{"id":2359,"date":"2018-08-21T23:43:00","date_gmt":"2018-08-22T02:43:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tuttoilmondo.com.br\/sandbox\/artemis?p=2359"},"modified":"2018-08-21T23:51:20","modified_gmt":"2018-08-22T02:51:20","slug":"grai-investigar-a-historia-as-raizes-e-a-atmosfera-e-sempre-incrivel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tuttoilmondo.com.br\/sandbox\/artemis\/grai-investigar-a-historia-as-raizes-e-a-atmosfera-e-sempre-incrivel\/","title":{"rendered":"Grai: “investigar a hist\u00f3ria, as ra\u00edzes e a atmosfera \u00e9 sempre incr\u00edvel”"},"content":{"rendered":"

Antes da sua primeira turn\u00ea pelo Brasil, batemos um papo com os russos da banda Grai<\/h2>\n

Texto:<\/strong> Anna Barbara Tuttoilmondo<\/em><\/p>\n

Revis\u00e3o:<\/strong> WIllian Jhonnes<\/em><\/p>\n

Fotografia:<\/strong> Divulga\u00e7\u00e3o<\/em><\/p>\n

Criado em 2005, o Grai<\/strong><\/a> (\u0413\u0440\u0430\u0439, no alfabeto cir\u00edlico) \u00e9 dos expoentes do folk metal russo que vem conquistando f\u00e3s por suas composi\u00e7\u00f5es po\u00e9ticas e uma sonoridade carregada de folclore de seu pa\u00eds natal, sem deixar de lado o peso e a for\u00e7a do metal. Formado por Irina Zybina<\/strong> (vocal),\u00a0Aliya “Leta”<\/strong> (flauta, vocal),\u00a0Ilnur Zarev<\/strong> (bateria),\u00a0Yuri “Sadist”<\/strong>\u00a0(baixo, vocal e harpa),\u00a0Vitold Buznaev<\/strong> (guitarra) e\u00a0Ruzel “Ruzveld”<\/strong> (guitarra), o grupo j\u00e1 passou por diversas forma\u00e7\u00f5es e nomes at\u00e9 chegar no t\u00edtulo atual que, em russo, significa “canto da ave”.\u00a0Abertamente influenciado por bandas como\u00a0Skyforger, Korpiklaani, Cruachan e Metsat\u00f6ll, o grupo conta com uma interessante discografia, sendo “\u041f\u0435\u043f\u0435\u043b \/ Ashes” seu mais recente lan\u00e7amento.<\/p>\n

O grupo, que atualmente encontra-se em turn\u00ea pela Europa, prepara-se para sua primeira passagem pela Am\u00e9rica do Sul, sendo uma das atra\u00e7\u00f5es principais do tradicional Odin’s Krieger Fest<\/strong><\/a>, que nesta nova edi\u00e7\u00e3o, “Call of Wyrd”, tamb\u00e9m contar\u00e1 com a presen\u00e7a do Skiltron<\/strong>, Heidevolk<\/strong> e Moonsorrow<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Aproveitamos para conversar com o guitarrista Ruzel “Ruzveld”, que nos contou um pouco sobre a trajet\u00f3ria da banda e as expectativas para sua vinda ao Brasil. Confira!<\/p>\n

1) Para come\u00e7ar, gostaria de saber como a banda come\u00e7ou.<\/strong><\/p>\n

A banda foi formada em 2005. Mudamos muito ao longo da nossa exist\u00eancia – o nome, line-up, a m\u00fasica em si, a vis\u00e3o dos m\u00fasicos.\u00a0Por enquanto, temos 4 LPs, 1 EP, v\u00e1rios lan\u00e7amentos de internet, 3 lan\u00e7amentos em vinil e muitos shows na R\u00fassia e no exterior.<\/p>\n

2) A banda j\u00e1 se chamou “Raven Blood” e “Vorog” (inimigo). Por que voc\u00eas mudaram para Grai? Qual o significado deste nome para voc\u00eas?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Sim, esses dois nomes foram inventados pelos caras quando eles tiveram seus primeiros shows e eles precisavam de algum t\u00edtulo com urg\u00eancia. Ent\u00e3o, depois de algumas considera\u00e7\u00f5es, foi encontrado um novo t\u00edtulo, \u201cGrai\u201d, que significa \u201cgrito de p\u00e1ssaro\u201d e soa mais not\u00e1vel e digno de men\u00e7\u00e3o \u00e0 nossa mente. Essa palavra tem a atmosfera da liberdade, planar e lamentar ao mesmo tempo.<\/p>\n

