We discovered the following video of VITAS recording for Russia's legendary composer Alexandra Pahmutova. In the video Pahmutova suggests to VITAS to use high tone, saying that why use someone else to back you up, where as you can sing high tone yourself.
"STARRY RIVER"
HERE IS THE FINAL RESULT OF THAT RECORDING:
Starry River (translated by Natalie)
A starry river of the sky... Parting on the map... I love you but for the time being "Farewell" I say, "farewell" I am the one who burns bridges And I don't hear prayers I am frightened to come down To the ground from proud heights
In the age of sorrow and losses We are both unhappy The light of earthly icon-lamps may go out But not the stars We go away from ourselves Into bad weather and growth But the fate is determined By the stars, by the stars
Even the starry ocean Is unstable today Our cosmic love affair Is over, is over... A starry river of the sky... Parting on the map... I love you but for the time being "Farewell" I say, "farewell"
Those lucid eyes of yours Are beautiful like stars Days and voices may fade out But not the stars... A starry river of the sky... Parting on the map... I love you but for the time being "Farewell" I say, "farewell"
April, 4 - Moscow, SOLO CONCERT April, 5 - St.Petersburg, the closed event April, 6 - St.Petersburg, the closed event April, 7 - Moscow, the Kremlin, the closed event April, 8 - Moscow, the Kremlin, the closed event
April, 10 - April, 15 rehearsals with the symphony orchestra conducted by N. Ustjuzhanin
April, 16 - April, 22 CHINA, the shooting MULAN
CHINA TOUR - 2009 "SLEEPLESS NIGHT"
April, 24 - Xi'an, City Gymnasium April, 25 - Guangzhou, New Gymnasium April, 26 - Hangzhou, Gymnasium of Dragon Sports Center April, 30 - Tianjin, Tianjin Gymnasium
MIN. WITHOUT LOVE LIKE YEARS SEC. WITHOUT DREAMS LIKE WATER I LIVE IN REALITY AND IN MY DREAMS WHEN U R WITH ME. I'M NOT SURE WHAT TO SAY TO YOU I HAVE NO ENERGY TO SLEEP AND TO EAT I ONLY DREAM OF YOU, ONLY ABOUT YOU MY LOVE.
U R UNTOUCHABLE LIKE DEPTH FOR THE SEA AND COLD LIKE MOON IN THE SKY PLEASE COME TO ME CAUZE I LOVE U I ONLY SING ABOUT U.
MERRY GO AROUND GOES AROUND AND MY SHIP IS ANCHORED I'M VERY LONELY TODAY... U R MY WIND IN THE SAME DIRECTION U R MY MAGICAL SIGN U R CALLING ME TO THE SKY. GIVE ME YOUR HAND-I'M WAITING FOR YOU THEN I'LL TAKE YOU INTO MY WORLD.
VITAS IS GOING BACK TO CHINA. HE'S COMING TO THE FOLLOWING CHINESE TOWNS WITH HIS NEW CONCERT PROGRAM "SLEEPLESS NIGHT":
April 24 - Xi'an, City Gymnasium April 25 - Guangzhou, New Gymnasium April 26 - Hangzhou, Gymnasium of Dragon Sports Center April 30 - Tianjin, Tianjin Gymnasium May 1 - Beijing, Capital Gymnasium May 2 - Nanjing, Gymnasium of Olympic Center May 3 - Shanghai, Shanghai Grand Stage May 6 - Kunming, New Asia Gymnasium May 8 - Harbin, Harbin Exhibition Center
VITAS started his tour in Europe from Romania today. Here is a video of him talking to his fans in Bucharest:
Sunday
Счастье (Happiness) Счастье... Happiness
Счастье - вот оно Happiness - here it is Вот оно счастье Here it is - happiness Счастье - вот оно Happiness - here it is Вот оно счастье Here it is - happiness
Вместе жизнью наслаждаться To enjoy life together Никогда не расставаться Never to part Засыпать и просыпаться To fall asleep and wake up И друг другу улыбаться And smile to each other
Счастье - вот оно Happiness - here it is Вот оно счастье Here it is - happiness cчастье - вот оно Happiness - here it is Вот оно счастье Here it is - happiness
Называть тебя любимой To call you my darling Милой и неповторимой Sweet, one and only В глаза твои смотреть To look into your eyes Вместе жить и умереть Live and die together
We, your Mongolian fans around the world, wish you a HAPPY BIRTHDAY TODAY! None of us have met you, but all of us feel an amazing closeness. We love all of your songs and hope that you will suprise us with a song in Mongolian language very soon.
