Krematorij
Encyclopedia
Krematorij is a Russian rock
group. The group’s front man (and main song writer) is Armen Grigoryan
(Армен Григорян).
and Viktor Troyegubov and quickly grew in popularity in the rock circles of Moscow
. After running through several names including "The Lady Killers" and "Black Sunday," the group finally decided on "Crematorium." After the release of Illusionary World in 1985, the group gained a reputation throughout the former Soviet Union
and begin to perform at concerts all over the country. In 1986 "Krematorij" entered to Moscow rock-laboratory. However, Troyegubov left as a result of discord between the two leaders and formed a new project called Smoke. Krematorij continued to increase in popularity until several group members left again after the release of Coma in 1988. Grigoryan succeeded in drawing new musicians to the band. The line-up has otherwise been unchanged to this day. The band has changed with times, "emerging in the words of
Rodion Schedrin, as the original "Waltz-Rock" band, much different from its underground beginnings, but always true to its passion to create original music. The band's current repertoire covers a wide range of style
s".
The first conceptual album of the group, "Zombi", was written towards the end of 1990, and, released in 1991. It was considered by Zvuki.ru as an album "inhabited by certain strange and wondrous creatures, some "terrible bacchae," and other Tolkienian organisms barely recognizable in the dark
".
Troyegubov temporarily returned to the group in 1993 as both a musician and the director of the group. In 1994, the group worked on the film Tatsu
; however, the film was not a success and was never brought to rental, though clips from the film are frequently used in Krematorij’s music videos. After another quarrel, Troyegubov left the group for a second and final time. He later wrote a book entitled Life in Krematorij and Outside It in which he makes many accusations against Grigoryan. He returned to Smoke which quickly dissipated.
Meanwhile, Krematorij continued its creative life, releasing several more albums and performing on tours all over the world. Krematorij contributed greatly to the development of the Russian rock music genre. The group continues to delight its audiences throughout the former Soviet Union
, Holland, Germany
, Israel
and the United States
. Grigoryan composes multifaceted lyrics that frequently deal with the themes of life and death in various religious contexts. The use of the violin
serves to give Krematorij an individuality that has been essential to the group’s continued popularity.
In 2000 Krematorij released an album entitled "Three Sources" a name that was taken from the Apocalypse
, from the chapter about the three spirits summoned to take part in the great battle during Armageddon. "For an epigram to the album I would include a quote from the song "Zveroyascher," which would be studying humans and animals, and everything that comes between them....", said Armen Grigoryan.
At 2006 year Armen Grigoryan starts new project 3' Angel and release album "Chinese Tank".
In 2008 Krematorij's new song "Amsterdam" headed the Top 13 of Russian Nashe Radio
for several weeks.
1983 - Винные мемуары / Wine Memoirs
1984 - Крематорий / Crematorium
1985 - Иллюзорный мир / World of Illusions
1988 - Кома / Coma
1989 - Клубника со льдом / Strawberries on Ice
1991 - Зомби / Zombie
1994 - Танго на облаке / Tango on the Cloud
1995 - Текиловые сны / Tequila Dreams
1996 - Гигантомания / Gigantomania
1996 - Микронезия / Micronesia
1997 - Ботаника / Botany
2000 - Три источника / Three Springs
2001 - Реквием Для Всадника Без Головы / Requiem for the Headless Horseman
2002 - Мифология / Mythology
2003 - Рок`н`ролл / Rock'n'Roll
2008 - Амстердам / Amsterdam
2009 - XXV Лет — The Best
Russian rock
Russian rock refers to rock music made in Russia or in the Russian language. Rock and roll became known in the Soviet Union in the 1960s and quickly broke free from its western roots. According to many music critics, its "golden age" years were the 1980s , when the Soviet underground rock bands...
group. The group’s front man (and main song writer) is Armen Grigoryan
Armen Grigoryan
Armen Grigoryan is a singer/songwriter and artist, the front man of "Krematorij" Russian rock-band.-Biography:Grigoryan was born on November 24, 1960 in Moscow by Armenian parents...
(Армен Григорян).
History
The group was formed in 1983 by Armen GrigoryanArmen Grigoryan
Armen Grigoryan is a singer/songwriter and artist, the front man of "Krematorij" Russian rock-band.-Biography:Grigoryan was born on November 24, 1960 in Moscow by Armenian parents...
and Viktor Troyegubov and quickly grew in popularity in the rock circles of Moscow
Moscow
Moscow is the capital, the most populous city, and the most populous federal subject of Russia. The city is a major political, economic, cultural, scientific, religious, financial, educational, and transportation centre of Russia and the continent...
