"Koloseum" ( en, Coliseum) is a song by

Marika Gombitová Marika Gombitová (; born 12 September 1956) is a Slovak singer-songwriter and musician. Once a member of Modus, Gombitová started to gain early acclaim as a former female vocalist of the group. Nevertheless, she gradually developed her publi ...

released on

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in 1987. The composition, written by the singer herself with lyrics by Kamil Peteraj, is considered one of her most recognized works, earning several awards and nominations in addition. The ''POPulár'' award for the 2nd Best Video (1987) and the annual ''Zlatý Triangel'' award as Best Video (1988). Its music video (directed by Ladislav Kaboš) featured on the VHS compilation ''

Ateliér duše ''Ateliér duše'' ( en, Soul Atelier) 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-relea ...

'', released in 1987 on Videofilm SFT Koliba.

Official versions

# "Koloseum" - Studio version, 1987

Credits and personnel

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* Vašo Patejdl - piano, keyboards, LinnDrum computer, chorus * Kamil Peteraj -

lyrics Lyrics are words that make up a song, usually consisting of verses and choruses. The writer of lyrics is a lyricist. The words to an extended musical composition such as an opera are, however, usually known as a "libretto" and their writer ...

* Juraj Burian - electric and acoustic guitar *

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- electric guitar * Michal Důžek - chorus * Peter Penthor - chorus * Štefan Danko - responsible editor * Peter Smolinský - producer * Juraj Filo - sound director * Jozef Krajčovič - sound director * Ivan Minárik - technical coordination

Awards

''POPulár''

''POPulár'' was a Slovak music magazine that mapped the domestic and international music scene, maintaining also ''POP'' awards. The magazine was published monthly since 1970, until its termination in 1992 (Note: In July 2008, the magazine was restored by ''Nový Populár'', issued twice a month). Gombitová won four times as the Best Female Singer (1983, 1986, 1987-8), and once she received the Best Album award (1987).

Triangel

''Zlatý Triangel'' ( en, Golden Triangle) was an annual video chart also broadcast by the

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network

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from 1984 to 1997. The show, originally hosted by

Tatiana Kulíšková Tatiana Kulíšková (born 22 March 1961) is a Slovak actress and television presenter. She established herself as an actress with a lead part in the 1984 film '. As well as working in films, she has appeared at the in Trnava, Productions she ha ...

and Pavol Juráň, and since November 1989 by Daniel Junas, awarded exclusively Slovak and Czech artists for the best videos released in a calendar year, similarly as the MTV music channel. Prior to that, its monthly editions called ''Triangel'' were held. Gombitová won four annual charts in total (in 1985-86, 1988 and 1995).

Hit storočia

The ''Hit storočia'' ( en, Hit of the Century) was a national TV competition organized by

. Within its three-month run (set of on 20 April 2007), the viewers voted live the most popular Slovak songs from the 1930s to 1990s. Overall, nine songs were picked to compete in the Finale evening (6 July 2007). Gombitová entered the show with three songs, winning with a song written by

Janko Lehotský Janko is a name that derives from a diminutive form of the name ''Jan'' (Slavic languages), '' Janez'' (Slovenian), '' János'' (Hungarian), and ''Yakov''/''Jacob'' (Ashkenazi Jewish). It also derives from the vernacular form of Latin ''Johannes'' ...

and Kamil Peteraj, "

Vyznanie "Vyznanie" (in English transcribed as "Why (Must I Always Fail)?", respectively also known as "Declaration") is a song by the female singer Marika Gombitová released on OPUS in 1979. The composition written by Janko Lehotský, in common with Kam ...

" from 1979.

Cover versions

*2006: Pavol Hammel, Robo Grigorov and Miko Hladký featuring Sláčikový orchester *2007: Martina Schindlerová

References

;General * * * ;Specific {{DEFAULTSORT:Koloseum 1987 songs 1987 singles Marika Gombitová songs Songs written by Marika Gombitová Songs written by Kamil Peteraj Songs in Slovak