Asa cum probabil era de asteptat, din cauza situatiei epidemiologice la nivel mondial, turneul WARDRUNA care urma sa treaca si prin Romania se reprogrameaza in 2022, inclusiv data de la Bucuresti.
In deschidere vor canta KALANDRA, LINDY-FAY HELLA & Dei Farne.
Noua data a concertului este 8 iulie 2022 iar locatia ramane tot Arenele Romane. Biletele raman in continuare valabile.
Toti speram ca pana la inceputul verii acestui an pandemia sa ia sfarsit si sa putem reveni la normalitate, dar, din pacate starea de incertitudine se prelungeste si tot mai multe tari nu stiu daca isi pot deschide granitele pentru artisti si staff-ul acestora.
Va multumim pentru ca ati avut incredere alaturi de noi si ca ati cumparat sau pastrat biletele si regretam ca nu putem tine acest eveniment in 2021 alaturi de voi.
Aveti grija de voi, va multumim pentru suport si ne auzim curand.
Biletele se pun in vanzare pe 2 august pe iabilet.ro si in reteaua iabilet iar primele 300 de bilete au preturi la oferta.
Formatia din Norvegia, cunoscuta pentru sound-ul unic si atmosfera intima pe care o creaza in timpul concertelor a fost fondata in 2002 de catre multiinstrumentalistul Einar Selvik a carui dorinta a fost sa readuca in prim plan muzica si traditiile vechi specifice peninsulei Scandinave.
Cu patru albume la activ, dintre care primele trei reprezinta o trilogie care trateaza runele antice ale alfabetului nordic si cu un album acustic lansat anul trecut, Wardruna se numara si printre artistii principali care au compus soundtrack-ul celebrei serii Vikings de pe History Channel.
Biletele se pun in vanzare la urmatoarele preturi:
– earlybird – primele 300 de bilete
Cat A 139 lei Sector A1 si A2 cu loc pe teren in fata scenei
Cat B 109 lei Sector K si E cu loc in tribuna
Cat C 99 lei Sector B1 si B2 cu loc pe teren in spatele categoriei A
Cat D 89 lei Sector J si F cu loc in tribuna
Cat E 69 lei Sector I si G cu loc in tribuna
– presale
Cat A 159 lei Sector A1 si A2 cu loc pe teren in fata scenei
Cat B 129 lei Sector K si E cu loc in tribuna
Cat C 119 lei Sector B1 si B2 cu loc pe teren in spatele categoriei A
Cat D 99 lei Sector J si F cu loc in tribuna
Cat E 79 lei Sector I si G cu loc in tribuna
– la acces
Cat A 170 lei
Cat B 140 lei
Cat C 120 lei
Cat D 110 lei
Cat E 100 lei
La pretul tuturor biletelor se adauga comisionul de procesare de 3 lei.
Bad Blood are a new project promising to make a big splash.
Even before their first album was released, they came up with a new way of
thinking about music and revenue, allowing fans to buy stake rights to their
song, by partnering with Vezt. They then lined up some commercial endorsement
and made sure people knew about them. They surely got Jason Momoa hooked on
their music, as if you needed an extra reason to listen to them.
Teen Art Out: How did the idea to
partner with Vezt first come about?
Chris Clemence:
I was first introduced to Vezt by my friend Maxim Horner who was working for
them at the time. He had me come into the office to meet the founders Steve
Stewart (Stone
Temple Pilots manager)
and Robert Menendez to check out the app and I was blown away. I was like
“This is it. This is the new music business right here.” I signed
with them and had immediate success for my single “Let’s Go” that I
put out as a solo artist. I knew partnering with them and Bad Blood was definitely
the right decision for the new upcoming record. Vezt is an amazing way for us
to connect with our fans on an even deeper level and share in the ownership of
the music together. In the end we’re all in this together. We should all share
in the profits of the songs. They aren’t just mine, or the bands, they are
everybody’s, and by that I mean the fans. We all create the success of the
music together.
Chad Cherry:
We’re riding into the future of music production and making a pact with the
fans. It’s exciting.
Teen Art Out: What kind of impact
did that have on how you approached your album?
Chris Clemence:
I think I would have written the songs the same way. I’m always trying to top
myself, better lyrics, better hooks, and I believe this Bad Blood record is
some of my best work as a songwriter yet. The fact that our fans can share in
the ownership of these songs now through Vezt is just amazing and I’m inviting
them in, arms wide open. Every time we all stream the music, promote it on
social media so more people hear it, watch the music video, etc we’re all going
to profit from it. That’s the amazing thing about Vezt. Those who have
ownership in the music earn money just like the band does. It’s truly a
revolution for the music business.
Chad Cherry:
I never think about anything other than just the music when I’m making a
record. That’s my focal point while in the studio.
Teen Art Out: What are 5 words that
describe the album best?
Chris Clemence:
Uplifting, powerful, huge, anthemic, ROCK.
Chad Cherry:
Hard Ass Rock And Roll.
Teen Art Out: The album promises to be big even before it is released, not just with the app partnership but with the song licensing deals. How did those come to be?
Chris Clemence: We’ve been very fortunate to land some big commercial spots and a video game placement before the record has even come out. So far we’ve landed a Bentley commercial, William Henry commercial and 2 songs in the video game Mutant Football League on PlayStation and Xbox. We have a few other big ones in the works as well. We’re super proud of these deals and I think it shows the music speaks for itself. And these deals give our fans even more confidence to buy in shares of the music with Vezt. The record is already successful and it hasn’t been released yet. It’s wild!
