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This is Lena Selyanina's modern take on the old Russian cossack song Oi Da Ne Vecher, conveying a mystical story of a cossack who sees a dream possibly predicting his own death due to the approaching 'eastern winds'.
Reviews for "Oi Da Ne Vecher (single)"
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Report this review (spam, insults, etc.)• 5/22/09 11:04 PM
Cossacks I believe from memory (and possibly bloodline on my father's side, so maybe even a spiritual memory) were nomadic and lived in a very wild, inclement area of the world. That part of the world remains, subject to different threats and experiences now. The threat from the East was a very real transgression upon their lifestyle as Tartars. I find this track an immensely poignant interpretation, finely balanced using modern methods to transmit a sense of life where living in a hole in the ground was the only way to survive the weather, let alone the threat of enemy incursions. And they lend a sense to myself, with their fleet-footed horses and nimble skills as horsemen, making them formidable adversaries in any battle for survival, wherein Ivan the Terrible is a mistranslation, as in it should be the 'formidable'. Nicely done, and well worth me stepping out of my system for. It does not make me want to shed a tear, but stand proud, for I feel it does them justice. A fine testament, to a fine tribe of people from the early days of Russian history. Thanks yet again, for your formidable work Lena!
...Tiré du Folklore Russe...
Report this review (spam, insults, etc.)• 5/30/09 7:15 PM
...Chant cosaque émouvant aux larmes par le thème, l'interprétation par un Choeur de grande qualité, et l'atmosphère puissante...
Merci et Bravo
et Merci à La Voix du Silence pour la recommendation
Absolute disaster
Report this review (spam, insults, etc.)• 3/7/11 2:29 AM
I'm stunned. This is so bad that I don't know where to start...
The song is so beautiful and touching that such dull interpretation feels almost like a crime against humanity.
Firstly – the singing. Completely devoid of passion, lacking the dynamics – so terribly necessary in this song. Speaking of terribleness: the way the vocal line is divided between several voices and then mixed together – just lousy. No creativity, no reason, no added value. Where are these vast Ukrainian plains, where's this feeling of longing, where's the needed space? Everything is so flat and claustrophobic like it was recorded in a bucket full of water.
The vocals are completely overwhelmed by music, what could be probably bearable, if it was of good quality. But it is even worse than singing. Horrendous drums deliver a final blow to already seriously injured recording. Not only they are low quality electronic samples, stinking of plastic - as unsuitable in an atmospheric folk song as it is virtually possible – but what worse, they are too loud and distinct. Each beat of a hi-hat is like a nail hammered into the heart of this beautiful melody. So out-of-place, killing all the atmosphere.
The end result is primitive plastic electronica with some folk wailing in the background. Shame. Real shame.
Having said that I must add that two elements are really good: firstly, vocals themselves (not to be confused with interpretation) – the vocalist is talented; if only she learned how to express the feelings. Secondly, piano is very good – well played and no ugly plastic sound here. Unfortunately, it wasn't enough to save the song.
A final note: I was pondering over the enthusiastic reviews and ratings this monstrosity received to this date. The most probable explanation is that for the Western ear the Russian folklore is so exotic and the melodies so touching and haunting, that the beautiful tune by itself is enough to play with their emotions. They are so moved by the melody that they don't notice the flaws of interpretation or don't recognize them as such.
Therefore, I would like to ask anyone preparing to rate this piece with more than 6/10, to check out the two below songs:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IyvrysKDqxM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cyadcxoO2q0
If you still feel like rating it with 10/10 after hearing them, please go ahead.
The first one is another version of the subject song. It is not perfect, but still hundred times better. I'd give it about 7.5/10. Unfortunately, I didn't find any version deserving 10/10 rating, so the second song is “Zoriuszka” from the great folk band Werchowyna. This is how Eastern Slavic folk can be played, my friends... And I dare you not to shed a tear...
Awesome
Report this review (spam, insults, etc.)• 3/23/10 11:31 PM
This is the first Russian folk song I ever heard. I want to hear lots more!
The instrumental arrangement impresses the hell out of me, and the vocal harmonies are a little reminiscent of Enya, but much, much cooler!
Lena, your piano and keyboard skills are fantastic, and now you've shown that you kick arse as a vocalist too! You should totally sing more!
One thing I have to ask - where can I find the lyrics? Preferably rendered in the Roman alphabet, because I can't read Cyrillic. I've googled and googled, but can find nothing.
Anyway, this song is amazing, and I'm going to make all my friends listen to it!
le vent des steppes
Report this review (spam, insults, etc.)• 1/8/10 8:14 AM
superbe et émouvant
magifique complainte
Impresionante
Report this review (spam, insults, etc.)• 8/18/11 8:48 PM
Por la dinámica musical, la precisión de la voz, por ese aire totalmente ruso, melancólico y evocador...por todo, este trabajo es IMPRESIONANTE.Felicitaciones.
Muy Buena!
Report this review (spam, insults, etc.)• 5/5/09 8:59 PM
Una fusiòn muy bien lograda entre la instrumentaciòn contemporànea y la canciòn tradicional rusa, aunque creo que en los arreglos se pudo haber hecho mucho màs. Me hizo recordar a las "Voces de Bulgaria".
Quiero màs canciones!!!
Awesome
Report this review (spam, insults, etc.)• 11/17/10 9:17 AM
Lena, I listened to this many times in a row, for almost 2 hours. I don't understand a word but it's beautiful and makes me cry. Can you please write out the lyrics in Russian with this type of characters?
I found this English translation (is it correct?):
Oh, it's not evening, it's not evening
I can barely sleep
I can barely sleep
Oh, in my dreams I see
And in my dreams I see
A black horse under me
Playing tricks
Making jokes before me
Oh, evil winds flew
Yes, from the eastern side,
And they took away my black hat
From my stormy head
And they took away my black hat
from my stormy head.
But our brave captain was very clever
He guessed the meaning of my dream
He said: soon will disappear
your stormy head
Достойно памяти предков ...
Report this review (spam, insults, etc.)• 4/24/10 12:55 PM
Уважаемая исполнительница, Елена Селянина с большим мастерством и чувством исполнила певческий памятник русского народа, казаков Приуралья и Дона. Песня достаточно часто исполняется в России, но только за рубежом ее исполняют с глубоким чувством уважения к традициям и истории народа. Елена превзошла своей аранжировкой и постановкой вокала многих современных исполнителей и привнесла в историю исполнения этой песни новый пример отношения к культуре своего народа.Честь ей и хвала!Браво!
Dobry album
Report this review (spam, insults, etc.)• 7/6/09 3:41 PM
