Music
What is rock and roll? The history of the genre and its features
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Rock and roll music in the mid-50s grew out of the fertile soil of the blues, becoming a solid foundation for the development of a very versatile direction called "rock". It was in North America, when the youth suddenly "went crazy" and began to do something unimaginable on the guitar. Very soon, the rock and roll epidemic swept the whole world, causing a violent protest of the older generation. But why was it this way and not otherwise?
What are charts in music and other fields
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Today we will tell you what charts are in music. This is the name of a published list of the most popular media products in a certain period. The charts are not only for music, they are also compiled for games, movies and books. As a rule, such lists contain no more than 10-20 items, and they are arranged on the basis of descending indicators. Chart parameters are determined by sales data. In addition, there are criteria for the demand for musical compositions on radio stations
Saz musical instrument: history and features
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In this article we will tell you what a musical instrument saz is. Photos of him are presented in the article. It belongs to the tambour family and is similar to the lute. Its name comes from the Persian word, which translates as "instrument". Saz is common among the peoples of Turkey, Afghanistan, Iran, Transcaucasia, as well as among the Bashkirs and Tatars
Daniel Lavoie: creative path and biography of the musician
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This French-speaking Canadian singer began his career in the 1970s. Despite the fact that the elegant repertoire and pleasant timbre often made Daniel Lavoie take the pinnacle of success, he also experienced failure. But on both sides of the Atlantic, his popularity never wavered
Bruno Pelletier: the creative path of a musician
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Bruno Pelletier is a famous Canadian pop singer and songwriter. As a child, the musician faced a choice between creativity and sports. He is self-taught, but managed to achieve recognition on the world stage. The singer has more than forty fan clubs around the globe. At the same time, the musician does not forget about sports. This is evidenced by photos of Bruno Pelletier, from which a handsome man in perfect physical shape looks at fans
Combo amplifier for acoustic guitar: types, description, specifications, photos and reviews
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This article will describe combo amplifiers for acoustic guitar. Advantages will be highlighted and known combo amplifiers will be described. The classification by price, its components, the main factors that will affect the type of amplifier you buy and much more are considered
Laura Gorbunova: biography and creativity
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In this material we present to your attention the biography of Laura Gorbunova. Often, talented people simultaneously manifest themselves in various genres: they play in the theater, act in films, dance and sing. This rule fully applies to the participant of the sixth season of the Voice project Laura Gorbunova
Lene Nyström - lead singer of Aqua
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It was 1997. Princess Diana died in a car accident. The American rover reached its goal and landed on the planet, the path to which was long and difficult. And the Aqua group, consisting of Danes and Norwegians, released the single Barbie-girl. This disc became the biggest success in the career of the musical group. The group owes much of its popularity to the artistry and original vocal style of the soloist Lena Nystrem
Serge Ginzburg is a great chansonnier. Artist biography
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Serge Ginzburg has become famous in many art forms. During his life, he was engaged in composing and performing songs (sang and played the piano), writing scripts and soundtracks for films. He is also known as an artist, actor and director. Biographies of Serge Ginzburg will be devoted to this article
Vitaly Dubinin: life and work
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Who is Vitaly Dubinin? How did he influence the Russian rock scene and the Aria group? In what other projects, besides "Aria", did he participate? Answers in this article
Incredibly talented Sam Smith: songs and biography of the singer
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Sam Smith is a talented singer from Britain, winner of various awards and prestigious awards. Authoritative music critics claim that the talent of this young man is one of the most outstanding musical breakthroughs on the international stage in the past few years
Lika Rulla is an actress who sings
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Lika Rulla looks like a strong, self-confident woman, a modern "iron lady", but she considers herself very gentle, soft and vulnerable. The actress strives to become a "man of the world", to try herself in new genres and fields of activity, including cinema, music, dance and painting. Rich work experience and irrepressible desire for success and development leave no doubt that Lika Rulla will achieve all her goals