Chad Cherry:
I feel that we have crazy fans for our music before it’s even released! I can’t
explain it but I can tell you that I love it. It’s a great feeling. The music
speaks for itself.
Teen Art Out: What was the hardest
part about getting this record out? What about the most fulfilling?
Chris Clemence:
In the beginning of making this record we were dealing with some really
difficult people both on the creative and business side. I’m not going to name
any names, but they made everything impossible and seemed to want to sabotage
the project at every turn. But we didn’t let it happen and we didn’t let them
win. And I think the best and most fulfilling part is that right there.
We didn’t give up, we didn’t quit, we pushed through and now we are releasing
an amazing album that’s already getting an incredible response and landing lots
of amazing placements and deals. The “bad blood” we had with these
individuals only made our group stronger as a unit of brothers and we know we
can’t be stopped.
Chad Cherry: From the very beginning we had to fight the ones who opposed to get to where we are now. The classic “dog eat dog” is real. We rise above.
Teen Art Out: How do you approach
songwriting? Do you start from musical lines or lyrics?
Chris Clemence:
I do most of the lyrics and melodies and Chris (Iorio) does a lot of the main
music parts and riffs. Chad and Kenny always have amazing ideas and parts as
well. We’ll have a basic skeleton and then just keep making it better and
better until we’re ready to record it. Some of the stuff we just came up with
on the spot in the studio. I remember we still needed a second verse for Own
The Night and I just wrote it on the fly while we were tracking the song in the
studio. Sometimes that’s when the best stuff happens. Everyone in the band is a
seasoned songwriter and I love the record we came up with.
Chad Cherry:
I’m the Cherry flavored icing.
Teen Art Out: What can we expect
from Bad Blood on tour?
Chris Clemence:
A hell of a show. We’re taking no prisoners when we hit the stage.
Chad Cherry:
I’ll give you the same answer from a question you asked earlier: HARD ASS ROCK
AND ROLL.
Teen Art Out: How long does it take
you when you’re back from tour to miss being on tour?
Chris Clemence:
I think I start to miss it the moment we’re finishing recording a song we’re
really excited about. It makes me want to get out and play it for everyone.
Chad Cherry:
I have so much going on in life that touring is sort a balance. We all keep
busy enough so time flies and the next thing you know you’re back out on the
road again. It becomes part of your lifestyle.
Teen Art Out: When was the first
time you thought of yourself as an artist?
Chris Clemence:
Just now? Haha I don’t really think of myself as one even though that’s what we
are. This is just what we do and I love that other people are digging what
we’re doing and are excited about it. That’s what keeps me going.
Chad Cherry:
I would say that I’m just fan. I’m not really an artist. Michelangelo was an
artist, aha! All the stuff we do is just an extension of who we are.
Teen Art Out: What was your first
job? What did you like or not like about it?
Chad Cherry: First
time I remember making real money was when I painted on some leather jackets
for some cool older rocker dudes in a band. I still have that job today with
Chad Cherry Clothing! I made pizzas too at one point. That was a greasy job,
but hey, free pizza.
Teen Art Out: If you could have a carpool karaoke with anyone, whom
would you choose?
Chris Clemence:
Grimace from McDonalds. It would be more entertaining to see him try to get in
the car than to hear him sing though.
Chad Cherry:
Oscar the Grouch. His voice is melodious.
Teen Art Out: What is the best
compliment you have ever received?
Chris Clemence:
The best compliments are always from fans about how a song I wrote helped
change their life in a positive way or helped them in a hard time. Anything to
make their lives better. That means the most to me.
Chad Cherry:
Definitely have to agree with Chris on that one. Music is the universal
language and when it helps heal or change something for the better that’s a
very special and extremely important thing.
Așezat în inima Transilvaniei, orașul Sibiu este o încântare pentru mine. Această zonă magnifică, medievală, cu arhitectură veche, este și va fi un centru de cultură, de istorie și de evenimente deosebite precum este și evenimentul pentru care revin cu drag, în fiecare an: festivalul ARTmania, desfășurat în Piața Mare.
(c) Carlos Funes
La fel ca edițiile precedente, și ediția a 14-a a fost una destul de reușită atât din punct de vedere al formațiilor care au urcat pe scenă, cât si din cauza atmosferei pline de energie, a oamenilor frumoși, a întâlnirilor dintre prieteni. Oriunde îți îndreptai privirea puteai zări tineri care se îmbrățișau (pesemne că se revedeau după o perioadă lungă) sau care ciocneau pahare de bere ori pur și simplu savurau sunetul și muzica din acel moment.
Sunt foarte mulțumită că am ajuns la timp în Piața Mică unde băieții de la Am Fost La Munte Și Mi-a Plăcut au încins atmosfera cu piesele lor exclusiv instrumental, în ciuda căldurii foarte mari. Trupa de post-rock/tripcore, fondată în 2015, s-a bucurat și aici de un succes, publicul a reacționat pozitiv, a fost și mult headbanging și aștept să îi văd curând și pe scena mare pentru că îmi sunt foarte dragi.
Prima seară de festival a fost destul de populată la ora deschiderii, iar trupa germana de post-hardcore Fjort a deschis șirul concertelor. Cei trei membrii ai acestei trupe înființată în anul 2012 au împărtășit pasiunea lor pentru muzică și pentru găsirea unor noi căi de afirmare, de a exprima emoțiile prin trecerea de la o abordare visătoare la una extrem de agresivă, hardcore prin care au transmis energia lor către fani.
