Chanson translated from French means "folk song", and also implies modern pop music.
Often the listeners of the radio are mistaken, believing that “chanson” is music of dubious quality. In fact, this is a chanson: Okudzhava, Grebenshchikov, Makarevich, Zemfira, Vysotsky ... Famous foreign chansons: Edith Piaf, Patricia Kaas, Charles Aznavour, Zaz and others.
In the chanson, the lyrics are important, not the musical accompaniment, however, from Russian performers there are those who attach great importance to beautiful arrangements: Rosenbaum, Krug, Dneprov, Kalyanov, Medyanik. A song sung from the heart, even if the performer does not have a very beautiful voice, is called a “chanson”. She is beautiful in her own way.
In the article you will learn about the 10 most popular chanson songs for 2018-2019. You may have heard them on the radio and you might be interested in learning a little about the artists.
10. Yaroslav Sumishevsky - White Stork
Yaroslav Sumishevsky - Russian singer, born in 1983 in the city of Shakhtersk. His father was a musician, so Yaroslav often traveled with him to various competitions and concerts.
Parents of Yaroslav Sumishevsky supported his son’s fascination with music and sent the boy to a music school. For the first time, he mastered button accordion within the walls of an educational institution. He also studied at the art school.
Listeners really like Sumishevsky’s song "White stork" for soulful performance and touching, vital text. The song has these words: “A white stork made a nest on our roof, maybe happiness walks somewhere near us”.
Interesting fact: the stork symbolizes happiness, joy and prosperity. This bird settles very trustingly next to people.
9. Igor Slutsky - Run of the Year
Soviet singer and composer Igor Slutsky was born in 1967 in the Sakhalin region, but his childhood passed in Mariupol. There he graduated from a music school.
Igor takes part in television broadcasts and on central Russian channels. On his account more than 200 songs of his own composition, but verses for the song "Run of the year" It was not he who wrote it, but Alexander Antykov, but Igor himself was the music for the composition.
There are very truthful words in the song that cause sadness among the listeners: “Years run, years fly, everything in this world is fleeting” ...
8. Alexander Buynov - Drowned Sky
Alexander Buynov - People's Artist of the Russian Federation, born in the USSR in 1950. He not only performs songs, but also proved to be a good actor, starring in Ural Dumplings, Shopping Center, and Primorsky Boulevard.
Alexander began his musical activity with the ensemble “Buffoons”, and after the army he played in such groups as “Flowers” and “Araks”. He became famous for his activities as part of the Cheerful Guys, where Alexander played keyboards from 1973 to 1989.
Drowned Sky - a song to the verses of Mikhail Gutseriev and the music of Andrei Ktitarev, which has every chance of becoming a pop classic.
7. Victor Korolev - On a white carriage
Performer of Russian chanson Victor Korolev Born in 1961 in Taishet. On his account 20 albums, and also he starred in several films.
The singer’s compositions “Drunken Cherry” and “For Your Beautiful Smile” are popular among listeners, and, one might say, have become his hallmark. New Queen song “On the white carriage” really liked the fans for the wonderful words: “On the white carriage, on the white carriage, two rings tied fate, tied centuries, love of longevity. Infinite Love - “Yes!”
Interesting fact: the composition was just released, and a video was already made for it, which can be watched on YouTube.
6. Denis Maidanov - Brother
Denis maidanov writes and performs songs, is also a music producer and Honored Artist of the Russian Federation. Born in 1976 in the Saratov region, the boy was distinguished by his wayward character and tried to fight injustice.
At 8, Denis began to write poetry, and at 13 he learned to play the guitar. Soon, he began to write his songs and in parallel with guitar lessons, he attended poetry and theater circles.
In the song of Denis Maidanov "Brother" the real story is being told, so it has such resonance, success. People take it very closely to their hearts, because the story is real. Denis had two friends, and now he is left alone.
5. Tamara Gverdtsiteli - Landmark of love
Ukrainian and Soviet pop singer Tamara Gverdtsiteli Born in 1962 in Tbilisi. At 7, thanks to her mother, Tamara began to study music, enrolling in a special music school.
In the 70s, she became the soloist of a pop ensemble called "Mziuri", which included traveled all over the Soviet Union. Tamara was both a soloist and a guitarist, and played the piano ...
The songs of Tamara Gverdtsiteli are very fond of Russian performers for their beautiful voice, life lyrics and touching, and they really liked her new song "Landmark of love".
4. Love Assumption - If It Is Not Love
Lyubov Uspenskaya - Russian, Soviet and American singer, born in the USSR in 1954. Assumption - a very bright personality, in whose life there were ups and downs. According to her life story, one could make a film or write a book.
Lyubov’s creative activity began in Kiev - she performed in a restaurant, receiving good money for it. In the same restaurant, musicians from Kislovodsk heard her and called with them. At the age of 17, she already began to live independently, building her musical career.
Song “If it is not love” tells the audience a love story - about the first feelings, bright memories that are very touching for the soul.
3. Stas Mikhailov - From heart to heart
Stas Mikhailov Born in the Krasnodar Territory in 1969. He is called the charming chansonnier of domestic show business.
Stas is a singer who drives millions of women crazy with his charisma and temperament. The hall is always full of listeners at his performances. The secret of his success lies in the fact that his lyrics are filled with sincerity, and, of course, in talent.
Interesting fact: the singer loves to travel, he traveled almost the whole world, but most of all he likes Italy and Montenegro. Stas Mikhailov writes music and lyrics not only for himself, but also for other artists. Song "Heart to Heart" very emotional and bright, uplifting and inspiring.
2. Grigory Leps & Maxim Fadeev - Eagles or Crows
Maxim Fadeev (producer and songwriter born in 1968) and Grigory Leps (Russian singer born in 1962) dedicated a song "Eagles or Crows" to their native cities - Sochi and Kurgan, as well as close friends. To all who are alive, and those who have already left, but continue to live in the hearts of those who remember them.
This song is about strong friendship between men, about a connection that even death cannot destroy. The video clip for the song was shot in Fadeev’s hometown, Kurgan.
Interesting fact: all who were shot in the video are real residents of the city, not a single professional actor took part in the shooting.
1. Mikhail Shufutinsky - She was just a girl
Russian pop singer, pianist and producer Mikhail Shufutinsky born in 1948 in Moscow. Grandma Berta Davidovna and grandfather David Yakovlevich were the parents of Mikhail, and were engaged in his education after the death of his mother - Michael was then only 5 years old.
He graduated from the College of Music with a degree in conductor, music teacher, and choirmaster.
Mikhail Shufutinsky is a wonderful performer of soulful songs that lovers of chanson listen to and sing with pleasure. “She was just a girl” - A very touching and humane song about life, because such stories are often found.