Parni Valjak
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Parni valjak 1975 is a Croatia
n and former Yugoslav rock band. They were one of the top acts of the former Yugoslav Rock scene, and currently one of the top rock-and-roll bands in Croatia.
or Film.
As years went by, their refusal to change style proved to be the important factor in the band's longevity. They kept a loyal following in 1980s and in 1990s, refusing to allow elements of folk
and turbo folk music to become part of their repertoire. Because of that the band enjoys great respect among many Croatian rock critics, being seen as the embodiment of "true" rock and urban culture
and many of their songs are considered evergreens in the former Yugoslavia like "Sve još miriše na nju" , "Jesen u meni" , "Ugasi me" and "Zastave". Parni valjak kept a relatively small but dedicated following for 30 years, and many people tend to gather at their concerts that feature energetic performances, despite advanced age of the band's members: Aki Rahimovski - vocals, Husein Hasanefendić-Hus - guitars, Marijan Brkić Brk
- guitars, Berislav Blažević-Bero - keyboards, Zvonimir Bučević-Buč - bass guitar, Dražen Scholz-Šolc - drums, Tina Rupčić - vocal, Anita Mlinarić - sax.
In December 2005, Parni valjak made a farewell tour of Croatia
and Slovenia
on their 30th birthday. Their last public performance in 2005 was a concert on New Year's Eve in Ban Jelačić Square
in Zagreb, though they stated that more concerts may be held in future. In November 2009, they began a reunion tour in Croatia.
In October 2010, Parni valjak held a 2 concerts at Belgrade Arena
, Belgrade
that was followed with great public turnout (more than 44 000 people in 2 days).
Croatia
Croatia , officially the Republic of Croatia , is a unitary democratic parliamentary republic in Europe at the crossroads of the Mitteleuropa, the Balkans, and the Mediterranean. Its capital and largest city is Zagreb. The country is divided into 20 counties and the city of Zagreb. Croatia covers ...
n and former Yugoslav rock band. They were one of the top acts of the former Yugoslav Rock scene, and currently one of the top rock-and-roll bands in Croatia.
Biography
Parni valjak was founded in 1975. Unlike many rock bands that would come later, their style was becoming more mainstream, becoming closer to pop, especially compared with the bands like Prljavo kazalištePrljavo kazalište
Prljavo kazalište is a rock and roll band from Zagreb, Croatia. Since its formation in 1977, the group changed several music styles and line ups but remained one of the top acts of both the Croatian and the former Yugoslav rock scenes.-Beginnings:Prljavo kazalište was formed in 1977 in Dubrava,...
or Film.
As years went by, their refusal to change style proved to be the important factor in the band's longevity. They kept a loyal following in 1980s and in 1990s, refusing to allow elements of folk
Folk music
Folk music is an English term encompassing both traditional folk music and contemporary folk music. The term originated in the 19th century. Traditional folk music has been defined in several ways: as music transmitted by mouth, as music of the lower classes, and as music with unknown composers....
and turbo folk music to become part of their repertoire. Because of that the band enjoys great respect among many Croatian rock critics, being seen as the embodiment of "true" rock and urban culture
Urban culture
Urban culture is the culture of towns and cities. In the United States, Urban culture may also sometimes be used as a euphemistic reference to contemporary African American culture.- African American culture :...
and many of their songs are considered evergreens in the former Yugoslavia like "Sve još miriše na nju" , "Jesen u meni" , "Ugasi me" and "Zastave". Parni valjak kept a relatively small but dedicated following for 30 years, and many people tend to gather at their concerts that feature energetic performances, despite advanced age of the band's members: Aki Rahimovski - vocals, Husein Hasanefendić-Hus - guitars, Marijan Brkić Brk
Marijan Brkic Brk
Marijan Brkić Brk is a Croatian guitarist, best known for his work with Croatian bands such as Parni Valjak, Prljavo Kazalište and currently, Zlatan Stipišić Gibonni...
- guitars, Berislav Blažević-Bero - keyboards, Zvonimir Bučević-Buč - bass guitar, Dražen Scholz-Šolc - drums, Tina Rupčić - vocal, Anita Mlinarić - sax.
In December 2005, Parni valjak made a farewell tour of Croatia
Croatia
Croatia , officially the Republic of Croatia , is a unitary democratic parliamentary republic in Europe at the crossroads of the Mitteleuropa, the Balkans, and the Mediterranean. Its capital and largest city is Zagreb. The country is divided into 20 counties and the city of Zagreb. Croatia covers ...
and Slovenia
Slovenia
Slovenia , officially the Republic of Slovenia , is a country in Central and Southeastern Europe touching the Alps and bordering the Mediterranean. Slovenia borders Italy to the west, Croatia to the south and east, Hungary to the northeast, and Austria to the north, and also has a small portion of...
on their 30th birthday. Their last public performance in 2005 was a concert on New Year's Eve in Ban Jelačić Square
Ban Jelacic Square
Ban Jelačić Square is the central square of the city of Zagreb, Croatia, named after ban Josip Jelačić. The official name is Trg bana Jelačića...
in Zagreb, though they stated that more concerts may be held in future. In November 2009, they began a reunion tour in Croatia.