(c) Carlos Funes
După prestația publicului din Piața Mare, destul de monotonă, pot spune că nu mulți dintre cei prezenți s-au și bucurat de acest concert, probabil fiindcă nu erau familiarizați cu acest gen muzical adoptat de Fjort sau poate doar căldura a fost de vină…
Următoarea trupă care a urcat pe scena
ARTmania a fost Wardruna din Norvegia. Solistul Einar Selvik împreună cu
trupa sa de neo/dark folk a redat Sibiului o parte din tradițiile culturale
norvegiene folosind instrumente tradiționale nordice inclusiv tobe primitive de
cerb. Aceștia au oferit publicului un sunet străvechi, plin de emoții si trăiri
nedefinite. Wardruna, trupa cunoscută în special datorită serialului mult
iubit, Vikings, și-a încântat fanii cu melodii de pe ultimul lor album numit “Skald”,
lansat la finele lui 2018. În general tonul melodic abordat de această formație,
o creație specifică, devine o ocazie bună de a pluti către o asociere reușită
de poezie, de instrumente și de voce. Și piesa care mie îmi place foarte mult “Helvegen”
a răsunat în Piața Mare a Sibiului.
(c) Carlos Funes
Nu mult a durat pentru ca atmosfera să se încingă, să revină la viață odată cu prezența pe scenă a celor de la Architects. Trupa britanică de metalcore din Brighton, formată în 2004 de către frații gemeni Dan și Tom Searle se află pentru a doua oară la noi, prima lor prestație în România fiind la festivalul Electric Castle. Mulți spectatori entuziasmați în timpul concertului, au sărit, au țipat, s-au eliberat de probleme și au intrat în inelul muzical cu multă energie. Astfel, din recital nu a lipsit piesa „Gone With The Wind” , cunoscută în rândul iubitorilor celor de la Architects, ca fiind dedicată lui Tom Searle, fratele geamăn al toboșarului Dan Searle, răpus de cancer în 2016, la aproximativ 4 luni după lansarea albumului „Holy Hell” în 2018. Au fost cântate și “Death Is Not Defeat”, “Gravity”, “Holy Hell” sau “Memento Mori”.
(c) Carlos Funes
Pentru că deja eram copleșită și trebuia sa îmi revin într-un fel, la pauză am optat pentru o bere rece 😊 dar a durat foarte mult până am intrat în posesia ei, datoritș cozilor lungi de la fiecare dozator… și recunosc că nici nu am avut timp prea mult de așteptare pâna în clipa în care cei de la Dream Theater, headlinerii serii, au urcat pe scenă. Admit că nu sunt fan Dream Theater, și după părerea mea, se putea și mai bine sau poate drumul, respectiv căldura l-au copleșit un pic pe vocalist. Instrumental vorbind, trupa americană progresivă a fost genială, te punea în mișcare fără prea mult efort. Printre piesele prezente s-au numărat „The Dance of Eternity”, „Peruvian Skies”, „Untethered Angel”, sau „Lie” si la bis s-a cântat „As I Am”. Concertul s-a încheiat puțin după miezul nopții.
(c) Carlos Funes
A doua zi, după micul dejun, am
pornit într-o scurtă călătorie prin Mărginimea Sibiului, o splendoare vizuală,
din care nu mă puteam opri din privit. Peisaje de poveste, feerice, cu păduri,
dealuri, ape curgătoare, cu sate situate pe văile râurilor care curg din Munții
Cindrel prin platoul transilvan. Într-adevăr, avem o țară
minunată!
Seara, am ajuns exact când trupa slovacă Mobius a urcat pe scenă. Am fost surprinsă, în cele 40 de minute cât a durat concertul, de concepția muzicală a trupei cu influențe de stoner, doom sau sludge metal care mi-au dat senzația că au cântat aceeași piesă. Nu am mai fost prezentă la nici un alt concert de-al lor și din această cauză nu pot face comparații. Urmare reprezentației lor, fanii rock-ului s-au pus în mișcare, către alte atracții precum umbrelele prezente în Piața Mare, berea rece sau standurile de merchandising.
(c) Carlos Funes
Următoarea formație prezentă pe scena ARTmania a fost trupa Alcest din Franța, protagoniști ai propriului gen muzical inventat: Post Black Metal / Shoegaze Black Metal / Blackgaze. Având în vedere că majoritatea versurilor melodiilor au fost în franceză, mi-a fost destul de dificil să pătrund în povestea lor sau să recunosc tema abordată, dar acordurile Alcest tind spre zona muzicii de film, fiind visătoare și capabile să transmită o emoție intensă. Postura lui Neige, gesturile din timpul concertului, sunetul chitarelor din ce în ce mai accelerat au transmis trăiri puternice, nelimitate care au încins atmosfera.
(c) Carlos Funes
Pentru mine vârful festivalului Artmania a fost atins cu trupa norvegiană Madrugada. Sivert Høyem a fost o prezență foarte apreciată, acesta făcându-și apariția pe scenă îmbrăcat la costum, iar sacoul negru a fost asortat cu o floare roșie la buzunarul de la piept. De altfel, artistul a schimbat sacoul în timpul concertului cu unul foarte sclipitor, ca și când a vrut să transmită cu siguranță că toți cei 10 ani de absență de pe scena muzicii rock nu i-au influențat negativ, ba din contră, au revenit cu mult mai multă energie, cu și mai multă iubire față de muzică. Melodii precum “Belladonna”, “Strange Colour Blue”, “Salt”, “Electric”, precum și “The Kids Are On High Street” au răsunat pe scena festivalului.
