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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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