The band was formed in Leningrad, Soviet Union in 1972 by Борис Гребенщиков (Boris Grebenshchikov), then a student of Applied Mathematics at Leningrad State University, and Анатолий Гуницкий (Anatoly "George" Gunitsky), a playwright and absurdist poet. In Soviet era, independent music was banned, so early Aquarium's concert venues were private apartments. These concerts were a unique Soviet phenomenon, created by underground musicians. They were usually "unplugged", as noise would cause the neighbors to alert the authorities. The limited space fostered an atmosphere of intimacy between the group and its audience, listening with bated breath, with perhaps someone recording it on a simple tape recorder. This was similar to the concepts of the Russian bards (russian bard), however Aquarium were (admittedly) much more influenced by Western music, particularly by The Beatles, Bob Dylan, David Bowie, progressive rock acts Jethro Tull, King Crimson and Roxy Music and also reggae. Thus their compositions were considerably more complex and their lyrics covered a broader range of topics, showing Grebenshchikov's notable erudition in Celtic and Indian cultures, among other things.
Until 1987 Aquarium recorded all of their albums in a self-assembled underground studio (several members had engineering education) disguised as a "Young Technicians Club" (for the album Радио Африка (Radio Africa) (1983) a government-owned mobile studio was secretly used, after bribing a technician). Despite those hard conditions, the recording quality was rather high and Aquarium's albums between 1980 and 1987 are considered by most fans as their best.
The advent of Glasnost in 1985 brought many underground Russian rock musician to public recognition and Aquarium became one of the most popular Russian bands. They were allowed to play in large concert halls, appeared on the state-owned television and recorded soundtracks for several films, most notably ASSA. In 1987 they recorded their first album for the state-owned Melodiya record label. With official backing and legalized distribution the album was a huge hit in USSR, selling well over a million copies within a few months. This was, however, the last album recorded by this Aquarium line-up and the band broke up shortly afterward. Grebenshchikov released two albums in English and toured with several different backing bands. In 1991 after the break-up of Soviet Union he released Русский Альбом (The Russian Album) under the name BG-Band, a collection of melancholic folk songs influenced by his travels all over Russia and demonstrating a return to his Russian roots. Shortly afterwards BG-Band was renamed Aquarium although most of the musicians were different. This band continued to release more albums and touring extensively all over former Soviet Union and Eastern Europe and also appearing before Russian immigrant communities in Germany, Israel and United States.
Although often criticized for departure from their original style and constant line-up changes which make Aquarium essentially a Grebenshchikov solo project, the group still enjoys huge success in Russia - their songs, old and new, get a lot of airplay, their albums sell well, and they tour constantly.
There is also a side project by Adam Young (Owl City) by the name Aquarium (which redirects to this page when scrobbled) from around 2003-5.
PureVolume account.
Genre: European Dance/Screamo
Three songs were released:
1. If the Trees Had Eyes They Would Be Glaring at You
2. M is for Motorcycle
3. I am Denmark
From Owl City Database: "Now Adam had a lot of “screaming” bands lol, but this one is by far the best. Aquarium is catchy and progressive. For example, “I am Denmark”, shows immense structure with a driving European dance undertone. By far one of Adam’s most original works."
Websites used for information: Adam Young's Music, Owl City Fandom, Owl-City Fandom, and Owl City Database.
All of the links in this section were saved in the Wayback Machine.
Рок-н-ролл мёртв
Аквариум Lyrics
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Я помню, было небо, я не помню где;
Мы встретимся снова, мы скажем "Привет", -
В этом есть что-то не то;
Рок-н-ролл мертв, а я еще нет,
Рок-н-ролл мертв, а я;
Те, что нас любят, смотрят нам вслед.
Рок-н-ролл мертв, а я еще нет.
Отныне время будет течь по прямой;
Шаг вверх, шаг вбок - их мир за спиной.
Я сжег их жизнь, как ворох газет -
Остался только грязный асфальт;
Но рок-н-ролл мертв, а я еще нет,
Рок-н-ролл мертв, а я;
Те, что нас любят, смотрят нам вслед.
Рок-н-ролл мертв, а я...
...еще нет.
Локоть к локтю, кирпич в стене;
Мы стояли слишком гордо - мы платим втройне:
За тех, кто шел с нами, за тех, кто нас ждал,
За тех, кто никогда не простит нам то,
что
Рок-н-ролл мертв - а мы еще нет,
Рок-н-ролл мертв, а мы;
Те, что нас любят, смотрят нам вслед.
Рок-н-ролл мертв, а мы;
Рок-н-ролл мертв, а я еще нет,
Рок-н-ролл мертв, а я;
Те, что нас любят, смотрят нам вслед,
Рок-н-ролл мертв, а я...
The lyrics of the song "Рок-н-ролл мёртв" by Аквариум describe the disillusionment of a person who once believed in the power of rock and roll but now sees the world as a bleak and uninviting place. The opening line "Какие нервные лица - быть беде" (What nervous faces - to be in trouble) suggests that the person is surrounded by people who are worried and unhappy. The next line "Я помню, было небо, я не помню где" (I remember there was sky, I don't remember where) implies that the person is struggling to find meaning in a world that once seemed full of possibilities.
