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Bolero (Haustor Album)
Bolero is a 1985 album by Yugoslav/ Croatian band Haustor. It is considered to be one of their best albums. The album has 8 songs, and notable hits are Ena, " Shane" ( sc. ''Šejn''), "Sejmeni" and "Silk shawl" ( sc. ''Šal od svile''). Background The recording of this album took place from December 1984 to June 1985. Actor Rade Šerbedžija Rade Šerbedžija ( sr-Cyrl, Раде Шербеџија, ; born 27 July 1946) is a Croatian actor, director and musician. He is known for his portrayals of imposing figures on both sides of the law. He was one of the best known Yugoslav actors ... appeared as a guest on this album. The back cover was created by Rundek himself. There are videos for Ena (3 versions), Šejn, Take the money and run and Sejmeni. Track listing Trivia For years it has been rumoured who could be Ena from the song of the same name.{{Cite web , title=Darko Rundek has revealed whether Haustor's song "Ena" is really about Ena Begović , url=https://www.in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Haustor
Haustor (transl. ''Passageway'') was a Yugoslav rock band formed in Zagreb in 1979. Haustor is considered one of the most prominent bands of the Yugoslav new wave scene, as well as one of the most notable and influential acts of the Yugoslav rock scene in general. The band was formed by vocalist and occasional guitarist Darko Rundek and bass guitarist Srđan Sacher, the two being key creative figures in the band's work. Haustor gained the attention of the public with their new wave sound influenced by ethnic music and their theatrical live performances. Their self-titled debut album, released in 1981—today considered one of key albums of Yugoslav new wave—launched them to nationwide fame and critical acclaim. In 1984, the band released the album ''Treći svijet'', featuring distinctive world music-influenced sound with Rudnek's poetic lyrics inspired by various works of literature, film and comics. Despite the album receiving praises from Yugoslav music press, Sacher lef ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jugoton
Jugoton was the largest record label and chain record store in the former Yugoslavia based in Zagreb, SR Croatia. History Jugoton was formed in 1947. It replaced Elektroton, which had been founded in 1937, nationalized in 1945, and liquidated in 1947, acquiring its machines and matrices. By 1961, Jugoton was producing 2,371,600 records a year. It is notable for releasing some of the most important former Yugoslav pop and rock records. In addition, the company owned a widespread network of record shops across SFR Yugoslavia. The company changed its name to Croatia Records in 1991, after Croatia seceded from Yugoslavia. Artists Jugoton notable for signing numerous eminent former Yugoslav pop and rock acts. Some of the artists that have been signed to Jugoton include: * Aerodrom * Ansambel bratov Avsenik * Silvana Armenulić * Atomi * Azra *Đorđe Balašević * Bele Vrane * Beograd *Halid Bešlić * Bezobrazno Zeleno * Bijele Strijele *Bijelo Dugme *Biseri * Borghesia * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Treći Svijet
Treći svijet (eng. Third world) is the second studio album by the rock group Haustor. The album was released in 1984. The only song on the album that deviated a little from the atmosphere and concept of the ''Treći svijet'' is, of course, "Radnička klasa odlazi u raj", which due to its lyrics did not find its place on the first album, and after three years, apparently some political times have matured and the song that performed since the beginning of their career were included in this album. This album reveals how much Haustor was ahead of his time, because the selection of melodies, harmonies, verses on the ever-current topic - political incorrectness and critical reflection, packed in excellent arrangements and production, sound current and modern even today. Background During 1982, Haustor released the EP record Zima/Majmuni i mjesec/Capri. On January 6, 1982, the group held a farewell concert. The reason was Sacher's military service. A recording from that concert was la ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tajni Grad
Tajni grad () is the fourth studio album by Yugoslav and Croatian group Haustor. The album was released in 1988 by Jugoton. The biggest hits from this album are "Skidaj se", "Samo na čas" (in a completely different arrangement), "Ula ulala" and "Uzalud pitaš". After this album, Rundek directed a play called ''No'', and Haustor broke up. Background In 1986, the group performed at Zagrebfest with the song "Samo na čas". In the same year, Rundek participates in the album ''Mnoge smo i mnoge voljeli'' by Rade Šerbedžija. For the second channel of Radio Zagreb, he directed the radio comedy ''Nema povišice'', radio drama version of ''Antigone'' by Sophocles, etc. Album In December 1987, the group began working on a new album. Album was recorded in March 1998 in Zagreb. The album is the result of the reduction of earlier ideas. The concept of the album is a mixture of ethno-rock, jazz etc. Year later, Rundek directed documentary radio drama under same name for Radio Zagreb. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Socialist Federal Republic Of Yugoslavia
The Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (commonly abbreviated as SFRY or SFR Yugoslavia), known from 1945 to 1963 as the Federal People's Republic of Yugoslavia, commonly referred to as Socialist Yugoslavia or simply Yugoslavia, was a country in Central Europe, Central and Southeast Europe. It was established in 1945, following World War II, and lasted until 1992, breakup of Yugoslavia, dissolving amid the onset of the Yugoslav Wars. Spanning an area of in the Balkans, Yugoslavia was bordered by the Adriatic Sea and Italy to the west, Austria and Hungarian People's Republic, Hungary to the north, People's Republic of Bulgaria, Bulgaria and Socialist Republic of Romania, Romania to the east, and People's Socialist Republic of Albania, Albania and Greece to the south. It was a One-party state, one-party socialist state and federation governed by the League of Communists of Yugoslavia, and had six constituent republics: Socialist Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bosnia and Her ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Croatia
Croatia, officially the Republic of Croatia, is a country in Central Europe, Central and Southeast Europe, on the coast of the Adriatic Sea. It borders Slovenia to the northwest, Hungary to the northeast, Serbia to the east, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Montenegro to the southeast, and shares a maritime border with Italy to the west. Its capital and largest city, Zagreb, forms one of the country's Administrative divisions of Croatia, primary subdivisions, with Counties of Croatia, twenty counties. Other major urban centers include Split, Croatia, Split, Rijeka and Osijek. The country spans , and has a population of nearly 3.9 million. The Croats arrived in modern-day Croatia, then part of Illyria, Roman Illyria, in the late 6th century. By the 7th century, they had organized the territory into Duchy of Croatia, two duchies. Croatia was first internationally recognized as independent on 7 June 879 during the reign of Duke Branimir of Croatia, Branimir. Tomislav of Croatia, Tomis ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shane (film)
''Shane'' is a 1953 American Western (genre), Western film directed and produced by George Stevens and starring Alan Ladd, Jean Arthur, Van Heflin, Brandon deWilde and Jack Palance. The screenplay, written by A. B. Guthrie Jr. (with contributions from Jack Sher), is based on the 1949 Shane (novel), novel of the same name by Jack Schaefer. Set in the Wyoming Territory in 1889, the film follows the titular character, a gunfighter with a mysterious past who becomes embroiled in a conflict between poor homesteaders and wealthy ranchers. The novel and film were both inspired by the Johnson County War (1888–1893). The film was released by Paramount Pictures on April 23, 1953.''Harrison's Reports and Film Reviews, Harrison's Reports'' film review; April 18, 1953, page 63. It was both a critical and commercial success, and was noted at the time for its Technicolor landscape cinematography, editing, performances, and contributions to the genre.Andrew, Geoff. "Shane", ''Time Out Film Gu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Serbo-Croatian
Serbo-Croatian ( / ), also known as Bosnian-Croatian-Montenegrin-Serbian (BCMS), is a South Slavic language and the primary language of Serbia, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Montenegro. It is a pluricentric language with four mutually intelligible Standard language, standard varieties, namely Serbian language, Serbian, Croatian language, Croatian, Bosnian language, Bosnian, and Montenegrin language, Montenegrin. South Slavic languages historically formed a dialect continuum. The region's turbulent history, particularly due to the expansion of the Ottoman Empire, led to a complex dialectal and religious mosaic. Due to population migrations, Shtokavian became the most widespread supradialect in the western Balkans, encroaching westward into the area previously dominated by Chakavian and Kajkavian. Bosniaks, Croats, and Serbs differ in religion and were historically often part of different cultural spheres, although large portions of these populations lived side by side und ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rade Šerbedžija
Rade Šerbedžija ( sr-Cyrl, Раде Шербеџија, ; born 27 July 1946) is a Croatian actor, director and musician. He is known for his portrayals of imposing figures on both sides of the law. He was one of the best known Yugoslav actors in the 1970s and 1980s. He is internationally known mainly for his role as Boris the Blade in '' Snatch'' (2000), his supporting roles in such Hollywood films as '' The Saint'' (1997), '' Eyes Wide Shut'' (1999), '' Mission: Impossible 2'' (2000), '' X-Men: First Class'' (2011), '' Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1'' (2010), and '' Taken 2'' (2012); and for his recurring role as former Soviet Army General Dmitri Gredenko in Season 6 of TV action series '' 24''. Šerbedžija is a four-time recipient of the Golden Arena for Best Actor, Croatia’s highest filmmaking honors. He won the Critics Award for Best Actor at the 51st Venice International Film Festival for his performance in ''Before the Rain'' (1994). He was awarded ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Darko Rundek
Darko Rundek (born January 30, 1956) is a Croatian rock singer, songwriter, poet, and actor. His music career started in the early 1980s, as the frontman of the world music influenced rock band Haustor. He emigrated to France after the Yugoslav wars started in 1991, and has recorded eight albums with various musicians from different parts of the world: ''Apokalipso'', ''U širokom svijetu'', ''Ruke'', ''MHM A-HA OH YEAH DA-DA'', ''Balade Petrice Kerempuha'', ''Plavi avion'', ''Mostovi'' and ''Brisani prostor''. Career In 1979, Srđan Sacher (bass) and Darko Rundek (guitar and vocals) formed Haustor with Zoran Perišić (drums) and Ozren Štiglić (guitar). Damir Prica (saxophone), Nikola Santro (trombone), and Zoran Vuletić (keyboards) completed the original Haustor line-up. They were open to reggae, Latin American music and African music influences and were one of the top bands of the rock scene in Yugoslavia, performing numerous concerts to thousands of spectators. The b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
