Alisa was founded in November 1983 by bassist Svetoslav Zadery. The name of the band is borrowed from Lewis Carroll's book "Alice in Wonderland". The band's lineup was finally completed in 1984, when new vocalist Kostya Kinchev (born Konstantin Panfilov) and guitarist Pyotr Samoylov joined Alisa. Their debut album "Energia" (Energy) was released by Melodia, the state publishing monopoly, and was sold in numbers of more than one million.
But the relations between the two leaders, Konstantin and Zadery, were poor, and finally Svetoslav left the band. This occurred just one hour before Alisa was to perform at a concert. Alisa had to ask Кино bassist Igor Tihomirov to replace him for one concert. Later Zadery created his own band 'Nate!' ('Take it!').
The growing popularity of the band created a fan community called the 'Army of Alisa', known for their rough behaviour at concerts. It led to animosity between the band and Soviet officials. In 1987 the newspaper Smena accused Kinchev of Nazi propaganda and worshipping Hitler. Alisa's leader Kinchev filed a suit for calumny and moral loss compensation. After the year-long court process the magazine published the refutation. Alisa's next album was titled Article 206 part 2, a chapter ('Hooliganism') of the USSR Procedural Code, alluding to this process.
There were new lineup changes in 1988, when guitarist Igor 'Chuma' Chumykin joined Alisa. This change was followed by the heavier sound of next albums Shabash and For those Who Fell From the Moon. Alisa toured through Europe and Israel together with Aria. The album Black Mark, 1994, was dedicated to the memory of Chuma, who committed suicide by jumping from the window.
In the new millennium, with albums such as Seychas Pozdnee Chem Ty Dumaesh (It is Later Than You Think, 2003) and Izgoy (Exile, 2005), the sound of Alisa was changed to a heavier one, including elements of nu-metal, industrial and heavy metal. Music critics credited Clawfinger as Kinchev's greatest new music influence. This gave Alisa a new fan base among Russian hard rock fans, and three songs from Izgoy continually reached the top of the NASHE radio chart.
Kinchev was baptised in 1990, and since then Christianity has been the main influence on his alignment and his lyrics. Although early Alisa lyrics were typical for Russian rock - the social protest and rock 'n' roll hype - since the late 1990's their main theme has been ideas of Christianity, Russian patriotism, and Slavic unity.
Konstantin is in good relations with the priests of the Russian Orthodox Church, especially Andrey Kuraev. Alisa has participated in many religion-supporting festivals, such as 'Musicians for the Christ Savior Cathedral'.
Кибитка
АлисА Lyrics
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Раскованный ветром решёткой крещён,
Рождённый в дороге чтит табора корни
И помнит пустыни умытый дождём.
Небо в звёздах,
Рек серебро да костров горячая медь.
Наш дух - воздух!
Нам ли с тобой не петь!
Забытый отвагой воспитан войной.
Разбуженный солнцем устанет в погоне
Да сном утомится искавший покой.
Навет - не помеха, покуда есть Вера!
Стена - не преграда для тех, кто в пути.
И окрик - не сила, и выстрел - не мера,
Когда тебе солнце шепнуло: "Лети!"
The lyrics of "Кибитка" by Алиса is rich in poetic language and metaphors, describing a traveler who is born in the road and values the roots of his caravan. The first two lines describe his upbringing, where he was raised by the harshness of winter and the whistling of the wind, giving him strength and freedom. The traveler was born into this way of life, and despite facing challenges, disaster, and war, he always remembers his roots and the vast empty lands he has crossed.
The chorus suggests that the traveler is part of something greater than himself, a spirit that is free as the open air. The sky, the rivers, and the campfire all represent the freedom that this spirit represents. They are not bound to sing in anyone else's way, as they are the wind and the moon traveling through space, free and unbound.
The second verse describes the traveler's journey in different terms. The forests, the sun, and the chase after peace are all metaphors for his travels. However, he is not deterred by obstacles, and faith keeps him driven. He sees through walls and noise, and he is free, with the sun guiding him on his journey.
