Terminaator
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Terminaator is an Estonia
n rock group formed in 1987 by Jaagup Kreem in Tallinn 10. High School (today Nõmme Gymnasium). Kreem was in the 7th grade then. The first public performance was in Tallinn 47. High School in the schoolbands' festival. The first time in the studio was in 1989. First songs "Charleen" and "Meeletu maailm" were recorded in 1991. They found wider fame in 1992, when they won the festival of young bands Rock In. They have also performed in Latvia
, Lithuania
and Finland, although they have not had much success outside of Estonia
. On the Estonian television show "7 vaprat", Terminaator have appeared playing their songs "Ainult sina võid mu maailma muuta", "Juulikuu lumi", "See ei ole saladus", and "Portselanist tüdruk".
, Go Live 2005
, which was followed in 2006 by Terminaator's 7th studio album
Nagu esimene kord
. In the same year, Terminaator participated in a musical rendition of Romeo & Julia
, which was accompanied by a soundtrack.
In 2007, a traditional anniversary
best-of album was released, titled 20
, which included two new versions of older songs, two new songs and unreleased live recordings among others. Also, the first proper video was made for "Juulikuu lumi 2007". The second single released was "Ära oota koidikuni".
In 2008, two non-album singles, "Oh kuidas sust puudust tunneme" and "Pilves selgimistega", were released. This is the first time that the band had released songs not featured on any albums (however, it is yet uncertain, if they will be included to the next studio album, due in 2010).
In November 2008, Terminaator did three acoustic concerts, of which one will see a release on CD and DVD
in 2009.
and Harmo Kallaste announced their departure from the band. The reasons given were lack of time and new challenges. Since then, negotiations are being held with the former guitarist of Brides in Bloom, Taavi Langi. According to the band's website, recording of new material started in the end of March and the first single from the upcoming studio album was to be released in April.
The new single, "Just reedeti", debuted on Raadio 2 on 14 May, featuring Taavi Langi on guitar.
The new album, Rakett (Rocket), was released on April 13, 2011.
Estonia
Estonia , officially the Republic of Estonia , is a state in the Baltic region of Northern Europe. It is bordered to the north by the Gulf of Finland, to the west by the Baltic Sea, to the south by Latvia , and to the east by Lake Peipsi and the Russian Federation . Across the Baltic Sea lies...
n rock group formed in 1987 by Jaagup Kreem in Tallinn 10. High School (today Nõmme Gymnasium). Kreem was in the 7th grade then. The first public performance was in Tallinn 47. High School in the schoolbands' festival. The first time in the studio was in 1989. First songs "Charleen" and "Meeletu maailm" were recorded in 1991. They found wider fame in 1992, when they won the festival of young bands Rock In. They have also performed in Latvia
Latvia
Latvia , officially the Republic of Latvia , is a country in the Baltic region of Northern Europe. It is bordered to the north by Estonia , to the south by Lithuania , to the east by the Russian Federation , to the southeast by Belarus and shares maritime borders to the west with Sweden...
, Lithuania
Lithuania
Lithuania , officially the Republic of Lithuania is a country in Northern Europe, the biggest of the three Baltic states. It is situated along the southeastern shore of the Baltic Sea, whereby to the west lie Sweden and Denmark...
and Finland, although they have not had much success outside of Estonia
Estonia
Estonia , officially the Republic of Estonia , is a state in the Baltic region of Northern Europe. It is bordered to the north by the Gulf of Finland, to the west by the Baltic Sea, to the south by Latvia , and to the east by Lake Peipsi and the Russian Federation . Across the Baltic Sea lies...
. On the Estonian television show "7 vaprat", Terminaator have appeared playing their songs "Ainult sina võid mu maailma muuta", "Juulikuu lumi", "See ei ole saladus", and "Portselanist tüdruk".
2005–2008
2005 saw the release of the band's first live albumLive album
A live album is a recording consisting of material recorded during stage performances using remote recording techniques, commonly contrasted with a studio album...
, Go Live 2005
Go Live 2005
Go Live 2005 is the ninth album by Estonian rock band Terminaator, released in 2005. It's a live album with songs from the concert "Tele2 Go Live 2005", where also other Estonian artists performed: Genialistid, Cool D, DJ Critikal, Ines, Tanel Padar & the Sun, Toe Tag, Blacky, Smilers, Slobodan River...
, which was followed in 2006 by Terminaator's 7th studio album
Studio album
A studio album is an album made up of tracks recorded in the controlled environment of a recording studio. A studio album contains newly written and recorded or previously unreleased or remixed material, distinguishing itself from a compilation or reissue album of previously recorded material, or...
Nagu esimene kord
Nagu esimene kord
Nagu esimene kord is the tenth album by Estonian rock band Terminaator, released in 2006. It features 3 songs from Terminaator's second musical "Romeo & Julia". The soundtrack of "Romeo & Julia" wasn't released under Terminaator's name, as it was with "Risk"...
