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Vašo Patejdl
Vašo Patejdl (born Václav Patejdl; 10 October 1954 – 19 August 2023) was a Slovak musician and composer. He was best known for being a co-founder and long-term member of the pop-rock band Elán (band), Elán. He wrote songs for other musicians, including the Richard Müller (singer), Richard Müller single "Po schodoch", and he composed music for films, such as ''Fontána pre Zuzanu'' (1985) and ''The Seven Ravens (2015 film), The Seven Ravens'' (2015). Patejdl also released a number of solo albums throughout his career, both in Slovak and English. He died on 19 August 2023, at the age of 68. Early life and education Václav Patejdl was born in Karlovy Vary to a Czech father and Slovak mother. When he was a child, his family moved to Bratislava. He studied composition at the Academy of Performing Arts in Bratislava under the direction of Alexander Moyzes. Career With Elán Patejdl co-founded the band Elán in 1968 and contributed to the group's first four albums. In 1984, he ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Karlovy Vary
Karlovy Vary (; , formerly also spelled ''Carlsbad'' in English) is a spa town, spa city in the Karlovy Vary Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 49,000 inhabitants. It is located at the confluence of the Ohře and Teplá (river), Teplá rivers. Karlovy Vary is named after Charles IV, Holy Roman Emperor and the King of Bohemia, who founded the city in the 14th century. The site of numerous hot springs, the city grew into a spa resort in the 19th century and was a popular destination for the European aristocracy and other luminaries. Karlovy Vary's rapid growth was brought to an end by the outbreak of World War I. After the Velvet Revolution in 1989, Karlovy Vary once again became a major tourist destination. Karlovy Vary is the most visited spa town in the Czech Republic. In 2021, the city became part of the transnational UNESCO World Heritage Site under the name "Great Spa Towns of Europe" because of its spas and architecture from the 18th through 20th centuries. The histo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Banket (band)
Banket was a Slovak pop band active between 1984 and 1991. Its lead singer was Richard Müller. Banket were among the pioneers of electronic pop music in Slovakia and Czechoslovakia in the 1980s. In this regard, they can be considered Slovakia's answer to Depeche Mode.SeRichard Müller's interview for the leading Slovak daily newspaper SME(29 Dec 2007), in which Müller recalls a mid-1980s concert in Eastern Slovakia and that “the concert hall was packed with Depeche Mode fans”. Banket made their first performance in 1984 at the Bratislava Lyre pop festival with the song ''Nespoznaný'' (''Unknown''). Some of Banket's best-known and typically "electronic" hits originated between 1984 and 1985, but they were not included on the band's debut album ''Bioelektrovízia'' (''Bioelectrovision'', 1986) that was more conventional in nature. These early hits were (although not all of them) for the first time issued on a CD on the 1994 greatest hits album ''Banket ’84–’91''. Di ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ján Lehotský
Ján, also credited as Janko Lehotský (born 16 April 1947) is a Slovak composer and former leader of the Modus band. Lehotský began his performing career when he was four years old, when he performed in a marionette theater. He was a freelance composer during the Velvet Revolution. In 1974 he began managing the band Modus, in which performed also Marika Gombitová and Miroslav Žbirka. He created about 20 records in his career. His music has drawn similarities to Kenny G Kenneth Bruce Gorelick (born June 5, 1956) is an American smooth jazz saxophonist, composer, and record producer. His 1986 album ''Duotones'' brought him commercial success. Kenny G is one of the List of best-selling music artists, best-selli ... and he tries to make music that makes people feel good. Discography ;Solo: *1992: ''Janko Lehotský a priatelia,'' OPUS *1996: ''Čiernobiely svet,'' OPUS *2000: ''Poslední a prví,'' Universal *2002: ''Láv sa píše "Love",'' Universal *2003: ''Balíček t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Slávnosť úprimných Slov
