Early life
Dmitry Malikov, who goes by his nickname Dima (Дима), was born in Moscow. His mother, Lyudmila Mikhailovna Vyunkova, was a dancer, and his father, Yuriy Fedorovich Malikov (Юрий Федорович Маликов), was part of a band called Samotsvety (Самоцветы). This combination of parental talent had a large influence in his becoming a musician. In the early 70s, Samotsvety became one of the most popular groups in the USSR, selling several million records. His younger sister, Inna Malikova (Инна Маликова), is also a recording artist. As his father was often on tour, Malikov was brought up by his grandparents.Music
In 1985 Malikov performed two songs at the ''Soundtrack'' Concert (звуковая дорожка / Zvukovaya Dorozhka) organized by the popular Russian newspaper '' Moskovsky Komsomolets'' (Московский Комсомолец), which was his first major performance. In 1994 Malikov released his first album, ''Until Tomorrow'' (До завтра / Do Zavtra), which had been released twice previously, once in 1993 as ''With You'' (С тобой / S Toboy) and in 1992, as ''Searching Soul'' (Поиски Души / Poiski Dushi). This was a compilation of his early hits, and the albums were nearly identical. He also released a second album in 1994, titled ''Come to Me'' (Иди ко мне / Idi Ko Mne). In 1996, Malikov released an album called ''Fear of Flying'' (Страх полета / Strah Polyeta). The 1998 release of ''My Distant Star'' (Звезда моя далекая / Zvezda Moya Dalyokaya) saw one of his most successful singles, "You're the Only One" (Ты одна, ты такая / Ti Odna, Ti Takaya). 2000's ''Beads'' (Бисер / Biser) continued Malikov's progression as an artist, with the inclusion of several hard-hitting tracks (including the title track) favoring harder synth sounds. A compilation of instrumentals, 2001's ''Game'' (Игра / Igra), showcased Malikov's creativity. The album contained many ethereal arrangements reminiscent of ''Fear of Flying''. While all songs showcased his pianistic prowess, one in particular, "Wanderer" (Странник / Strannik) ends with a chilling classical climax. Perhaps the most innovative song is the 1955 standard, " Moscow Nights" (Подмосковные вечера / Podmoskovnye Vechera), backed by jazz drums and a chorus of crickets chirping in time. 2002 saw a return to Malikov's thoroughly-enjoyable pop songwriting with ''Love Story''.Pianomania
In 2006, Malikov brought Pianomania (PIANOMANIЯ) – a mixture of instrumental music, dance shows and colorful performances to life. In December 2010, in France, Dmitry Malikov presented a show of classical music Symphonic Mania – creative development and a new vision of the project PIANOMANIYA.Awards
*'' Meritorious Artist (Deserved Artist) of Russia'' (Заслуженный артист России) (22 November 1999) *''World's Best-Selling Recording Artist of the Year'' category – World Music Awards (1995) *'' People's Gold Grammophone'' (народной "Золотой граммофон") – Russian Radio (1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2005, 2015, 2019) *''Hundred-Percent Hit'' (Стопудовый хит) – Hit FM (Хит-FM) (1998, 1999, 2000) , - ! colspan="3" style="background: cyan;" , World Music Awards , - , -Discography
DVDs
Filmography
# 1992 — Увидеть Париж и умереть — ''Юра Орехов'' # 1996 — Старые песни о главном 2 — ''physics teacher'' # 1997 — Старые песни о главном 3 — ''Аркадий from the "Start" / singer at the disco'' # 2001 — Старые песни о главном. Постскриптум # 2005—Personal life
In 1999, he married Elena Izakson. They have two children: daughter Stefania (born 2000) and son Mark (born 2018).References
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