Founder and lead guitarist of "autograph" Alexander Sitkovetsky and bassist Leonid Gutkin about the history of "Autograph", which together with Alla Pugacheva, and trends in the Russian show business reflect. Popular in the 80's rock band "Autograph" after a pause of fifteen revived. And unlike many VIA, she was reanimated in the original composition. Most likely the group will only take a month or two - it is, in its sole and exclusive short tour on the 25th Anniversary of the birth of God clocked. But concerts "Autograph" is undoubtedly a major event in the country music world. The only concert in Moscow to / from the "Olympic" on 23 June. It promises to be an amazing laser pyrotechnics, sound surround sound and of course highly professional music. C zhdya musicians of "Tell" says Nicholas Fandeyev (www.fandeeff.narod.ru). - For many Russian music lovers and fans a truly responsible Russian rock revival of "Autograph" was a pleasant surprise. And who came up with the idea of your club? AS: The idea was continuously in the air from the beginning of a longer sabbatical, ie of February 1990. We then settled in different countries and continents, but we did it. All the time there were many proposals to something together and act on every festival record But we rejected it only because they do not fit on many factors. But this time, they are aligned. In November 2004, Leon Gutkin an offer from a well-known promoter Andrew Agapov. And almost at the same time our old Western partners have begun to take an interest in us. Then, see how many anniversaries at once? Twenty-five years, "autograph", 20 years of the World Festival "Live Aid", where we were. Plus an additional 25 years, famous Tbilisi Festival "Spring Rhythms - 80", in which we also participated. But not even this set of dates to make the decision again affected. Only something happens in the lives of our men. Whether planets lined up correctly, whether Leon Gutkin tried ... LG: No, no! I did not build the world, ha-ha-ha! AS: And in November last year, we again gathered in a rehearsal room. Began to play, and his eyes began to "naughty" on the sides. And the more "shalili", the more we liked it. The feeling that rolls! We had no nostalgic tears and wails, we only really realized that something has happened to us. - And yet, why on your plate sverhuspeshnyh "stone edge" and a subsequent trip to the west, you suddenly fell at the height of their popularity? AS: We divide America. A gradual decline in the creative activity of the group. Although Gutkin and soloist Arthur Berkut it took out and is always breaking something, but drummer Victor Mikhalin really lost interest in everything. I stood between the two camps. Incidentally, the CD "Stone Country" was already made by us on the retreat. And for me personally ended "Autograph" in September 1989 after leaving the group and Victor Mikhalina Sergei Mazayev. We spent some time fluttered like a chicken without wings. But subsequent tour clearly let me know that the group is in a deep well of energy. LG: And, in my opinion, was the separation, because our relationship ended a complete cycle and burned out emotionally. We stopped to enjoy making music together. And for us it was more important pieces of music. For us has always been the basis of the energy, and the music is only the second floor. And this is the second floor then just hung in the air. Moreover, when we came to our next tour in western Russia, we found that another country return - a cooperative larechnoy music. See eight "Tender Maev," five "Mirage", four Natalia Gulkina etc. And conscientious "Autograph", the live performances are with many companions, promoters were not of interest. You have Zhenya Belousov and Natalia Gulkina MiniDisc, the preferred perfectly achieved great halls. We are also in the creative tent would not. - And you left Russia for a long time? AS: After two years of work in America, we have a lot of friendships and business relationships have developed. And I wanted without the group in order to try to realize the connections. I am sure that the same feel and Leon and Arthur Golden Eagle, which then left. You see, it was not immigration, not to leave for a foreign country. America for me a second home. LG: I was different. We Arthur, with some demos, went to our friends in America, as if on vacation. To our surprise there were interested. And then there's U.S. album "Autograph" was published. And we were asked to stay with Arthur at the promotional drive take. Then in April 1991, we were joined by Alexander. In the meantime, here began the well-known political events. And we thought that Russia is not just etched to music, and in America. - Is it true that in the 80 years of the "Autograph" seriously trying to cooperate with Alla Pugacheva? AS: In 1984, Allan was looking for new repertoire. I brought them to "ship" and "Soliloquy." She took the "Monologue", in which she performed "said Kam." Finished in this part of the creative collaboration. Another was a friendly-policy section. When pulled Chernobyl, Alla us to a concert "Account 