''Slávnosť úprimných slov'' () is a five-track Slovak EP of Christmas compositions by Marika Gombitová, Václav Patejdl, Ján Lehotský, and Richard Müller. The compilation was issued on OPUS Opus (: opera Opera is a form of History of theatre#European theatre, Western theatre in which music is a fundamental component and dramatic roles are taken by Singing, singers. Such a "work" (the literal translation of the Italian word "opera ... in 1987.For Marika Gombitová's discography, see . Track listing Personnel * Marika Gombitová – lead vocals, songwriting * Václav Patejdl – lead vocals, songwriting * Ján Lehotský – lead vocals, songwriting * Richard Müller – lead vocals * Children's Choir of Czechoslovak Radio – backing vocals * Július Kinček – producer References ;General * * * ;Specific External links * {{DEFAULTSORT:Slavnost uprimnych slov 1987 debut EPs Marika Gombitová EPs ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ateliér Duše
''Ateliér duše'' () is the seventh solo album by Marika Gombitová released on OPUS in 1987. Track listing Official releases * 1987: ''Ateliér duše'', LP, MC, OPUS, #9313 1915 * 1996: ''Ateliér duše'', CD, re-release, Open Music, #0050 2331 * 1996: ''Ateliér duše'', 2 bonus tracks (SP "Mami, mami"), CD, OPUS, #91 2561 * 2004: ''Ateliér duše: Komplet 7'', 4 bonus tracks (EP ''Slávnosť úprimných slov''), CD, OPUS, #91 2561 Credits and personnel * Marika Gombitová - lead vocal, writer * Václav Patejdl - writer, piano, keyboards, LinnDrum computer, chorus * Kamil Peteraj - lyrics * Karel Gott - lead vocal * Juraj Burian - electric and acoustic guitar * Andrej Šeban - electric guitar * Michal Důžek - bass, chorus * Peter Penthor - chorus * Trend band - chorus * Štefan Danko - responsible editor * Peter Smolinský - producer * Juraj Filo - sound director * Jozef Krajčovič - sound director * Ivan Minárik - technical coordination * Fedor Nemec - photogra ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Voľné Miesto V Srdci
''Voľné miesto v srdci'' () is the sixth solo album by Marika Gombitová released on OPUS in 1986. Track listing Official releases * 1986: ''Voľné miesto v srdci'', LP, MC, OPUS, #9113 1731 * 1996: ''Voľné miesto v srdci'', CD, re-release, OPUS, #91 2492 * 2004: ''Voľné miesto v srdci: Komplet 6'', 2 bonus tracks, CD, OPUS, #91 1731 Credits and personnel * Marika Gombitová - lead vocal, writer * Václav Patejdl - lead vocal, writer, Roland Jupiter 6, SCI Pro-One, Roland MC 202, Linn Drum * Gabo Dušík - writer, Roland Juno 60, Yamaha DX 7, Yamaha PF 15, piano * Ján Szabo - bass * Štefan Hegedüš - writer, electric and acoustic guitar * Juraj Varsanyi - Simmons drumm * Marián Jaslovský - tenor saxophone * Ivan Jombík - programming, Yamaha drum computer RX 11, sound director * Ján Lauko - producer * Peter Smolinský - producer * Štefan Danko - responsible editor Accolades ''Nový čas'' In 2007, ''Voľné miesto v srdci'' was ranked 66th on the list of t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
''Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat'' is a sung-through musical with music by Andrew Lloyd Webber and lyrics by Tim Rice, based on the character of Joseph from the Bible's Book of Genesis. This was the first Lloyd Webber and Rice musical to be performed publicly; their first collaboration, '' The Likes of Us'', written in 1965, was not performed until 2005. Its family-friendly retelling of Joseph, familiar themes, and catchy music have resulted in numerous stagings. According to the owner of the copyright, the Really Useful Group, by 2008 more than 20,000 schools and amateur theatre groups had staged productions. ''Joseph'' was first presented as a 15-minute " pop cantata" at Colet Court School in London in 1968, and was published by Novello and recorded in an expanded form by Decca Records in 1969. After the success of the next Lloyd Webber and Rice piece, '' Jesus Christ Superstar'', ''Joseph'' received amateur stage productions in the US beginning in 1970, a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pavol Habera
Pavol Habera (born Pavel Habera in 12 April 1962), better known as Paľo Habera, is a Slovak singer, musician, composer, and musical actor. He gained popularity in the 1980s as the leader of the rock band TEAM and has since been known through his successful solo career, and most recently as a judge on the television shows '' SuperStar Search Slovakia'' and '' SuperStar'', based on the British music competition television series '' Pop Idol''. Early life Habera studied economics at school but eventually found his specialization in music. Before performing compulsory military service, he sang in the band Tristo hrmených, which also included Andrej Šeban, and later in Burčiak, also with Šeban. After returning from the army, Habera played with the band Avion. In 1988, he joined TEAM, a pop rock band from the city of Martin, whose fame rose with the arrival of their new lead singer. He has remained the group's frontman to this day. Career In 1991, Habera won the Zlatý slav ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fontána Pre Zuzanu 2
