Intervju sa bendom Eriney (Bugarska)

Eriney

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Folk scena Balkana ima čemu da se nada i čemu da stremi. To nam potvrđuje mladi i energični bend Eriney iz Sofije, Bugarska. Stvaraju originalnu muziku inspirisanu Balkanom, Orijentalnim folklorom, tradicijom i istorijom Bugarske, kao i srednjovekovnom muzikom Zapadne Evrope. Bend čine Viktorija Nikolova - vokal, Aleksandra Škodrova - vokal, Zdravko Peev - ud, tambura, Nikola Petrov - celtic buzuki, Aleksandar Tupankov - perkusije i Ivan Ivanov - korneto, flauta. Uveliko spremaju svoj prvi album i gostuju po festivalima na Balkanu i širom Evrope, što nam u razgovoru za naš Celtic - Slavic Webzine Serbia i potvrđuje član benda Nikola Petrov.

1. Zbog čega naziv Eriney? Kako je uopšte nastala ta ideja?

 Nikola: Bend je osnovan kao instrumental projekat trojice ljudi pod imenom Sur (stara bugarska reč za sivu boju ili sivo krzno životinje). Kada nam se pridružila naša prva pevačica Denica Serafimov odlučili smo da je vreme za promenu. Došla je sa rečju Eriney u zamenu za ono što već postoji. Veoma nam se svidela  zato što zvuči magično i pomalo misteriozno. Sada imamo taj lukzus da damo naše svojstveno značenje, da to ime prezentuje nas, umesto da nosi prizvuk već postojećih stvari.

2. Vaš muzički pravac definišete kao Balkan - Neofolk. Kako je došlo do toga? Šta je uticalo na to?

Nikola: Reči i oznake nas ne zabrinjavaju mnogo, ali shvatamo da su ponekada od pomoći. Mi sviramo našu originalnu muziku, srednjovekovnu muziku i izvodimo folk pesme - sve na naš način. Pojmovi poput Pagan Folk-a opisuju nešto što radimo, ali isto tako stavljamo akcenat na religiju i duhovnost, veštica nije u svakom slučaju naš cilj (smeh). Sviramo staru muziku na nov način, pod velikim uticajem našeg bogatog kulturnog nasleđa, pa zato na kraju i termin Balkan Neofolk.

3. Folk i neofolk scena Bugarske je dosta kvalitetna, složićes se. Tu je Irfan, Isihia... Balkan ima jaku folk scenu. Postoje niz mladih folk bendova, koji svoju kulturu i tradiciju izržavaju kroz muziku. Kako ti se ona čini?

Nikola: Hvala! Irfan i Isihia su svetski poznati muzičari, koji su naš veliki uticaj i dragi prijatelji. Što se tiče mladih bendova -  nažalost, oni nisu u tolikom broju kako bih želeo, ali se povećavaju. Oratnitza i Der Dudelgeist su folk bendovi, koji definitivno zaslužuju vaše vreme i pažnju. Nadajmo se da će se sve više i više mladih ljudi pridružiti našoj stalno rastućoj porodici.

4. Eriney je do sada izdao nekoliko pesama, koje je publika dobro prihvatila. Kako napreduje rad na novom albumu?

Nikola: Pišemo novu muziku sve vreme i imamo dovoljno materijala za skoro dva albuma. Međutim, poslednje godine su imale malo poteškoća, jer smo morali da menjamo sastav nekoliko puta. U stvari, imamo potpuno novog muzičara, koji nam se pridružio prošle nedelje! Naš sastav je bolji nego ikada i vraćamo se ponovo u studio. Ako sve ide dobro, moći ćete da čujete naš prvi album do kraja godine!

5. Šta za vas predstavlja muzika koju pravite?

Nikola: Sve naše pesme predstavljaju duhovne puteve. Kombinujemo elemente muzike iz Bugarske, Balkana, Istoka, Zapadne Evrope i Skandinavije. Pevamo na mnogim jezicima. Naša poruka je jednostavna - verujemo da je muzika način da se pokaže kako su svi ljudi slični i koliko su površne naše razlike. Balkan je samo mesto bogatih boja, kultura i muzike. Mi samo uzimamo ono što možemo i vraćamo to publici.

