Music of Russia

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	Russian pop music is well developed, and enjoys mainstream success via pop music media such as [[MTV Russia]], [[Muz TV]] and various radio stations. Right after the fall of the Iron Wall artists, like [[:ru:Кристиан Рэй|Christian Ray]], took an active political stance, supporting the first president Boris Yeltsin. A number of pop artists have broken through in recent years. The Russian duet [[t.A.T.u.]] is the most successful Russian pop band of its time. They have reached number one in many countries around the world, with several of their singles and albums. Other popular artists include the [[Eurovision 2008]] winner [[Dima Bilan]], as well as [[Valery Meladze]], [[Nu Virgos|VIA Gra]], [[Nyusha]], [[Vintage]], [[Philipp Kirkorov]], [[Vitas]] and [[Alsou]]. Music producers like [[Igor Krutoy]], [[Maxim Fadeev]], [[Ivan Shapovalov]],<ref>http://ift.tt/1KA2ayW; [[Igor Matvienko]], and [[Konstantin Meladze]] control a major share of Russia's pop music market, in some ways continuing the Soviet style of artist management. On the other side, some independent acts such as [[Neoclubber]] use new-era promo tools<ref>[http://ift.tt/1JHBgjn Billboard: Neoclubber... enters the fray at No. 31]</ref> to avoid these Soviet old-fashioned ways in reaching their fans.<ref>[http://ift.tt/1KA2ayY Neoclubber debuted in Billboard Uncharted Music Top50]</ref> Russian girl trio [[Serebro]] are one of the most popular Russian acts to dominate charts outside of the European market. The group's most known single "[[Mama Lover (song)|Mama Lover]]" charted in the US Billboard Charts, becoming the first Russian act to chart since t.A.T.u.'s single "[[All The Things She Said]]".<ref>http://ift.tt/1JHBgjr;		Russian pop music is well developed, and enjoys mainstream success via pop music media such as [[MTV Russia]], [[Muz TV]] and various radio stations. Right after the fall of the Iron Wall artists, like [[:ru:Кристиан Рэй|Christian Ray]], took an active political stance, supporting the first president Boris Yeltsin. A number of pop artists have broken through in recent years. The Russian duet [[t.A.T.u.]] is the most successful Russian pop band of its time. They have reached number one in many countries around the world, with several of their singles and albums. Other popular artists include the [[Eurovision 2008]] winner [[Dima Bilan]], as well as [[Valery Meladze]], [[Nu Virgos|VIA Gra]], [[Nyusha]], [[Vintage]], [[Philipp Kirkorov]], [[Vitas]] and [[Alsou]]. Music producers like [[Igor Krutoy]], [[Maxim Fadeev]], [[Ivan Shapovalov]],<ref>http://ift.tt/1KA2ayW; [[Igor Matvienko]], and [[Konstantin Meladze]] control a major share of Russia's pop music market, in some ways continuing the Soviet style of artist management. On the other side, some independent acts such as [[Neoclubber]] use new-era promo tools<ref>[http://ift.tt/1JHBgjn Billboard: Neoclubber... enters the fray at No. 31]</ref> to avoid these Soviet old-fashioned ways in reaching their fans.<ref>[http://ift.tt/1KA2ayY Neoclubber debuted in Billboard Uncharted Music Top50]</ref> Russian girl trio [[Serebro]] are one of the most popular Russian acts to dominate charts outside of the European market. The group's most known single "[[Mama Lover (song)|Mama Lover]]" charted in the US Billboard Charts, becoming the first Russian act to chart since t.A.T.u.'s single "[[All The Things She Said]]".<ref>http://ift.tt/1JHBgjr;
−	Russian production companies, such as [http://ift.tt/1KA2bCX Hollywood World], have collaborated with western music stars, creating a new, more globalized space for music.	+	Russian production companies, such as [http://ift.tt/1KA2bCX Hollywood World], have collaborated with western music stars, creating a new, more globalized space for music.
