Through its whole history Russian folk music has been an object for different kinds of experiments, mostly made by so to say intellectuals. Their numerous albums were fully stuffed with electronic sounds and the songs – up to 20 minutes long! – comprised at least four different themes with variations. A common lullaby which our grandmothers used to sing could turn into a pompous oratory backgrounded by Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. From time to time such experiments aroused some kind of momentary interest in forgotten songs, but mostly folklore remained on the backyards of show business.
NACHALO VEKA is a collective of people who perceive traditional music in a different way. Several years the musicians of this band from Volgograd (Russia) playing modern rock oriented songs made their mind to turn to folk music which from that moment has been the basis of their work. Their philosophy on music is simple – they take traditional music and lyrics and spice it with guitars, keyboards, drums, and transparent voice of the band’s lead vocalist Lena Sergiyevskaya. An old and well-known song acquires new qualities and sounds as if it were new-born.
The first CD of NACHALO VEKA was issued in 2004 at Nikitin record label located in Moscow, and was called Na Grani Folka. The second CD was issued in 2007 at Soyuz Music record label (Moscow) and was called Ethnogram. Some songs from this album were on rotation of several Russian major FM-stations. Now the band is working on its next record (expected in March 2009), filming a promo video and playing gigs all over the country, including big open-air festivals, like Nashestviye (2005, 2006, 2008) and others.
NACHALO VEKA is a band playing popular folk music. This music was not made popular by journalists or constant MTV rotations. It is in the hearts of Russian people. – Translated from www.zvuki.ru
A wonderful hybrid of what we call brit-pop, rock and folk music! To a certain extent it is unique. NACHALO VEKA is without any doubt a brand new and exciting band. Some fans of pure ethno might be a little disappointed with the arrangements, but those who listen to mainstream will definitely discover a new scope of music. It gets you with the first track you listen. – Translated from Russian Press.
In recent ten years Russian rock-music has undergone substantial changes. In late 80’s – mid 90’s it used to be a field for experimenting. Now if you take a look around you’ll see that there are a few main trends and people who position themselves as musicians stick to them. Many bands sound just the same way, and often look like twins. I don’t think it’s a good idea to copy someone. We’d better take something from different styles and mix them in reasonable proportions. You know, it’s like alcohol: there’s little interest of inventing a new sort of vodka, just try making a new cocktail! – Alexey Ityuzhov, the band’s sound-producer.
NACHALO VEKA is:
Alyona Sergiyevskaya (lead vocalist)
Mihail Sanok (guitars)
Elena Guseva (keyboards, band management)
Alexey Ityuzhov (acoustic guitar, sound engineering)
Roman Sheletov (bass)
Vladimir Busel (drums, percussion)
Now, it's not only just for bands, but a place where the entire music community can connect and find each other. Remember when myspace was a great place to be discovered? But now it's just bands paying companies to add "friends". They're mostly adding other bands. Why? Because fans have all left for facebook due to all the band spam!
So, when people want to find new music, they'll go to a music site! When bands need cd duped, or a label, or even tattoo artists where will they go? To bandarray.com that's where!
We're still fairly new and growing. However, we urge you to come make a page now while we continue to get the word out. Since our numbers are still relatively small you can stand out with little effort! But, we are growing, so come get on board and tell your fans you've moved on to the page that started a music revolution! Sell your merch, sell mp3's, sell anything, you get paid direct via paypal and we don't take a cut. Come be a part of the future.... BANDARRAY.com
Emergenza Russia started new season! If you are ready to burn the stage - move your ass to www.emergenza.net or www.emergenza-russia.ru!!! International contest for unsigned bands is awaiting for you!
“For us there is no such thing as good music or bad music, only whether you feel it or not. We all have different tastes, each and every one of us is entitled to his own views and we shall respect them.”
Best regards
MatrixSoul Music Productions – Professional Online Studio
Buenos Aires – Argentina.
Music productions, sound mixed and mastering.
Click on the banner for into our website for get more information
Thanks for the add. Love the groove on Tebya Jdala. We would be interested in working with you in the future. Thanks for supporting sweet relief musicians fund, a non profit organization that provides financial assistance to musicians struggling due to illness, disability, or suffering age related problems.
..
