Music 2024, September
The arrangement of musical instruments: how many strings does a harp have?
One of the oldest stringed instruments, the harp, has a rich history. It is not at all surprising that now many classical music lovers do not even know how many strings a harp has. Indeed, over the centuries, the appearance and size of this instrument with a melodic muffled sound has changed
What are tabs and how to play an instrument using them?
Any beginner guitarist has always wondered what tabs are. It all starts with the fact that a person picks up an instrument and starts playing the simplest song, for example, "A Star Called the Sun"
German composer Richard Strauss: biography, creativity
Richard Strauss is a composer whose operas and musical poems captivated with emotional revelation. Expressionism (expression) of his works is a sharp reaction to the society of that time. A striking example of late romanticism was the symphonies "Alpine", "Tricks of Ulenspiegel", "Zarathustra", "Salome" and "Don Juan"
Taylor Momsen: biography, filmography and personal life (photo)
Taylor Momsen is a famous singer and actress, the vocalist of the rock band The Pretty Reckless. Find out interesting facts from her biography, check out the films in which she starred
"Stone Sour" group: composition, discography and features
The musical style of the group "Stone Sour" includes the genres of hard rock, alternative and heavy metal. Two guitars provide a harmonic vibe, while Corey Taylor's vocals mingle with screams and growls. "Stone Sour" is often referred to as nu metal, but the band has repeatedly stated that they do not consider themselves to this genre
Corey Taylor: biography, creative and personal life of the musician. Tattoos and height of Corey Taylor
Corey Taylor is one of the most famous rock vocalists of our time. He has a wonderful voice and a unique performance style. Thanks to his talent, the musician has gained popularity all over the world. In this article you will learn about his life and work
Biography of Olga Kormukhina - women, personalities, singers
On the domestic stage of Kormukhin for a long time. Her soulful husky voice cannot be confused with another singer. She has the taste and subtle flair of a musician
What did Joe Dassin die from and at what age?
A favorite singer dies in his prime. This news instantly spread all over the world. What did Joe Dassin die from? Doctors later said that after he lost consciousness, Joe's heart continued to beat for several minutes. The ambulance came late. He was no more
Composition of the "Stigmata" group. Group "Stigmata": songs and creativity
St. Petersburg is home to many famous musical groups and rock bands. Today, new singers appear every day, songs are written, musical shows are created, and in order to hear a new young group against their background, it is not enough to have a voice and be able to play musical instruments
Swedish musician Alexander Bard: biography, creative activity and personal life
Alexander Bard is the lead singer of Army of Lovers, popular in the 90s. His biography is still of interest to thousands of people living in different countries. The article contains comprehensive information about this musician
Daria Klyushnikova: career and personal life
Singer Daria Klyushnikova most of us remember from "Star Factory-5". The girl became the youngest participant in the entire history of the project, because then she was only 14 years old. Since participating in the "Star Factory" in the life of Daria, many events have happened. She started a solo career, got married, had a son and became a professional stage actress
Sladkovsky Alexander Vitalievich: biography
When in 2010 Sladkovsky Alexander Vitalievich came to the post of chief conductor and artistic director of the State Symphony Orchestra of the Republic of Tatarstan, ill-wishers called him behind his back "Varangian" and "upstart". However, they failed to weave intrigues for a long time, because in a few years the maestro was able not only to completely reanimate the team lying in ruins, but also to bring it to the world level
Victor Eliseev: biography, photo
Chief Conductor and Head of the Song and Dance Ensemble of the Internal Troops of the Ministry of Internal Affairs Viktor Eliseev is proud to be the first general in this position. However, most Russians remember him not for his professional achievements, but for his high-profile divorce from his ex-wife Irina and his marriage to a young singer
Shostakovich Maxim Dmitrievich: biography, creativity
There is an opinion among the people that nature rests on the children of famous people. However, the son of the famous Russian composer Dmitry Shostakovich, Maxim, managed to completely refute these unfair rumors. A pianist and conductor from God, he became known throughout the world thanks to his innate musical talent and hard work
Famous pop singer ‒ Buynov Alexander
Soviet stage was rich in talents. Muslim Magomayev, Alla Pugacheva, Iosif Kobzon, Andrei Makarevich, Sofia Rotaru, Nikolay Gnatyuk, Yuri Antonov - these megastars lit up in the 70s. Buinov Alexander, to whom the article is dedicated, took his place among them
Singer Natalie. Biography
In 1974, in the small town of Dzerzhinsk, located in the Nizhny Novgorod region, a little blond girl was born. Mom Lyudmila Minyaeva named her daughter Natasha. She had the usual childhood of a Soviet child from a simple family. Kindergarten, then school
Irina Krug: personal life and creativity
The songs of Irina Krug are now known to many of her fans, but still more often they talk about her as the wife of Mikhail Krug. The future performer was born into a military family. As a child, she attended a theater group in the Chelyabinsk House of Culture. Her dream was to be an actress. She connected her life with the stage not immediately
Rapper Guf: biography, personal life, photo
Hearing the combination "Rapper Guf" only one thing comes to mind: the most popular song of 2009 Ice baby. A lot of time has passed since 2009. What is the popular rapper doing now? What is going on in his personal life? Are the rumors that Guf is a drug addict true? Let's deal with the life of a celebrity together
American musician Orbison Roy: biography, creativity
Audience loves supermen, but is interested in those who sing of romantic misfortune and express a sad mood. In the distant 60s, Orbison Roy was known as an incorrigible romantic. He did not have a bright appearance, dazzling charisma, but the lack of these qualities was compensated by a velvety voice that could compete with an operatic one. He had a deep and pronounced talent, and his performance touched the soul. Orbison created his own form of rock and roll and gave a platform to many country stars
Alexander Astashenok: creative path and personal life
