Uma2rmaH is a Russian musical group that plays pop rock and reggae. Some songs of performers played in films, others - in advertisements. And absolutely all the songs remained in the memory of many fans. Their music inspires and helps to smile. What is the secret of their success and popularity - read on.
Vladimir and Sergey Kristovsky
Sergey Kristovsky was born July 31, 1971 in Nizhny Novgorod. As a child, he was interested in hockey and was professionally engaged in it. After adulthood, the guy broke his collarbone, because of which he was forced to leave training.
Vladimir Kristovsky was born on December 19, 1975 and is the younger brother of the aforementioned Sergey. In school days, the boy was fond of music, today he can not remember a day without melodies.
The brothers wanted to create a common musical project and needed money. Therefore, everyone tried to earn the required amount in different ways. The elder tried himself in the role of a DJ, played the bass guitar in "Broadway". By the way, with this group the guy went to the Eurotour and first visited Germany. Sergey even managed to create his own group “Sherwood”, with whom he traveled all over Russia.
The younger one tried to get a job in the music industry and write songs for other artists. But she managed to work only as a courier, installer, refueler, gas welder and even a hairdresser. Vladimir decided to return to Nizhny Novgorod to give up all ideas related to music, but began to play the guitar at various corporate parties in restaurants and cafeterias.
Formation history
The history of the Uma2rmaH group began with the adventurism and desire to take risks that appeared in the two Kristovsky brothers. A younger brother named Vladimir loved to sing along to famous artists in his early childhood. But Sergey was the first to earn money on composing texts and melodies.
Together, the guys went through cooperation with many groups, and everyone could not stay for a long time. Therefore, the thought came to create something of my own. So the first general song was born, where Sergey wrote the text, and Vova wrote the music.
Then Vladimir gathered a punk band called "Top View". The musicians recorded a demo and smashed it into record studios, where they all did not accept them together. Once the guys won the Live Sound competition and got a chance to collaborate with the capital's recording studio. But the label went bankrupt. Therefore, for the victory they received only a small note in the local newspaper.
The brothers decided to work together and play two guitars. The restaurant audience approved them, and the duo decided on another demo tape. Then a miracle happened - Zemfira heard the song "Praskovya" and fell in love with it. The younger, Vova, and the brothers best friend bought an older ticket for Zemfira’s concert, and the singer even agreed to a duet.
Creative beginning
The guys changed their former name. Uma2rmaH made a video for Zemfira’s favorite song. As soon as the clip appeared on television and radio, the popularity was already at the feet of ambitious guys.
Later, the famous director Timur Bekmambetov proposed to write the Uma2rmaH band music for the movie “Night Watch”. This film is considered the first Russian blockbuster international level. The picture itself received mixed reviews. And the final song of the band Uma2rmaH “Once upon a time there was Anton Gorodetsky” played for a long time in the minds of the audience.
Discography
2004 is the year of the debut album of the collective. It is called "In the City of N" (where the English letter N stands for Nizhny Novgorod). The album caused a stir among all listeners and critics, the music charts gave him the first lines. The record was recognized platinum, and the band Uma2rmaH won the "Opening of the Year" nomination at the MTV Russian Music Awards. The album includes seventeen songs, including the Praskovye remix, the soundtrack to Night Watch and Uma Thurman. The guys even managed to perform a song in front of Quentin Tarantino himself, which made him amused and pleased.
Second album, “Maybe this is a dream?” released in 2005. Listeners and critics did not take the release very positively. Everyone said that musicians are not developing. And two years later they wrote the soundtrack for the series "Daddy's Daughters", and absolutely free of charge.
The following records in the discography of Uma2rmah were distinguished by experimental sound, wonderful duets and a deep meaning:
- “Where Dreams May Come” (2008);
- "1825" (2008);
- "Everyone is crazy in this city" (2011);
- "Sing, spring!" (2018).
Uma2rmaH's albums are filled with sincerity and a light sound that captivates the imagination and heart. Everyone will find something of their own, something native in their singles.
Composition evolution
The initial composition is the Kristovsky brothers, where Vladimir was responsible for vocals, guitar and arrangement, and Sergey played guitar, percussion and followed backing vocals. In 2004, Gennady Ulyanov came to the men, who shared Seryozha’s duties.
From 2005 to 2014, the composition of the Uma2rmaH group was replenished with new people. Here were already:
- Sergey Solodkin - added a special rhythm to drums and percussion;
- Yuri Terletsky - diluted the sound with a sweet solo guitar;
- Alexey Kaplun - diversified the guitar monopoly with a refined piano;
- Alexander Abramov - brought the saxophone to mysterious songs.
In 2014, Sergey Serov joined, he supplemented the composition with the sound of a trombone. In this composition, the group is actively working at the present time.
Amazing collaboration
The group Uma2rmaH shared several songs with other influential celebrities. So, the tenderness of the compositions “Do Not Call” and “Paris” was emphasized by the refined and soft vocals of Patricia Kaas. Under these songs I want to love, kiss and hug a loved one.
Another perky song with sweet lyrics was complemented by a female voice. “Love on a snowboard”, along with Lyudmila Gurchenko, is still heard by many on returning from work with headphones.
The romantic track “Wait” got a new sound thanks to the affectionate voice of rapper Timati. The guys also worked with Pavel Shevchuk, the group “After 11”, Oleg Gazmanov and others.
Intrigues, scandals, investigations
Despite the simplicity and kindness of the group members, there were some scandalous situations. With the advent of popular popularity, the old name of the Umaturman group became very risky, because it is associated with a real person. To prevent disputes in the courts, the musicians decided to change the name to Uma2rmaH.
With the release of the fifth studio album, gossip appeared due to the song "Horoscope". The composition jokingly mentions the failures of all astrological signs, except Libra. The text mentions: "If you, like Putin, are scales, then everything will be fine, not piss."
Many did not take such a humorous gesture and attributed to political statements. But the brothers and their colleagues said that it was just a musical “caricature” and nothing more.
Umaturman Group today
With the advent of 2018, the team decided to release a new album called "Not of Our World". This disc was recorded in close collaboration with influential producer and performer Pavel Shevchuk.
May 2018 was distinguished by the release of a new video clip for the song "Do not part with your loved ones." The video was directed by actress Tsykanova-Kott Anna. With the Match TV channel, the guys recorded an unofficial anthem for the 2018 World Cup.
So, the Uma2rmah group left its distinctive mark on the musical culture of Russia and all Slavic peoples. Their good songs with dance rhythms and texts close to people have become really native. These simple artists from the city of N with a unique life story, ridiculous falls and incredible take-offs are a reflection of all open souls.