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'.
Шейк
АлисА Lyrics
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Ты узнаешь в этом ритме пульсацию танца
Разнузданных сил.
Игры огня на грани грозы.
Лучше бежать, если сразу не вышло прорваться
Шестеркой в тузы.
Лови любовь дыханьем слез,
А ты танцуй, танцуй на перекрестке дождей
По радуге луж, по лезвию гроз.
Сколько всего было и есть,
Сколько еще предстоит объяснений на пальцах,
Когда в словах жесть.
Вам не тужить, им не хворать.
Все, что раздал, оставляет мне надежду остаться,
В движении вспять.
15.12.2009. Покрова
The lyrics of the song "Шейк" by Алиса carry a strong message about the power of dance in the face of chaos and destruction. The opening lines describe the scene of a storm with thunder and lightning, and the rhythm of the dance is compared to the pulsations of this wild force. The following lines encourage the listener to join the dance and play more boldly, catching love with the breath of tears, and dancing in the rain at the intersection of puddles and the edge of storms. Despite the confusion and apparent lack of clarity, the song suggests that there is hope in the movement itself, and in the uncertainty of the future.
The second part of the song continues to explore the theme of uncertainty and the lack of clarity in the face of complexity. The message, however, remains one of encouragement and hope. The listener is urged not to worry or become ill over the things they cannot understand, as everything that is given ultimately leaves the hope of moving backwards. The lyrics seem to suggest that the only way to move forward in the face of chaos is to embrace the unknown, and to dance with courage and abandon.
Overall, the song is a call to action, urging the listener to join the dance of life, even in the face of the unknown and the chaotic. It suggests that life is better lived with courage and hope, rather than fear and caution.
Line by Line Meaning
Гром над землей, молнии в ил
The thunder above the earth, the lightning in the mud
Ты узнаешь в этом ритме пульсацию танца
You will recognize in this rhythm the pulsation of dance
Разнузданных сил.
Of unrestrained forces.
Игры огня на грани грозы.
The play of fire on the brink of a storm.
Лучше бежать, если сразу не вышло прорваться
It is better to run, if you have not broken through right away
Шестеркой в тузы.
With six into the aces.
А ты играй, играй смелей,
And you play, play more boldly,
Лови любовь дыханьем слез,
Catch love with the breath of tears,
А ты танцуй, танцуй на перекрестке дождей
And you dance, dance at the crossroads of rain
По радуге луж, по лезвию гроз.
On the rainbow pools, on the edge of the storm.
Сколько всего было и есть,
How much there was and is,
Сколько еще предстоит объяснений на пальцах,
How much explanation still lies ahead on the fingers,
Когда в словах жесть.
When there's harshness in words.
Вам не тужить, им не хворать.
Do not grieve for yourselves, do not fall ill with them.
Все, что раздал, оставляет мне надежду остаться,
All that was given leaves me hope to stay,
В движении вспять.
In the movement back.
15.12.2009. Покрова
15.12.2009. Pokrova
Contributed by Mila K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Ива Добрый
Бесподобно,эта песня одна из лучших с тех пор как Костя и Алиса стали другими
Николя Покровский
Костя красава,АлисА,браво,мы вместе
Артём Щербаков
тысячу лайков поставлю. офигенно . КИНЧЕВ - МЫ ВМЕСТЕ!!!!
Костанеда СКВ
Сильная песня!!!!!
Александр Бизимов
Алиса рулит
Эми Сай
Костя, живи вечно. Донбасс за тебя!
Светлана Усынина
@BUBLERG хорошо что ВЫ это понимаете. Спасибо.
Светлана Усынина
ДОНБАСС ДРУЖИТ С ГОЛОВОЙ. А не все вот эти """'' знает хто. Курями торговальщики. Да?
BUBLERG
Донбассу привет от земли тульской!!!! Мы с вами, держитесь! Вы бьетесь в т.ч. За нас ! Обидно что Российская империя не может /не хочет Вас сейчас взять под своё крыло.
Юрий Черкашин
Кинчев все видео вызез, не смотря , на классных девушек и брутальных пацанов.