About
I’m Lukáš Bulko, also known as Alapastel—a composer, sound artist, and performer.
Born in Trenčín, Slovakia, I've been deeply engaged with music since age fourteen (2000), viewing sound not merely as entertainment, but as a doorway to deeper experience. My creative journey revolves around technologies, deep listening, intuitive experimentation, and exploring music’s capacity to express what words cannot.
Working across ambient, neoclassical, and experimental forms, I weave together acoustic instruments, electronic textures, field recordings, and ceremonial soundscapes. Whether it’s a contemplative ambient sketch or an intricate rhythmic composition, each piece emerges slowly, intentionally, and always rooted in emotional truth.
“Music is a vessel for silence to speak. I aim to create space for introspection, emotional depth, and the discovery of unique values through sound.”
A Sonic Life
My albums Hidden for the Eyes (2018, Slowcraft Records) and Ceremony (2021, Lost Tribe Sound) have gained international acclaim from platforms like Fluid Radio, Bandcamp Daily, Brainwashed, Headphone Commute, Ambientblog, XLR8R and much described as “music that leaves a soul-print” and “ceremonial ambient, as poetic as it is grounded.” The albums were featured in several best-of-the-year lists and the songs were aired on international radio stations, including BBC6. These works invite listeners into a profound state of presence and introspection.
I've performed across Europe—including Sicily, Prague, Vienna, and throughout Slovakia—both solo and with full-band ensembles, appearing at festivals like Sharpe, Waves Vienna, Spectaculare, Hviezdne Noci, ZVUK for..., and World Music Festival Bratislava. Additionally, I co-founded Dream Scenes Bratislava, immersive overnight concerts designed for deep rest, dreaming, and quiet presence, held in Slovakia, Sicily, Hungary and Gran Canaria.
Regularly, I facilitate Sound Journeys for meditation, movement, and healing, sharing these experiences in sacred spaces and creative retreats such as Ecstatica Festival, 4D Gallery Galanta, and House of the Sun in Crete.
Collaborations that Matter
I believe music is an intimate dialogue—authentic, deeply reflective, and crafted with meticulous care. My collaborations start with profound listening and mutual discovery. I create bespoke soundtracks for filmmakers, sonic environments for therapists and mindfulness facilitators, and unique sonic portraits capturing meaningful moments and places.
Recognized for emotional authenticity and transformative sonic textures, my compositions resonate deeply, guiding listeners toward introspection and clarity.
Collaborative synergy is essential to my process. My trusted creative circle includes Ján Kružliak Jr. (violin), Gabika Bezáková and Lukáš Medlen (electronics), and my wife Kristína / Kikon, who contributes vocals, acoustic instrumentation, and field recordings. This co-creative process is organic, transformative, and deeply enriching.
A Quiet Rebellion
In a culture overwhelmed by overproduction and distraction, genuine music is an act of quiet rebellion—a sanctuary for attention, nuance, and the sacred. I share a longing with artists, thinkers, and listeners seeking authentic experiences amidst the noise.
This webpage
I built this website in the same spirit I approach my music—with patience, presence, and a deep respect for the creative process. Everything here is coded from scratch, months of work in HTML, without templates or presets. Coding was taught with the help of LLMs. It’s a simple, handmade space that reflects the values behind my sound work: clarity, depth, communication with technologies and a sense of emotional resonance. Just as I shape each composition slowly and intuitively, I wanted this site to unfold in a quiet, honest way. Feel free to explore it.
I create music for those who seek deeper resonance.
For you.
If you desire sound that doesn’t merely accompany but reveals your innermost story, let’s connect. Schedule your complimentary initial consultation and receive a personalized music demo crafted uniquely for your vision.
This screenshot shows the detailed sampling of AI generators, which, through consistent work, form a complex composition. All layers of the composition were generated by AI.