime with friends· dislikes - people lacking sense of humour, nasty weather, public transport