904" invited. More cooperation was not. LG: A few times I've crossed paths with Pugacheva in everyday situations. Victor Mikhalin once took me to her house. We had a nice conversation, she was warm and friendly. And later, we often crossed paths with her in various presentations. She always says hello to Alexander, but no more. At work, there is nothing. - What is today the level of our popular music around the world, and there is an opportunity for our artists to become world stars? AS: I think I will remain silent, or is in the statements rude and without respect of persons. LG: chances are absolutely everyone. Why, as a result, there is a no? Because in the West behind this powerful machine that works to stimulate creativity and production - what a silly phrase - social and industrial products. But our car works, create bills pirates. Then stimulates the action of the fast money of our people, so that they do not focus on creativity. And this is a very powerful drug. After talking with many of our artists, I realized that very few of them focused on creating motivated creativity. Basically, all their efforts are directed at the media - how to play the songs on the radio and television to do. - In one of the interviews you, Alexander, said: "Music - that's exactly what I wanted to do my whole life." What do you mean: work "Autograph" or your next business trip Buy musical instruments and stage equipment? AS: Of course, musical instruments, I could not keep track. These words were spoken during the "autograph". - So, you have waived their words? AS: Why not? After the collapse of the "autograph" I released two solo albums. - Only two in fifteen years? AS: But not only. We have been with Lenya in Los Angeles production studio yet. LG: It worked guitarist Jeff Baxter of "The Doobie Brothers", many hip-hop artists. And as in America, it was the first Russian-language studio, it also worked Anybody, Ascension and a lot of people more ... Anything I can do - it's just music. This is my habitat and way of being, and I am the activity will change. And I feel confident, not only in stone, but in all other stylistic directions, except perhaps the Russian chanson. - And you, a rocker break, not to write songs, such as "your child does not grow over the years?" LG: Not all breaks. What's more: This song is very well-off fate. I can honestly say that I, along with various artists. Some of them I liked more, some less, but I have never left his own production company working foot. - In your opinion on the sweep the world of "American Idol" and "People's Artist" interested. AS: I treat it calmly, because for me, the measure is still a talent. Regardless, he dug the "Star Factory", in the boiler room of St. Petersburg and the Moscow Conservatory. Another thing that I was upset, like Leon, he said, and took out the "factories" fast money. LG: Similar projects under one name or another in virtually every country in the world. But they invented a reality show, not as projects, the musical product. And musical direction everywhere except Russia, not used. It's a winner, every gear, he released a single. And then, to the best of his talent, he either has or not his music career, regardless of the TV component. In Russia, there is a specific absolute that is not built very positive impact on our pop music. - Follow the competitions "Euro Vision"? If so, an assessment of the performance of the Russian artist give this year? AS: In Europe, the competition is more ambitious political significance as industrial music. There is a place in the country to compete for the next competition, and not, as the artist for your professionalism. What the performance of our girls - I think it is a very weak actress. LG: We have the "Euro Vision" is misinterpreted. This is a fairly conservative festival mainstream middle of the road music. And it always surprises me in groups such as "Mama Troll" and "Tattoo". They are not from the area. Yes, last year won clearly not mainstream Ruslana. But it was really strong and well made number and strong energy. His success has played more visuals, because the song of Ruslana, heard on the radio, seen far less impressive. And this year, Russia has made some strange decisions. Girls sing, but the material that it is done, just not allowed to disclose all of its features. She has performed in the past year, as a singer Julia Savicheva was much weaker, but because the song was a stronger performance looked much more convincing. - Whether it is your will that you have now changed to the Russian show business in the first place? AS: I would put the pirates that would motivate all chains of production. Artists earn money not only concerts. And that they deserved the money to invest in their future careers. LG: I have the tough media control over what happens in our distant pop scene. Because this filter we have a very difficult and not very healthy. He is not a very large number of talented music be heard by the people, because of what the level of quality of the music is just terrible!
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