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BorshRock band
Country:
 Ukraine |
Content:
- Biography of Borsch
- The Birth of Borsch
- The Aroma of Borsch
- The Repertoire
- The Humor of Borsch
- The Concert Experience
Biography of Borsch
The rock band Alexander Pypa and Yuri Zdorenko, the founding fathers of "Vopli Vidopliassova," have known each other since their school years. They formed their first band together, turned it into the number one band in the Ukrainian Soviet Socialist Republic, and together they embraced the future showman vocalist Oleg Skripka. They gained popularity in the vast Soviet territories and conquered France. They toured extensively throughout Europe and decided to create "Borsch."
The Birth of Borsch
Initially, the old friends had the idea of recording Zdorenko's songs from the early repertoire of "Vopli Vidopliassova," which he himself used to sing. They tried playing together and immediately felt the exhilarating rush of their past collaboration. Pypa became ten years younger, and Zdorenko rediscovered the madness that made early "VV" famous. Drummer Vitold Korzhenko from the band "Tanok na Maidane Kongo" assists this wild duo of unhealed fool-athletes during their concerts.
The Aroma of Borsch
As a result, "Borsch" acquired the aroma that attracts true gourmets. They created punk-tinged rock-n-roll and atonal blues in the Ukrainian language, making it the most energetic show that Mother Europe witnessed this summer.
The Repertoire
The repertoire consists mostly of new songs, although it includes several golden hits from the late 80s that propelled the band into various rock reference books and encyclopedias. The musicians of "Borsch" share their thoughts on some of their songs:
- "I Sleep." From the new repertoire. A dirty shitrock hit that hits below the belt and captivates everyone.
- "Mustapha Ibrahim." The idea for this cover belongs to Zdorenko, and the song perfectly suits his temperament. By the way, the band has a plan to record at least a single with Queen songs.
- "Anya, yo." Not a song that spoils the listener. The riff consists of two chords, and the solo is on a single note. A good song!
- "Forest Robinsons." A piece from 1988. The lyrics are from "Murzilka" magazine, and the idea is from Pypa and Zdorenko's electronic project "Yuza."
- "Dulya at the Wedding." A folk Chernobyl omen: when you see a wedding, you should show a pipe and say "For happiness!"
- "P'yana Svinya." Inspired by the "Perets" magazine - the Ukrainian equivalent of "Krokodil." And the Ukrainian crocodile is a very specific thing!
The Humor of Borsch
Ukrainian humor is no less specific than, say, English humor. And "Borsch" fully possesses this humor - they can wear any masks. Irony and self-irony are intertwined with relentless drive in their music. However, they are not punks but rather quiet philosopher-schizophrenics who have the opportunity to influence the masses.
The Concert Experience
The concert format and stage image of the trio are magnificent. Zdorenko, completely absorbed in the music, with bulging eyes, passionately pounding on the drums, and Korzhenko, and Pypa with his incomparable facial expressions. "Borsch" is currently perhaps the most energetic team in the CIS. The past concerts in Ukraine were accompanied by tremendous excitement and a lively reaction from the audience. Everything happened without advertising and, naturally, without rotations.
