Plastik
UkraineBiography of Plastik
Plastik is a rock band formed in 2000 and disbanded in 2003. The band was known for their unique sound and catchy songs. Alexander Polischuk, also known as Plastik, was born on April 14, 1977 in Dnepropetrovsk, Ukraine. From a young age, he showed a talent for music and songwriting.
Early Life
In his early years, Polischuk achieved notable milestones. At the age of two, he stopped wetting his pants. By the age of four, he could read and no longer stuttered. He attended preschool, where he learned knitting and gained the affection of his teachers. It was during this time that he developed his first crush on a girl named Anya.
Polischuk excelled academically in school and fell in love multiple times, including with his geography teacher in the fifth grade. He sang in a choir and even had the opportunity to go on tour with them, but his mother was reluctant to let him go.
Musical Journey
In his eighth grade, Polischuk completed his musical education in guitar. By 1994, he had written several songs and melodies of his own. He recorded his first full album, "Uninhabited Island," in a bathroom using a cassette recorder. The album was a mix of neo-romanticism, early "Kino," Grebenshchikov, and Plastik's own style. Polischuk hopes to one day re-record and release the album in better quality.
In 1995, Polischuk formed a band called Navigator with his friend Ruslan and later, another friend Nep. The band initially focused on techno-rave music, recording three songs in that style. They performed at festivals and received radio airplay. However, they eventually transitioned to a more neo-romantic style.
Collaboration with other Artists
From 2000 to 2003, Polischuk worked as a songwriter for various artists. He intentionally made his songs more pop-oriented during this time. One of his songs, "Jamaica" by Maxi (later renamed Marafon), became popular in Russia and was featured on several compilations. Another song, "Samolyoty" by Marafon, continues to receive airplay on Ukrainian radio stations.
In 2002, Polischuk began writing songs for Tatiana's second album. Their collaboration resulted in the song "Leto, Postoy," which gained popularity in Ukraine and Russia. Polischuk also worked on other songs for Tatiana's album, including "Ya budu tam" and "Esche chut'-chut'."
During this time, Polischuk launched his solo project under the name Plastik. His song "Zanoza-lyubov" gained popularity on pirate compilations, and "Mama, otpusti dochku tantsyvat'" received airplay on Russian radio stations. Plastik's debut album, "Delay khorosho!," was well-received in clubs in Dnepropetrovsk.
Recent Work
As of December 2003, Polischuk had finished recording all the songs for Tatiana's new album, titled "Tantsuy, metelitsa!" The album is set to be released in early 2004. Polischuk continues to write and perform his own music under the name Plastik.
