Music 2024, September
Elixir strings: review and reviews
Choosing strings for a guitar is not an easy task. Experienced musicians, of course, already know their instrument well and are unlikely to make a mistake in choosing, but for beginners, such a task can be quite difficult
Linkin Park albums: 15 years of mind-blowing experiments
The guys from Los Angeles have made a lot of noise over the 15 years of their existence: Linkin Park albums one after another go if not "platinum", then certainly "gold" for sure, and each of their concerts turns into a big celebration for fans. So, the official releases of Linkin Park: how did it all begin and how can you characterize the last album of the band?
Linkin Park line-up with photos
Linkin Park is one of the most famous rock bands on the planet. Formed in 1996 under the name XERO, it is to this day one of the flagships of rock music, and not only in America. This article will tell about the formation of the team, about its members, albums
"Kanatchik's Dacha" - a song by Vladimir Vysotsky
The article talks about one of the most popular songs of Vladimir Vysotsky. Its symbolism, images, meanings and their reflections in the public consciousness are described
Norwegian musician Magne Furuholmen: biography and creativity
Magne Furuholmen is a talented performer with a difficult fate. To many of us, he is known for his performances as part of the group A-ha. Would you like more information about him? It is presented in the article
Chopin's biography: briefly about the life of the great musician
Frederic Chopin is a famous musician and interesting person. A brief biography of him is presented in this article. He was born on March 1, 1810 near Warsaw
Nationality of Abraham Russo. Abraham Russo: biography, personal life
The article tells about the popular singer Abraham Russo, his childhood, the beginning of his career, personal life and plans for the future. Readers will also find out who Abraham Russo is by nation. Enjoy reading
Group "Pilgrim": history, composition, songs
In the musical sky, the stars light up and go into oblivion at the speed of light. The styles, images, beloved by the public, are changing, and with them the performers. But there are those who are remembered, if not for their songs, then at least for their individuality, special style and unusual sound. These include the Russian rock band "Pilgrim"
Types of orchestras. What are the types of orchestras according to the composition of instruments?
An orchestra is a group of musicians who play various instruments. But it should not be confused with the ensemble. This article will tell you what types of orchestras are. And their compositions of musical instruments will also be consecrated
What is the power of music. The transformative power of music
Art can create real miracles with a person. Heal or weaken, cheer up and drive into depression - all this can be so beautiful, charming and powerful music
Yulia Samoilova: biography, career, personal life
The path of a creative person is often difficult and thorny, and only the most persistent and stubborn reach the finish line leading to success. Yulia Samoilova, whose songs penetrate the soul and touch the heart of every listener, is a worthy example for everyone going towards their dream, no matter what the difficulties
Mikhail Petrenko is a modern Chaliapin
Connoisseurs and connoisseurs of opera and classical music are well aware of the name of Mikhail Petrenko. Avid theater-goers, critics, the vast majority of spectators enthusiastically speak of his performances. They say that the performance with his participation is a real holiday, and solo concerts, which, by the way, happen quite rarely, are just happiness for a music lover
Pavel Monchivoda: biography and creativity
Today we will talk about who Pavel Monchivoda is. His biography will be discussed below. This is a Polish bass player who has been a member of the legendary rock band Scorpions since 2004. He was born on March 20, 1967 in the town of Wieliczka, Republic of Poland
Music industry marketing: methods, strategy, plan
Competition in show business has led to the emergence of music industry marketing. When the audio art became a business, he needed tools to market his products. Marketing in music relies on traditional strategies and methods, but, of course, has many specific features and characteristics
The life and work of Pharrell Williams
American singer and producer Pharrell Williams is reputed to be lucky. For many singers, bad songs alternate with hits. Farrell has never failed a single song throughout his career. The rise of the singer was dizzying: in 2013, the song Get Lucky brought him worldwide fame and 4 Grammy awards. His song Happy was nominated for an Oscar
Comedian and musician Levon Oganezov