VITAS has prepared an amazing new song for his concert in Romania. This song is his interpretation of the famous musical "Ciocarlia". He was accompanied by the legendary Maestro Gheorghe Zamfir. Mr. Zamfir will be performing with VITAS "Someone's Melancholy Is Crying" and "An Autumn Leaf" in Bucharest on Feb. 25.
INVITATION The Organizing Committee for 24th World Student Winter Games sincerely invites Mr. Vitas to performance at the Opening ceremony, which will be held on 18th Feb 2009 in Harbin.
Vitas will arrive in Beijing at 7:00 a.m. on February 16, flight CA910.
VITAS's new program "Sleepless Night" was launched worldwide with Mr. Pudovkin's press conference in Romania on Feb 6. 2009. Please read more about the press conference at www.vitas.com.ru
We wish VITAS and his team all the best at his concert in Romania that will take place on Feb. 25
It's raining in Tbilisi and a white Zhiguli car Is floating down the road like a ship It looks like I am happy as a child Because I am loved by you whom I love as well
It's raining in Tbilisi. Chopping the firmament A sudden thunder's flying like a crane I wish you could hear it, my dear 'Cause it's telling everyone that I love you
It's raining in Tbilisi. I am dressed in rain Flaunting my attire like a king I am sad because you are not by my side But even far away you should know that I love you
It's raining in Tbilisi, a blind downpour of May I am catching it with my mouth as if I were drunk And like you, it's kissing and embracing me Coming to realize that I truely love you
Unfulfilled dreams are all I have at the moment God bless the day when you and I Will come to this land blessed by us And enter Tbilisi's rain like a temple (more)
Dear fans, Please vote for VITAS as the best singer w/the most unique voice. Right now he is #5, but with your help he can be #1 tomorrow! Ta bukhnii hun buriin sanal mash chuhal shuu!!!
We asked USA fan Diane to share her feelings about VITAS's concert she attended in China recently. Many of us (we speak not only for Mongolian fans, but also other fans around the world)have not had privileges to attend VITAS's concerts, are curious to know how it feels to see the master at work. Thank you Diane for making time in your busy schedule to write your account down for all of us! We also want to mention that Diane is one of many strong supporters of VITAS and his music in the United States. Please visit her website www.vitasusa.com here. Here is what Diane wrote to us:
-Diane(lady in white) giving flowers to VITAS-
The concert was incredible!! ! The energy radiating from Vitas was tremendous and contagious. Sometimes I just stared in awe, and other times I clapped and sang, and SCREAMED. His suits are beautiful and sparkle more under the lights than is captured in photographs. It was very hot there. I had worn a light velvet jacket and had to take it off. Vitas was sweating very badly under the hot lights, but the heat did not slow him down. He performed one song after another, with only a few moments off stage now and then to change costume. Seeing him live was amazing in itself, but part of the energy was certainly from the Chinese audience. They react to his every glance and he plays upon it so cutely! He would pause and give a cute look, and the audience would scream! Then he would reward us with song or more cuteness. His interaction with the audience is wonderful and really makes you feel like he truly appreciates that you have come to see him. The impression is that he is not just doing a job, but takes great joy in his work, and wants to share that joy with his audience. I got to go up to give him flowers. I missed him sing Bird of Happiness and Friendship while we were in line. I could hear and somewhat see, but not as good as from our seats. And he came down into the audience during Bird of Happiness. My friend who was still