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A NEW STYLE TO TURN WORLD MUSIC ON ITS EAR :
KRASSIMIR INTRODUCES POPERA
Krassimir
is one of Bulgaria’s most popular celebrities. He is not only a famous
mime artist, but he also scored a top ten album and is one of Bulgaria’s
most outspoken cultural advocates. A true male soprano with an impressive
4-octave range, Krassimir now steps onto the international stage with an
evocative new album and a voice that is unlike anything you’ve ever heard.
Popera was recorded and
produced by William Tabanou who worked with artists such as Avril Lavigne
and Coolio. The first time he heard Krassimir perform live at the El
Portal Theater he was immediately taken by his extraordinary talent.
“The moment I heard his
voice I knew I had to work with him!”
Krassimir and Tabanou
recorded the album primarily at Jam studios in West Hollywood, with
additional recording done in the Czech Republic. They spent countless
hours in the studio, experimenting with various arrangements and
compositional elements until they achieved what is considered in their
mind perfection – a new style! The result is an incomparable record that
fuses European pop and a contemporary symphonic sound with soaring
melodies, poetic lyrics, and Krassimir’s one of a kind voice.
Popera follows in the
footsteps of internationally acclaimed records like Enigma’s MCMXC a.D and
Sarah Brightman’s La Luna and anchored by a truly innovative sound. The
album features 10 original compositions in 4 different languages –
English, Spanish, Russian and Latin. Each song is an epic unto itself with
Krassimir’s mystical voice drawing the listener into every word.
Songs like “Madness of
Greatness,” “Bolero,” and “Set Me Free” are marked by unforgettable
anthems and thunderous, emotionally evocative choruses. Even the lighter
songs on Popera, like “S.O.S.” or “Ocean” are performed with their own
dramatic intensity and a subtle bravado that can permeate even the most
thick-skinned critic.
In a recent visit to
Bulgaria, Krassimir was moved by the powerful sights and sounds of his
homeland. He wanted to record something that echoed his own experiences,
while reflecting the need for inspiration and positivity he sees in the
world today.
“With all the violence and destruction that exists out there, I wanted to
make an album that above all, inspires emotion in people and encourages
them to dig deeper. I think if anything can transcend our personal
barriers, it’s music.”
On Popera, Krassimir
explores the depths of the human psyche’s struggle with love, triumph,
longing, and loss. The third track, “Memories,” a Spanish lament, is a
powerful ode to all those who have died in recent tragedies and war.
Like a great film
soundtrack, Popera follows life’s story in a dramatic, emotive way.
Krassimir not only ventures outside the lines of conformity, but works
towards erasing them altogether. He reaches out to listeners in a special
way, replacing traditional boundaries with an original, unique musical
expression that audiences from all corners of the globe can embrace with
equal candor.
A BULGARIAN POP STAR IN THE AMERICAN MELTING POT
KRASSIMIR PROVES TALENT CROSSES BOUNDARIES NO MATTER WHERE YOU ARE
From the Art of Silence A New Vocal Star
Rises…
Krassimir’s star began
rising in his homeland at the early age of 9. As a young mime, he became
well known in performance circles throughout Bulgaria and Eastern Europe
as a master of conveying ideas through body language.
He took lessons with the
great opera prima and vocal coach Penka Gekova, who inspired him and
taught him to master his newfound talent. His first album, Silent Voices
(1998), was a Bulgarian top ten hit.
He performed extensively
in some of the most prestigious venues in Europe mesmerizing audiences
with impressive stage shows and his unique, one of a kind voice. As record
sales soared and critics applauded, Krassimir was ready to move on to the
next challenge.
In 1999 Krassimir moved to Los Angeles, CA in search of something more.
But the fame and renown he enjoyed as a pop star in his native country did
not follow. So he started over.
“I worked as a pizza boy,
and a waiter. I did it not only for money, but to immerse myself in the
American culture.”
He scraped and clawed his
way back up the ladder and finally began performing at private and
community functions. People immediately took notice. Singer and soul
legend, Lionel Ritchie, was impressed:
“When I first heard his
voice I thought it was computer enhanced or something. But when I heard
him live…man, it really blew me away. He is truly a rare talent.”
Since his arrival in Los
Angeles, Krassimir has been studying with the internationally renowned
voice coach Kay Montgomery who is teaching also at Colburn and UCLA.
He has appeared on
primetime television programs including Alias, The Agency, and America’s
Most Wanted. He also works in film and commercials, and is a premier
spokesman for his native Bulgaria.
The world is hungry for a
new music – a music which provokes intense feeling, ennobles one’s spirit
with the purifying power of the singer’s talent. It is the urge of the New
Millennium to usher in The New. Krassimir is The New who fulfills the best
which the New Millenium demands.
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