Singer Toto Cutugno: biography, creativity, personal life and interesting facts
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The hero of our article is the singer Toto Cutugno. The biography of this sweet-voiced Italian is still of interest to thousands of Russian fans. you too? We are happy to share information about it
Alexander Berdnikov ("Roots"): biography, family and musical career
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Alexander Berdnikov is a charming brunette from the Roots group. Do you know where he was born and studied? How is his personal life now? If not, then we recommend reading the article from beginning to end
Aleksey Goman: biography and personal life
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Aleksey Goman - a young performer from Russia - has become an example for many girls and guys who, just like him, were born in a family far from the world of show business, but at the same time they have talent and want to become famous
Russian virtuoso harmonists
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This material will present the best harmonists of Russia. Let's start with Bulat Gappoevich Gazdanov. In addition to being a harmonica player, he is also a composer and conductor. He is a teacher, artistic director and chief conductor of the orchestra of folk instruments
Sabaton: history, composition, style and discography
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There are a huge number of metal bands that raise the social problems of mankind in their work. The Swedish group Sabaton is one of them, narrating both bloody wars and fateful historical battles. Therefore, it is not surprising that the guys named their gang after the iron boot (eng. saba ton - a piece of knightly armor that protects a certain part of the leg), to emphasize the theme of fierce battles
Roger Glover: biography and career
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Roger Glover is one of the most famous musicians in the world and the most famous bass player. During his long musical career, Roger managed to play with Deep Purple, Whitesnake, Rainbow and other outstanding musical groups, release several solo albums, take part in hundreds of projects of both young and venerable artists
Biography of Nadezhda Tolokonnikova. What you need to know about the infamous member of the group
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Nadezhda Tolokonnikova was born on November 7, 1989 in the city of Norilsk. She studied very diligently at the Faculty of Philosophy of Moscow State University. Today, this girl is known primarily as a scandalous member of Pussy Riot. Nadezhda Tolokonnikova is one of those convicted for performing the so-called punk prayer at the Cathedral of Christ the Savior, which took place in 2012
"Slipknot" without masks - on the other side of the stage
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Slipknot caused a wave of interest with their unusual stage images in the spirit of classic horror films, as well as stage names consisting of numbers from 1 to 8. For a while, fans of the group had no idea what Slipknot really looked like without masks, but now the secret is out
What is foreplay?
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The question "what are preludes" is sooner or later asked by connoisseurs of classical music. Translated from the Latin "preludo" means "introduction". This ancient genre of music allows the use of various interpretations and original author's solutions
How to make high-quality stands for acoustics with your own hands
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Of course, floorstanding speakers sound much better than desktop speakers, but they are also significantly more expensive. What to do? There is a way out: you can make stands for acoustics with your own hands
"Our answer to Chamberlain", a popular expression and the name of a rock band
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Under the slogan "Our answer to Chamberlain" everyone rallied: shepherds from transcendental pastures, and Uzbek cotton growers, and steel workers, and the builders of the DneproGES, in general, all the workers of the world's first proletarian state
Why do you need to know what part of the opera the soloist performs alone?
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Opera appeared in Europe not so long ago, but in the 19th and 20th century it was the best entertainment of the intelligentsia. It is necessary to teach a person to visit the theater from childhood, but for those who wish, nothing is lost even in adulthood
What is dubstep? Music history
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What is life without music? Most likely, this is a boring and empty existence. It is not difficult to guess that music is an integral part of the life of every person. When we remember any period of time, we associate it with music. For example, we think: "What was fashionable in such and such a year?" and remember that this year it was fashionable to listen to rock and roll or pop music. Recently, dubstep has become famous. Many people wonder what dubstep is
Famous American rock bands
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American rock bands played an important role in the development of the genre of heavy music, literally and figuratively. The most famous of them will be listed in the article
How much does a beginner synthesizer cost?
