Folk World – Svjata Vatra “Kalyna” CD review by Eelco Schilder 2008
Svjata Vatra “Kalyna” 
Label: Svjata Vatra OÜ  2008
Well, it’s not a secret that I liked the first Svjata Vatra CD a lot. This Ukrainian-Estonian band that is founded by the Ukrainian musician Ruslan Trochynskyi, combines the best of both worlds and actually it doesn’t stop there. On this new CD the band discover new areas and influences can be heard from many Nordic and Eastern-European countries. They easily blend traditional sounds with jazz, Celtic and even some light brass sounds fill the room. On this new album they sound really relaxed and have a happy kind of folk(rock) that is very easy going. Some beautiful bagpipe pieces like in Song of sunrise where they blend really beautifully with the trombone. The style of this song is so nice that I easily forgive the false note one of the bagpipers is playing. The same for Verhovyna a very nice Ukrain traditional in a bagpipe-brass setting. The sound of Svjata Vatra changed a bit. Their music became more accessible and although not as surprising as their debut album, Svjata Vatra is still a great folk band with often beautiful and sometimes just straight on easy-folk. 
Eelco Schilder

CD Baby - Kalyna CD

06 Marusja

04 Piimanaiste Polka, Milkmaids' Polka

03 Poiss Nagu Ponks, the Boy Is Swell

02 Svjata Vatra

01 Kalyna

Svjata Vatra "Zillja zelenen’ke" 
Own label, 2010

The third release by the Estonian-Ukrainian band Svjata Vatra is a double release with an audio CD and a Live DVD. After their surprising debut album and strong second CD, Svjata Vatra develops more and more into a professional band with an international sound. Their music is a more and more balanced mix between ethnic, brass and rock. The musicians get their inspiration from their home country and beyond. Influences from the Balkan are often heard. A song often ends or starts with an up-tempo danceable melody and the total atmosphere is much lighter than on their first album. Svjata Vatra is now an uncomplicated festival-proof band for international stages. The DVD gives you an idea of what you might expect when you get this band to your country and I do think it’s about time we see them on some Western-European festivals this summer. 
© Eelco Schilder

Ruslan Trochynskyi – vocal, trombone, scythe.
Kulno Malva – accordion, vocal, bagpipes
Juhan Suits (Torupilli Juss)  – Estonian bagpipes, wooden horn, whistle, vocal,  jew’s harp.
Kalle Kindel – drum ethno set.
Dmitri Dmitrenko – percussion.
Alo Jaanivald – sound engineer
Terje Trochynskyi - manager

CD
Recorded at Estonian Radio Studio 2010
Recorded by Alo Jaanivald
Mixed by Alo Jaanivald & Ruslan Trochynskyi
Mastering by 
Talis Timrots / Mints Studio

DVD
Concert
Recorded at Viljandi Folk Music Festival 2009
Concert live mixing by Kalle Kaskla
Cameras - Andrus Kase, Toomas Kärner, Eva Lugima, Mait Vares, Erik Norkroos
Video editing by Erik Norkroos, Ruslan Trochynskyi
Sound recorded by Rainer Koik
Sound editing & mastering by Alo Jaanivald
Guest performer Joonatan Mandel

Videos
Zillja zelenen’ke
Poiss nagu ponks / The Boy is Swell
Piimanaiste polka / Milkmaid’s Polka

Cover design & layout by 
       Asko Künnap

        Produced by: 
Ruslan & Terje Trochynskyi

   Publisher & Copyright
       Svjata Vatra

Zillja Zelenen'ke

itunes zilljazelenenke

Verhovyna 2 - 2010

Punk-Polka-Tuli - 2010 / Punk - Polka - Fire - 2010

Marusja - 2010

Piimanaiste polka - 2010 / Milkmaides polka - 2010

Poiss nagu ponks - 2010 / The Boy Is Swell - 2010

Wolves attempts to catch a horse have been caught on camera by Svjata Vatra!

Svjata Vatra's new video "Hobusemäng" is a sequel to the Viljandi lake series started by "Zozulja" in winter 2017. 
Early one autumn morning, when fog is rising from the lake, a dream-like story is rolling - a story of looking for a partner... and possibly finding one.
"Hobusemäng" is a well known Estonian young people's singing game, where a young man is challenged to find and catch the right girl. Svjata Vatra's pipes and trombone have actually been heard playing this song earlier - in 2010, when it was performed during  the Sail-Shadow Theatre project on the ship Emajõe lodi. Now, seven years later and with a new line-up, the piece was completely reborn and got released as a radio single.
Svjata Vatra has been making music in its own passionate and committed way for 12 years, released 5 CD-s and one DVD.
  
Director: Kristo Viiding
Video team: Karl Erik Heinsoo, Andreas Martin Reili, Ako Lehemets, Martin Kosseson
Recording engineer: Kevin Kangur
Mix and master: Keijo Koppel - Roundsound Studio
Actors: Margus Christopher Kalda, Laura Pakasaar, Gabriella Bakhoff, Rute Trochynskyi, Kadri Skudra Kalda, Kadri Kabanen, Kärt Kurvits, Liis Künnapas, Mari-Liis Martin, Liis Konsap
Producer: Svjata Vatra

MP3 downloads
iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/ee/album/hobusemäng-single/id1294112274

Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0769182GF/ref=dm_ws_tlw_trk1

Video: https://youtu.be/7auc4TNJohI

Svjata Vatra - Hobusemäng / The Horse Game

Jihav Kozak Za Dunaj / Їхав Козак за Дунай / The Cossack Rode Beyond the Danube / Kappas kasakas Doonau taha.

