Ákos
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Ákos Kovács, born in Budapest
, 6 April 1968, is a Hungarian pop
-rock
singer-songwriter. He is known for his solo career writing and performing serious, poetic pop songs, as well as a member of the now defunct group Bonanza Banzai. Kovács uses his given name, Ákos, in his career. His name is written Akosh, to reflect the Hungarian pronunciation, when his music is distributed to English-speaking countries. His songs are on the top lists of Hungarian music.
film club, he aspired to be a film director, but his mother strictly forbade this. As a compromise, he attended the Corvinus University of Budapest
and graduated in 1992 with a degree in foreign trade.
In addition to Hungarian, he speaks English, Italian, and Swedish. He is politically conservative. He is married to Krisztina Őry, and they have four children: Kata, Marci, Anna and Julia.
, which split in 1995. In 1999, he translated Phil Collins
's songs for the Disney film Tarzan
into Hungarian.
In addition to music, Kovács also writes poetry.
He is the first Hungarian musician to have prepared a Blu-ray publication, namely the video and audio footage recorded during the 29 stations of the 40+ tour. The qualitative nature of this publication is characterized by the fact that even the extras will be presented in high-definition. It is expected to be released in November 2009. After the release of this he will take a few months break and will focus on the new songs for his upcoming album.
With Bonanza Banzai:
Video albums:
Poetry volumes:
Budapest
Budapest is the capital of Hungary. As the largest city of Hungary, it is the country's principal political, cultural, commercial, industrial, and transportation centre. In 2011, Budapest had 1,733,685 inhabitants, down from its 1989 peak of 2,113,645 due to suburbanization. The Budapest Commuter...
, 6 April 1968, is a Hungarian pop
Pop music
Pop music is usually understood to be commercially recorded music, often oriented toward a youth market, usually consisting of relatively short, simple songs utilizing technological innovations to produce new variations on existing themes.- Definitions :David Hatch and Stephen Millward define pop...
-rock
Rock music
Rock music is a genre of popular music that developed during and after the 1960s, particularly in the United Kingdom and the United States. It has its roots in 1940s and 1950s rock and roll, itself heavily influenced by rhythm and blues and country music...
singer-songwriter. He is known for his solo career writing and performing serious, poetic pop songs, as well as a member of the now defunct group Bonanza Banzai. Kovács uses his given name, Ákos, in his career. His name is written Akosh, to reflect the Hungarian pronunciation, when his music is distributed to English-speaking countries. His songs are on the top lists of Hungarian music.
Personal life
Kovács grew up in a family of lawyers. A member of the Pier Paolo PasoliniPier Paolo Pasolini
Pier Paolo Pasolini was an Italian film director, poet, writer, and intellectual. Pasolini distinguished himself as a poet, journalist, philosopher, linguist, novelist, playwright, filmmaker, newspaper and magazine columnist, actor, painter and political figure...
film club, he aspired to be a film director, but his mother strictly forbade this. As a compromise, he attended the Corvinus University of Budapest
Corvinus University of Budapest
The Corvinus University of Budapest is one of the most prestigious Hungarian universities located in Budapest, Hungary. The university offers degrees in multiple disciplines, but it is characterised by its programmes in economics and management. -History:...
and graduated in 1992 with a degree in foreign trade.
In addition to Hungarian, he speaks English, Italian, and Swedish. He is politically conservative. He is married to Krisztina Őry, and they have four children: Kata, Marci, Anna and Julia.
Career
Kovács has been involved in many musical projects. He was a member of the Hungarian band Bonanza BanzaiBonanza Banzai
Bonanza Banzai was a popular Hungarian synth pop band, formed in the 1980s and active through the 1990s. Among its members was Kovács Ákos, now a solo singer-songwriter.-Discography:*1989 – Induljon a banzáj!*1990 – A jel*1990 – The Compilation...
, which split in 1995. In 1999, he translated Phil Collins
Phil Collins
Philip David Charles "Phil" Collins, LVO is an English singer-songwriter, drummer, pianist and actor best known as a drummer and vocalist for British progressive rock group Genesis and as a solo artist....
's songs for the Disney film Tarzan
Tarzan (1999 film)
Tarzan is a 1999 American animated feature film produced by Walt Disney Feature Animation and released by Walt Disney Pictures on June 18, 1999...
into Hungarian.
In addition to music, Kovács also writes poetry.
He is the first Hungarian musician to have prepared a Blu-ray publication, namely the video and audio footage recorded during the 29 stations of the 40+ tour. The qualitative nature of this publication is characterized by the fact that even the extras will be presented in high-definition. It is expected to be released in November 2009. After the release of this he will take a few months break and will focus on the new songs for his upcoming album.
Discography
- 1993 - Karcolatok
- 1993 - So Much Larger
- 1994 - Test
- 1994 - All is One
- 1995 - Indiántánc
- 1996 - Élő dalok
- 1996 - Firedance
- 1997 - Beavatás
- 1997 - ÚjRaMIX
- 1998 - I.D.S.
- 1998 - Ikon
- 1999 - Ismerj fel
- 1999 - Call My Name
- 2000 - Hűség
- 2001 - A hét parancsszó
- 2002 - Vertigo
- 2002 - Új törvény
- 2003 - Andante
- 2004 - Az utolsó hangos dal
- 2005 - X+I + Andante Extra
- 2006 - Még közelebb
- 2008 - Kaland a régi királlyal
- 2009 - 40+
- 2010 - A katona imája
With Bonanza Banzai:
- 1989 - Induljon a banzáj!
- 1990 - A jel
- 1990 - The Compilation
- 1991 - 1984
- 1991 - A pillanat emlékműve
- 1991 - Monumentum
- 1992 - Bonanza Live Banzai
- 1992 - Elmondatott
- 1993 - Régi és új
- 1994 - Jóslat
- 1995 - Búcsúkoncert
Video albums:
- 1992 - Bonanza Live Banzai (VHS)
- 1994 - Bonanza Banzai Ünnep '93 (VHS)
- 1995 - Ákos a Budapest Sportcsarnokban (VHS)
- 1998 - Beavatás-koncertfilm (VHS)
- 1999 - Ismerj Fel (VHS)
- 2001 - Hűség (VHS and DVD)
- 2003 - Andante (VHS and DVD)
- 2004 - Az Utolsó Hangos Dal (VHS and2 DVD)
- 2005 - Az Utolsó Hangos Dal - RÁADÁS (3 DVDs)
- 2007 – Még Közelebb – Koncertfilm (3 DVDs)
- 2008 - Bonanza Banzai - '87- '92 (DVD)
- 2009 - 40+ - Koncertfilm (DVD and Blu-ray)
Poetry volumes:
- 1991 - Dúdolnom kell
- 1993 - Napló feletteseimnek
- 1995 - Szavak és csendek
- 1998 - Szív, seb, ész
- 2000 - A hűség könyve