Talent, perseverance, diligence and a subtle sense of humor helped Levon Hovhannisyan become a famous and beloved pianist. He believes that the best rest is only at work, he is now touring a lot around the world
Group "Nastya" - Ural legend
The rock group "Nastya" appeared in the days of the USSR, in the 86th year of the last century. The city from which the creative life of the team began was Yekaterinburg. Singer Nastya Poleva initially acted as a good friend of the Nautilus Pompilius group during their concerts, and after some time she began to write her own compositions and invited musicians
Liszt's "Hungarian Rhapsodies": history and features
In the "Hungarian Rhapsodies" Franz Liszt managed to embody the unique beauty of the culture of this country. It is believed that this composer became the founder of a new genre. Nevertheless, the Czech musician Tomasek used to call some of his own creations this way. Ferenc maintained respect for his homeland throughout his life
Loretta Lynn: life and career
Loretta Lynn was one of the first women to prove to the world that country music is not only a "male state". As a talented composer and musician, she broke stereotypes. Her fate is amazing, and her creative path is fruitful and significant. In this article we will talk about her life and the music she created
Alex Kapranos: biography, creativity
Indie rock band "Franz Ferdinand" deserves attention as a project that changed this direction in music in the bud. But the soul of the team is the frontman and the author of almost all the tracks - Alex Kapranos. In this article we will try to reveal the formation of him as a musician and not only. After all, this person has many more interesting hobbies in his life
Oksana Sergienko: biography, path to success, personal life
Oksana Sergienko is a singer and a well-known participant in the TV project “Voice”, originally from a small Ukrainian town. Today she is 34 years old and not married. According to the sign of the zodiac, the girl is Taurus. Oksana is a sincere, honest and kind person. She loves attention - this is one of the reasons why she chose a career as a singer
Beibutov Rashid: biography, family and education, creative career, tragic fate
The famous Soviet and Azerbaijani opera and pop singer Rashid Behbudov was called a cheerful boy from Karabakh. In 1959 he was awarded the title of People's Artist of the USSR, and later - Hero of Socialist Labor. On the opera stage, he performed his parts in the voice of a tenor altino
What is a hit and where did it come from?
In today's world, people often hear words whose meaning they do not quite understand. One of those words is schlager. This term is often used both in musical series and in everyday life: on radio and television, in conversations. It seems that this word has something in common with the chanson genre, but it is not. Do you know what a schlager is?
"A.C./DC" - the living legend of hard rock
Australian band A.C./DC became a hard rock legend thanks to their interesting sound and original style of performance. The name is an abbreviation for Alternating Current / Direct Current, which translates to our “great and mighty” as the physical term “alternating current / direct current”
Nadezhda Chepraga: biography, creativity and personal life of the singer
Chepraga Nadezhda is a Soviet and Moldavian singer. She is an Honored Artist of the Russian Federation, as well as a member of the Cultural Council under the Orthodox Church of Moldova. At the moment, Nadezhda Alekseevna has released three vinyl records and eleven discs. In addition, the singer played several times in the movie
Bananarama: the story continues
The history of the English girl group Bananarama began very successfully. The team was created in 1981, and since 1982 a series of singles began, which fell on the first lines of the British charts, and it did not stop for 6 years in a row. The compositions took high places at the same time in the dance charts and pop music charts. Bananarama has entered the Guinness Book of Records as the group with the most hits among girl groups
Yello band - electronics from the late 60s
"Kings of sound" - that's what their fans call them. The Swiss group Yello is an outstanding figure in the world history of the development of new-wave electronic style. It appeared in the 67th year of the last century thanks to the composer Boris Blank, who initially simply recorded his own game (just don’t laugh) on kitchen utensils. As Lewis Carroll wrote, “madmen are smarter than everyone,” which is not far from the truth, given that all geniuses are “a little bit of that”
David Coverdale - vocalist of two great bands
Fans of rock music usually aspirate the name of David Coverdale. During his many years of creative career, he was lucky to be a member of two cult groups: Deep Purple and Whitesnake. Also, this vocalist recorded a joint album with legendary guitarist Jimmy Page from the Led Zeppelin team. A person who wants to understand rock music should definitely get acquainted with the work of David Coverdale