6. Kakvi su planovi benda za budućnost? Možda neka turneja u inostranstvo? Srbija?

Nikola: Svirali smo na nekim veoma interesantnim festivalima u našoj zemlji ove godine, a i definitivno smo u potrazi da gostujemo u inostranstvu koliko god možemo. Gostovanje u Srbiji je u stvari i planirano, ali nažalost katastrofa koja je učinila poplava, dovela je do toga da je festival otkazan. Ostaje samo pitanje vremena kada ćemo gostovati u Srbiji, tako da nas možete očekivati uskoro.

7. I za kraj šta biste poručili slušaocima u Srbiji?

Nikola: Vi ste najbolji! Imamo mnogo prijatelja u Srbiji, i jedva čekamo da ih sve upoznamo. Poslednji put je Majka Priroda stajala na našem putu, ali sledeći put ni to nas ne bi zaustavilo. Vidimo se uskoro!

 Balkan folk scene has to hope and something to strive. This is confirmed by the young and energetic band Eriney from Sofia, Bulgaria. Create original music inspired by the Balkan, Oriental folklore, tradition and history of Bulgaria, as well as medieval music in Western Europe. The band consists of Victoria Nikolova - vocals, Alexander Shkodrova - vocals, Zdravko Peev - ud, tambura, Nikola Petrov - celtic bouzouki, Alexander Tupankov - percussion and Ivan Ivanov - cornetto, whistles. Currently preparing his first album and tour in festivals in the Balkans and throughout Europe, allowing us to interview for our Celtic - Slavic Webzine Serbia and confirms member of the band Nikola Petrov.

1. Why the name Eriney? How is it created the idea?

Nikola: The band started as a three-men instrumental project by the name Sur (old Bulgarian for grey color or gray-furred animal). When our first singer Dentisa Seraphim joined in we decided it was time for change. She came up with the word Eriney, instead of chosing somethin already existing. We really liked it, because it sounded magical and a bit mysterious. We now have the luxury to give it our own meaning, and make it represent us, instead of bearing the preconceptions of already existing things.


2. Your musical genre defining as Balkan-Neofolk. how did it come about? What made it?

Nikola: Words and labels don't concern us too much, but we do realise they are sometimes helpful. We play our original music, we play medieval music and we play folk songs - all in our own way. Terms like Pagan Folk describe somewhat what we do, but they also put accent on religion and spirituality, witch is not necceserily our goal. We play old music in a new way, heavily influenced by our rich cultural heritage, hence the term Balkan Neofolk.


3. Folk and neofolk scene Bulgaria is quite good quality, you will agree. There is Irfan, Isihia etc.. Balkan has a strong folk scene. There are a lot of young folk bands, that their culture and traditions expressed through music. How do you it seems?

Nikola: Thanks! Isihia and Irfan are most cerainly world-class musicians that are both a huge influence and dear friends. As for the young bands - sadly they are not as much as I wish, but we are getting there. Oratnitza and Der Dudelgeist are folk bands that are definetely worth your time! Let's hope that more and more young people will join our ever-growing family!


4. Eriney has already released several tracks, that the audience is well accepted. As work progresses on the new album? Can you tell us something about?

Nikola: We write new music all the time and we have enough material for almost 2 albums by now! However, the past years has been shaky, as we had to change our line-up several times. In fact, we have a brand new musician on board, who joined last week! Our line-up is now more solid than ever and we are starting back the recording process. If all goes well you'll be able to hear our first cd by the end of the year!


5. What to represent music that you create?

Nikola: All of our songs are spiritual journeys of sorts. We are combining elements from Bulgarian, Balkan, Oriental, Western European and Scandinavian music, and we sing on many languages. Our message is simple - we believe that music is the way to show how similar all people are and how superficial our differences are. The Balkans are place rich of colors, cultures and sounds. We just take what we can and give it back to the audiance.


6. What are the band's plans for the future? Perhaps a tour abroad? Serbia?
 
Nikola: We are playing some very interesting festivals in our country this year and we are definetely looking for opportunities to go abroad as much as we can! Show in Serbia was actually schaduled, but unfortunantely the flood disaster struck and the festival was cancelled. It is only a matter of time before we come to Serbia, though, so expect us soon!


7. In the end, what would you say to the audience in Serbia?

Nikola: You guys are the best! We have many many friends in Serbia and we can't wait to meet them all. Last time mother Nature stood in our way, but next time this wouldn't stop us. See you soon!