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Vitas – a great voice

Diana Bajenaru — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 11:11:18 +0000

I’ve discovered Vitas just about 3 month ago, but I can’t help to listening him over and over again, so I want to share with you he’s beautiful voice.

Vitas (Vitaliy Vladasovich Grachov) was born on 19 February 1981 in Latvia. He is a Russian pop singer, composer, actor, and fashion designer. He entered the Guiness Book of World Records because he has a vocal range that spans five octaves.

Vitas first appeared in Russia in December 2000 with his hit Opera #2, which was notable for use of he’ surprisingly high-pitched and energetic countertenor voice.

The sounds from Vitas’ recordings exhibit an unusually high vocal register, and his performances are remarkably consistent, therefore it is sometimes suggested that his recordings are altered and that his live performances are lip synched. These speculations briefly gained media attention in Russia. Vitas and his producer have both denied the rumors. Fans who attend his concerts assert that Vitas sings live. He often swings his microphone away from his mouth to prove it. Fans sitting in the front rows, and beyond, state that they clearly hear his unamplified voice. – Wikipedia

Some of my favorite songs are:
Lucia Di Lammermoorr

Krikom – Crane’s crying

Fortune Teller

Mama – this song is to commemorate his mother, who passed away a few years ago

Vitas presented his collection of the clothes “Autumn Dreams” on the stage of the State Kremlin Palace in September 29, 2002. The show is below, unfortunately, the video image is very poor.

Here is he’s official site, where you can find out more about Vitas.

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Say something

Diana Bajenaru — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 11:23:31 +0000

This is a pretty old and very beautiful song of Laurentiu Cazan, a great Romanian artist. I’ve heard this song today on radio and I wanted to share with you. I’ve found on youtube a great interpretation of this song, Laurentiu Cazan and Mihai Traistariu, another great Romanian artist. Enjoy!

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Merry Christmas!

Diana Bajenaru — Sun, 23 Dec 2007 22:01:53 +0000

On Christmas day I want to thank you all for your visits, your comments and your kindness. I want to dedicate you a very beautiful Romanian Christmas carol. It’s called “Florile dalbe” – “White flowers”, performed by Stefan Hrusca.

Merry Christmas to all of you and best wishes for 2008!

Bridge Over Troubled Water

Diana Bajenaru — Thu, 08 Nov 2007 00:26:13 +0000

Bridge over Troubled Water is the title song of Simon and Garfunkel’s final album together, released January 1970.
I’ve selected some of the most beautiful interpretation. Well, at least in my opinion. It’s amazing in how many different way can be a song interpreted, without changing the melody.

Latest update: After I listen Art Garfunkel playing this song over a hundred of time, I found out that he is of Romanian Jewish ancestry

Paul Simon & Art Garfunkel

Elvis Presley

Aretha Franklin

Chorus Concert

So, which interpretation do you like the most?

Loituma – Ievan Polkka

Diana Bajenaru — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 13:24:34 +0000

A beautiful song that I like very much is Ievan Polka (a popular Finnish song), in interpretation of Loituma – a Finnish quartet. If you want to know more about this song you can follow the links above. I don’t want to copy/paste the story and/or description of this song and the band; I just want you to listen the song. I’m sure that many of you knows this song from the animation Loituma Girl.