Yakusheva Ada: biography, education and family, musical career, cause of death
Connoisseurs of bard songs are probably familiar with the name of Ada Yakusheva. She was not only the first wife and muse of Yuri Vizbor, but also one of the founders of the Soviet bard song. About the life and fate of the poetess - more
Group Gregorian: history of appearance
Group Gregorian became famous for their unique performance of world rock and pop hits. The compositions fascinate with their originality and, bypassing the brain, penetrate directly into the heart. And the whole secret lies in the fact that the songs of the Gregorian group are performed in the style of Gregorian church chant, against which modern electronic music sounds. The compositions have some similarities with Enigma, which is not accidental
Felix Tsarikati: biography and creativity
Today we will tell you who Felix Tsarikati is. The biography of this person is presented below. The vocal range of the singer allows him to perform the most diverse repertoire, which includes pop hits, romances, folk songs and opera arias. The beautiful velvety baritone of this man has been listened to for several generations of music lovers. The singer was awarded the title of People's Artist in North and South Ossetia, Kabardino-Balkaria, Ingushetia, Karachay-Cherkessia. In addition, he is an Honored Artist of Russia
Bobby McFerrin - Band of Man
Some time ago, the concept of One hit wonder appeared among music lovers. This is the name of an artist who became famous only thanks to one single song. Many rank the hero of this article, Bobby McFerrin, in this category. However, it is worth recognizing that such an opinion about this singer is usually held only by those people who are little familiar with his work
"Simply Red" - red color creativity
What is the name of the band? This question arises before the musicians of each novice band. Sometimes teams change their name several times before they come to the optimal, in their opinion, option. The solution to this problem turned out to be much easier for the musicians of the "Simply Red" group
Stakhan Rakhimov and Alla Yoshpe - the legendary duo of the Soviet era
The pop duet of Stakhan Rakhimov and Alla Ioshpe turned 55 this year. All these years the partners have been together - both in life and on stage. In the second half of the 70s, they moved from universal favorites to the category of enemies of the people. How did the duo manage to save themselves during the years of oblivion and triumphantly return to the big stage? What is the secret of family longevity?
All Zemfira's albums as a remedy for longing
Absolutely all Zemfira's albums have become popular not only in the Russian Federation, but also abroad. And this triumphal procession began in 1999, when the awesome song “Arividerchi” began to sound on all radio stations, the author and composer of which was Zemfira
Krasnodar Philharmonic: history, poster, artists
Krasnodar Philharmonic opened its doors in the first half of the 20th century. Today there are concerts, performances, festivals and so on
Soviet singer Alla Abdalova: biography, creativity and personal life
Alla Abdalova - this name and surname do not mean anything to the representatives of the current generation. But in the 70s, her songs, performed in a duet with L. Leshchenko, were very popular with Soviet listeners. Do you want information about her? To do this, you need to read the article
Denis Maidanov: biography, creativity and personal life
Denis Maidanov is a Russian singer, composer, poet, music producer and actor. He is a multiple winner of the Chanson of the Year, Golden Gramophone and other awards, as well as the title of Honored Artist of the Russian Federation. During live performances, the musical support for the singer is provided by the band "Terminal D"
Who is the soloist of "Leningrad" today?
Fame for the "Leningrad" group as a group with female vocals was brought by Yulia Kogan. This is a bright and spectacular singer with a stunningly deep voice. Many fans of the band were shocked when the new soloist of "Leningrad" appeared on the stage. Which of the girls today sings in the most scandalous group in the country?
Thom Yorke: biography, personal life, songs, albums and photos of the singer
Thom Yorke is a British rock musician, singer and songwriter, better known as the founder and frontman of the cult band Radiohead. The high poetry of the texts, the characteristic vocals with the use of vibrato and falsetto, as well as the ascetic lifestyle and clear civic position made him one of the most famous and influential musicians of the English rock scene. Biography of Thom Yorke, his work and personal life further in this article