. After running through several names including "The Lady Killers" and "Black Sunday," the group finally decided on "Crematorium." After the release of Illusionary World in 1985, the group gained a reputation throughout the former Soviet Union
Soviet Union
The Soviet Union , officially the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics , was a constitutionally socialist state that existed in Eurasia between 1922 and 1991....
and begin to perform at concerts all over the country. In 1986 "Krematorij" entered to Moscow rock-laboratory. However, Troyegubov left as a result of discord between the two leaders and formed a new project called Smoke. Krematorij continued to increase in popularity until several group members left again after the release of Coma in 1988. Grigoryan succeeded in drawing new musicians to the band. The line-up has otherwise been unchanged to this day. The band has changed with times, "emerging in the words of
Rodion Schedrin, as the original "Waltz-Rock" band, much different from its underground beginnings, but always true to its passion to create original music. The band's current repertoire covers a wide range of style
Style
Style may refer to:* Style , an aspect of literary composition* Style , in art and painting, either the aesthetic values followed in choosing what to paint or to the physical techniques employed* Architectural style...
s".
The first conceptual album of the group, "Zombi", was written towards the end of 1990, and, released in 1991. It was considered by Zvuki.ru as an album "inhabited by certain strange and wondrous creatures, some "terrible bacchae," and other Tolkienian organisms barely recognizable in the dark
Dark
Dark commonly refers to darkness, the absence of light.Dark may also refer to:*Evil, sinister or malign*Dark , a term used to describe a broadcasting service that has ceased transmission...
".
Troyegubov temporarily returned to the group in 1993 as both a musician and the director of the group. In 1994, the group worked on the film Tatsu
Tatsu (1994 film)
Tatsu is a 1994 Russian film directed by Vera Yakovenko and starring Margarita Pushkina, Nastya, Krematorij, Molotov Cocktail bands and others.-Plot:...
; however, the film was not a success and was never brought to rental, though clips from the film are frequently used in Krematorij’s music videos. After another quarrel, Troyegubov left the group for a second and final time. He later wrote a book entitled Life in Krematorij and Outside It in which he makes many accusations against Grigoryan. He returned to Smoke which quickly dissipated.
Meanwhile, Krematorij continued its creative life, releasing several more albums and performing on tours all over the world. Krematorij contributed greatly to the development of the Russian rock music genre. The group continues to delight its audiences throughout the former Soviet Union
Soviet Union
The Soviet Union , officially the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics , was a constitutionally socialist state that existed in Eurasia between 1922 and 1991....
, Holland, Germany
Germany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
, Israel
Israel
The State of Israel is a parliamentary republic located in the Middle East, along the eastern shore of the Mediterranean Sea...
and the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
. Grigoryan composes multifaceted lyrics that frequently deal with the themes of life and death in various religious contexts. The use of the violin
Violin
The violin is a string instrument, usually with four strings tuned in perfect fifths. It is the smallest, highest-pitched member of the violin family of string instruments, which includes the viola and cello....
serves to give Krematorij an individuality that has been essential to the group’s continued popularity.
In 2000 Krematorij released an album entitled "Three Sources" a name that was taken from the Apocalypse
Apocalypse
An Apocalypse is a disclosure of something hidden from the majority of mankind in an era dominated by falsehood and misconception, i.e. the veil to be lifted. The Apocalypse of John is the Book of Revelation, the last book of the New Testament...
, from the chapter about the three spirits summoned to take part in the great battle during Armageddon. "For an epigram to the album I would include a quote from the song "Zveroyascher," which would be studying humans and animals, and everything that comes between them....", said Armen Grigoryan.
At 2006 year Armen Grigoryan starts new project 3' Angel and release album "Chinese Tank".
In 2008 Krematorij's new song "Amsterdam" headed the Top 13 of Russian Nashe Radio
Nashe Radio
Nashe Radio is a rock music station designed to promote Russian rock bands . It is broadcast in every major Russian city as well as having an internet stream...
for several weeks.
Discography
Dates will vary depending on the source.1983 - Винные мемуары / Wine Memoirs
1984 - Крематорий / Crematorium
1985 - Иллюзорный мир / World of Illusions
1988 - Кома / Coma
1989 - Клубника со льдом / Strawberries on Ice
1991 - Зомби / Zombie
1994 - Танго на облаке / Tango on the Cloud
1995 - Текиловые сны / Tequila Dreams
1996 - Гигантомания / Gigantomania
1996 - Микронезия / Micronesia
1997 - Ботаника / Botany
2000 - Три источника / Three Springs
2001 - Реквием Для Всадника Без Головы / Requiem for the Headless Horseman
2002 - Мифология / Mythology
2003 - Рок`н`ролл / Rock'n'Roll
2008 - Амстердам / Amsterdam
2009 - XXV Лет — The Best
External links
- Crematorium.ru Official band website. (Russian)
- - RussMus.Net: Krematorij Lyrics and English translations (English)
- Fan-club (in Russian)
- Crematorium at Peoples.ru
- Songs collection