In 1987 guitarist Alexey Belov, vocalist Nikolay Noskov, bassist Alexander "Big Sasha" Minkov
, guitarist Jan Janenkov, and drummer Alexander Lvov (formerly from Aria) came together to form Gorky Park. Stas Namin, a famous 70's soviet musician and a leader of Tsvety, became band's manager. Since Gorbachev has lifted the censorship, many of underground rock bands, including Gorky Park, became able to recieve more widespread popularity. Later that year the band left Russia for USA in search of a record deal.
In the U.S. the band soon made some connections in the record business. One of the first people to take notice was famous guitarist Frank Zappa. Also Jon Bon Jovi and Richie Sambora helped them to secure a deal with Mercury Records.
The band released a self-titled debut album in 1989, featuring initials GP stilized as Hammer & sickle on the cover. With a fall of the Iron Curtain and growing interest to soviets in western countries, Gorky Park soon became widely known. The band seemed to be a kind of symbol of American-Russian friendship. The band's first video, "Bang," received MTV rotation. Their next two singles, "Try to Find Me" and a collaboration with Bon Jovi, "Peace in Our Time," received rotation on mainstream radio stations.
Gorky Park participated on that year's Moscow Music Peace Festival alongside Bon Jovi, Mötley Crüe, Ozzy Osbourne, and the Scorpions. The band continued into 1990 touring with Bon Jovi and performing at the Goodwill Games opening ceremony. Gorky Park live shows often featured the band dressed in traditional russian style, waving soviet and american flags. In 1991 the band recieved scandinavian Grammy award as the best new international act.
As perestroika era came to its end, the group's fame in America subsided rather quickly. Nikolai Noskov left the band in 1990 but GP remained active and kept releasing albums in the '90s. 1993's Moscow Calling sold 500,000 copies outside the US. Their next album, Stare, came out in 1996, released only in Russia, followed up by promotional tour of the former USSR states. In 1998 the band released Protivofazza. In 1999 Alexander Minkov left the band and started his solo career under the scenic name Alexander Marshall. Gorky Park was never officially claimed to disband, but actually inactive since 2001.
Ocean
Gorky Park Lyrics
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Bearing sound' o' waves devotion
Wash away the words corrosion
That we left behind
Clean me up with wind and water
I'm your sun and you're my daughter
I won't let this moment slaughtered
And when I'm lost inside the walls
I'd live this moment more and more
So blind I can't help it
Lost inside the walls
I need this moment more and more
So blind I can't help it
Searching ways for understanding
I would lose my boat stranded
Now I know I was defending
Castle on a sand
Take me back to see the ocean
City's draining my emotions
Let me have a healing potion
Sipping off your hands
The song "Ocean" by Gorky Park is about the desire to return to the ocean and wash away the negative experiences and emotions that have been left behind. The lyrics express a longing for the cleansing power of the waves and wind to heal and uplift the spirit. The first verse speaks to the desire to erase the negative impact of past communication that has corroded the soul. The line "bearing sound' o' waves devotion" suggests the therapeutic power of the sound of the ocean's waves.
The second verse is about the importance of staying present and enjoying the moment. The line "I won't let this moment slaughtered in my burning mind" suggests the importance of being fully engaged in the present moment and not losing oneself in past regrets or anxieties about the future. The chorus speaks to feeling lost and seeking understanding, and the desire to return to the ocean to find healing.
The lyrics of "Ocean" are quite poetic, making use of metaphors and imagery to convey the feelings of the singer. The metaphor of the ocean as a healing force is central to the song, and the lyrics suggest that the ocean has a power that allows one to transcend the limitations of the mind and connect with something greater than oneself. The song suggests that it's important to take time to reconnect with nature and allow it to wash away the negativity that can accumulate from living in the city.
Line by Line Meaning
Take me back to see the ocean
Take me back to the place where I feel free and at peace
Bearing sound' o' waves devotion
Embrace the calming sound and rhythm of the waves as a sign of dedication to the ocean
Wash away the words corrosion
Let the water cleanse away the harmful effects of the past
That we left behind
The experiences and memories that have had a negative impact on us
Clean me up with wind and water
Restore and purify me with the natural elements of wind and water
I'm your sun and you're my daughter
I am the center of your world, and you are my precious child
I won't let this moment slaughtered
I will not allow this opportunity for healing to be wasted or ruined
In my burning mind
In my passionate and intense thoughts
And when I'm lost inside the walls
When I feel trapped and confined in my own thoughts and emotions
I'd live this moment more and more
I want to fully experience and appreciate this moment of healing and liberation
So blind I can't help it
So consumed and overwhelmed by my emotions that I cannot see clearly
Searching ways for understanding
Trying to find ways to make sense of my experiences and emotions
I would lose my boat stranded
I would feel aimless and lost, having no direction or purpose
Now I know I was defending
Now I realize that I was protecting myself from the pain of the past
Castle on a sand
Building a fortress on unstable ground, unable to withstand the forces of life
City's draining my emotions
The stress and chaos of city life is depleting my emotional energy
Let me have a healing potion
Allow me to experience the transformative power of healing and restoration
Sipping off your hands
Receiving help and support from those who care about me
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Alexey Belov
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@egorinalarisa
РАХМЕТ!В каждом новом шедевре искала себя... Ищу до сих пор!Пою с удивлением всегда!За рабов Божиих Даниила , Анастасии,Ларисы о здравии помолитесь.Спаси вас Господь!❤
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... Благодарим за нотки грусти и надежды...🌱🌱
@yanalizunkovamusico5460
Помню как каждый вечер засыпала под эту песню. Она была последняя на В стороне кассеты альбома Stare, а под Stare я естественно просыпалась т.е она была первой на стороне А.. Парк Горького моей любимой группой была, а за Алексея Белова я мечтала выйти замуж, когда выросту.))
@user-hk5ow1qd3n
Ну,чтож,всё мы были в детстве в кого-то влюблены!
@user-wi2nb3xl6i
Вы смелая❤
@user-yl8bw1kj5h
Я вас люблю, мне всегда козалось что только я это знаю и у меня такая кассета одна
@user-fp8ji7zp4w
Надо было Кормухину не пускать к нему, а так шансы были
@yanalizunkovamusico5460
@@user-fp8ji7zp4w )) не успела бы, мне в этом момент лет 13 было. P.s рыдала я ,конечно, сильно, когда о свадьбе узнала.
@user-ug3sq2ip2u
Фантастически крутая песня и МУЗЫКА к ней! Алексею поклон и благодарочка!
@user-ug3sq2ip2u
Алексею поклон и благодарочка!!!!!!!!!!!!!