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Krematorij (Russian ''Крематорий'' - "Crematorium") is a Russian rock group. The group is considered one of the best concert performing teams in Russia, known for its masterly rock-n-roll.〔(legends of Russian Rock Music, by V. Ivanova and M. Manykin, 2007 )〕 Formed in Moscow in 1983, Krematorij gained quick recognition, achieved the status of a legend of Russian Rock-n-Roll and after 30 years on stage continues to delight its audiences throughout the former Soviet Union, the Netherlands, Germany, Israel and the United States.〔(“Crem” (aka Crematorium) an Internationally Renowned Russian Rock-n-Roll Band Plans a 2005 CD Release US Tour. By DenverNewsWire )〕 The group’s front man (and main song writer) is Armen Grigoryan. ==History== The group was formed by Armen Grigoryan and Viktor Troyegubov in 1983 when rock music in the USSR was censored and banned. After running through several names including "The Lady Killers" and "Black Sunday," the group finally decided on "Crematorium."〔(Learn Russian in San Diego // Modern Music, by Yulia Savicheva )〕 They started playing at musical events called "kvartirniki", underground acoustic concerts held at private apartments. The group quickly grew in popularity 〔 (Рок В Армении и Армяне В Роке )〕 in Moscow rock circles. The group was unique in its inclusion of violin as a lead instrument, on the same level as lead guitar, giving it a peculiar colorful sound. 〔 After the release of ''Illusionary World'' in 1985, the group gained a reputation 〔(WWW.ROCK.RU - Российский Рок-портал )〕 throughout the Soviet Union and began to perform at concerts all over the country. In 1986 "Krematorij" entered into ''Moscow rock-laboratory''. However, Troyegubov left the group due to discord with Grigoryan and formed a new project called ''Smoke''.〔(Vladimir Marochkin – Everyday life of the Russian rock musician. Shum.info )〕 Krematorij continued to increase in popularity 〔http://www.rock.ru〕 until several group members left again after the release of ''Coma'' in 1988. Grigoryan succeeded in drawing new musicians to the band although since 1980's the group sometimes plays with a 'reduced' (acoustic) lineup, including Armen Grigoryan, the violinist and the guitarist. The band has changed with times, "emerging in the words of Rodion Schedrin, as the original "Waltz-Rock" band, much different from its underground beginnings, but always true to its passion to create original music. The band's current repertoire covers a wide range of styles".〔(Krematoriy Concert and Party, by Alex Kiskachi, Leo Chelyapov, and Rasputin open, Apr 16, 2005 )〕 Uniqueness of Krematorij is also in their improvisational style. According to critics, "instead of boringly regurgitating the same old program at every performance", the group uses "a solid music base to recreate every performance anew, adding slight nuances, visualization effects and just plain Crem magic, which can only be felt at a live concert".〔 The first ''conceptual'' album of the group, "Zombi", was written towards the end of 1990, and, released in 1991. It was considered by Zvuki.ru as an album "inhabited by certain strange and wondrous creatures, some "terrible bacchae," and other Tolkienian organisms barely recognizable in the dark".〔(Zombi, 22.05.2000, Анна АРУТЮНЯН (ЗВУКИ РУ) )〕 Troyegubov temporarily returned to the group in 1993 as both a musician and the director of the group. In 1994, the group worked on the film ''Tatsu''; however, the film was not a success and was never brought to rental, though clips from the film are frequently used in Krematorij’s music videos. After another quarrel, Troyegubov left the group for a second and final time. He later wrote a book entitled ''Life in Krematorij and Outside It'' in which he makes many accusations against Grigoryan. He returned to ''Smoke'' which quickly dissipated. Meanwhile, Krematorij continued its creative life, releasing several more albums and performing on tours all over the world.〔 (КРЕМАТОРИЙ-официальный сайт группы )〕 Krematorij contributed greatly to the development of the Russian rock music genre.〔 The group continues to delight its audiences throughout the former Soviet Union, the Netherlands, Germany, Israel and the United States. Grigoryan composes multifaceted lyrics that frequently deal with the themes of life and death in various religious contexts. The use of the violin serves to give Krematorij an individuality that has been essential to the group’s continued popularity. In 2000 Krematorij released an album entitled "Three Sources" a name that was taken from the Apocalypse, from the chapter about the three spirits summoned to take part in the great battle during Armageddon. "For an epigram to the album I would include a quote from the song "Zveroyascher," which would be ''studying humans and animals, and everything that comes between them....''", said Armen Grigoryan.〔(And Three Composing Parts, 6.03.2000, Анна АРУТЮНЯН (ЗВУКИ РУ) )〕 Krematorij toured in USA, Europe and Israel, performing their hits "Tanya", "Kondrati", "Trash Wind", "Ugly Elsa", "Saxy Cat", "Strawberry with Ice", "Little Girl", "Katmandu" and many others. In 2006 Armen Grigoryan starts new project ''3' Angel'' and releases album "Chinese Tank". In 2008 Krematorij's new album was awarded by the "Golden Disk" of All-Russian Association of the Phonographic Industry. Their song "Amsterdam" headed the Top 13 of Russian Nashe Radio for several weeks. The same done "Chemodan Prezidenta" in 2013.〔(1 место!, Crematorium.ru )〕 In 2013 Krematorij had a great concert tour dedicated to its 30th anniversary. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Krematorij」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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