Overall, the song suggests that the traveler is free, with no boundaries or limitations. He is unique, and his spirit is part of something great that gives him the courage to keep moving towards a future that is open and abundant, with nothing to hold him back.
* The song "Кибитка" was released by the Russian band Алиса in 1986.
* The band was formed in 1983 in Leningrad, Russia.
* The song was written by the band's leader Konstantin Kinchev, who was also the lead vocalist and guitarist.
* The song is famous for its poetic lyrics, which speak to the life of a traveler and the freedom they experience.
* The word "кибитка" (kibitka) means a type of tent used by traditional nomads in Central Asia.
* The song's melody is based on traditional Central Asian music that uses a pentatonic scale consisting of five pitches per octave.
* "Кибитка" was one of the most popular songs of the band and is still a fan favorite after more than three decades since its release.
* The song has been covered by many other artists, including Russian folk singer Zhanna Bichevskaya and Ukrainian rock band Okean Elzy.
* The song's music video was directed by Igor Skidan-Bosky and features the band playing the song in a wild landscape, surrounded by smoke and fire.
* The song's lyrics have been compared to the works of Russian poet and novelist Boris Pasternak, known for his romantic pastoralism and descriptions of the natural world.
Chords:
* The chord progression for the verse is Em, D, Em, D, Em, D, C, G.
* The chord progression for the chorus is G, C, G, C, G, C, Em, D.
Line by Line Meaning
Согретый пожаром морозами вскормлён,
Warmed by the fire, nurtured by the frost,
Раскованный ветром решёткой крещён,
Unchained by the wind, baptized by the lattice,
Рождённый в дороге чтит табора корни
Born on the road, he values the roots of the camp
И помнит пустыни умытый дождём.
And remembers the deserts washed by the rain.
Небо в звёздах,
The sky full of stars,
Рек серебро да костров горячая медь.
Rivers of silver and hot copper of fires.
Наш дух - воздух!
Our spirit is air!
Нам ли с тобой не петь!
Shouldn't we sing together!
Отмеченный плахой лесами схоронен,
Marked by the whip, buried in the forests,
Забытый отвагой воспитан войной.
Forgotten but raised by courage and war.
Разбуженный солнцем устанет в погоне,
Awakened by the sun, he will tire in pursuit,
Да сном утомится искавший покой.
And tired in sleep, he will seek peace.
Навет - не помеха, покуда есть Вера!
Obstacle is not an obstacle when there is faith!
Стена - не преграда для тех, кто в пути.
Wall is not a barrier for those who are on the way.
И окрик - не сила, и выстрел - не мера,
Shout is not power, and a gunshot is not a measure,
Когда тебе солнце шепнуло: "Лети!"
When the sun whispers to you: "Fly!"
Contributed by Kylie N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@lazybluesy2670
Согретый пожаром морозами вскормлен,
Раскованный ветром решёткой крещён,
Рождённый в дороге чтит табора корни
Да помнит пустыни умытый дождём.
Небо в звёздах,
Рек серебро да костров горячая медь.
Наш дух – воздух!
Нам ли с тобой не петь!
Отмеченный плахой лесами схоронен,
Забытый отвагой воспитан войной.
Разбуженный солнцем устанет в погоне
Да сном утомится искавший покой.
Навет – не помеха, покуда есть Вера!
Стена – не преграда для тех, кто в пути.
И окрик – не сила, и выстрел – не мера,
Когда тебе Солнце шепнуло: Лети!
@mikhaillosev6495
Многая лета Константину Евгеньевичу. Таких песен уже больше не напишут.
@Zzz-zt1we
Вспомнила песню - мурашки по коже. И сразу: лето, вечер, гитара, нам лет 16-17... Все изменилось, кроме песни и ощущений.
@user-nl7dw8ud4l
Никогда Алиса не кончится, а то и мы кончимся
@user-zu1jj8wf3e
это классика
@user-cv2yc1ed6d
С прыжком Чумы, Алиса кончилась...
@lapochka-puhnasta
До конца с Алисой
@user-jj2vb8zu1k
Класс
@user-eb7ef2tj5b
Поэты современности. Следующих не будет. Рождённых в СССР все меньше, ЭХ СУКА