3) Como voc\u00eas vieram de uma cidade pequena, quais foram as dificuldades que voc\u00eas enfrentaram, sendo uma banda de um estilo t\u00e3o segmentado?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Houve e ainda h\u00e1 muitos problemas que tivemos que enfrentar. Primeiro de tudo a falta de bons m\u00fasicos. \u00c9 por isso que algumas pessoas t\u00eam que tocar em v\u00e1rias bandas simultaneamente. O segundo e maior problema \u00e9 a dist\u00e2ncia entre as cidades na R\u00fassia. O territ\u00f3rio \u00e9 t\u00e3o grande e as dist\u00e2ncias s\u00e3o t\u00e3o enormes que \u00e9 dif\u00edcil, quase imposs\u00edvel, fazer alguns shows sendo uma banda pouco famosa.<\/p>\n

4) Quais s\u00e3o as inspira\u00e7\u00f5es e influ\u00eancias do grupo?<\/strong><\/p>\n

De fato, tudo em nossa vida pode influenciar e nos inspirar. Isso pode ser um livro ou hist\u00f3ria que estamos lendo, um filme que assistimos ou alguma experi\u00eancia em nossas vidas pessoais. Ent\u00e3o, pode ser qualquer coisa que nos rodeia e toca nossas vidas.<\/p>\n

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5) O \u00faltimo \u00e1lbum teve duas vers\u00f5es: uma em russo e outra ingl\u00eas. Por que lan\u00e7aram esse \u00e1lbum\u00a0em ingl\u00eas? Voc\u00eas pensam em relan\u00e7ar seus \u00e1lbuns\u00a0anteriores, tamb\u00e9m, em ingl\u00eas?<\/b><\/p>\n

Isso n\u00e3o est\u00e1 certo. As m\u00fasicas s\u00e3o lan\u00e7adas apenas em russo (como nas vers\u00f5es anteriores). Mas como o selo de lan\u00e7amento n\u00e3o \u00e9 russo e o \u00e1lbum foi lan\u00e7ado no exterior, o livreto cont\u00e9m as informa\u00e7\u00f5es em russo e em ingl\u00eas (como fizemos antes). Falando sobre qualquer plano de escrever m\u00fasicas e cantar em ingl\u00eas – definitivamente n\u00e3o.<\/p>\n

6) Atualmente o folk metal e suas variantes tem conquistado cada vez mais adeptos. A R\u00fassia, particularmente, \u00e9 o pa\u00eds que mais tem exportado bandas do g\u00eanero. Dito isso, como voc\u00eas veem o interesse pela cultura folcl\u00f3rica russa atrav\u00e9s das bandas de folk?<\/b><\/p>\n

N\u00f3s achamos que o interesse na cultura popular russa est\u00e1 aumentando – gra\u00e7as \u00e0 esfera da m\u00fasica especificamente. E isso \u00e9 uma grande tend\u00eancia. Embora seja sempre importante separar m\u00fasicas que tenham ra\u00edzes reais e conceitos de bufonaria.<\/p>\n

7) Aproveitando a quest\u00e3o anterior, como voc\u00eas veem esse boom<\/em> de bandas e eventos focados em tem\u00e1ticas folcl\u00f3ricas e, principalmente, com aspecto medieval?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Vemos que essa cena tem se movimentado bastante. H\u00e1 muitos festivais e eventos – musicais e reencenados. E isso \u00e9 excelente – investigar a hist\u00f3ria, as ra\u00edzes e a atmosfera \u00e9 sempre incr\u00edvel, e isso s\u00f3 pode ter um efeito positivo.<\/p>\n

8) Visto que voc\u00eas disponibilizam todos os seus \u00e1lbuns\u00a0nos meios digitais, voc\u00eas acham que a populariza\u00e7\u00e3o das plataformas de <\/b>streaming<\/em> contribuiu para essa procura por bandas e eventos do g\u00eanero?<\/b><\/p>\n

Hoje em dia \u00e9 a \u00e9poca digital, ningu\u00e9m compra CDs e revistas. \u00c9 por isso que v\u00e1rias plataformas digitais podem definitivamente ser tratadas como uma das melhores maneiras de promover sua m\u00fasica e mostr\u00e1-la ao mundo.<\/p>\n

9) Como aconteceu o contato entre voc\u00eas e a produ\u00e7\u00e3o do Odin’s Krieger?<\/strong><\/p>\n

No primeiro dia do ano, o promotor de shows da Argentina, Leonardo Quinteros, sugeriu que fiz\u00e9ssemos v\u00e1rios shows por l\u00e1. Aceitamos e fizemos um an\u00fancio no Facebook sobre a turn\u00ea planejada para a Am\u00e9rica do Sul. Alguns promotores responderam ao post – incluindo Rodrigo Rossi Gioia, da produ\u00e7\u00e3o do Odin’s Krieger Fest. Ent\u00e3o nos conhecemos e confirmamos nossa participa\u00e7\u00e3o em 3 shows no Brasil (23\/11\/2018 – Porto Alegre, 24\/11\/2018 – Curitiba e 25\/11\/2018 – S\u00e3o Paulo) como parte doOdin’s Krieger Fest 2018.
\nN\u00f3s tamb\u00e9m planejamos shows em Bogot\u00e1 (Col\u00f4mbia) em 17\/11\/2018 e Buenos Aires em 22\/11\/2018 como parte desta pequena turn\u00ea.<\/p>\n