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Love for live music in a person can awaken at any age: at the age of six, and at sixty. The most popular type of instrument is the keyboard. But do not buy the same piano - too bulky, moreover, requires regular tuning. But you can buy an electronic analogue, which is easy to transport and takes up very little space. How much does a synthesizer cost? What models are most in demand? And how do you choose the right tool?
Who is a music lover, what does he eat with
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Mania is an enthusiastic passion to the point of madness, Melos is singing, music. Who is a music lover - is it really crazy? Or is it just the lifestyle he has chosen? In one aspect - the first. However, fortunately, there is more than one aspect
The best rock bands of the nineties and zero
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Most young people, especially in the West, since the distant "acid" seventies answered questions about happiness with a simple and concise phrase: "Sex, drugs and rock and roll." Rock has become an integral part of world culture
Amazing song from an amazing person: "Pool", Noize MC
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This artist gave us a lot of good songs filled with meaning. No less amazing are the clips for these songs. And a good example is the song "Pool" Noize MC
How to dance hip-hop: simple steps to mastering the style
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There are no time limits for dancing classes - if you have been into hip-hop for a long time, then it's time to finally go learn this style of movement. An ideal place to learn dance is a studio where you will find like-minded people. But if you don't want to go to the studio and dream of learning how to dance hip-hop at home, then you can start with simple steps to your goal
Who is a rastaman and what does he eat with?
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Have you ever heard of rastamans? You must have heard. But, probably, many people think that rastamans are those who smoke weed or just listen to reggae. It's not like that at all. So who is a rastaman really? This article briefly talks about what was the impetus for the development of Rastamanism
The most popular dance in the sixties is the twist
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In the early sixties, black performer Chubby Checker appeared on the scene, demonstrating a new dance - a twist that is accessible to everyone, regardless of physique, age, weight, and does not require special physical skills
What is Phantom and who wrote the song about it
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There is, however, an inaccuracy in the text of the song, which casts doubt on the version according to which it was composed by a Soviet pilot who fought in Vietnam. Apparently, the unknown author had little idea what the Phantom F-4 was, and how many people its crew consists of
How loud to whistle? Learn now
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Do you want to stand out from the crowd? Do you dream that your unique whistle would attract the attention of at least hundreds of passers-by? It's time to surpass the nightingale-robber and master the technique of a loud and powerful whistle! Let you be heard
What is legato? Performance features
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One of the most popular techniques you will encounter while learning music is the legato. It is quite difficult to master and even more difficult to use. So what is legato? There are many terms in music that come from the Italian language. Legato is one of them. According to the dictionary of musical terms, this is a coherent performance of sounds, when one, as it were, passes into another without a break between them
Boris Sandulenko: biography and personal life
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Boris Sandulenko - Russian Robertino Loretti, who became famous at the age of fourteen, very touchingly performing the song "Oh, sole mio" in the TV show "Blue Light" in 1963. He also became known as the husband of Ksanka Shchus from The Elusive Avengers, brilliantly performed by one-role actress Valentina Kurdyukova
"Maki" - a group that does not change the principles
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The "Red Poppies" group is one of the most famous Soviet musical groups. The songs of this vocal and instrumental ensemble have long become all-Union and all-Russian hits, loved by many listeners. During its existence, the team has repeatedly proved its professionalism, a serious approach to creative activity, as well as an incredibly deep understanding of music and romantic atmosphere
Vladimir Trofimov: music coming from the heart
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The article tells about the biography, the creative path of Vladimir Trofimov - a famous performer of Russian chanson, the author of many famous songs that were loved not only by ordinary listeners, but also by the masters of domestic chanson
How to start playing the guitar: the basics for beginners, basic knowledge and learning features
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Many people think that mastering the guitar is unrealistically difficult and it will take years to play at the highest level. There is some truth in this, but do not despair, because talent and daily training can work wonders. This article will help you understand where to start playing the guitar and how to approach it correctly. Knowledge is power, and in this case it is hidden in the preliminary preparation and the main chords