(c) Carlos Funes
Madrugada, mai mare ca niciodată, a oferit un spectacol vizual foarte frumos și a fost intens apreciată de publicul numeros din Piața Mare care i-au aplaudat și aclamat minute bune după terminarea concertului, precum și de toți cei prezenți care s-au strâns în jurul gardului. Scena din Piața Mare a fost destul de înaltă, având montate două ecrane foarte mari în stânga și în dreapta pentru a putea oferi publicului o panoramă foarte bună a ceea ce se petrece, din oricare unghi al pietei, din interiorul spațiului amenajat pentru festival, cât și din afara acestuia.
Festivalul a fost încheiat de legendele suedeze, Opeth, o formație cu renume, bine cunoscută în muzica internațională, cu influențe progresive, folk, blues, clasice și death metal. Concertul a fost deschis cu piesa ce dă titlul celei mai noi înregistrări a lor, Sorceress, arătând arma secretă a clasicismului. Alte piese prezente au fost “Ghost of Perdition” ( de pe albumul “Ghost Reveries”, 2005), piesă expusă cu multă putere, “Cusp of Eternity” (“Pale Communion”, 2014) sau “The Drapery Falls” (“Blackwater Park”, 2001).
(c) Carlos Funes
De altfel, se poate spune despre reprezentația lor că au fost prezente atât piese noi de pe albumele recente, cât și piese de pe albume timpurii. Ceea ce m-a captivat și mai mult a fost modul în care a fost interpretată piesa “In My Time of Need”. Opeth a încheiat concertul cu melodia „Deliverance”. Pot afirma că fiecare membru al trupei pare să se fi prezentat la cel mai înalt nivel posibil. Nici o înregistrare în studio nu poate surprinde sentimentul euforic al unei trupe sau legătura și interacțiunea cu publicul, așa cum a făcut Opeth la Sibiu. Nici cuvintele nu pot descrie cât de incredibil a fost.
Și uite așa a luat
sfârșit festivalul ARTmania, cu publicul bucuros și plin cu noi amintiri.
Felicitări organizatorilor, care au demonstrat încă o dată că se poate respecta
programul anunțat publicului. Pentru ediția din acest an, au fost amenajate
trei intrări/ieșiri, în concluzie nu s-a stat la coadă pentru accesul în zona
festivalului, fiind alocate totodată 4 puncte pentru achiziționarea jetoanelor.
Această ediție a fost foarte ok, fără incidente, fără mâini sau picioare rupte 😊.
Ca minusuri, ce nu țin de organizarea festivalului: la sfârșitul fiecărei seri de concerte nu mai găseai nimic de mâncare și nu a fost în regulă. Pauza dintre concerte a fost de aproximativ 20 de minute și nu aveai timp decât pentru a te duce la toaletă, nicidecum pentru a lua masa sau de a pleca pentru covrigi… După festival, am plecat cu prietenii, în grup organizat, încet spre cameră, întrebându-ne oare ce ne va aduce ARTmania 2020.
If there is one show I regret missing, it is Bon Jovi in 2011. I was decided not to miss them this time around. I heard people talk beforehand that Jon had trouble with his vocal cords and will probably not be up to the task. Vocally speaking, it was even worse than expected. In every other aspect possible, the show was great and fun and made for an amazing night.
First up on stage were Gramofone, who had to face a very torrid hour. Even with that against them, they definitely made an impact on the already thousands of people gathered there. Gramofone are such a fun indie rock band, with a soft but profound sound. They mix blues and funk just enough to create their own style. I was really happy to see them grow and now play on such a big stage and prove it is where they belong.
Next up were Firma, veterans of the Romanian music scene, but whom I had never seen before. I for one was more than impressed. They had a lot of energy and connected well with the public. They have a mixture of energy and confidence to be reserved.
During the changeover, we would see projected on the stage Bon Jovi trivia and different photos from band history or recent shows. Fans could share photos with #bonjovimoments and be featured. This was a very fun and interesting thing to keep people entertained while waiting. Another thing worth noting is just how many foreigners came to see the show. Especially in diamond circle, the front rows were filled with Americans, Russians, Finnish, Germans, Brazilians, and many more.
Bon Jovi enter the stage and the crowd goes wild. They start with the title song of their newest album, “This House Is Not For Sale”. Next up, “You Give Love a Bad Name”, with a just so slight modification in tempo and vocal line, but even that showed that Jon’s vocals were shaky.
I was sitting in the front rows and I could see that he was trying so hard and he was aware he wasn’t there like he wanted to be. He compensated 100% by moving non stop, getting the public to raise their hands, and the trademark Jon Bon Jovi smile. It took quite a few songs for him to get more comfortable.
Photo by Carlos Funes
The concert went on with songs new and old, and even if he tried, he wasn’t always there. Not just that he couldn’t reach the high notes, but he would sometimes skip some words or verses altogether. The other musicians, on the other hand, were doing a terrific job, even helping with the backup singing. The projections were such a big part of the show, and yet without upstaging the band. They didn’t need to resort to other gimmicks, the band was getting it done, with just a little extra “sparkle”. I will give it to Jon that he went big on the acoustic parts and actually landed them. Particularly on “Amen” he really hit the notes.
The set list took us through old and new songs. Hearing “It’s My Life” live is still such a wild and intense experience, even with the vocals as they were. And because we were “really good”, we got a throwback with “Runaway”, one of my favourites. Sure, there were a few “big” songs missing, but that is almost always the case. The band left the stage and remained there for more than 5 minutes, time in which the crowd just went bonkers screaming and cheering. Finally we had an encore of “Living on a Prayer”, “I’d die for you” – a request by the group of fans in the front row, and Twist And Shout.
