Stary Olsa (Belarusian: Стары Ольса) is a Belarusian medieval folk rock band, that plays medieval Ruthenian music of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania.[1] The band has also released classical rock cover works in their Medieval Classic Rock where classical rock songs performed by bagpipes.
Stary Olsa | |
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| Background information | |
| Origin | Belarus |
| Genres | Rock, folk rock, medieval rock |
| Years active | 1999–present |
| Members | Źmicier Sasnoŭski Maryja Šaryj Aleś Čumakoŭ Illia Kublicki Siarhiej Tapčeŭski Aliaksiej Vojciech |
| Past members | Andrej Apanovič Aksana Kaścian Kaciaryna Radziviłava Kaciaryna Pinčuk |
| Website | staryolsa |
Stary Olsa is one of the few Belarusian bands enjoying popularity outside Belarus.[2] The band has received numerous positive critical reviews.[3] They are also known for covering modern rock tracks using their medieval instruments, and released a cover album, via a Kickstarter campaign, in 2016.[4][5]
The band was founded in 1999 by Źmicier Sasnoŭski.[1] The name Stary Olsa means "Old Olsa", where Olsa is a left tributary of Berezina in Mogilev Oblast, Belarus.[1][6]
Discography
editAlbums
edit- Kielich Koła (2000)
- Vir (2001)
- Verbum (2002)
- Šlach (2003)
- Ładździa rospačy (2004)
- Skarby litvinaŭ (2004)
- Siaredniaviečnaja dyskateka (2005)
- Hieraičny epas (Spevy rycarau i ŝliachty Vialikaj Litvy, 2006)[7]
- Drygula (2009)
- Liepŝaje (The Best) (2009)
- Santa Maria (2013)
- Kola rycerska (2016)
- Medieval Classic Rock (2016)
- Water, Hops and Malt (2017)
Clips
edit- U karčmie (2004) - the Belarusian translation of the medieval song In taberna.
- VITAUT (2008)
- DRYHULA remix (2008)
Projects with other musicians
edit- Lehiendy Vialikaha Kniastva (2001)
- Lehiendy Vialikaha Kniastva - 2 (2004)
- Hienerały ajčynnaha roku (2004)
- Premjer Tuzin (2005)
Members
editCurrent members
edit- Źmicier Sasnoŭski: bagpipes, lyre, mandolin, gusli, percussion, vocals
- Maryja Šaryj: flute, shawms
- Aleś Čumakoŭ: lyre, mandolin, gusli, vocals
- Illia Kublicki: lute, organ
- Siarhiej Tapčeŭski: drums, percussion, tromba marina
- Aliaksiej Vojciech: drums, percussion
Former members
edit- Andrej Apanovič (2002-2015): drums, bagpipe, flute alto, vocals[8]
- Aksana Kaścian (2005-2007): flutes, shawms
- Kaciaryna Radziviłava (2002-2005): flutes, shawms
- Kaciaryna Pinčuk (2005): flutes, shawms
References
edit- ^ a b c "About the band"
- ^ "О чем поет «Старый Ольса»? / Союзное вече / Приложения / Народная газета". Archived from the original on 2011-10-02. Retrieved 2011-05-17.
- ^ "Стары Ольса | Experty.by – белорусская музыка".
- ^ Olsa, Stary. "Stary Olsa Album: Medieval Classic Rock!". Kickstarter. kickstarter.com. Retrieved 2 October 2016.
- ^ Яковенко, Алена (2018-04-27). "Артисты за рубежом: советы бывалых" (in Russian). Belorusy i rynok. Archived from the original on 2020-04-10. Retrieved 2020-04-09.
- ^ "Река Ольса"
- ^ Стары Ольса – Гераічны эпас (Спевы рыцараў і шляхты Вялікай Літвы). Label: BMA Group. discogs.com.
- ^ MediaCube Production, Metallica - One (medieval cover by Stary Olsa) Легенды.Live, archived from the original on 2021-12-17, retrieved 2018-12-15
Literature
edit- Д.П. (2008). "«СТАРЫ ОЛЬСА»". Энцыклапедыя беларускай папулярнай музыкі (2000 экз ed.). Мінск: Zmicier Kołas. pp. 283–284. ISBN 978-985-6783-42-8.283-284&rft.edition=2000 экз&rft.pub=Zmicier Kołas&rft.date=2008&rft.isbn=978-985-6783-42-8&rft.au=Д.П.&rfr_id=info:sid/en.wikipedia.org:Stary Olsa" class="Z3988">
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