''Fontána pre Zuzanu 2'' (''Fountain for Suzanne 2'') is the soundtrack album to the self-titled movie by Dušan Rapoš, released on Tommü Records in 1993. The music for the compilation was written by Pavol Habera along with record producer Vašo Patejdl. Apart from Habera, other artists such as Szidi Tobias and Jožo Ráž provided solo tracks. Tobias on "Chlap z kríža", while also on a duet entitled "Pomník šibnutým", and Ráž on "Teraz alebo nikdy". From the Czech Republic, Lucie Bílá appears ("Láska šialená"). Track listing ;Notes * All songs performed in Slovak. Credits and personnel * Vašo Patejdl - music, producer * Pavol Habera - music, lead vocal * Boris Filan - lyrics * Ibrahim Maiga - lead vocal * Lucie Bílá - lead vocal * Szidi Tobias - lead vocal * Jožo Ráž - lead vocal Sales In 1999, the album was re-released in the Czech Republic as part of "The Most Selling Albums" edition. References External links * Fontána pre Zuzanu 2on ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Peter Nagy (singer)
Peter Nagy is a Slovak musician, singer, composer, songwriter, music producer and a photographer. He is one of the most successful singers of the Slovak pop music in the 1980s and the first half of the 1990s. In 1985 he won the Zlatý slávik (Golden Nightingale) award in the category of male singer. Biography Nagy started his musical career as a folk singer; first time he recorded a song in a studio as 17-years-old. His first song which gained massive popularity was ''Profesor Indigo'' (Professor Indigo), recorded in the studio of Slovak Radio in Košice in 1982; however, the song was released only in the following year. The character of Profesor Indigo in the musical clip was played by Andy Hryc. In 1984 he released his debut album ''Chráň svoje bláznovstvá'' (Preserve your crazy ways), of which 620 thousand copies was sold. After the release of his third album ''Myslíš na to, na čo ja?'' (Do you think of the same thing as me?), he was awarded with ''Zlatý erb O ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Helena Vondráčková
Helena Vondráčková (born 24 June 1947, in Prague) is a Czech people, Czech singer and actress whose prolific career as a performer has spanned more than six decades, earning her acclaim both domestically and internationally. Recognized for her powerful voice, enduring popularity, and artistic versatility, she first rose to fame after winning a national singing competition in 1964, with her debut recording "Červená řeka" ("Red River Valley") launching her into the public eye. Her success continued with numerous chart-topping hits such as "Pátá", a Czech adaptation of "Downtown" by Petula Clark, and "Sladké mámení", which became an enduring classic from the beloved Czech comedy S tebou mě baví svět. She also found success with songs like "Lásko má, já stůňu" (from the musical Noc na Karlštejně) and "Dlouhá noc", which became one of her signature comeback hits in the early 2000s. Throughout the 1960s and 70s, she appeared at major festivals, winning the Golde ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Zuzana Čaputová
Zuzana Čaputová (; Strapáková; born 21 June 1973) is a Slovak politician, lawyer and environmental activist who served as the fifth president of Slovakia from 2019 to 2024. Čaputová is the first woman to hold the presidency, as well as the youngest president in the history of Slovakia, elected at the age of 45. Čaputová first became known by prevailing in a decade-long struggle against the situating of a toxic landfill in her hometown of Pezinok. For this, Čaputová was awarded the 2016 Goldman Environmental Prize. She won the 2019 Slovak presidential election with 58% of the vote in the run-off. She did not seek re-election in the 2024 Slovak presidential election. Early life and education Čaputová was born into a working-class family in Bratislava. She grew up in the nearby town of Pezinok, in what was Czechoslovakia for the first two decades of her life. Čaputová described her upbringing as having occurred within "an open-minded house". Čaputová studied at th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
