Ha-ha, you are sooo polite, Shannon. Russian pop and movies is incredible sht. Maybe main reason for Soviet nostalgia - culture was brilliant, we simply don't have nothing comparable these days. https://youtu.be/-IXjLrUcXTE
For me, lyrics are most important in music, so if I can't understand what the singer is saying, I rarely relate to a song. My Russian is very, very bad. This is the primary reason I've never listened to Russian music. It's not about politeness, just practicality. :)
Sorry Shannon, what's you actually say -_"I don't like music at all" No problem, about third of people are deaf to music. Words in songs - like screenplay in movies - yes, important, but magic lies elsewhere. Sad time for me, BTW. Prince was a true genius. Totally unknown in Russia. Greatest performer of all times, hands down. I listen "Question of U", drink vodka and cry. Bowie's death was already too much for me, now I'm completely devastated...
Well, I also like the music, but I'm a poet, so words are more important. Just a matter of personal preference. Yes, it's tragic about Prince. :(( I saw him perform in concert several times. A true genius. What a pity that he isn't well-known in Russia, and that so many other horrible Western bands/musicians pushing shitty tunes are worshiped.
I visit Russia for the exact reasons you state - because it's a complex and interesting country, and I'm never bored there. In travel, I like to experience new sensations, be exposed to different mentalities and customs, and try to make sense of it all. :) For an American, Russia is exotic on many levels, but I've been there so many times the past few years, that it's time to move onward to other interesting places. After Georgia, I want to go the "stan" countries. Not sure which one I'll pick first...probably Uzbekistan. I'm very much a free-spirit, and yes, a butterfly to a certain extent. I don't like to be caged, and prefer to roam about...I write about music a lot in this blog. It's my second greatest passion after travel. Here's my main post on the topic - http://peacetraveler22.livejournal.com/32708.html.
Oh, thanks! It explain a lot)) Like almost all Russians, I prefere Britons. But I eat music by megatones for decades, so know much about American music too. Up to The Carpenters and Andrews Sisters. I maybe only guy here who listen Tom Petty and John Mellencamp. So you walks on rocky roads for life - good, I like it)) Thx for response, shiny, just don't drink much in Georgia - local wine kicks like a mule!
Original video - it was a huge hit about decade ago.
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Maybe main reason for Soviet nostalgia - culture was brilliant, we simply don't have nothing comparable these days.
https://youtu.be/-IXjLrUcXTE
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Sad time for me, BTW. Prince was a true genius. Totally unknown in Russia. Greatest performer of all times, hands down. I listen "Question of U", drink vodka and cry. Bowie's death was already too much for me, now I'm completely devastated...
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Like almost all Russians, I prefere Britons. But I eat music by megatones for decades, so know much about American music too. Up to The Carpenters and Andrews Sisters. I maybe only guy here who listen Tom Petty and John Mellencamp.
So you walks on rocky roads for life - good, I like it)) Thx for response, shiny, just don't drink much in Georgia - local wine kicks like a mule!
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