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MembranaBritpop group
Country:
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Content:
- The Birth of a Brit-Pop Band
- "Ig.RU.Shki" and Their First Recordings
- Transformation into "MEMBRANA"
- Expansion and New Talent
- Building a Lineup
- New Members and Evolution
- The Rise and Fall of Collaborations
- Stability and Live Performances
The Birth of a Brit-Pop Band
In the summer of 2001, three friends from school, Pavel Golubev, Artem Korotkov, and Sergey Rozhdestvensky, gathered at a flat to play music. Initially named "Blue Mouse," their early efforts were more lighthearted than serious, featuring covers of popular songs.
"Ig.RU.Shki" and Their First Recordings
By the end of October 2001, the band had adopted the name "Ig.RU.Shki" and recorded their first original song, "Avtopiloty." Inspired by the likes of Mumiy Troll, they distributed their creations on cassette tapes among friends and acquaintances.
Transformation into "MEMBRANA"
As their ambitions grew, the trio evolved into "MEMBRANA." Sergey Rozhdestvensky gradually distanced himself from the band, leaving Pavel Golubev and Artem Korotkov to continue as a duo. Their focus shifted towards creating a more serious musical future.
Expansion and New Talent
With the release of their debut album, "Pervyye Chuvstva," in May 2002, MEMBRANA gained attention with songs like "Avtopiloty." They expanded their sound with the addition of keyboardist Alexander Panov in the autumn of 2002. This period saw the creation of the distinctive single, "Ot Nepopnimaniy," in January 2003.
Building a Lineup
MEMBRANA's reputation in the local music scene began to flourish as they performed at various venues and gained a loyal following. The band added bassist Andrey Korotkov ("GNOM") and drummer Leonid Ilin to their lineup in March 2003. However, fate struck when Artem Korotkov and Leonid Ilin left the band in June 2003.
New Members and Evolution
Undeterred, MEMBRANA welcomed several new members in July 2003, including guitarists Dmitry Rodrin, Aleksandr Vinogradov, and bassist Konstantin Mavrichev. After refining their lineup, they completed the single "Ot Nepopnimaniy..." and released it to their growing fanbase.
The Rise and Fall of Collaborations
As the band continued to evolve, they parted ways with guitarist Dmitry Rodrin in August 2003. They welcomed guitarist Dmitry Malchossyan in the same month but later decided to release Aleksandr Vinogradov from the band in September 2003.
Stability and Live Performances
MEMBRANA's lineup stabilized with the addition of keyboardist Pavel Andreyev in September 2003. They made their live debut at the "Manhattan" art club on September 29, 2003. From that point forward, the band focused on refining their concert program and recording new material.
