Gravlyky Supersonics. Poludenna nich. ("The Lay of the Host of Igor", extended version). (2CD). (Noonday Night)

"The Lay of the Host of Igor" is one of the best known and the brightest sights of the Old Rus literature. The dramatic might of this work has always struck both research experts and ordinary readers – and inspired talented people for creativity. Thus, meet – the new Ukrainian rock opera "Noonday Night" is based exactly on the "Lay...". Actually, the very fact of creating such rock opera already causes respect – in fact, one should have certain boldness to make an attempt to translate the "Lay..." into the language of modern art. On the other hand, it looks a logical progress of the state of affairs – in view of that it is rock-folk that is acquiring more and more development and scope in Ukraine. However, this work stands out not only due to its music constituent. First of all, there are fragments of the original text – words "from the author" are included here in the archaic language. Secondly, the rock opera is rich in dramatic dialogs – they sound in modern language. Therefore, conversations of the characters create tense action here, which complements the music constituent, satiates the work with information and emotions. Well, and thirdly – certainly, the music. The word "rock" implies here a great number of interconnected styles. Metal, punk, rock ballads, bossa nova, blues, etc. – and all that, to a certain extent, echoes to Ukrainian folklore. We could say that "Gravlyky Supersonics" used elements of the majority of genres of modern music that are not covered by the definition of "pop" in order to emphasize nuances of the plot. And they approached this business with fantasy, it is worth listening to. And in case the occasion happens – to watch as well, as this is, in addition to all the rest, a virtual performance as well. However, it is for a while possible to watch it only live, during performances.