. In the same year, Terminaator participated in a musical rendition of Romeo & Julia
Romeo & Julia
Romeo & Julia is the official soundtrack for Terminaator's musical "Romeo & Julia" , made for Eesti Nuku- ja Noorsooteater . Unlike the soundtrack for "Risk", this one wasn't released under the name of Terminaator.Later, a new song was written for Hele Kõre and Kristjan Kasearu, titled "Romeo ja...
, which was accompanied by a soundtrack.
In 2007, a traditional anniversary
Anniversary
An anniversary is a day that commemorates or celebrates a past event that occurred on the same day of the year as the initial event. For example, the first event is the initial occurrence or, if planned, the inaugural of the event. One year later would be the first anniversary of that event...
best-of album was released, titled 20
20 (Terminaator album)
20 is the eleventh album by Estonian rock band Terminaator, released in 2007. It is a greatest hits album. The title refers to the twentieth anniversary of the band. The mascot on the cover is drawn by Mart Himbek. The tracks include concert recordings, new versions and new songs...
, which included two new versions of older songs, two new songs and unreleased live recordings among others. Also, the first proper video was made for "Juulikuu lumi 2007". The second single released was "Ära oota koidikuni".
In 2008, two non-album singles, "Oh kuidas sust puudust tunneme" and "Pilves selgimistega", were released. This is the first time that the band had released songs not featured on any albums (however, it is yet uncertain, if they will be included to the next studio album, due in 2010).
In November 2008, Terminaator did three acoustic concerts, of which one will see a release on CD and DVD
Ingli puudutus (album)
Ingli puudutus is an unplugged album by Estonian rock band Terminaator. The CD is coupled by a DVD.The "Ingli puudutus" acoustic concert tour lasted from 24–26 November 2008. The first two were held in Tallinn at Estonian Puppet Theatre, the last in Tartu at Athena Centre...
in 2009.
2009–
On 13 March 2009, Elmar LiitmaaElmar Liitmaa
Elmar Liitmaa is an Estonian guitarist and songwriter playing for the famous Estonian rock band Terminaator. Liitmaa works mostly with Terminaator's soloist, Jaagup Kreem, who writes lyrics to Elmar's music. Besides Terminaator's music, they have also written two Estonian rock-musicals, Risk and...
and Harmo Kallaste announced their departure from the band. The reasons given were lack of time and new challenges. Since then, negotiations are being held with the former guitarist of Brides in Bloom, Taavi Langi. According to the band's website, recording of new material started in the end of March and the first single from the upcoming studio album was to be released in April.
The new single, "Just reedeti", debuted on Raadio 2 on 14 May, featuring Taavi Langi on guitar.
The new album, Rakett (Rocket), was released on April 13, 2011.
Members
- Jaagup Kreem – vocals, guitarGuitarThe guitar is a plucked string instrument, usually played with fingers or a pick. The guitar consists of a body with a rigid neck to which the strings, generally six in number, are attached. Guitars are traditionally constructed of various woods and strung with animal gut or, more recently, with...
- Henno Kelp – bass guitarBass guitarThe bass guitar is a stringed instrument played primarily with the fingers or thumb , or by using a pick....
(since 2003) - Roland Puusepp – drums (since 2003)
- Taavi Langi – guitarGuitarThe guitar is a plucked string instrument, usually played with fingers or a pick. The guitar consists of a body with a rigid neck to which the strings, generally six in number, are attached. Guitars are traditionally constructed of various woods and strung with animal gut or, more recently, with...
(since 2009)
Former members
- Margus Paalamaa (1987–1988) – bass
- Tiit Must (1987–1989) – drums
- Arno "Arch" Veimer (1987–1995) – guitar
- Andres Toome (1989–1992) – bass
- Sulev "Sulliwan" Müürsepp (1990–1992; 1996–1998) – guitar
- Raimond "My" Vather (1990–1991) – drums
- Andres Oja (1991) – drums
- Eimel Kaljulaid (1991–2003) – drums
- Indrek Timmer (1992–1995) – bass
- Sven Valdmann (1995–2003) – bass
- Margus Valk (1997–1998) – guitar
- Elmar LiitmaaElmar LiitmaaElmar Liitmaa is an Estonian guitarist and songwriter playing for the famous Estonian rock band Terminaator. Liitmaa works mostly with Terminaator's soloist, Jaagup Kreem, who writes lyrics to Elmar's music. Besides Terminaator's music, they have also written two Estonian rock-musicals, Risk and...
(1992–1996; 1999–2009) – electric guitar, backing vocals - Harmo Kallaste (1996; 2000–2009) – keyboards, backing vocals
Only on concerts
- Antz (1991) – drums
- Tõnu Väärtnõu (1998) – keyboards
- Jüri Roosa (2000) – bass
- Raul Vaigla (2003) – bass
Awards
- Golden Disc – 1998, 2 awards; best band of the year and album of the year
- Music awards – 2001, audience's favourite; 2003, Stiina's favourite
- Raadio 2–1995 & 2002, the first Estonian band to win the first place 2 times in the end of the year chart
Discography
- 1994: Lõputu päevLõputu päevLõputu päev is the debut album by Estonian rock band Terminaator released in 1994. It is only released on cassette and is by now very rare and wanted by fans...