Photo by Carlos Funes
This was a hard review to write and it took me a couple of days because I wanted to really think it through and not come in too strong. There is no debating the fact that Jon just did not deliver vocally. That doesn’t erase all his energy and charisma on stage, how hard he tried, how amazing the other musicians were, how intense the atmosphere was. It also doesn’t erase the legend that Bon Jovi is. After all, nostalgia is a seductive liar. Fans knew going in what to expect and I don’t think they feel “cheated” because they would still go to the show knowing how it was. All throughout the concert, the public was there to support the band and they enjoyed themselves. Once everything is said and done, I know I would definitely see them again.
Doors Events vă așteaptă în perioada 1-4 august 2019 la a VII-a ediție a festivalului OUT OF DOORS FEST, singurul festival de muzică rock și electro din Costinești. Locul de desfășurare al festivalului este White Horse Rock’n Roll Costinești (amplasat vis-a-vis de Teatrul de Vară). Accesul la festival se face începând cu ora 18:00, urmând ca trupele să urce pe scenă de la ora 19:00.
1 August: ȘUIE PAPARUDE // MARKY RAMONE’S BLITZKRIEG // OCS // SKA-NK // THE ROCK (AC/DC Tribute)// În deschidere: BLANA BOMBA
2 August: ALTERNOSFERA // LUNA AMARĂ // BOSQUITO // EL NEGRO // DOMINATION (Pantera Tribute)// În deschidere: FULL TONES
3 August: ZDOB ȘI ZDUB // R.O.A. // TROOPER // SPITALUL DE URGENȚĂ // MASTERPIECE (Metallica Tribute)// În deschidere: Suburbia 11
4 August: CARGO // PHOENIX // COMA // ZOB // CARDINAL// În deschidere: PARADOX THEORY
OUT OF DOORS FEST este un festival construit pentru tineri și reprezintă o formă de manifestare a spiritului liber și creator. Scena generoasă a festivalului Out Of Doors a găzduit de-a lungul anilor, cele mai renumite trupe atât din țară, având și invitați de referință din străinătate. În cadrul ediției de anul acesta, vor urca pe scenă trupe de alternative rock, electro jazz, funk sau hard rock, precum: Marky Ramone’s Blitzkrieg, Șuie Paparude, OCS, Ska-nk, The ROCK, Alternosfera, Luna Amara, Bosquito, El Negro, Domination, Zdob si Zdub, R.O.A., Trooper, Spitalul de Urgență, Masterpiece, Cargo, Phoenix, Coma, ZOB, Cardinal și mulți alții.
Bilete și abonamente
Prețul unui abonament este de 135 de lei. Biletele fizice se pot achiziționa din Complexul White Horse Costinesti, pe toată perioada verii, iar biletele în format electronic se găsesc pe www.iabilet.ro.
Biletele pentru o singură seară de festival în valoare de 45 de lei vor fi disponibile în perioada festivalului și se pot achiziționa de la intrarea în complexul White Horse Costinești.
Imi amintesc cand am mers prima oara la Alternosfera, undeva prin 2010, intr-un clubulet mic, in care nu stiu daca am fost 100 de spectatori. Abia ii descoperisem, eram mare fan, si nerabdator sa ii vad. Insa de atunci au evoluat spectaculos, si iata cum 9 ani mai tarziu, pe data de 13 iulie 2019, dupa multe alte concerte de-ale lor, a venit probabil cel mai special moment pentru ei si mai ales pentru noi toti: aniversarea a 20 de ani de activitate. 20 de ani care au cuprins 6 albume, foarte multe turnee, si zeci, poate chiar sute de mii de fani.
Am ajuns la Arenele Romane in jurul orei 19, ora oficiala de deschidere. Nu voiam sa ratez nici trupele din deschidere, pentru ca aceste ocazii sunt impulsurile de care au nevoie formatiile proaspete ca sa se faca cunoscuti. De data aceasta, baietii de la Alternosfera au adus cu ei alte 2 grupuri din Chisinau, un efort nobil de a sustine scena locala si a o ajuta sa se faca cunoscuta. Asadar, la ora 19:20 fix, incepe recitalul celor de la Flash Blood. O trupa de alternativ rock ca la manual: bine executat, cu piese care definesc curentul acesta muzical cum nu se poate mai bine. Baietii s-au simtit bine, publicul s-a simtit bine, cu siguranta a fost o experienta reusita pentru toata lumea, inclusiv pentru mine.
Ceva mai tarziu, pe la 20:30 au urmat cei de la Cronic. Publicul incepea sa se adune in numar din ce in ce mai mare, iar acesti baieti proaspeti, ce s-au format in urma cu doar 6 luni, aveau parte deja de un prim concert memorabil. Si avea sa fie memorabil si pentru noi, caci vorbim despre o alta trupa de alternativ (ce surpriza!) energica, captivanta, dar si timida. Au tinut sa le multumeasca celor de la Alternosfera personal pentru increderea si sansa oferita, iar acum si eu doresc sa le multumesc ca mi-au adus la cunostinta pe acesti baieti cu potential imens, cu care sigur ne vom mai intalni din ce in ce mai des.
