The earliest well-known track by Timpuri Noi was Perfect (composed 1984). However, the band was first featured on disc in 1988. Thus, the 11th volume of the Formatii rock ("Rock bands") various-artists series includes four tracks by Timpuri Noi (and another four by an obscure band from Suceava - Contrast ).
In the early nineties, up to around 1995, the band was arguably the top Romanian act. Around the time, they had the opportunity to be the opening act for rather prestigious (albeit musically different) foreign acts during concerts in Bucharest: Ian Gillan and Uriah Heep in 1992, Scorpions in 1993, Saxon, Paradise Lost and Jethro Tull in 1994, Iron Maiden and Kreator in 1995, Eros Ramazzotti, Joe Cocker and Rod Stewart later in the same year.
1994 also signifies an important event in both Timpuri Noi's career and Romanian music in general: Timpuri Noi gives the very first unplugged performance in this country, recorded as an album in the same year (see below).
1997 - The band is presented with one of the MCM French music television and Radio France Internationale "Decouvertes de Rock a l'Est" (Eastern European New Acts) Awards, performing in a special gala concert. (The previous year, Timpuri Noi had been interviewed for MTV Europe during the Golden Stag Festival in the Romanian city of Braşov.)
Timpuri Noi has a claim to being the Romanian band to have performed most live concerts (over 150). This is considered a particular achievement in a country in which most singers choose to lip sync.
The band split in 2001, with members becoming involved in personal projects - Partizan for Artan, ZIDD for Dan Iliescu. A reunion for certain appearances (concerts, guaranteed to be "100% Unplugged") was staged in 2005.
Timpuri Noi's early music reflects New Wave influences. Later, the band incorporated a sound that was a mixture of Red Hot Chili Peppers guitars, Led Zeppelin intermezzos, clear vocals (Artan is a classically-trained vocalist, and a member of the Romanian Radio House Choir; he also cites Simple Minds as a personal favorite) and grunge-influenced additional sounds. They are noted for highly original, usually melancholic lyrics - all in Romanian. The songs had anthem-like qualities - most notably the likes of Luca, Perfect, Stan, Emigrant USA, Nămol, Stere, Mistreţul, Malu' Valu' (Lume care m-a lucrat), Fumatul (all performed on their Unplugged album) or Albele furtuni. Most take the form of social commentary and revolve around past and present cultural stereotypes, authentically depicting the world as seen from inside large peripheral quarters of the capital city.
Members:
Adrian Pleşca, nicknamed "Artan" (a name usually turned into "Artanu") - vocals
Dan Iliescu - guitar (vocals on some songs)
Cătălin Neagu - drums
Adrian Bortun - bass guitar
Additional or early members
Cătălin Răsvan - bass guitar
Marian Moldoveanu - guitar
In some concerts, the band would add two backing female singers to its line-up (whether vocalists or violinists): the official site mentions Denis Iliescu, Crina Godescu and Maria Radu as its main collaborators.
Discography:
Timpuri noi (1992)
Unplugged (1994)
De regiune superior (1996)
Basca Abundenţei (2000)
Back in Business (2006)
Perfect
Timpuri Noi Lyrics
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Graul de toamna
Receptionat la timp -
Este asigurat...
Perfect.
Oile placide
S-au asternut la iernat
Din care vor consuma
Iarna intreaga,
Perfect.
Oh,
Totul e minunat,
Oh,
Minunat.
The song "Perfect" by Timpuri Noi talks about the beauty of nature and how everything is perfect in its own way. The first verse talks about how the wheat that was harvested in autumn was safely received and is now secured from adverse weather conditions. The use of the word "perfect" at the end of the verse emphasizes the idea that even something as simple as storing wheat can be perfect in its execution.
The second verse describes the scene of sheep lying down placidly in preparation for winter. They eagerly look at the feed before them, knowing that they will consume it throughout the entire winter season. The word "perfect" is used again here to show that this scene is just as perfect as the first one.
The chorus reinforces the idea that everything is perfect in its own way, and that it is important to appreciate the small and simple things in life. The repetition of the word "minunat" (wonderful) adds to the overall positive and upbeat tone of the song.
Overall, "Perfect" can be seen as a tribute to the beauty of nature and a reminder to appreciate the small things in life that may seem insignificant but can bring moments of joy and perfection.
Line by Line Meaning
Ferit de intemperii,
Protected from bad weather,
Graul de toamna
Autumn wheat
Receptionat la timp -
Received on time -
Este asigurat...
It is assured...
Perfect.
Perfect.
Oile placide
Peaceful sheep
S-au asternut la iernat
Laid down for the winter
Privesc nutretul cu multa pofta
Looking at their food with great appetite
Din care vor consuma
From which they will consume
Iarna intreaga,
All winter,
Perfect.
Perfect.
Oh,
Oh,
Totul e minunat,
Everything is wonderful,
Oh,
Oh,
Minunat.
Wonderful.
Contributed by Henry V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@sgiurca
Sunt cu prietena mea de peste 15 ani si se pare ca asta e piesa noastra preferata. Tocmai ne-am casatorit in Decembrie 2017 dupa ce l-am avut pe Stefanel de 4ani si Victoria 2ani. E perfect! Amintiri frumoase
@Bogdanux
Frumoasă poveste :D
@user-mi4yc7pr3x
@BAZ INGA tu
@user-mi4yc7pr3x
@BAZ INGA da
@valikonen
Sa traiti frumos!
@stefun3711
azi serbam iar victoria
@PaulPetrutPhoto
Fara cuvinte... Melodia asta imi face mațele varză.... Nostalgie, emoții, amintiri, momente de neprețuit din viața mea...
@baciuvalentinelena
Sunt din viitor și va garantez ca se asculta și in 2060
@noentity0
si mai mult de 2060, o sa le spun copiilor mei de timpuri noi
@dumitru5061
Esti tare!