10) Quais s\u00e3o as expectativas para sua primeira vez no Brasil?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Esperamos boas vindas, pois temos muitos f\u00e3s no Facebook, e esperamos que todos tenham a chance de encontrar algo especial em nossa m\u00fasica.<\/p>\n

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1. To begin with, what can you guys tell us about the band\u2019s history?<\/strong><\/p>\n

The band was formed in 2005. Throughout its existence there was changed a lot \u2013 the title (several times), line-up, music itself, music and life view of the musicians. For the time being we\u2019ve got 4 LPs, 1 EP, several internet-releases, 3 Vinyl releases and lots of concerts being given in Russia and abroad.<\/p>\n

2. The band was once called \u201cRaven Blood\u201d and \u201cVorog\u201d. Why did you change it to Grai? What\u2019s this name meaning for you?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Yes, these two names were contrived by the guys when they had their first concerts and they needed some title urgently. Then after some considerations there was found a new title \u201cGrai\u201d, which means \u201ca bird cry\u201d and sounds more outstanding and nameable, to our mind. That word has the atmosphere of freedom, soar and mourning at the same time.<\/p>\n

3. As you came from a small city, what were the difficulties you faced as a band of a so segmented style?<\/strong><\/p>\n

There were (and there are still) lots of problems which we had to face. First of all \u2013 lack of good musicians. That\u2019s why some people have to play in several bands simultaneously. The second (and the general) problem is the distance between the cities in Russia. The territory is so big and the distances are so enormous, that it\u2019s hard and almost impossible to give some concerts being a not very famous band.<\/p>\n

4. What are the influences and inspirations for you?<\/strong><\/p>\n

As a matter of fact, everything in our life can influence and inspire us. That can be a book (or story) being read, a film being watched or some personal life experience. So everything that surrounds us and that touches upon our lives.<\/p>\n

5. Your last albums was released in two versions: russian and english. Why did you decide to release this album in english? Do you have any plans to release your older albuns in english?<\/strong><\/p>\n

That\u2019s not actually right. The songs are released only in Russian (as the previous releases). But as the releasing label is non-Russian-speaking and the album was released abroad, the booklet contains the information both in Russian and in English (as we did it before). Speaking about any plans to write songs and sing in English \u2013 definitely no.<\/p>\n

6. Nowadays folk metal and its variants have been attracting more and more fans. Russia, in particular, is the country that have exported a very large number of this genre bands. Facing that, how do you see the interest in Russian folk culture through folk bands?<\/strong><\/p>\n

We guess, the interest in Russian folk culture is escalating – thanks to the sphere of music specifically. And that\u2019s a great tendency. Though it\u2019s always important to separate music which has real roots and concept from buffoonery.<\/p>\n

7. By the way, how do you see this \u201cboom\u201d of bands and events focused on folk themes and mainly with medieval aspect?<\/strong><\/p>\n

We see that this movement kicks into gear. There\u2019re lots of various festivals and events \u2013 both musical and re-enacting. And that\u2019s excellent – digging into history, roots and atmosphere is always awesome, and it can have only positive effect.<\/p>\n

8. As you guys provided all your albums in streaming platforms, do you think the popularization of streaming platforms contributed to this genre bands and events searching?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Nowadays is the digital epoch, nobody buys CDs and magazines. That\u2019s why various digital platforms can definitely be treated as one of the best ways to promote your music and to show it to the world.<\/p>\n

9. How did the contact between you and the production of Odin’s Krieger happen?<\/strong><\/p>\n

At the first of the year, the concerts arranger from Argentina Leonardo Quinteros suggested us to make several concerts in his country. We accepted his offer and made an announcement on FB concerning the planned trip to South America. Some concerts arrangers responded to that post – including Rodrigo Rossi Gioia from the production of Odin’s Krieger. So we got acquainted and confirmed our participation in 3 concerts in Brazil (23.11.2018 – Porto Alegre, 24.11.2018 – Curitiba, 25.11.2018 – S\u00e3o Paulo) as part of Odin’s Krieger fest 2018.
\nWe’ve also planned concerts in Bogota (Columbia) on 17.11.2018 and Buenos Aires on 22.11.2018 amid this small tour.<\/p>\n

10. What are the expectations for your first time in Brazil?<\/strong><\/p>\n

We expect a hearty welcome, for we have lots of listeners on FB, and we hope everyone will have a chance to find something personally special in our music.<\/p>\n

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