He started back as an amateur in the late sixites with Moscow band Atlants with Sikorsky. He worked in official bands during the 70s, most notably a guitarist for Stas Namin's 'band Tsvety, and Festival. Working for Festival he wrote songs for films.
In the summer of 1981 he joined the band Voskresenie as a songwriter and guitarist. Writing hit songs such as "О чем поет ночная птица" ("What the Night Bird Sings About") and "Зеркало мира" ("Mirror of the World"), the band shot to fame, and these songs became instant classics.
He recorded only one album with Voskresenie: "Voskresenie 2". It was recorded in a basement of an old office over three days, and is perhaps the most well known album from them.
In 1983 he left Voskresenie and joined back with Festival.
After finishing the Gnesini school of guitar music in 1984, Nikolsky left Festival and formed his own musical group named Zerkalo Mira. The band disbanded three years later, shortly after taking part in the big concert "Rock Panorama", playing alongside bands like Bravo and Rondo. They did not record any albums.
After the breakup of Zerkalo Mira, Nikolsky was joined by pianist M. Shevtsov and guitarist A. Berezovsky, and he started work on his solo project. He moves towards a calm acoustical style that fits his musical material perfectly. In 1990 his band was joined by bass guitarist and friend A. Kuzmichev and drummer U. Kostikov.
Eventually he recorded his first solo album in 1991 and he began touring immedialty afterward. Playing songs from this album. The band was asked to play live on hit Russian TV shows such as "Live water", "Rock-n-roll TV" and "Program A".
The band's listeners are from a wide spectrum, the young people who can relate to Nikosky's songs, and the older folks who know Nikolsky from his work with Voskresenie.
Я сам из тех...
Константин Никольский Lyrics
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Кто мог идти, но дальше не идет
Кто мог сказать, но только молча ждет
Кто духом пал и ни во что не верит
Моя душа беззвучно слезы льет
Я песню спел, она не прозвучала
Устал я петь, мне не начать сначала
Я тот, чей разум прошлым лишь живет
Я тот, чей голос глух и потому
К сверкающим вершинам не зовет
Я добрый, но добра не сделал никому
Я птица слабая, мне тяжело лететь
Я тот, кто перед смертью еле дышит
Но как ни трудно мне об этом петь
Я все-таки пою, ведь кто-нибудь услышит
The lyrics to Константин Никольский's song "Я сам из тех" speaks about the individual, who though capable of moving forward, remains stuck behind closed doors, unable to progress. The persona is one who could easily have voiced their thoughts but for some reason, they choose silence instead. They have lost all faith, and their spirits are crushed, their pain so immense that it is like a silent river of tears, that refuses to be heard. They have tried to sing a song, but it remains unheard, and they are tired and unable to start over, to take a new step and to look ahead with any hope. They are the person who lives in the past and barely existing, who can see no growth, who cannot raise their voice to beckon others to the mountaintop. They are kind, but they are not capable of doing good to anyone; they are the weak bird who struggles to fly, a person at death's door, but despite all of the challenges they face, they still sing because they hope that someone will hear.
The song's lyrics are deep and insightful, mirroring the existential quandaries faced by many people. The persona is stuck in a situation of hopelessness and despair, with nothing to look forward to, and seemingly no way out. The song is a poignant reflection on how many individuals feel, particularly those who suffer from depression, anxiety, or other mental health-related issues. The lyrics are full of pain and struggle, and through them, the song's persona articulates the fundamental need for someone to listen, for someone to extend a supportive hand, and the hope that someone may hear.
Line by Line Meaning
Я сам из тех, кто спрятался за дверью
I am one of those who hid behind the door
Кто мог идти, но дальше не идет
Those who could have walked, but stopped
Кто мог сказать, но только молча ждет
Those who could speak, but choose to stay silent
Кто духом пал и ни во что не верит
Those who lost spirit and lost faith in everything
Моя душа беззвучно слезы льет
My soul silently sheds tears
Я песню спел, она не прозвучала
I sang a song, but it didn't resonate
Устал я петь, мне не начать сначала
I'm tired of singing, I can't start over
Не сделать новый шаг и не смотреть вперед
Unable to take a new step and unable to look ahead
Я тот, чей разум прошлым лишь живет
I am the one whose mind lives in the past
Я тот, чей голос глух и потому
I am the one with the hoarse voice
К сверкающим вершинам не зовет
Not calling towards the shining peaks
Я добрый, но добра не сделал никому
I am kind, but haven't done any good deeds for anyone
Я птица слабая, мне тяжело лететь
I am a weak bird, it's hard for me to fly
Я тот, кто перед смертью еле дышит
I am one who barely breathes before death
Но как ни трудно мне об этом петь
But no matter how hard it is for me to sing about it
Я все-таки пою, ведь кто-нибудь услышит
I'm still singing because someone will hear me
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Konstantin Nikol'skij
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@silentium1972
Однажды Никольского спросили, почему он 20 лет поёт одни и те же песни. Он ответил: "Попробуйте написать хотя бы одну такую песню, которую будут слушать 20 лет!"
@user-sr8sq8ov4w
Уже скоро 40 лет.....и конца этому нет.....браво!!!!!
@user-wk6ok9uj4e
Как правильно сказано!
@user-tb6io8no7w
Сотни таких песен тебе назову. Песне Pаranoid в этом году 50 лет! Она до сих пор на слуху и всегда будет!
@user-bj8lp7ry9o
@@user-tb6io8no7w Я знаю много песен незабываемых,в и числе песни Никольского.У всех свои песни,милые сердцу.
@user-ol3th6yi5g
Ни прибавить ни убававить
@zolotareva68
Мне 55 уже, печально, но когда никого нет дома я одеваю наушники, включаю Никольского, слушаю , пью и плачу . Это моя молодость! И в песнях есть душа!
@user-el2bd9hi6e
Мне 50.тоже самое, только без наушников!
@zolotareva68
😄😄😄👍
@ingenerchik
И я тоже. Только при этом еще ширяюсь.