- 1995: Minu väike paradiisMinu väike paradiisMinu väike paradiis is the second album by Estonian rock band Terminaator, released in 1995. It's also the first album by Terminaator to appear on a CD. The sound is a bit heavier than on the previous album...
- 1997: PühertooniaPühertooniaPühertoonia is the third album by Estonian rock group Terminaator, released in 1997.- Track listing :# Muinasjutu mets [Fairy tale forest - 3:40# Õnnelik 37 [Happy 37] - 3:54# Šaakali päev [The day of the jackal] - 3:20...
- 1997: KuldKuldKuld [Gold], subtitled Ballaadid aastatest 1987-1997 [Ballads from the years 1987-1997] is a ballad compilation by Estonian rock band Terminaator, released on their 10th anniversary. It's their fourth album. It includes ballads from 1987-1997...
- 1998: Singapur
- 2000: Head uudisedHead uudisedHead uudised is the sixth album by Estonian rock band Terminaator, released in 2000. On the cover, band's name is written as "Termina:tor". From every sale, 1 EEK was donated to support the anti-AIDS campaign.- Track listing :...
- 2001: RiskRisk (Terminaator album)Risk is the seventh album by Estonian rock band Terminaator, released in 2001. It is the official soundtrack for Terminaator's musical "Risk"...
- 2003: KuutõbineKuutõbineKuutõbine is the eighth album by Estonian rock band Terminaator, released in 2003.- Track listing :# Ford - 3:47# Carmen - 3:20# 15 November - 3:39...
- 2005: Go Live 2005Go Live 2005Go Live 2005 is the ninth album by Estonian rock band Terminaator, released in 2005. It's a live album with songs from the concert "Tele2 Go Live 2005", where also other Estonian artists performed: Genialistid, Cool D, DJ Critikal, Ines, Tanel Padar & the Sun, Toe Tag, Blacky, Smilers, Slobodan River...
- 2006: Nagu esimene kordNagu esimene kordNagu esimene kord is the tenth album by Estonian rock band Terminaator, released in 2006. It features 3 songs from Terminaator's second musical "Romeo & Julia". The soundtrack of "Romeo & Julia" wasn't released under Terminaator's name, as it was with "Risk"...
- 2006: Romeo & JuliaRomeo & JuliaRomeo & Julia is the official soundtrack for Terminaator's musical "Romeo & Julia" , made for Eesti Nuku- ja Noorsooteater . Unlike the soundtrack for "Risk", this one wasn't released under the name of Terminaator.Later, a new song was written for Hele Kõre and Kristjan Kasearu, titled "Romeo ja...
(not released under the name of Terminaator) - 2007: 2020 (Terminaator album)20 is the eleventh album by Estonian rock band Terminaator, released in 2007. It is a greatest hits album. The title refers to the twentieth anniversary of the band. The mascot on the cover is drawn by Mart Himbek. The tracks include concert recordings, new versions and new songs...
- 2009: Ingli puudutusIngli puudutus (album)Ingli puudutus is an unplugged album by Estonian rock band Terminaator. The CD is coupled by a DVD.The "Ingli puudutus" acoustic concert tour lasted from 24–26 November 2008. The first two were held in Tallinn at Estonian Puppet Theatre, the last in Tartu at Athena Centre...
- 2011: Rakett
Bigger hits & singles
- 1994: "Suudlused"
- 1994: "Torm"
- 1994: "Ainult sina võid mu maailma muuta"
- 1995: "Lõbus maja"
- 1995: "Juulikuu lumi"
- 1995: "4B"
- 1995: "Ütle miks"
- 1997: "Muinasjutu mets"
- 1997: "Kristallkülmas öös"
- 1997: "Kui kuningas nutab"
- 1997: "Kes uskus"
- 1997: "Ingli puudutus"
- 1997: "Kaitseta"
- 1998: "Aja teenija"
- 1998: "Sinu juurde tagasi"
- 2000: "See ei ole saladus"
- 2000: "6 jalga niisket maad"
- 2000: "Tee"
- 2001: "Tänapäeva muinaslugu"
- 2002: "Romula"
- 2003: "CarmenCarmen (song)"Carmen" is the second single of Sido's album Ich und meine Maske.- Links :*http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wTSBNZEoXU4&feature=PlayList&p=0E06E881242E6341&playnext=1&playnext_from=PL&index=28...
" - 2004: "Vastasmaja aknad"
- 2006: "Ebaõiglane"
- 2006: "Nii ma jälle läen"
- 2006: "Nagu esimene kord"
- 2006: "Plekktrumm"
- 2007: "Juulikuu lumi 2007"
- 2008: "Ära oota koidikuni"
- 2008: "Oh kuidas sust puudust tunneme"
- 2008: "Pilves selgimistega"
- 2009: "Just reedeti"
- 2009: "Ballaad Jimmyst"
External links
- Official site
- Terminaator at Estmusic.com
- Terminaator's page on MySpace
- Terminaator FanClub Terminaator FanClub