Černý remembered seeing a talented and charismatic bassist named Palo Horváth playing in a band called Mentol so they decided to visit him at his flat in a quarter of Bratislava called Dúbravka. The three hit it off and decided to jam together for the first time, eventually, they decided to form a band together. The three began practicing and writing songs on the fourth floor of Ďurinda's campus building until Ďurinda finished his schooling. With more and more songs being written, the trio wanted to sing in a style that everyone could relate to so they approached Martin Sarvaš, who was a student of architecture and good friend of Ďuro Černý to help write lyrics. Sarvaš was a lyricist for a band Černý was previously in.
The band began to perform in bars on most evenings around Bratislava and became quite popular amongst the crowds. Eventually they made a demo tape, gave it to Sarvaš and began shopping around for a record label. Sarvaš became their manager and created the image of their band. While getting intoxicated in Veľkí Františkáni, Černý and Ďurinda thought of their band name. Černý wanted to call the band TUBLAT (which means Bad Monkey a reference to Tarzan) but this name was mocked by crowds while they played. They eventually decided on Tublatanka as a combination of TUBLAT and Moravanka (a former local band they admired).
On January 30, 1983, there was a festival of the amateurish bands in PKO Bratislava ( park of culture and relaxation) that was organized by Richard Müller under the title of "Mladá vlna 82", where TUBLATANKA had an opportunity to appear as an opening band. The band had a notable unexpected success and the director of the Slovak Record Label OPUS, Milan Vašica, who was sitting among audience offered the boys to record theirfirst big Self-Titled LP. The album sold over 100,000 in the first few months after it was released so OPUS records offered to record their second album which came out a year called entitled Skúsime to cez vesmír (Flying to the Universe). While recording that album, Ďurinda was called into his basic military service and reported to Klátov much to his dismay since he wanted to finish recording the album. Sales for Skúsime to cez vesmír charted at the number one spot and the band started their "30-years tour" that was organized by Jožo Šebo (now he is a manager of J.Kirschner.) The band was endowed by a wide range of fans in sold out concerts in the amphitheatres and the sport halls. The boys won their first performance on the television program Triangel with their song "O nás" (About Us).
The band recorded their third album Žeravé znamenie osudu (Bitter Destination) in 1988 and got the opportunity to recordthe album in OPUS record's new digital studio. The album sold 250,000 copies in the first few months and received the Zlatý erb OPUS-u (Gold Shield of Opus). Tublatanka then did concerts all over Czechoslovakia and the song "Láska, drž ma nad hladinou"(Support Me, My Love) was in first place of Czechoslovak chart of Formula Pop for several months. In November 1988, the band was invited to play in a music festival in Moscow that was held at the stadium Lužianky where ten shows were held with an attendance of 14-15 thousand of people in attendance.
On September 16, 1989, the band had a big concert at the amphitheatre of Bratislava, that was recorded by professional film crew. In November 1989, when the "Velvet Revolution" broke out and the first demonstrations against the Communist Party for democracy began to appear, Ďurinda provided his guitar equipment and he installed a sound system in SNP square in Bratislava by four reproboxes and 2 amplifiers during the first three days of revolution. The song "Pravda víťazí"(The Truth Wins) became an unwritten anthem of Velvet Revolution. Repeatedly was this song was in first place of music chart on the television program called Triangel and even a videotape under the title "Pravda víťazí" that represented the successful concert at the amphitheater in Bratislava, appeared at the Christmas market. The concert tape was completely sold out.
In 1990, the band left for Jevan to a studio of L.Steidl in Czech Republic to record their fourth album "Nebo-peklo-raj" (Heaven-Hell-Paradise). Andy Hryc, an actor who prepared also an intro to the song "Démon pomsty" (Devil of Revenge), christened the album at a significant debut where thousands of people were present. In 1992 the next album was released, entitled "Volanie divočiny" (Call of the Wild) in which not only featured the lyrics of Sarvaš, but also of Whisky (a Slovak musician who was also a good friend of Ďurinda's).
In 1993, the relations between Ďurinda and Horváth began to diminish due to creative differences. After a show in Karlsruhe, Germany, Horváth left Tublatanaka due to creative differences with Ďurinda. As Ďurinda couldn´t find anybody who would replace Horváth for a long time, he had to take over bass while he and Černý recorded their 1993 Christmas album "Poďme bratia do Betlehema" (Let´s go to Bethlehem, My Brothers) that appeared at the Christmas market and it became extremely popular around that time. This album was christened by Silvia Lakatošová, the last Miss Czechoslovakia. At that time, Ďuro Černý became addicted in drugs after trying them with his friends from a band called Slobodná Európa (which he played often apart from Tublatanka with) offered him them. Černý was no longer able to play with Tublatanka and left to be cured.
Maťo stayed alone and had to look for new musicians. The advertisment in a newspaper Nový Čas was useless, two interviews took place but nobody from mroe than 60 musicians were suitable to his liking. So he discovered a guitarist and singer named Jozef "Dodo" Dubán, a graduate of law who became available because he left his band "Money Factor", as well as a bass guitarist Juraj Topor (designer of a fashion show), who, as the guitar technician, helped Maťo to prepare the concerts and before he had played together with the band "If."
