Ex members are Titus Vadon (drums, vocals / ex-member from drahdiwaberl & das balaton combo), Zebo Adam (guitar, vocals / ex-member from hallucination company), Antonia-Alexa Georgiew (violin, vocals), Werner Köck (guitar), Manfred Franzmeier (saxophone / member from hot pants road club, ex-member from madrid de los austrias) and Christoph Schödl (drums).
Their music is a rousing mixture of russian folkmusic and ska / ska-punk.
"Russkaja is the exact opposite of Easy Listening music, Russkaja - terror of terrors of all Russian folk music societies - stands for fat Austrian Polka beats. The group members are the most illustrious musicians of the Alpine region, who possess a colourful mix of cultural backgrounds. They pour these various cultural influences into a postmodern version of Russian folk and spread their distinctive music all over Europe. It is sweaty and shouts out loud: Dance Dance Dance! It is a clash of trash metal, world jazz, funky stuff and Frank Zappa-esque Rock. All these things signify: Get down to business!"
There is a word play in the name of the band: RUSSKAJA means 'russian' on russian language, but it also stands for: 'Rus' = Russia - 'Ska' = style of music - 'Ja' = German for: Yes.
Discography:
2006 Dawai, Dawai (EP)
2007 Dope Shit (Single)
2008 Kasatchok Superstar (Album)
2008 More (Single)
2009 Kasatchok Superstar the Song (Single)
2010 Russian Voodoo (Album)
2010 Hammer Drive (Download Single)
www.russkaja.com
www.myspace.com/russkaja
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Russkaja/187544649772
Rock'n Roll Today
Russkaja Lyrics
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Lose my head on tanzparkett
I′ve been working like a dog
Business all around the clock
Hungry kids, expensive wife
Welcome to my Life
Need my Dose of Rock'n Roll
Shake it like a Wrecking Ball
But all i hear is bleeping bleep
Synthesizer swapping sweep
I can′t recognize a song
Something's going wrong
HEJ
(Hej)
What do you play, DJ?
Give me my Rock'n Roll today
HEJ
(Hej)
Blow me away, DJ!
I need my Rock′n Roll today
Who said Rock′n Roll is dead?
Time has come to bring it back
Banging Heads and Air Guitar
Crowd surfing from off the bar
Party Time - Just shake your beer
Cos this is why we're here
HEJ
(Hej)
What do you play, DJ?
Give me my Rock′n Roll today
HEJ
(Hej)
Blow me away, DJ!
I need my Rock'n Roll today
It′s been a long time since i rock'n′rolled
C'mon DJ, put on that record!
It's been a long time since I did the Stroll
You don′t have it?
You don′t even know it?
What about some Chuck Berry?
Rolling Stones? AC/DC?
Anything with a screaming Guitar in it?
Like this...
HEJ
(Hej)
What do you play, DJ?
Give me my Rock'n Roll today
HEJ
(Hej)
Blow me away, DJ!
I need my Rock′n Roll today
The lyrics to Russkaja's song "Rock'n Roll Today" express the longing for the pure energy and excitement that rock and roll brings. The singer, feeling overwhelmed by the pressures of life, seeks solace in the music. They enter a dance club, hoping to forget their worries and lose themselves on the dance floor. However, they are disappointed to find that the music being played is filled with electronic sounds and lacks the raw, authentic rock and roll they crave. The lyrics express frustration with the dominance of synthesized music and a desire to bring back the spirit of rock and roll.
The repetition of "HEJ" in the chorus signifies the singer's plea for the DJ to play rock and roll and take them on a journey of genuine, guitar-driven music. They lament that rock and roll is often dismissed as a dead genre, but they believe it is time to revive it and celebrate its powerful impact. The lyrics mention iconic rock artists like Chuck Berry, the Rolling Stones, and AC/DC, emphasizing the desire for music that features screaming guitars and a vibrant energy.
Overall, "Rock'n Roll Today" is a rallying cry for the return of authentic rock and roll in a world dominated by synthetic sounds. It captures the frustration of those who yearn for the raw power and emotion that only rock music can provide.
Line by Line Meaning
I came here j-j-just to forget
I came to this place solely to escape and forget about my problems
Lose my head on tanzparkett
To dance recklessly and let loose in this dance floor
I've been working like a dog
I've been working extremely hard and tirelessly
Business all around the clock
Engaged in business activities non-stop, around the clock
Hungry kids, expensive wife
I have responsibilities to take care of, including feeding my kids and supporting my expensive wife
Welcome to my Life
This is a glimpse into my everyday existence
Need my Dose of Rock'n Roll
I crave and require the energy and excitement that comes with Rock'n Roll music
Shake it like a Wrecking Ball
Move and dance vigorously, just like a wrecking ball demolishing everything in its path
But all I hear is bleeping bleep
All I hear is electronic sounds, lacking the authenticity of Rock'n Roll
Synthesizer swapping sweep
The music is dominated by the repetitive and artificial sounds of synthesizers
I can't recognize a song
I can't identify or connect with the music being played
Something's going wrong
There is a problem or something is not right in this situation
HEJ
Hey
(Hej)
Hey
What do you play, DJ?
What kind of music are you playing, DJ?
Give me my Rock'n Roll today
I demand and expect to hear my Rock'n Roll music immediately
Blow me away, DJ!
Amaze and impress me with your music selection, DJ!
I need my Rock'n Roll today
I am desperate to experience Rock'n Roll music today
Who said Rock'n Roll is dead?
Whoever claimed that Rock'n Roll is no longer alive or relevant was clearly mistaken
Time has come to bring it back
The moment has arrived to revive and reintroduce Rock'n Roll
Banging Heads and Air Guitar
Engaging in headbanging and mimicking playing the guitar in the air
Crowd surfing from off the bar
Being lifted and carried by the crowd while standing on top of the bar counter
Party Time - Just shake your beer
It's time to party and celebrate, so energetically shake your drink
Cos this is why we're here
Because this is the exact reason why we have gathered and come to this place
It's been a long time since I rock'n'rolled
It has been a considerable amount of time since I last indulged in the energy and thrill of rock'n'roll
C'mon DJ, put on that record!
Come on, DJ, play that specific record that will satisfy my craving for rock'n'roll music!
It's been a long time since I did the Stroll
It has been quite a while since I last performed the dance called the Stroll
You don't have it?
Are you saying that you don't possess or have access to it?
You don't even know it?
You are completely unaware of the Stroll dance?
What about some Chuck Berry?
Have you considered playing music by Chuck Berry?
Rolling Stones? AC/DC?
How about songs by the Rolling Stones or AC/DC?
Anything with a screaming Guitar in it?
Do you have any songs that feature a guitar played with intense passion and energy?
Like this...
In this manner...
Writer(s): Martin Fliegenschmidt, Georgij Makazaria, Rainer Gutternigg, Mario Stuebler, Dimitrij Miller, Hans-georg Gutternigg, Ulrike Muellner, Engelbert Mayr
Contributed by Camden S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.