"GBOB-2005", the second day. Or the level of play, or originality?

The second day of the international competition "gbob-2005" disappointing relatively low bidder. Number of similar battering series of rock bands go wild, original ideas is reduced. With a vote of the jury in the Russian finalists include three groups: "Aerocater4» (St. Petersburg), "Oxygenic» (Moscow) and "Indigo Diva" (Chelyabinsk). The reasons for the choice of these groups are in the dark. And when the first group, the Paul Cashin favors acted accordingly and strong, the other two finalists distinguished themselves but boring formality. Moreover, the jury had not been able to solve the last single of the most exciting groups of the second round - "Flash" and "Perfect." We've written about more than strange jury selection in the first round, and confusion are increased. Apparently led the expansion of the jury (as in the previous year), of common sense and the rule of universal mediocrity washouts. However, first things first. Brutal nationalist "Beermen Game» (Moscow) is one marginalized popular rock club facilities pub banter. Humor of the fan. Hairy, pot-bellied, in black leather jackets. Musical merit could be found in them. Severodvinsk "Toys" dream probably in hot rotation on "Nashe Radio". Conditions for the part. There are many guitars and fuzovye nadergano those groups that are already being broadcast on this radio. The problem is that everything that the guys behind it. Nothing to distinguish them is rarely expressed. In London there are few fans of the transmitter, and the opportunity to go there with them - no. "Ultimatum" played a few songs in the spirit of post-punk. Because of the similarity with the long-known and popular "naive" and the presence of the leader of the group of which Chachi Ivanov said the jury - a rough calculation was obvious. And here is a misconception. Presence is not present. Chacha came too late for the performance is "Ultimatum" and the lack of drive is not in a position to make a good impression on the rest of the jury. "Liquids" - glamorous-looking characters playing rock since the early "Beatles" in a rather unexpected way. They play well, especially impressed with the girl's bassist. But here they are singing very badly. "The Beatles", but in the time of his work, and did not sing. Typically, the school's rock band were the first semi-final, and came in second. "Know Name" - such. Sound propagation, musicians play randomly, are kozleton singer. Whether business group "Eurasia". Then the matter was thoroughly. Uncles came seriously long established some keys and percussion prichindaly ... Then came three imposing backup singers (two - girls). If sounded finally - in the great hall style Hollywood musicals and Sarah Brightman smelled in the casinos of Las Vegas. Competently made hand experienced arranger show. And then would come, chic singer show and all that someone has to learn is ... But suddenly a little black girl began timidly to sing something. Not that she sang badly. Took notes of the true accents surrounding literacy. But neither posh voice, no charisma - oh, man completely bereft of such qualities. How Rich Dad orchestra has paid off, and before that had her daughter with a stick, the music school. And once again - visual dissonance. Alsou in, for example, something happened over the years, but there was no budget for an orchestra calculated. But that's not all. Whenever I think about all of this, as it had begun quite unimaginable. Front of the stage emptied a number of children of middle and senior kindergarten age, and began to sing along with all the soloists and their three support singers. Children's choir with all the joys - in a clear voice, with outstretched palms up children, etc. It was quite nice, but the overall experience, but unfortunately nothing has changed. Legendary "key" is now forgotten, and confirmed that. Their performance in gbob Perennial-drying shrinkage, disintegration and rehearse again - unfortunately forgotten group and thus not so many fans. Russian rock, competent and ruthless. Singer's voice is reminiscent Dmitry Revyakina, unusual 7-string bass is excellent. But the lack of melody and formalities for London is also not enough. Chelyabinsk group "Indigo Diva" tends American species of prog-rock. Smooth transitions from hard guitar sound to a gentle almost trip-hop. The singer sings a deep throaty voice, outgoing and easy to uppercase. Hear everything boring only when listened attentively, all the nuances of the arrangements. If you do not hear, you can not tell when a song goes into another. For the progressive rock community is a plus, and the band received a ticket for the final. «Budalex" reminded me of an old rule. The longer the group is configured to the weaker parts. Generally the same as it maloobyasnimoe fair. Quite uninteresting slow rock with long introductions and optional too predictable transitions. The singer does not sing, but speaks. And the text says the most banal kind St. Petersburg «Aerocater4" and last year a good idea, and the finale was reached. Weighted pop rock in price now. Very much to live rhythm section. When the singer was working on his singing, it would be even more effective. In general, the attempt to cross in a room, "Europe" and "A-Ha" remarkable. And most importantly - the group may have hit musical material. Earned the final reach. If you do a lot of concerts DVD Western Stars of death metal, look carefully and try to copy their manners, habits and movements - you'll be sure to remind the group of the "Perfect". Such a strong desire, everything was burning on the stage that night. Do you want to glam - please. Do you want the trash - it's me. Represented desperate. Is casually played on instruments (except the drummer), the two girls as backing singers not good, but in the role of Trash - suitable even 200%. A very impressive performance. But "Scarlet Dazzle" reminded us of the existence of a neat hippie culture. Actually hippies are usually with people free of morality, not connected susceptible akkuratizmu. But why do not we play some of the old Morrison's early "Pink Floyd" or the Beatles' Sergeant Pepper "commercials in clean suits and elegant elongated prichesochka No irony - a genre still in its infancy in this country, but the prospects for a very bright . If nice guys "Scarlet Dazzle" will add and subtract in the craftsmanship of shyness -. and they ride the wave, but could not rely contest «gbob" natural versions as "Oxygenic" the jury, a lot or better.. said a. Well, you can not respect the competition without Britpop! style is sweeping the world by such leaps and bounds, it was wrong not to have at least one team in this battered when we a spade a spade, the Genre call. A "Oxygenic» Brit-pop pieces correctly, and as a soloist in her knitted hat. Well, what counts here? Closed on the second day of competition absolutely crazy group "Flash" attempts. glam rocker in the appropriate outfit, the to meet all the time. soloist in high platform boots, tight leather pants and stretched a feminine blouse, kissing a male photographer. His colleagues played desperate and hard. But frontman skill had put absolutely no limits. He climbs on the portals and jump with them . He cutesy gesture put his boots on the next monitor and sexy bent to the audience and viewers. To the west, these groups have had some success, which clearly showed the recent "Euro Vision." Those present at the club "B-2" is also not remained indifferent to it. And why brilliant "flash" is not the last reaches understand absolutely impossible. Thus, the jury (if not change his decision is vegetarian) on the basis of the two days of competition in the final, on the 21st Held November is obliged to 6 groups: (Moscow), "The Last Refuge" (Nizhny Novgorod), "Angara" (Moscow), "Aerocater4» (St. Petersburg), "Oxygenic» «Life'n'Joy!" (Moscow) and "Indigo Diva" (Chelyabinsk). The last third qualifying round on 14 November in the "B-2" instead, 19.00. Vadim Ponomarev, NEWSmusic.ru Photos - Alexander Orlov, NEWSmusic.ru