In August 1994, the band attended a music show in the Polish city of Sopoty with its song "Ja sa vrátim"(I will Return). For the first time a drummer, Dušan Giertl, and their new band manager at the time managedthe band from 1993 until 1997. So the new lineup of Tublatanka was formed and they began to prepare a new album and started practicing a new concert repertoire. Even a partly cured Ďuro Černý re-joined the band and there was recorded a new CD "Znovuzrodenie"( Rebirth). At the beginning of 1994, the band won a competition on STV and in March they left to represent Slovakia in a great festival "Veľká cena Eurovízie"(Grand award of Eurovision or Eurovision Song contest) in Dublin, Ireland with their song "Nekonečná pieseň" (Neverending Song). This festival was watched live with a total of 300 million viewers. The band was placed at the 17th place of 25, so after their return to Slovakia only negative press and bad reviews welcomed them.
Ďuro Černý left the band once again in 1995 due to problems with drugs that led to severe health problems. Martin Uherčík replaced Černý in 1995. Shortly after this the band took a very long break from recording and released two greatest hits CDs that contained a few english versions of their songs originally intended for English Versions of their classic albums "Skúsime to cez vesmír" and "Žeravé znamenie osudu."
In 2001, the band finally recorded and released a new album entitled "Pánska jazda" (Stag Party). This album did not feature and lyrics by their usual lyricist Martin Sarvaš, instead, Ďurinda took over that job. The album transitioned Tublatanka into a more mainstream sound as opposed to their earlier work.
Martin Uherčík quit the band after "Pánska jazda" and was replaced by Peter Schlosser. Sadly, Jozef "Dodo" Dubán tragically died by suicide in 2002. Ďurinda never replaced him but instead to continue on as a rock trio once again. After another long successful run of touring, Tublatanka released "Patriot" in 2005 which contained 14 new songs and contained some lyrics by Martin Sarvaš once again. A year after it was released, Tublatanka released their second Christmas album Vianočný deň to much critical acclaim. Currently the band continues to tour all over Slovakia and Czech Republic.
Dotyk rúžom na pohár
Tublatanka Lyrics
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Dotyk rúžom na pohár.
Každý ráta s malou trápnou predohrou,
Biele víno, bledá tvár, starý známy taxikár,
Takto to ubehne
Celkom rýchlo, láska a pohoda núdzová.
Takto to ubehne celkom rýchlo,
Po nociach hľadáme blízku tvár.
Príde ráno nevinné, vonku zvláštna hudba znie,
Mesto striehne na tie lásky úprimné,
Príde ráno nevinné, vôňa rúžu, tichý smiech,
Vraj to vážne bolo niečo nádherné.
Dnes to skúsiš možno s ňou
Naplníte zopár snov a keď nie,
No tak to skúsiš druhý krát.
Biele víno, bledá tvár, dotyk rúžom na pohár,
Taxikár ti vidí dávno do karát.
The above lyrics are from the song Dotyk rúžom na pohár by Slovak rock band Tublatanka, and they describe a night out with a lover or a date that ends in disappointment. The song starts with the image of pale faces and white wine, followed by a touch of the rose onto the glass. The first verse sets the tone for the rest of the song, which is about how every night starts with a little bit of awkwardness or hesitation. The second verse highlights the familiarity of going out with the same person and how the excitement or thrill of the first dates has diminished over time.
The chorus implies that time passes quickly, and before one realizes, they are searching for someone new to share their nights with. The morning after is full of innocence, and the outside world seems to be more beautiful and exciting than the actual experience of the previous night. The final verse attempts to provide some hope to the situation, urging the listener to try again and see if it works out the second time.
Overall, the song is a commentary on the fleeting nature of relationships and how people often stay in them for the sake of familiarity or habit rather than real love or connection.
Line by Line Meaning
Biele víno, bledá tvár,
White wine, pale face,
Dotyk rúžom na pohár.
Touch with a rose on the glass.
Každý ráta s malou trápnou predohrou,
Everyone expects a little awkward prelude,
Biele víno, bledá tvár, starý známy taxikár,
White wine, pale face, old familiar taxi driver,
Máte kľúče, byt je prázdny, svieti tmou.
You have the keys, the apartment is empty, darkness is shining.
Takto to ubehne
That's how it goes by
Celkom rýchlo, láska a pohoda núdzová.
Quite fast, love and emergency comfort.
Takto to ubehne celkom rýchlo,
That's how it goes by quite fast,
Po nociach hľadáme blízku tvár.
After nights, we search for a familiar face.
Príde ráno nevinné, vonku zvláštna hudba znie,
An innocent morning arrives, strange music plays outside,
Mesto striehne na tie lásky úprimné,
The city is watching over those sincere loves,
Príde ráno nevinné, vôňa rúžu, tichý smiech,
An innocent morning arrives, the scent of roses, silent laughter,
Vraj to vážne bolo niečo nádherné.
