Another cd/tape search

Subject: Another cd/tape search
From: sledge
Date: 19 Jul 00 - 07:01 AM

After the success of my last request for help I thought why not push my luck, do it again. Most of the net searched so far has been of no use.

I am looking to replace a recording given to me by a Ukrainien friend of a female singer who I only remember as Maria (last name defeats me). The songs are Ukrainien folk songs largely suppressed in the Soviet eara. The tape I had was printed in Canada about 92/93 I think.

My girlfriend did not like it so when we moved house....

Anyway, grateful for any help offered.

Cheers

Sledge

Subject: RE: Another cd/tape search
From: Jacob B
Date: 19 Jul 00 - 11:01 AM

Hi Sledge,

If this thread doesn't succeed in finding an answer for you, try one named "Help: Ukranian Songs". That's more likely to attract the attention of people who know about things that have been recorded in Ukranian.

Best of luck.

Subject: RE: Another cd/tape search
From: Lepus Rex
Date: 20 Jul 00 - 02:33 AM

Sledge, there's a Ukrainian singer named Maria Burmaka, who released an album (in Canada!)called 'Maria.' Does that ring a bell? Here's what else I found...

Here's the address for her Canadian record label...

Yevshan Corporation
Box 325
Beaconsfield, Quebec
Canada H9W5T8


Here's her 'unofficial homepage,' which is full of info, pictures (kinda cute...) and a discography of all her tapes...but the text is in friggin' Cyrillic, so good luck.

Here's a site with what's supposed to be a sound clip of her's, but I couldn't get it to work...What in Hell is an mp2? And it's got a big clickable picture of her.

Ah, well...

Hope that helps (if it's even the same Ukrainian Maria, hehe) :)

---Lepus Rex

Subject: RE: Another cd/tape search
From: Lepus Rex
Date: 20 Jul 00 - 02:38 AM

Ah, here's Yevshan Records' online catolog.

---Lepus Rex

Subject: RE: Another cd/tape search
From: Lepus Rex
Date: 20 Jul 00 - 02:40 AM

Me again, hehe... Here's some info one Maria from that Yevshan site, where you can buy her stuff on cd:

"Maria Burmaka presents a more pop-oriented set of songs and ballads. Her delicate vocals are accompanied by guitar, percussion and violin. Arrangements are very interesting, somewhat reminiscent of the "Enya" style and provide fine easy-listening material. Contains: Rozliuby, De ty teper, Tykha voda, Povernutys' nazad, and more... A new sound for this young artist!"

OK, I'm done now;) And it'll turn out to be the WRONG one, I bet.

---Lepus Rex

Subject: RE: Another cd/tape search
From: sledge
Date: 20 Jul 00 - 03:10 AM

HI Lepus, That the girly indeed. Take ten brownie points, go to the top of the class.

Soon My girlfriend can "enjoy" it all over again.

Maria's material deffinatley has a pop aspect to it, but it stays clear of being standard Ukrainien/Russian pop which has to be seen to be believed, it is very very bad. Her voice has a gravely texture which suits the material well, not sure about it being Enya-ish.

Whatever, I enjoy even if I can only pick out every tenth word. Again many thanks.

Cheers, Sledge

Subject: RE: Another cd/tape search
From: Lepus Rex
Date: 20 Jul 00 - 03:20 AM

Ah, cool, sledge. And I know what you mean about Russian pop, hehe. Make sure you copy the cd this time, so your girlfriend can enjoy Maria's voice forever, muahahahahaha...

---Lepus Rex