Apoi, la cateva momente dupa 21:30, a venit in sfarsit randul veteranilor scenei din Chisinau sa isi faca aparitia. Cu o productie impresionanta, care a cuprins 2 tir-uri de ecrane led montante intr-un stil unic si interesant pe scena, efecte vizuale foarte bine gandite, avea sa inceapa cel mai ambitios concert al lor de pana acum. Prima piesa a fost Fantanile, piesa care te introduce lent si usor in lumea Alternosferei (sau sa ii zicem Orasul 511?), dar cu un final grandios si impresionant. Cu un playlist ambitios ce a cuprins 31 (!) de melodii, concertul a durat 2 ore si 30 minute. In tot acest timp, pe langa noul album “Arhitectul Din Babel” care a fost cantat integral, baietii au cantat piese de pe toate albumele lor, piese cunoscute si indragite de catre publicul numeros (personal estimez undeva pe la 2000 de oameni) venit sa ii vada.
Sunetul a fost impecabil, executia senzationala – iar aici trebuie sa laud din nou vocea lui Marcel Bostan care a reusit sa duca pana la final intregul concert la cel mai inalt nivel, iar toata lumea a putut simti energia transmisa de ei, astfel creandu-se o stare de euforie generala. Dupa 2 bis-uri, concertul s-a incheiat cu o varianta acustica a piesei Columb, una dintre cele mai vechi piese ale lor, timp in care toata formatia impreuna cu cei din staff au venit in fata publicului, public care nu se mai oprea din aplaudat.
A fost o seara frumoasa, reusita, iar eu m-am bucurat sa fac parte din acest moment special. Impresionant din toate punctele de vedere, lumea s-a distrat pana la ultimul strop de energie, asadar nu pot decat sa le multumesc celor de la Alternosfera ca fac asta, atat pentru ei cat si pentru noi, toti cei care suntem atinsi de muzica lor. Sa ne revedem cu bine si la cel de 30 de ani!
Pe 13 iulie, la Arenele Romane din Bucureti, Alternosfera te cheama la cel mai mare concert din istoria trupei. Evenimentul este prilejuit de aniversarea celor 20 de ani de la infiinare si face parte din Arhitectul din Babel Tour. In deschiderea concertului vor urca pe scena doua formatii din Republica Moldova, Cronic si FlashBlood.
Concertul aniversar va avea parte de o productie speciala, aducandu-se pentru acesta si o instalatie noua de sunet.
1. PROGRAM
19:00 – Open Doors
19:20 – 20:00 – Flashblood
20:20 – 21:00 – Cronic
21:30 – Alternosfera
2. REGULI DE ACCES
Accesul in incinta Arenelor Romane se face prin intrarea din parc (de jos) incepand cu ora 19:00 iar concertele incep de la 19:20. Dupa deschiderea portilor, puteti sosi la orice ora doriti pentru a va vedea trupele favorite. Concertul are loc in aer liber.
La intrarea in perimetrul evenimentului, toti participantii vor fi perchezitionati de catre agentii de securitate.
Este interzis accesul cu:
– sticle, conserve;
– mancare sau bauturi de orice fel;
– artificii, arme, obiecte periculoase;
– obiecte cu laser (ex. pointere, brichete cu laser);
– umbrele (va rugam in caz ca se anunta ploaie sa veniti cu pelerine);
– aparate foto/video profesionale sau semi-profesionale (cu obiectiv detasabil);
– aparate de inregistrare audio-video profesionale sau semi-profesionale;
– animale de companie;
– persoanele cu probleme de ordin medical trebuie sa aiba asupra lor dovezi clare pentru a putea intra la concert cu medicamentele necesare.
Organizatorii NU vor stoca si NU vor pazi obiectelor prezentate in lista de mai sus pe durata evenimentului!
La intrare de la Arenele Romane toti participantii vor fi perchezitionati de catre agentii de securitate.
Organizatorii informeaza publicul participant ca spectacolele includ lumini puternice ce pot afecta persoanele epileptice.
3. CATEGORII DE BILETE SI BRATARI
– Accesul in spatiul de eveniment va fi permis unei singure persoane pe baza biletului valid, o singura data. Biletul in baza caruia se va face accesul va trebui pastrat pe toata durata concertului.
– Parasirea perimetrului de concert, dupa validarea biletului de acces, va fi strict interzisa. Persoanele care doresc sa paraseasca zona de eveniment o pot face, dar la iesire bratara le va fi rupta si daca doresc sa intre din nou, vor trebui sa-si cumpere alte bilete.
– Este strict interzisa vanzarea sau cumpararea invitatiilor si vanzarea sau cumpararea biletelor la suprapret. Organizatorii isi rezerva dreptul de a interzice intrarea la concert a persoanelor care vor fi depistate ca desfasoara astfel de activitati si de a confisca invitatiile, respectiv biletele, aflate in posesia acestora. Se recomanda achizitionarea biletelor doar din punctele de vanzare autorizate.
– Accesul in zona de Golden Circle se face pe baza bratarii primita la intrare. Spectatorii cu acest tip de bilete vor avea acces si in zona de Acces General. Spectatorii care au bilete la categoria Acces General nu vor avea acces la Golden Circle.
4. JETOANE
– In cadrul evenimentului se vor comercializa diverse sortimente de bauturi, vanzarea acestora facandu-se pe baza de jetoane care pot fi procurate de la casele special amenajate.
– Vanzarea produselor pe baza de jetoane faciliteaza o servire mai rapida
– Contravaloarea jetoanelor ramase se returneaza pana la finalul evenimentului doar pe baza bonului fiscal!