The chorus, "Рок-н-ролл мёртв, а я ещё нет" (Rock and roll is dead, but I'm not yet) suggests that the person is hanging onto the hope that rock and roll can still offer something meaningful in their life. The person feels a sense of defiance when they sing "Отныне время будет течь по прямой; Шаг вверх, шаг вбок - их мир за спиной" (From now on time will flow in a straight line; A step up, a step sideways - their world behind me), indicating that they are ready to move on from the negative influences in their life.
The final lines, "За тех, кто шел с нами, за тех, кто нас ждал, За тех, кто никогда не простит нам то, что Рок-н-ролл мёртв - а мы еще нет" (For those who walked with us, for those who waited for us, For those who will never forgive us for the fact that Rock and roll is dead - but we're not yet) suggest a sense of loyalty and camaraderie amongst those who still believe in the power of rock and roll, even in the face of its apparent demise.
Line by Line Meaning
Какие нервные лица - быть беде;
We are surrounded by nervous faces - a sign of trouble;
Я помню, было небо, я не помню где;
I remember there was a sky, but I can't recall where;
Мы встретимся снова, мы скажем "Привет", -
В этом есть что-то не то;
We will meet again, we will say "hello", but there's something off about it;
Рок-н-ролл мертв, а я еще нет,
Рок-н-ролл мертв, а я;
Те, что нас любят, смотрят нам вслед.
Rock and roll is dead, but I am still alive, those who love us are watching us go;
Отныне время будет течь по прямой;
Шаг вверх, шаг вбок - их мир за спиной.
Я сжег их жизнь, как ворох газет -
Остался только грязный асфальт;
From now on time will flow straight, step up or sideways - leaving their world behind me. I burned their lives like a pile of newspapers, all that's left is dirty asphalt;
Локоть к локтю, кирпич в стене;
Мы стояли слишком гордо - мы платим втройне:
За тех, кто шел с нами, за тех, кто нас ждал,
За тех, кто никогда не простит нам то, что
Elbow to elbow, brick in the wall, we stood too proud - we pay triple: for those who walked with us, for those who waited for us, for those who will never forgive us for
Рок-н-ролл мертв - а мы еще нет,
Рок-н-ролл мертв, а мы;
Те, что нас любят, смотрят нам вслед.
Рок-н-ролл мертв, а мы;
Rock and roll is dead, but we are not, those who love us watch us go, rock and roll is dead, but we are not;
Рок-н-ролл мертв, а я еще нет,
Рок-н-ролл мертв, а я;
Те, что нас любят, смотрят нам вслед,
Рок-н-ролл мертв, а я...
Rock and roll is dead, but I am still alive, those who love us are watching us go, rock and roll is dead, but I...
Contributed by Hunter H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Aleksandr Gamer
Such nervous faces, strange taste in the air
One there was a sky, can't remember where
We'll meet again, i'll just say "Hello!"
But something's not right. But...
ПРИПЕВ:
Rock'n'roll's dead
And I'm alive
Rock'n'roll's dead
And I...
Those who love us
They stay in the night
Rock'n'roll's dead
And I'm alive
From now on time will run straight
All world is behind, no reason to wait
I burnt it down like some newspaper trash
Smell it ugly and by yo!. But...
Rock'n'roll is dead
And i'm alive
Rock'n'roll is dead
And i...
Those who love us
They are still in the night
Rock'n'roll is dead
And i'm alive
it's shoulder to shoulder, one more brick in the wall
We are paying too high we were standing too tall
We pay for the lovers and those who stay near
And those who'll never ever forgive me...
Rock'n'roll is dead
And i'm alive
Rock'n'roll is dead
And i...
Those who love us
They are still in the night
Rock'n'roll is dead
And i'm alive
Ведические книги. Веда-Лайф
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Доброе утро и хорошего настроения!)
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Если вы заметили, что вы на стороне большинства, это верный признак того, что пора меняться.
Марк Твен
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Один, глядя в лужу, видит в ней грязь, а другой — отражающиеся в ней звёзды.
Иммануил Кант
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Талант — это прежде всего труд.
Антон Павлович Чехов.
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Ihor Kalabukha
Видеоряд - очень в настроение песни.
Господи, прошло 40 лет... Я - старый, почти 60-летний толстый дядька, профессор и всё такое; лысый (почти), обременённый, дурноватые дети, неожиданные внуки неизвестно от кого... И до сих пор - готов взять гитару, сесть под столбом - и трава не расти! Рок-н-ролл мёртв, а я ещё нет!
Ди Sha
Ну ину
Александр Крылов
Посидим вместе.
Andr Ves
И до сих пор - готов взять гитару, сесть под столбом - и трава не расти! Рок-н-ролл мёртв, а я ещё нет! - Как нибудь возьмем бутылочку и посидим под столбом.
Александр Крылов
@Andr Ves местность какая?
Сергій Турянін
Неожиданные внуки неизвестно от кого - это пядь! Вполне в духе рок н ролла...
Gam
Пожалуй самая лучшая песня в стиле рок в 80-х в сочетании с моим самым любимым городом , городом моего детства и моей жизни - Ленинградом, городом, наполненным абсолютной свежестью после дождя, городом со своей неповторимой атмосферой, запахом, цветом. Она наполняет мои глаза слезами от ощущения потери чего-то важного, к чему уже никогда не вернуться и ничего с этим не поделать.
Renard
У вас прекрасные воспоминания :)
Sexopat XXL
...если не ошибаюсь, то до 80ых там было далеко(((
Gam
@Sexopat XXL альбом «Радио Африка» 1983 года