Apparently, it was really something wonderful.
Dnes to skúsiš možno s ňou
Today, maybe you'll try it with her,
Naplníte zopár snov a keď nie,
You'll fulfill a few dreams, and if not,
No tak to skúsiš druhý krát.
Well, then you'll try it a second time.
Biele víno, bledá tvár, dotyk rúžom na pohár,
White wine, pale face, touch with a rose on the glass,
Taxikár ti vidí dávno do karát.
The taxi driver can see through your cards for a long time.
Contributed by Liam A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@jaroslavklima484
Nebylo moc Takových a už bohužel ani nebude. Prostě stačí dvě kytary a buben a když to umíš, je to bomba. Muzika mého mládí. Co říci, jen zamáčknout slzu.
@mircakeldec6542
Jednoducha a pritom uplne dokonala pesnicka.. A dokonaly spev, Maťo ako vzdy bez chyby a jak sa k tomu pridal Paľo "vokalom" vo vysokych tonoch.. Uff, nadhera :))
@jarmilanekorancova4006
Tak já tuto kapelu poslouchám od 14let a jsem ročník 73 tuhle písničku miluji dodnes. Skvělá kapela, skvělý zpěvák.
@mircakeldec6542
kapela je moja srdcovka, Maťo ako vzdy krasne precitene zaspieval a Paľo jak ho doplnil tym "vokalom" vo vysokych tonoch, dokonala pesnicka..
@egondust
Táto pieseň vo mne evokuje úplne niečo iné než , to čo je v klipe. Milujem tento song v tejto podobe v akej bol nahratý, s tým daným zvukom, hlasmi so všetkým. Neviem prečo, či je to detstvom a časom kedy som dostal MC Skusime to cez vesmír, táto pieseň vo mne evokovala jesenné, či zimné zahmlené ráno na niektorom z Bratislavských Sídlisk. Atmosféra presne ako z filmu. Text je tak skutočný, tým je dokonalý. Špinavý zvuk jemne ztremolovanej gitary , vzrušujúce sóĺa ala PinK Floyd Východného Bloku. Bol som dieťa. Ani som si neuvedomoval nadčasovosť tejto silnej skladby. Paľová miestami efektne naaranžovaná statická basa ešte viac umocňuje napätie textu skladby. Na obranu Ďura Topora len toľko, že najmä vďaka nemu môže Maťo Ďurinda pokračovať s Tublatankou. Paľo Horváth bol excelentný muzikant a stále je, no ako to bolo všade uvedené v tom čase, sám sa rozhodol odísť. Aj po jeho odchode ešte vzniklo pár slušných skladieb, no to čo dali do roku 1992 sa už nikdy nemôže vrátiť !!! Som šťastný , že to vôbec vzniklo!
@davidkalousek7567
Krásně napsané a naprostý souhlas
@domco6690
Lenže práve Topor je na vine,že si Tublatanka už v původnej zostave nezahrala aspoň jeden koncert.Ďuri aj Horváth chceli len Ďurinda otáľal kôli Toporovi.Ten sa pravdepodobne bál že už si viac neškrtne.
@mirokic
@@domco6690 Tak to je vážne škoda, že ich takto Topor zabrzdil. A pritom chalani mali aj nejaké skúšky a nakoniec to nevydalo a už bohužiaľ ani nikdy nevydá :(
@stefanmoravcik598
Ja som k Tuble pričuchol už ako asi 8-ročný fagan tesne po revolúcii. Ten pocit, keď ma u mojej tety zavreli samého do obývačky, pod ihlu dali asi ich najlepšie LPčko Žeravé znamenie osudu a po chvíli napätia sa z reprákov ozvali prvé, magické tóny otváraku Prišiel môj čas... Jednoducho neopakovateľné chvíle! Ďurinda môže byť dnes aký je, ale jedno mu človek nemôže uprieť: ten chlap mal skrátka nos na dobrú hudbu a skladateľský aj muzikantský talent. A to isté aj Horváth a Černý. A to nadšenie a ťah na bránu, ktoré z tohto tria vtedy sršali... Veď si len zoberte, koľko odvahy a odhodlania to chcelo minúť za socíku prakticky všetky svoje ťažko (a aj všelijako pokútne) nazbierané prachy na jednu dobrodružnú cestu niekde cez Nemecko až do UK, kde možno ani nemusel čakať ten jeden pochybný priekupník s hudobnou aparatúrou a celá tá odysea za toľko vytúženými Marshallmi či Fendermi by pre Ďurindu a jeho bandu razom skončila veľkým fiaskom. Dpč, tomu sa povie ísť si za svojím cieľom!
@Tomas240
@@stefanmoravcik598 Durinda skladby neskladal,skladal ich pán menom Martin Sarvaš.Durinda môže doteraz bozkáva ruky Sarvašovi,že take skladby skladal v 80 rokoch,čo skladba to hit.Od kedy Sarvaš nepíše skladby,Ďurinda jeden hit nevie napísať,je tomu už vyše 15 rokov.80 roky sú nenávratne preč…