In October 2010, Parni valjak held a 2 concerts at Belgrade Arena
Belgrade Arena
The Belgrade Arena is an indoor arena located in Novi Beograd, Belgrade. It is designed as a universal hall for sport, cultural events and other programs. With a total space that covers 48,000 square metres, and an official total capacity of 19,982 seats , it is one of the largest indoor arenas in...
, Belgrade
Belgrade
Belgrade is the capital and largest city of Serbia. It is located at the confluence of the Sava and Danube rivers, where the Pannonian Plain meets the Balkans. According to official results of Census 2011, the city has a population of 1,639,121. It is one of the 15 largest cities in Europe...
that was followed with great public turnout (more than 44 000 people in 2 days).
Albums
- Dođite na show! – 1976 ("Come to the show!")
- Glavom kroz zid – 1977 ("Head through the wall")
- Gradske priče – 1979 ("City stories")
- City kids - Steam Roller – 1980 (the band's only album sang entirely in English)
- Vruće igre – 1980 ("Hot games")
- Vrijeme je na našoj strani – 1981 ("Time is on our side")
- Glavnom ulicom – 1983 ("Down the main street")
- Uhvati ritam – 1984 ("Catch the beat")
- Pokreni se! – 1985 ("Move yourself!")
- Anđeli se dosađuju? – 1987 ("The angels are bored?")
- Sjaj u očima – 1988 ("Shine in the eyes")
- Lovci snova – 1990 ("The dream catchers")
- Buđenje – 1993 ("Waking up")
- Samo snovi teku uzvodno – 1997 ("Only dreams flow upstream")
- Zastave – 2000 ("Flags")
- Pretežno sunčano? – 2004 ("Mostly sunny?")
- Stvarno nestvarno – 2011 ("Real unreal")
Live albums
- Koncert (LIVE) – 1982 ("Concert")
- E = mc2 (LIVE) – 1985
- Svih 15 godina - LIVE... – 1990 ("All 15 years")
- Bez struje - LIVE in ZeKaeM – 1995 ("Unplugged: Live from the ZeKaeM")
- Kao nekada - LIVE at S.C. – 2001 ("As once - Live from Student Center")
DVDs
- 25 godina; 2001 ("25 years")
- Bez struje - LIVE in ZekaeM (DVD+CD) – 2005 ("Unplugged: Live from the ZeKaeM")
Singles
- Parni valjak" / "Šizofrenik", Alta/PGP RTB, 1976.
- Tako prođe tko ne pazi kad ga Parni valjak zgazi/Dok si mlad, PGP RTB, 1976.
- Ljubavni jadi jednog Parnog valjka/Teško je biti sam, PGP RTB, 1976.
- Prevela me mala/O šumama, rijekama i pticama, PGP RTB, 1976.
- Oću da se ženim/Ljeto, Jugoton, 1977.
- Lutka za bal/Crni dani, Jugoton, 1977.
- Od motela do motela/Predstavi je kraj, CBS/Suzy, 1978.
- Stranica dnevnika/Ulične tuče, Jugoton, 1979.
- Ugasi me/Ugasi me(instrumental), Jugoton, 1985.
- Kekec je slobodan, red je na nas (single) – 1992
- Kaži ja!/Sai Baba blues/Kaži ja! (Nu Zagreb Pepsi), Croatia Records, 1997.
- Mir na jastuku, Croatia Records, 2000.
- Srcekrad, Croatia Records, 2000.
- Ugasi me (uživo), Croatia Records, 2001.
- Tko nam brani/Dok si pored mene (single) – 2002
- Nakon svih godina, Croatia Records, 2009.
- To sam stvarno ja, Croatia Records, 2009.
- Stvarno nestvarno, 2010.
Compilations
- Parni valjak (compilation) – 1985 ("Steam roller")
- Pusti nek' traje - VOL.1 – 1992 ("Let it last")
- Balade – 1998 ("Ballads")
- Koncentrat 1977.-1983. – 2005 ("Concentrate 1977.-1983.")
- Koncentrat 1984.-2005. – 2005 ("Concentrate 1984.-2005.")
- The Ultimate Collection – 2009
- Najljepše ljubavne pjesme – 2010 ("Most beautiful love songs")
- The best of – 2010
See also
- Music of CroatiaMusic of CroatiaThe music of Croatia, like the divisions of the country itself, has two major influences: the Central European one, present in the central and northern parts of the country, as well as in Slavonia, and the Mediterranean one, particularly present in the coastal regions of Dalmatia and Istria.In...
- SFR Yugoslav Pop Rock scene
- Croatia RecordsCroatia RecordsCroatia Records is the largest major record label in Croatia, based in Dubrava in Zagreb.-Summary:Croatia Records d.d. is a joint stock company currently led by the Chairman of the Board of directors Želimir Babogredac, a notable sound engineer...
- Suzy Records
- JugotonJugotonJugoton was the largest record label and chain record store in the former Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia based in Zagreb, Socialist Republic of Croatia. After the breakup of Yugoslavia the company continued to work in independent Republic of Croatia under the name Croatia...