	The rock music scene has gradually evolved from the united movement into several different subgenres similar to those found in the West. There's youth [[pop rock]] and [[alternative rock]] ([[Mumiy Troll]], [[Zemfira]], [[Splean (band)|Splean]], [[Bi-2]], [[Zveri]]). There's punk rock, ska and grunge ([[Korol i Shut]], [[Pilot (Russian band)|Pilot]], [[Leningrad (band)|Leningrad]], [[Distemper (band)|Distemper]], [[Elisium]]). The heavy metal scene has grown substantially, with new bands playing Power and Progressive Metal ([[Catharsis (Russian band)|Catharsis]], [[Epidemia]], [[Shadow Host]], [[Mechanical Poet]]), and Pagan Metal ([[Arkona (band)|Arkona]], [[Butterfly Temple]], Temnozor).<ref>[http://ift.tt/1JHBgjt Diverse Genres of Modern Music in Russia] – Russia-Channel.com</ref>		The rock music scene has gradually evolved from the united movement into several different subgenres similar to those found in the West. There's youth [[pop rock]] and [[alternative rock]] ([[Mumiy Troll]], [[Zemfira]], [[Splean (band)|Splean]], [[Bi-2]], [[Zveri]]). There's punk rock, ska and grunge ([[Korol i Shut]], [[Pilot (Russian band)|Pilot]], [[Leningrad (band)|Leningrad]], [[Distemper (band)|Distemper]], [[Elisium]]). The heavy metal scene has grown substantially, with new bands playing Power and Progressive Metal ([[Catharsis (Russian band)|Catharsis]], [[Epidemia]], [[Shadow Host]], [[Mechanical Poet]]), and Pagan Metal ([[Arkona (band)|Arkona]], [[Butterfly Temple]], Temnozor).<ref>[http://ift.tt/1JHBgjt Diverse Genres of Modern Music in Russia] – Russia-Channel.com</ref>
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	Electronic music in modern Russia is underdeveloped in comparison to other genres. This is largely due to a lack of promotion.<ref>[http://ift.tt/1KA2bD0 Российская электронная музыка – общая ситуация.]</ref> There are some independent underground acts performing [[Intelligent dance music|IDM]], [[downtempo]], [[house music|house]], [[trance music|trance]] and [[dark psytrance]] (including [[tracker music]] scene), and broadcasting their work via [[internet radio]]. They include [[Parasense]], [[Fungus Funk]], [[Kindzadza]], Lesnikov-16, Yolochnye Igrushki and Messer Für Frau Müller. Of the few artists that broke through to the mainstream media, there are [[PPK (group)|PPK]]<ref>[http://ift.tt/1JHBgjv Russmus.net]</ref> and [[DJ Groove]],<ref>[http://ift.tt/1KA2aPe Staroe Radio: Where Samples Come From]</ref> that exploit Soviet movie soundtracks for their [[dance remix]]es. In 2000's the [[Darkwave]] and [[Industrial music|Industrial]] scene, closely related to [[Goth subculture]], has become prevalent, with such artists as [[Dvar]], [[Otto Dix (band)|Otto Dix]], [[Stillife]], [[Theodor Bastard]], [[Roman Rain]], [[Shmeli]] and [[Biopsychoz]].		Electronic music in modern Russia is underdeveloped in comparison to other genres. This is largely due to a lack of promotion.<ref>[http://ift.tt/1KA2bD0 Российская электронная музыка – общая ситуация.]</ref> There are some independent underground acts performing [[Intelligent dance music|IDM]], [[downtempo]], [[house music|house]], [[trance music|trance]] and [[dark psytrance]] (including [[tracker music]] scene), and broadcasting their work via [[internet radio]]. They include [[Parasense]], [[Fungus Funk]], [[Kindzadza]], Lesnikov-16, Yolochnye Igrushki and Messer Für Frau Müller. Of the few artists that broke through to the mainstream media, there are [[PPK (group)|PPK]]<ref>[http://ift.tt/1JHBgjv Russmus.net]</ref> and [[DJ Groove]],<ref>[http://ift.tt/1KA2aPe Staroe Radio: Where Samples Come From]</ref> that exploit Soviet movie soundtracks for their [[dance remix]]es. In 2000's the [[Darkwave]] and [[Industrial music|Industrial]] scene, closely related to [[Goth subculture]], has become prevalent, with such artists as [[Dvar]], [[Otto Dix (band)|Otto Dix]], [[Stillife]], [[Theodor Bastard]], [[Roman Rain]], [[Shmeli]] and [[Biopsychoz]].
−	The profile of "Classical" or concert hall music has to a considerable degree been eclipsed by on one hand the rise of commercial popular music in Russia, and on the other its own lack of promotion since the collapse of the USSR.<ref>See Richard Taruskin "Where is Russia's New Music?", reprinted in ''On Russian Music''. Berkeley: University of California Press, 2009: p. 381</ref> Yet a number of composers born in the 1950s and later have made some impact, notably [[Leonid Desyatnikov]] who became the first composer in decades to have a new opera commissioned by the [[Bolshoi Theatre]] (''Rosenthal's Children'', 2005), and whose music has been championed by [[Gidon Kremer]] and [[Roman Mints]]. Meanwhile Gubaidulina, amongst several former-Soviet composers of her generation, continues to maintain a high profile outside Russia composing several prestigious and well-received works including "In tempus praesens" (2007) for the violinist [[Anne-Sophie Mutter]].	+	The profile of "Classical" or concert hall music has to a considerable degree been eclipsed by on one hand the rise of commercial popular music in Russia, and on the other its own lack of promotion since the collapse of the USSR.<ref>See Richard Taruskin "Where is Russia's New Music?", reprinted in ''On Russian Music''. Berkeley: University of California Press, 2009: p. 381</ref> Yet a number of composers born in the 1950s and later have made some impact, notably [[Leonid Desyatnikov]] who became the first composer in decades to have a new opera commissioned by the [[Bolshoi Theatre]] (''Rosenthal's Children'', 2005), and whose music has been championed by [[Gidon Kremer]] and [[Roman Mints]]. Meanwhile, Gubaidulina, amongst several former-Soviet composers of her generation, continues to maintain a high profile outside Russia composing several prestigious and well-received works including "In tempus praesens" (2007) for the violinist [[Anne-Sophie Mutter]].
	Early 2000s saw a boom of musicals in Russia. [[Notre-Dame de Paris (musical)|Notre-Dame de Paris]], [[Nord-Ost]], [[Roméo et Juliette, de la Haine à l'Amour|Roméo et Juliette]], [[We Will Rock You (musical)|We Will Rock You]] were constantly performed in Moscow theatres at the time. The popularity of musicals was hampered by the 2002 [[Moscow theater hostage crisis]] and only revived at the end of decade.		Early 2000s saw a boom of musicals in Russia. [[Notre-Dame de Paris (musical)|Notre-Dame de Paris]], [[Nord-Ost]], [[Roméo et Juliette, de la Haine à l'Amour|Roméo et Juliette]], [[We Will Rock You (musical)|We Will Rock You]] were constantly performed in Moscow theatres at the time. The popularity of musicals was hampered by the 2002 [[Moscow theater hostage crisis]] and only revived at the end of decade.

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