Biust Leninskih IAgodic
Ukraine- The Genesis of a Punk Band
- The Foundation of the Band
- The Rehearsal Space and Gear
- The Ramp-Up to the First Show
- The Mark Departure and Setbacks
The Genesis of a Punk Band
In the hallowed halls of an unnamed school in the city of Izmail, two individuals, Simbe and Den, crossed paths. Their acquaintance was limited to casual greetings, but fate had a different plan in store. One fateful day, Simbe discovered Den's burning desire to form a band. Meanwhile, Simbe had long harbored dreams of creating a punk band with his friend Zayats, but their efforts had repeatedly ended in disappointment.
The Foundation of the Band
Determined to make their musical visions a reality, Simbe and Den met to discuss their shared passion for punk. Over a few rounds of beer, they found common ground in their musical preferences and resolved to join forces. With the addition of Zayats on drums, the trio had the core of their band. For the bass guitar, Simbe considered picking it up himself, but fate intervened in the form of his friend Mark, who came bearing a strange assortment of music on discs. Simbe recognized Mark's affinity for punk and offered him the bass position, despite his lack of experience with the instrument.
The Rehearsal Space and Gear
With the band assembled, the question arose: where would they practice? Den secured the use of his family's garage, on the condition that they clean it up. With Zayats sidelined by illness, Simbe, Den, and Mark set to work, adorning the walls with posters featuring irreverent and decidedly punk imagery. Den's impressive семиструнная Ibanez guitar with its myriad effects pedals, Simbe's vintage bass from the days of Yegor Letov, and Zayats' eclectic drum kit formed the backbone of their setup. Despite the lackluster amplifier and battered speakers, enthusiasm prevailed.
The Ramp-Up to the First Show
As the band prepared for their first rehearsal, tragedy struck: Zayats was hospitalized with pneumonia. While Zayats recuperated, Den honed his guitar skills by practicing songs from influential punk bands such as Purgen, F.P.G., and Misfits. Simbe seized the opportunity to write new lyrics, expressing themes of nihilism, alienation, and frustration. With Zayats' recovery, the band regrouped and began practicing Purgen's songs. They set their sights on opening for Cutty Sark, a well-known local band. Over time, they developed their own original material, including anthems such as "Ya Nenavizhu Lyudey" ("I Hate People"), "Pomenyay Mne Boga na Khrista" ("Change My God to Christ"), and the morbidly titled "Myortvyi Drug" ("Dead Friend").
The Mark Departure and Setbacks
However, setbacks were inevitable. Mark's irregular attendance and lack of enthusiasm culminated in his decision to leave the band. This forced Simbe to take over bass duties once again. The Cutty Sark show fell through due to circumstances beyond their control, and their speakers malfunctioned. Undeterred, the band persevered, writing new songs such as "Ya Budu Protiv" ("I Will Be Against"), "Denezhny Maniak" ("Money Maniac"), and "Pokhuy" ("I Don't Care").
