Ex members are Titus Vadon (drums, vocals / ex-member from drahdiwaberl & das balaton combo), Zebo Adam (guitar, vocals / ex-member from hallucination company), Antonia-Alexa Georgiew (violin, vocals), Werner Köck (guitar), Manfred Franzmeier (saxophone / member from hot pants road club, ex-member from madrid de los austrias) and Christoph Schödl (drums).
Their music is a rousing mixture of russian folkmusic and ska / ska-punk.
"Russkaja is the exact opposite of Easy Listening music, Russkaja - terror of terrors of all Russian folk music societies - stands for fat Austrian Polka beats. The group members are the most illustrious musicians of the Alpine region, who possess a colourful mix of cultural backgrounds. They pour these various cultural influences into a postmodern version of Russian folk and spread their distinctive music all over Europe. It is sweaty and shouts out loud: Dance Dance Dance! It is a clash of trash metal, world jazz, funky stuff and Frank Zappa-esque Rock. All these things signify: Get down to business!"
There is a word play in the name of the band: RUSSKAJA means 'russian' on russian language, but it also stands for: 'Rus' = Russia - 'Ska' = style of music - 'Ja' = German for: Yes.
Discography:
2006 Dawai, Dawai (EP)
2007 Dope Shit (Single)
2008 Kasatchok Superstar (Album)
2008 More (Single)
2009 Kasatchok Superstar the Song (Single)
2010 Russian Voodoo (Album)
2010 Hammer Drive (Download Single)
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Here is the News
Russkaja Lyrics
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They tell you lies, I can see it everyday
The world is sick, but it's all inside your head
'Cause you believe, what the pretty lady said
Boom-Boom
Everybody drop the bomb now
Boom-Boom
Are you all afraid of trump now
Then you should know, there is nothing I can do
Here is the news
it's propaganda
Here is the news
We're going under
Here is the news
It's propaganda time
They'll make you laugh, and they'll make you even cry
You'll buy the trash, that they're telling you to buy
Before you know, they will make your world go round
You will be shocked, when we tell you what we found
Boom-boom
Everybody is a liarboom-boom
And your pants are all on fire
So if you're shaking
and taking me for true
I have to tell you, you still don't have a clue
The song "Here is the News" by Russkaja criticizes the media and the manipulation of information. The lyrics encourage listeners to be skeptical of what they see and hear on the screen, as they are being fed lies on a daily basis. The line "The world is sick, but it's all inside your head" suggests that the distorted portrayal of reality influences individuals' perceptions. The reference to the "pretty lady" implies that even attractive and persuasive figures can be working as conduits for misinformation.
The repeated refrain of "Boom-Boom" emphasizes the urgency and explosiveness of the situation. The lyrics mention Trump, indicating a political dimension to the song and suggesting that even powerful figures can contribute to the dissemination of false information. The phrase "There is nothing I can do" reflects a sense of helplessness, as if the singer is trying to awaken people to the propaganda but feels powerless in the face of its widespread acceptance.
Overall, "Here is the News" highlights the danger of blindly trusting the media and encourages listeners to question the information presented to them.
Line by Line Meaning
Turn off the screen, don't believe a thing they say
Disconnect from media sources, as they manipulate the information
They tell you lies, I can see it everyday
Media consistently spreads false information
The world is sick, but it's all inside your head
The perception of a sick world is created by the manipulation of media
'Cause you believe, what the pretty lady said
People easily fall for the charms and deception presented by the media
Boom-Boom
Everybody drop the bomb now
Metaphorically calling for people to expose the truth by revealing the deception
Boom-Boom
Are you all afraid of trump now
Are you fearful of the consequences of revealing the truth?
So if you're shaking and taking this for true
If you are frightened and believe this message completely
Then you should know, there is nothing I can do
The artist cannot change your perspective or alleviate your fear
Here is the news
it's propaganda
The presented information is intentionally biased or misleading
Here is the news
We're going under
Society is being negatively impacted by this deceitful media
Here is the news
It's propaganda time
Now is the era of widespread manipulation through media
They'll make you laugh, and they'll make you even cry
Media has the power to evoke strong emotional responses
You'll buy the trash, that they're telling you to buy
Consumers easily fall for the products and ideas promoted by the media
Before you know, they will make your world go round
The media holds immense influence over people's perspectives and decisions
You will be shocked, when we tell you what we found
The revelations presented by the singer will be astonishing to the listener
Boom-boom
Everybody is a liarboom-boom
And your pants are all on fire
Calling out the general dishonesty of individuals and their fabrications
So if you're shaking
and taking me for true
If you are fearful and believe the artist's message without skepticism
I have to tell you, you still don't have a clue
The singer reminds the listener that they still lack understanding or awareness
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Andrew Paul Carpenter, Christopher David Hamlin, Christopher James Lee, James Milton Johnstone, Roger Vincent Freeman, Simon Underwood, Timothy Oliver Moore
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