Russian show business: what is "Reflex"?

2024 Author: Leah Sherlock | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 05:25

As long as there is music in the world, music lovers will not be transferred. It makes our heart stop or beat faster, rejoice or cry. And pop music, casually referred to as "pop", always remains in demand, no matter how much they scold it.

So Russian fans of this style, when asked what "Reflex" is, will answer unequivocally: "Popular group". Indeed, the team of pretty blondes, either calming down for a while, or releasing a fresh album again, firmly holds its place in Russian show business. Not every musical group or performer can boast of this.

The idea of creating a group came from its current main soloist Irina Nelson back in 1999. Today, few people remember that Irina and the girl with the pseudonym Diana, who for some time was popular on the Russian stage, are one person. "Diana" ended her career in 1997, and two years later she launched a new project. Then no one knew what "Reflex" was, but many remembered the bright and spectacular blonde with a beautiful voice. The first fans of the group were precisely those who had previously been fond of Diana's work.

Direct impact on creationproject, the formation of its image and popularity was provided by the husband of Irina Nelson - Vyacheslav Tyurin. He also helped her in the promotion of songs and the name when he performed under the name "Diana". But the first project ended unexpectedly, and there is no exact data on why Irina disappeared from the stage in 1997. One thing is known - the reason was not the waning interest of fans. The girl was almost at the peak of popularity. But that year she left Russia, went to Germany, became interested in esotericism and yoga there, and, as she herself says, “found her own style in music.”

Indeed, it's hard not to notice the big difference between Diana and Irina Nelson, humming melodicly "I'll be your sky…" "Reflex" has not only a different style of performance, but also other, more calm, melodies, and the appearance of a girl very different from the eccentric, conspicuous Diana.

Of course, it cannot be said that the group has gained the same popularity as in its time, for example, "Hands up!" However, the same Sergey Zhukov, who made millions of fans fall in love with himself, lasted on stage in the rays of his glory for about 10 years. After that, having released a couple of not so impressive albums, he nevertheless disappeared from the field of view of music lovers. But "Reflex" has been firmly holding its position for 14 years. Girls regularly release new albums, songs from which become popular with the same regularity. Now people, when asked: "What is a "Reflex?", will rather remember them than special terminology.

Firsthits that aroused genuine interest were "Distant Light" and "Go Crazy". Even those who are not interested in Russian pop music have heard at least a few works from the band's repertoire - their songs are so famous. The hit of the group "Reflex" "Just to love" was sung by thousands of lovers across the country, however, like many other "catchy" songs: "The stars were falling", "I will always wait for you" and so on.

During its existence, the group has won not only popular recognition, but also many titles and annual awards, more than once led the charts of music channels and radio stations. The project is also known abroad - several songs were released in English and conquered the foreign audience.

And what is "Reflex" today? This is still the unfading star of our show business, one of those for which there is no need to blush. Style, behavior, image, vocals and music - everything is on top, dignified and beautiful. Perhaps that is why the project does not cease to be popular, despite the fact that it has been around for many years.