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'.
Красные горы
АлисА Lyrics
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Теплится душа.
Время, словно воск,
Тает не спеша.
А думы на душе
Невеселые,
Грешные дела,
Ночи темные.
А бесы под успенье
Палили леса,
Ой - да! Распатронили в дым,
Да залили гордыней глаза.
Расписал лукавый
Душу в укор.
Ой - да! Распоясался в ночь
В цепи красных гор.
Новый день новой надежды,
Новой радости новая кровь,
Отведи ото лжи,
Чудом путь укажи,
От надежды до веры в любовь!
Сколько нас таких
Нераскаянных,
Гордых, да лихих,
Неприкаянных.
Заливаем боль,
Жжем целковые,
Братья во христе,
Бестолковые.
А бесы под успенье
Палили леса,
Ой - да! Распатронили в дым,
Да залили гордыней глаза.
Расписал лукавый
Душу в укор.
Ой - да! Распоясался в ночь
В цепи красных гор.
Новый день новой надежды,
Новой радости новая кровь,
The song "Red Mountains" by the Russian rock band Алиса is a poetic and introspective reflection on the human condition. The opening verses describe the flickering flame of a candle, which is compared to the warmth of the soul. The time seems to slowly melt away like wax, and the thoughts in the heart are melancholic and burdened by sinful deeds and dark nights. The imagery of the demons that burn the forests and make them smoke while drowning the eyes with the pride of power is used to symbolize the forces of temptation, despair, and self-destructiveness that threaten the soul.
The chorus brings a note of hope and calls for a new day of strength, love, and faith. The lyrics mention the sense of common humanity shared by all those who suffer from pain, guilt, and aimlessness, and the desire to find a path towards truth and joy. The final lines repeat the metaphor of the red mountains that represent the chains of bondage and the challenges of the journey. Overall, the song appeals to the listeners to search for the light in the midst of darkness, and to connect with the spiritual dimension of life that transcends the struggles of the flesh.
Line by Line Meaning
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The flame of a candle symbolizes the warmth that enlightens our soul.
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The warmth burns and vibrates in our soul.
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Time flows slowly like melted wax.
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Time slowly dissolves away without much haste.
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However, unsettling thoughts linger in our mind and soul.
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These thoughts are not happy ones.
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These thoughts are often associated with our sins and wrongdoings.
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These thoughts plague us in our darkest hours at night.
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In the midst of our darkness, the demons taunt us.
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They light up the forests of our mind with their poisonous chatter.
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Their smoke blinds and confuses us easily.
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Their prideful nature clouds our judgment and leads us astray.
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The deceitful demon
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criticizes and mocks our soul.
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The demon's influence grows stronger at night.
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Our souls are chained and shackled, trapped by the mountains of our own sins.
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However, a new day brings a new hope.
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A fresh start induces new joys and vigor.
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Help us overcome falsehoods,
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and guide us miraculously through the path of truth.
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From hope to faith in love!
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There are many people like us,
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who have not repented for their sins.
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Proud and reckless.
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Uncontrolled and unrestrained.
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We soothe our pain,
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And burn our past deeds.
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We are brothers in Christ,
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Yet, sometimes we are foolish and aimless.
Contributed by Miles F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Николя Покровский
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Доня Досмаганбетов
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