5. ACCESUL COPIILOR
– Accesul copiilor cu varsta sub 7 ani este gratuit si doar daca acestia sunt insotiti de unul dintre parinti, posesor al unui bilet valid. Bilete gasiti la vanzare atat inainte de concert la preturi speciale, dar si la intrare in ziua concertului.
– Organizatorii nu recomanda prezenta la concert a copiilor fara casti de protectie! Zgomotul foarte puternic poate dauna auzului celor mici.
6. BILETE
Biletele se gasesc in format electronic pe www.iabilet.ro si in reteaua fizica iabilet.ro/retea: Magazinele Flanco, Diverta, Carturesti, Hard Rock Cafe, Cafe Deko, Club Vintage, Club Quantic, Expirat Halele Carol (in intervalul orar: 18:00-22:00), Beraria H, Metrou Unirii 1 langa casa de bilete Metrorex, Magazinul Muzica, Magazinele IQ BOX – Telekom, Agentiile Perfect Tour, Magazinele Uman, Casa de balet si pe terminalele Selfpay din toata tara.
– Acces General – 95 lei
– Golden Circle – 135 lei
Bilete se vor gasi si la intrare in ziua concertului, in limita locurile disponibile, la urmatoarele preturi:
– Acces General – 110 lei
– Golden Circle – 150 lei
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Miscare de conjuctura aproape astrala pentru FiRMA care va urca pe scena inainte de BON JOVI!
FiRMA se gaseste in contextul in care nu va mai putea onora invitatia de a concerta pe 22 iulie alaturi de legendara trupa britanica THE CURE, EDITORS si God Is An Astronaut, din motive logistice independente de echipa de organizare a festivalului Rock The City, formatia ajunge sa deschida concertul trupei americane BON JOVI, al carei management ii selectase initial ca trupa favorita de opening. Astfel, cunoscuta trupa romaneasca va realiza un fel de back-salt glorios pentru data de 21 iulie, in Piata Constitutiei.
“Printr-o conjuctura aproape astrala si o motivație de natura logistica, avem placerea sa concertam pe 21 iulie, (des)cantand si introducand publicul din Piata Constitutiei in atmosfera rock’n’roll, chiar inainte de a urca pe scena o formatie cu o activitate efervescenta de peste 30 de ani, pe care o admiram: BON JOVI”, au declarat membrii trupei FiRMA.
I have been
following Myrath for some years now and I could not be happier to see them get
more and more successful. Their latest album, “Shehili” took the charts by
storm (pun intended – Shehili is the name of an ancient wind, coming all the
way from the dunes of Sahara). Oriental metal never sounded this good, but the
band did not start with just creating a strong album and went forward to a huge
production of live shows. With fire jugglers, belly dancers and even an
illusionist, their show caught everyone’s attention and earned them the
headline spot at Sweden Rock Festival.
We caught up
with Elyes Bouchoucha (keyboards) to find out more about their album and future
plans, plus some fun questions to get to know him better.
Teen Art Out: With
each album you expect a bigger and better response, but with this one it was
really there. Do you find it to be more an acknowledgement and recognition of
everything so far, or is it just a starting point?
Elyes Bouchoucha: It is both really, because on one hand we have been working really hard
over the past years to reach the level we have reached today and by consequence
the recognition or acknowledgment, and on the other hand it is also a starting
point for Myrath as the forerunner of this unique genre of Blazing Desert Metal.
Teen Art Out: At
any time during the process of a new album, do you go back and listen to the
previous records to perhaps compare or see where the new one would be placed?
Elyes: We have
all of our music imprinted on our minds and, to be honest, after these many
years we reached a point where we can immediately recognize a tune or compare
to a previous melody when discussing a new one.
Teen Art Out: You
have talked a lot about your great relationship with producer Kevin Codfert and
now the lyricists you have worked with. How easy is it for you to let others
come into your project? I imagine sometimes egos must be put aside to recognize
other people’s creative input.
Elyes: To put it in a manner that is related to our latest album Shehili, our creative process is somewhat of a collective sandstorm of creative ideas; we start with a lot of input swirling around and then move ahead by selecting what we think is best to work with and refining the rest further. It is more of a team work and everybody has a say. Our work has always been like this, a family effort where there is no place for egos because our mutual goal is Myrath’s music and its success rather than individual victories or recognition.
Teen Art Out: “Believer”
was such a huge and amazing video, which now got two sequels in “Dance” and “No
Holding Back”. When did you first think of the songs and videos as a trilogy?
Elyes: We always thought that we need to have a sequel to Believer as we liked the idea of Myrath’s members in an alternate reality, especially after we saw the huge positive feedback from fans and critics. The idea then came while working on Shehili, we thought it was best to build on what we already started with Believer and Zaher’s peculiar objects that transports to other realms.
Teen Art Out: How
strange is it to work with as many visual effects?
Elyes: It is
very exciting to work with CGI because you can never know what the final result
would be until you see it, we have to work with imagination and a green screen
while hoping for the best. The results were awesome although we definitely hope
to reach Game of Thrones CGI level one day, Haha!
Teen Art Out: Last
year you had an extremely impressive concert at “Festival International de
Carthage”, with thousands of people cheering for you in your home country. How
have the international tours and success influenced the way you are received in
Tunisia?
Elyes: It is
not only due the international touring and growing recognition but also the
amazing support of our fans in Tunisia who came in their thousands for the 3
festival concerts we did in 2017, and that of course helped in having us play
Carthage International Festival 2018 as the first metal band to ever feature in
the prestigious festival.
Photo credit: Nidhal Marzouk
Teen Art Out: How long does it take you when
you’re back from tour to miss being on tour?
