learn why the saying “blessing in disguise” is particularly relevant in difficult times, Shura Bi-2 told the Explorer, “RG”.
“b-2” first of the stars suffered from a coronavirus – in early March you had to cancel concerts in Germany and Czech Republic, as in Russia, the speech was still going on … and that Means that life in isolation you learned earlier than others – that have used such an advantage?
Shura Bi-2: just say: the concerts not been canceled, but only postponed to the fall this year or winter next year. Yes, the coronavirus blow to all the artists and for us in particular, but here too there are certain advantages. Of course, the first week was difficult for me. But he helped the wife – Liza b-2. Thanks to her I became a streamer, and now twice a week I’m live in Instagram. On Wednesdays from the account of the project “Jackets Cobain”, and on Saturdays in his personal – shurab2band. Before, I never did. And now his wife helped, persuaded, supported.
So you can gradually and broadcaster will be on any popular TV channel, or you have an agreement with colleagues that it is always: “First of all planes…”?
Shura Bi-2: All the people in our group, adults and family. Everyone has their own plans and their own lives. But in isolation we talk every day. Now busy with our new single “the Depression”. Along with Director max Shishkin, who lives in Kazakhstan, remotely trying to make a first animated video game from the comfort of home. The main in isolation – always be busy in some interesting work.
was it Easy to settle into the new case? How to choose a programme time programs, in fact, “literacy” in the musical themes, by mood or according to some educational purposes?
Shura Bi-2: Yes, the plan is clear and pre-determined. Wednesday tell about the new project “Jackets Cobain”. In it we present all participants of the project (and it’s a lot of great musicians, the cream of Russian rock – Approx. Ed.) talking about how he worked on the album. Well, and reveal the secrets and subtleties of joint creativity… And on Saturday my guests become different creative people. Recently, Alexander Revva, Sergey Burunov.
the Most interesting – not to speak to them that know everything… for Example, I learned that Revva was raised on classical music, grew up on the concerts of Sviatoslav Richter. And Sergey Burunov has become a powerful expert in the music of psytrance.
In General, trying to get to know people with the other hand and bring your program to useful musical and intellectual level (such because the air will agree, quite a bit – approx. “RG”).
You earlier have that much time. It seems that you are a true trudovolik a man who loves to work hard and systematically… Admit it, you are a rare musician who has a diary, in which all the works planned for the month ahead?
Shura Bi-2: had Never used the diary. Because I was lucky – I have a wonderful and very creative wife. And for each stream we are preparing thoroughly: first, is the drafting, and then a few hours before the broadcast, we say the points are working out the nuances. This is a very serious work.
do you Feel the need to call colleagues, caring about their optimism and creative form, because the loneliness with which we are now faced, not all stand equally well?
Shura Bi-2: With Levchik (lead singer – Lyova Bi-2 – approx. “RG”) we talk on the phone every day. And with the musicians and technical staff we have a General chat where we post all the time. Besides, I asked everyone to be sure once a week through the program of our show, to the moment of exit from the isolation it was all, as they say, in the hands, fingers….
You are already thinking about what will happen to you, when the coronavirus is finally in retreat? Preparing for this long-awaited season?
Shura Bi-2: I’m not clairvoyant, but we will come out of isolation already in a completely different world. I am optimistic, and appeal to our audience: guys, we moved all our concerts, but none of them will be canceled and nothing will affect their quality. Be sure to come to every city, which is planned to come. Yes, the world will change. But do something we will try not to change. Well, if only there was a better way
there is now Written new songs, made new arrangements, or while it is not in the mood, and this time it’s better just to wait to build up strength and a positive mood for the future?
Shura Bi-2: now we are working hard on recording and mixing the new album. While four songs. Two of them – “Hell” and “Bridges” – is already out. And at the end of may, there will be another single – “Depression”. Well, as soon as the regime of self-isolation, from we’ll to the Studio and record the rest of the songs.
Name three books, three records and three movies that, in your opinion, especially could be useful for all of us in isolation?
Shura Bi-2: of the albums I would recommend listening to the wonderful British musician named Tom MS. It makes an easy and positive music. Especially recommend to listen to his latest album.
Yes, and my good friend Anton Sevidov from Tesla Boy recently recorded the first Russian-language album “Andropov”. From new haven I highly recommend listening to three singles Diana Arbenina : “Rome”, “Casino” and “the Most handsome mugger”.
Well, from the movies to cheer yourself up, recommended b�� movie Yesterday. From the TV series “Preacher” and “Carnival”.
Now, about the book. I personally am more and more drawn to the “Silver age” in the history of Russia and the beginning of the XX century. Reading Viktor Shklovsky, “Zhili-byli”, Nina Berberova “emphasis added” and once a year I reread “one Hundred years of solitude” Marquez.
Good musicians still generally a little and the prophets… what of the songs “Bi-2” might have the answer to the question about what is happening with the world today and what will happen next?
Shura Bi-2: Yes, any!..