in her seat was able to catch his hand for a moment as he passed by. I was unhappy I missed that part, but very happy to have a chance to give flowers to him. When I gave him the flowers and he said "Thank You" in Russian, I totally froze. I just stared, then nodded and left. I felt silly I did not say "You are Welcome" or thank him for the concert. The actual songs sung have become a blur. I am told this concert amnesia is normal. It is like I was in a dream the whole time, then woke up and can only remember pieces of it. But it was a wonderful dream! I was sad when he sang Opera 2, because I knew it was the last song. That was the only bad part, it ended far too soon. I think it was actually over 2 1/2 hours, but it seemed like moments. I took very few pictures-but did get a lot because my friend took my camera and took them. Good thing, since I was not doing much of it! I was just too busy watching to use it. I really don't know what else to say that you all do not know. His voice is amazing! He is full of warmth, love, and charm! A truly world-Class performer all around. All those things that you see in video were there live before me. I can still hardly believe I was actually there. It was the best concert I had ever attended. I was on cloud 9 for weeks afterward! A long-lasting happiness drug! I think I need another hit soon... Ha!
Bidnii asuultand hariu ogsond mash ikh bayrlalaa. China fan-uud uneheer VITAS-d hairtai n haragdaj baina. 24 hun oroltson enehuu poll-iin ur dund 62% VITAS China-d iluu fan-uudtai gedgiig todorhoilloo.
The poll is closed. Here is the result of our poll #2:
24 people participated in our polling and 62% of them believe that VITAS enjoys the most popularity abroad in China, rather than at home in Russia which is 37%.
TELL ME THAT YOU LOVE (ME), TELL ME THAT YOU LOVE (ME) TELL ME THAT YOU’LL COME BACK AND STAY WITH ME BECAUSE I CAN’T LIVE WITHOUT YOU TELL ME THAT YOU MISS ME AND FEELING JELOUSY TELL ME THAT YOU FEELING MELANCHOLY FOR ME TELL ME THAT YOU’LL KISS ME TENDERLY LIKE HAPPENS IN MAGICAL DREAMS You’re the only one for me, and that is how it’ll stay I have seen you in my dreams You are like sunny days, Hold me tight and everything will happen for us. TELL ME THAT YOU LOVE ME, TELL ME THAT YOU LOVE ME TELL ME THAT YOU WANT TO BE WITH ME, AND I’LL BE THE HAPPIEST PERSON TELL ME THAT THE WAITING IS UNBEARABLY LONGEST WHILE WE WAIT FOR OUR SHORT VISITS TELL ME THAT YOU CAN AND THAT YOU WILL SAVEGUARD OUR LOVE You’re the only one for me, and that is how it’ll stay I have seen you in my dreams You are like sunny days, Hold me tight and everything will happen for us.
Mongolian fans want to know where VITAS has the most popularity: Russia or China? Starting today vote BY CLICKING on the right side bar if you think that VITAS has the most following at home in Russia or in China. The results will be announced here and forwarded to VITAS.
Vitas has remarkable fans all over the world. Today we're spotlighting VITAS fans in Poland. Their website is www.vitas.com.pl Here is a greeting from Bagi, one of the adm. of Polish Vitas site:
Hello Mongolian VITAS fans!
I would like to wish a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all of you! May this Holidays be full of peace and joy. And I wish you would have a chance to go to Vitas's live concert in the year 2009 I invite you to our Polish Vitas Fan Site www.vitas.com.pl which is also in English for all foreigners. Hope you're gonna like it and find many interesting infos about Vitas there.V-fans who'd like to talk to us can join us at Polish Vitas Forum www.vitas.phorum.pl There's also a section in English for all of you. We'd be very happy if we could meet you there!It's really great how the love for Vitas and his music gathers people from all over the world! And no matter what languages they speak they are one big V-family.