Alexander Astashenok, whose biography begins his story in the city of Orenburg, was born on November 8, 1981 and grew up in a simple intelligent family
Brezhneva Vera: haircuts, their evolution, transformations. New extravagant haircut by Vera Brezhneva
Vera Brezhneva is a style icon for women, an object of desire for men, and a talented singer and actress. Everyone knows Vera as a long-haired, blue-eyed blonde, but it's time to change the idea of a domestic pop diva: Brezhneva cut her hair like a boy
Alexander Gradsky: biography, creativity, personal life
Alexander Gradsky is a singer, composer, guitarist, poet, musical and public figure. He is a People's Artist of Russia and a laureate of the State Prize. Created together with Mikhail Turkov, the group "Slavs" was the third rock group in the Soviet Union. As a real creative person, he constantly needs a wonderful muse. Perhaps that is why he was repeatedly married
Group "Asia": unique representatives of art rock
Today, many rock lovers know about such a unique phenomenon as the Asia group. However, even among them, one can count only a few of those who really appreciated the work of this legendary team. For some reason, she occupies a secondary position in comparison with the giants of art rock, but the true admirers of this style think otherwise
Halloween is the band behind German power metal
The article will take you on a historical journey with the members of the cult power metal band Helloween! This band was at the forefront of speed-power metal and almost single-handedly created the local scene of the genre
Waters Roger: the story of one of the founders of Pink Floyd
Waters Roger is known as one of the leaders and founders of Pink Floyd. For a very long period of time, this particular musician was the author of most of the lyrics and music, and also put forward the most significant ideas for the promotion of the band
David Gilmour: discography and interesting facts
Recently, the music world has been shaken by amazing news. David Gilmour has released a new live CD "Live in Pompeii". The very venue of this show is a landmark for the artist, since back in the late sixties he performed there as part of the Pink Floyd group. That concert was also recorded and released on a record. The new show took place 45 years after that historic performance. Much has changed during this time
Nick Mason - drummer of "Pink Floyd"
One of the chapters of Pink Floyd drummer Nick Mason's autobiographical book is called "Hard Work". The result of the collaboration of a rock band is amazing: there is no music lover who does not know The Dark Side of the Moon (1973), Wish You Were Here (1975), Animals (1977), The Wall (1979)
Guitar fight or how to master the art of a six-string instrument
Guitar fighting is one of the most popular ways to play. A variety of types of this technique allows you to learn a huge number of songs even for a novice musician
Mot. Nationality and short biography
Matvey Melnikov is a famous Russian rap artist who took the stage name Mot. The biography, nationality and personal life of this young man are of interest to many fans
Group "Casta": creativity, composition, albums
The Kasta group originates from the glorious Russian city of Rostov-on-Don, reputed to be the criminal capital of the Russian Federation
Didulya: biography, family, photo
Valery Didula is a first-class guitarist, composer, arranger, amazing showman who knows how to charge the audience with his emotions. Now he is famous all over the world. Does he owe this talent or many years of titanic work? What interesting information does Didula's biography contain? Family, photo of the artist - all this will be presented to your attention in the article
Jimmi Hendrix: biography, creativity, photo
Jimmi Hendrix is one of the most influential guitarists of the 20th century. He is consistently included in all lists of the greatest rock artists. The music magazine Rolling Stone published a chart of the best guitarists of all time twice in its history. In both options, Jimi Hendrix is in the first place. The most influential experts in the field of guitar music called him the most influential artist, whose recordings still continue to inspire a new generation of musicians to create their own sheds
Means of musical expression, or how music is born
Means of musical expression reveal the secret of how a set of notes, sounds, instruments turns into music. Like any art, music has its own language
Singer and actor Lenny Kravitz: biography, musical career, film work, personal life
Lenny Kravitz is an American singer, musician and songwriter. In compositions, he manages to harmoniously combine such genres as ballad, soul, reggae and funk. For four years, starting in 1998, the artist received a Grammy for his rock vocal performance. In 2011, Lenny was awarded the "Order of Arts and Letters" in France. Kravitz often works in the studio to record drums, keyboards and guitars
Keira Knightley's husband James Righton and the development of their relationship
James Righton is the husband of Keira Knightley. The couple met at a party. Having fallen in love with each other, they scheduled a wedding, which took place in the south of France at the Knightley estate. Two years later, their daughter Eddie was born
Joe Dassin: short biography, personal life, creativity
His hits are known everywhere, despite the fact that the famous French chansonnier is no longer among the living. Joe Dassin migrated to France as a little boy, and he was born in the United States. Despite the fact that he mostly "re-sung" other people's compositions, he managed to attract enormous attention to his performance. And the “fault” of this is his amazing velvety voice
Moscow Philharmonic. Tchaikovsky. Philharmonic Orchestra, photos, reviews
The Moscow Philharmonic is very significant for the musical life of Russia. Dmitri Shostakovich called it a university. Here, in his opinion, thousands of musicians take a course, as well as millions of listeners (music lovers)
Evgeny Svetlanov is a conductor who controls Music
Evgeny Fedorovich Svetlanov (1928 - 2002) - an outstanding conductor, composer and pianist. For 45 years he worked at the Bolshoi Theater, combining this huge creative activity with the leadership of the USSR State Orchestra
10 interesting professions related to music
When it comes to music professions, many people immediately think of singers or instrumentalists. In fact, there are more of these professions, and they are all interesting. This article will talk about other "musical" speci alties
Lil Wayne: creativity and achievements
Lil Wayne is one of the key hip-hop artists of the 2000s and early 2010s. Nas called him his favorite MC, P.Diddy called him a genius, Drake called him a teacher. Lil Wayne has sold over 100 million records and won five Grammy Awards, including Best Rap Album in 2009