Elyes: About a day or two! Haha. It is
very rewarding to be on the road with the band and getting to meet our large family
of Myrath’s fans in a new city every day, it is an experience like no other and
despite the tiresome daily routine of packing, unpacking and moving from city
to city, once it is over I miss it immediately.
Teen Art Out: What
are some pieces of home you would like to find wherever you travel? It can be
places, ideas, customs, foods, anything.
Elyes: I love
travel and I am very interested in exploring new places, cities, food, and customs.
I do not look for home in the places I visit but rather try to experience them
in their own way. I always make sure to try the local coffee wherever I go as I
am a coffee addict J I also like
to try new food and get to know the local areas and shops. I especially enjoy taxi
rides when the local radio would be on and I get to listen to the music of the
country we are in.
Teen Art Out: What
are some of the things people cannot understand about being an active touring
musician until they become one?
Elyes: The
hectic speedy tempo of the daily routine where everything must be done in the
fastest time possible to ensure being on time for the show. Life on tour is a
very special experience and I honestly think you need to experience it for
yourself to fully realise what it means. It is exhausting and exciting in equal
measures and every day is an adventure in itself.
Teen Art Out: One
of the themes we have dealt in our issues is “Art Kills”. Must Art be a
sacrifice to be true and real? There is of course the myth of the lone and
misunderstood artist.
Elyes: I came
to realise that everything worth having requires a sacrifice of some sort. If
you want to get good grades in school for example, you will have to sacrifice
your leisure time and spend it studying instead. Art is similar in this aspect;
if you are to connect to your creative spirit and produce art then you must be
willing to sacrifice long hours of solitude and hard work. I do not think that ‘Art
Kills’ per say, but it does require a great deal of effort and energy to
produce it, you might be lonely at times or you may feel misunderstood but when
the final result comes out, you will realise it was worth every moment. The
outcome is always rewarding and worth your sacrifices.
Teen Art Out: How
competitive would you say you are as a person? Is it safe to play Monopoly (or
other games) with you 😊?
Elyes: I don’t
think of myself as being competitive but I do enjoy a good challenge! It is
definitely safe to play Monopoly with me but you should also bring out your
best game because I won’t make it easy, I play to win! haha.
Teen Art Out: What
is your limit for adventure-seeking? Do you go on the scariest rides in an
amusement park, would ever skydive?
Elyes: The
scarier the better! I love a good adrenaline rush and I always go for the
adventures that push my fear limits further. I would definitely try skydiving
one day when the opportunity comes.
Finally,
thank you very much for this nice chat and stay blazing desert metal 😉
This is how the woman, the myth, the legend, Shirley Manson described the show in Bucharest on her Instagram: “Oh the insufferable glamour. But Bucharest , you were off the charts! Tonight was THE most magical, romantic, moving show of this entire tour. I can’t believe it happened. Thank you so SO much. “ And it was truly that and so much more, an emotional night with amazing music.
But let’s start with the beginning: Camioane in Mulțime (Trucks in the Crowd). This was the first time I heard the band and I was in for a treat. They saw the chance to sing on a big stage, opening for Garbage and they delivered! Their electro-alternative rock was such a great fit for the night. With their old and new songs they brought a bit back of that 2000 sound, but elevated it. Their lyrics are simple, but fun, making them a great act for those who didn’t know them before. They certainly left the stage with hundreds more fans.
And now for the main act: Garbage! The band needs no introduction, but they deserve all of the praise. They are one of those bands whose essence just cannot be translated fully in the studio and just needs to be seen on stage. They function so in sync, everything fitting together. Their music draws you, taking you in and out of time of space. As for Shirley Manson, her presence is just incomparable. She doesn’t just sing, she embodies her music and becomes it.
The setlist obviously included their more well-known Only Happy When It Rains, I think I’m Paranoid, Stupid Girl, or #1 Crush. Bleed Like Me was also included, with Shirley stating that the song represented Garbage the most, and if someone didn’t get this song, they didn’t get Garbage at all. We also got to hear a couple of songs from their most recent album: Even Though Our Love Is Doomed and Empty. The only thing we were missing was The World is Not Enough, their 1999 theme song of the eponymous James Bond movie.
Throughout the concert, the emotions were flying high. Shirley took the time again and again to thank the crowd and express her very genuine joy. I am a cynical person and usually think that is what the band says in every concert, but this time you could really see her emotion and love. This is so surreal and magical, she said, while stating that Arenele Romane is by far the most beautiful venue we have played this tour. She also mentioned they had entered the country in the morning and that we were shocked by how beautiful the country is here, it’s like so insane. the first sight I had of Romania this morning was just endless fields of sunflowers, and there were beasts in the fields and there were shepherds out early in the morning and there were horses, and I just thought we’ve come to the right place.
Arnele Romane , Bucharest! The most magical, most romantic, most moving of all our shows this tour! No idea how to thank you. You were fire.— Garbage (@garbage) June 29, 2019
But the incredible power of the band and the night doesn’t stop with music, continuing with an important social message, just as quintessential of who they are as people and as a band.
Shirley took the time to wish us Happy Pride Month and spread the good message of understanding and freedom and human rights, whether it is for rights of LGBTQ or for women. As she put it, I do what I want with my body and I will not let a politician dictate it. Men who enjoyed unprotected sex should also help us and stand up for our rights.
In the end, this was a memorable show. Big shout-out to their light system in the background, which was interesting and beautiful throughout the show. The sound was good, even if it was very loud. Great job to the organizers and a big thank you to everyone who made this show happen.
