"Cinema" is not just another Soviet rock band. Since the appearance of this phenomenon, it has turned into something more, becoming an omen of an entire era, which many also call the era of change. Lines of lyrics, such as the song "I plant aluminum cucumbers on a canvas field," are still heard on radio, television, and simply in residential neighborhoods from the windows. Their songs are still loved for their deep subtext and the very thirst for change.
New Soviet sound
The success of the group was due to many innovations that were not even foreseen in Soviet music. The texts raised topics that previously were not even mentioned out loud. In terms of sound, changes have also been made. The manner of presentation was radically different from Western music. "Aluminum cucumbers on a tarpaulin field" is a completely Soviet product, saturated with the life and culture of the Soviet Union of the 80s, the times of Perestroika.
Specifically, the changes concerned the musical instruments themselves. In many compositions, drums have been replaced. In their place was the sound of a drum machine, which provided a new sound. He could also be heard in the works of the stars of the modern (at that time) stage.
Lyrics
The main feature of all the songs of the "Cinema" group is their genuine sincerity. This is noticeable immediately after the first listening. Either this is lyrics, or longing, in general - everything that is akin to every Russian person, a kind of demonstration of national features. “Aluminum cucumbers on a canvas field” is not just a silly set of words, but a deep philosophical allegory. The same applies to more obvious works, such as "We will continue to act." Viktor Tsoi openly declared his position, while not being shy about anyone. This level of citizenship is rarely seen even today.
Song "Aluminum cucumbers on a canvas field": meaning and interpretations
At first glance, it may seem to many that this text is completely meaningless. Knowing the skillful combination of text and subtext in the works of the author, the likelihood of this becomes less and less. Of course, Viktor Tsoi himself said that “aluminum cucumbers on a canvas field” is just a simulacrum, caused by the interesting sound of the phrase and does not make any sense. But is it really so? If you delve into the philosophical side of this saying, then the words "I plant aluminum cucumbers on a canvas field" take on a new sacred meaning. Destruction of reality without realism can be another step in the fight against a boring system. Moreover, such concepts are usually associated with a gloomy perception of the world, which is significantly different from the views of the author. The revolution with a smile on his face - perhaps this is what the author wanted to convey, leaving the interpretation to his faithful listener.
This interpretation in no way claims to be called "true." Just one of many guesses based on the analysis of the song "Aluminum Cucumbers on a Canvas Field." Each listener finds something different in the music of the Kino group, independent of the words of the author or critics. Isn’t this the freedom of love of the author and his listeners?
The story of the creation of the work. Album "45"
The song "Aluminum Cucumbers on a Canvas Field" appeared in 1987. She entered the debut album for the group “Forty Five”, recorded together with the group “Aquarium”. The most important role in gaining popularity, as well as the appearance of the first songs, should be given to Boris Grebenshchikov.
It was one of the very first rock albums in the Soviet Union. In the production of the original sound, a wide variety of instruments were used, ranging from flutes and cellos to lonely bells. The album came out positive, filled with kindness, but was not without a note of light melancholy. Calls to fight are almost inaudible, which suggests the calm before the storm. At that time, the artist was still too young for the revolutionary appeals that will still be heard from his lips in the future.
This is the only album of the Kino group, which never came out on vinyl records until 2012. The album was haunted by many setbacks, including technical problems, due to which the release of the record was significantly delayed. In the same 2012, a digital version of this album appeared, appearing in 1000 copies.