Svaja Vatra’s new single and video “The Cossack Rode Beyond the Danube” (ENG) is the first piece from the upcoming album called “Changes”. The song also gives the first taste of the direction where the new album is heading.  The single “The Cossack Rode Beyond the Danube” is one of the most well known Ukranian traditional song of all time. Even after 300 years the song has remained very close to heart to Ukranian national heritage. The song is about an ancient story. Cossack is on it’s way to war. He leaves his long loved wife at home in tears. Cossack’s mission in war is actually not about the battle itself. It’s about making a better and brighter future to his family and the one he loves. The belief in love is the reason what brings him back home safely. The same piece has inspired many well known composers through different times. One of the best examples is Ludwig van  Beethoven’s “Schöne Minka”. Estonians who lived in Siberia brought back similar song called “Kallimale” (EST) “To Dearest” (ING) .
  Svjata Vatra’s 6th studio album “Changes” is moving towards positive changes in life by calling them to life.   Svjata’s video “Jihav kozak za dunaj” (UKR) is the band’s first official studio video. The video’s main idea is to show the making progress of a cohesive band. The four members of the band have but their creativity together to make a powerful song and power is all that Svjata Vatra is all about.  

Recording/Mix: Silver Lepaste, Clockwork Stuudio, Estonia.
 Mastering: Minerva  Pappi, Waudio Mastering, Finland.
Video: Henri Killõ
 Producer: Svjata Vatra  
Big thanks to Estonian Authors Society 



Їхав козак за Дунай, сказав: "Дівчино, прощай! 
Ти, конику вороненький,  неси та гуляй! 
 "Постій, постій мій козаче, твоя дівчина плаче, 
На кого ж ти покидаєш, тільки подумай!".

   Вийшла, ручки заломавши  і тяженько заплакавши:
 На кого ж ти покидаєш – тільки подумай!
  Білих ручок не ламай,  ясних очок не втирай 
 Мене з війни із славою  к собі ожидай".

Приспів: |: 
Лучше було б, лучше було б не ходить, 
Лучше було б, лучше було б не любить, 
Лучше було б, лучше було б та й не знать, 
Чим тепер, чим тепер забувать. :

|   Не хочу я нікого,  тільки тебе одного  
Ти здоров будь мій миленький,  а все пропадай 
  Свиснув козакна на коня:  Оставайся здорова! 
 Як не згину, то вернуся  через три года!


The Cossack rode over the Danube,
  He said: 
"farewell, my sweetheart"  
You, my black horse,  Lead on and march!
  "Wait, wait, my Cossack,  
your girl is crying,  
How can you leave her, 
Just think about it.
"  She went up, waving her hand, 
And with tears falling,
 "How can you leave me,
 Just think about it.
"  Don't let your snowy hands get wet,
 Don't rub your bright eyes,
 From the glorious war 
I shall return.

"  Refrain |:
 Maybe, maybe it would have been better not to leave, 
Maybe, maybe it would have been better not to love,
 Maybe, maybe it would have been better not to even know each other And now, and now is time to forget. :|

  "I do not want anyone
 Except for you, 
Take care, my sweetheart, 
And leave it all behind.
"  The Cossack whistled from the horse:
 "You must take care! 
Wait for my triumph In 
Three years time! "

Jihav Kozak Za Dunaj /The Cossack Rode Beyond the Danube

Wolves attempts to catch a horse have been caught on camera by Svjata Vatra's single and video "Hobusemäng" (The Horse Game ENG) 
https://youtu.be/7auc4TNJohI. 
Video is a sequel to the Viljandi lake series started by "Zozulja" in winter 2017. 
Early one autumn morning, when fog is rising from the lake, a dream-like story is rolling - a story of looking for a partner... and possibly finding one.
"Hobusemäng" is a well known Estonian young people's singing game, where a young man is challenged to find and catch the right girl. Svjata Vatra's pipes and trombone have actually been heard playing this song earlier - in 2010, when it was performed during  the Sail-Shadow Theatre project on the ship Emajõe lodi. Seven years later and with a new line-up, the piece was completely reborn and got released as a radio single.
Svjata Vatra has been making music in its own passionate and committed way for 13 years, released 6 CD-s and one DVD.
Svjata Vatra’s 6th studio album “Changes” is moving towards positive changes in life by calling them to life!

Muutused / Zminy

HobuseMäng - The Horse Game 2018

Muutused - Zminy

Oj U Poli Dva Dubky  Two Oaks in the Field 2018

Marichka Chycheri

Oj U Vyshnevomu Sadu   In The Cherry Garden

Laupäeval Isaga / В суботу з татом   / On a saturday with my father

Punk folk rock! live recording

olla isa on äge! 
being father -  it's cool!

Laupäeval Isaga / В суботу з татом   / On a saturday with my father - DEMO LIVE

Svjata Vatra has released a brand new CD „World, You Are Changing“ 

2020 is a special year for Svjata Vatra – this new CD is celebrating 15 years of friendship between Estonian and Ukrainian musicians.

These 15 intensive years include 7 CD-s, a DVD, a musical documentary movie „Püha Tuli“ and of course all the brilliant musicians who’ve been performing with the band in more than 20 countries all over the world.
20. of march is the day when Svjata Vatra is presenting their newest CD „World, You Are Changing“, recorded by 3 generations of musicians from 3 countries – to point out, that the most imporant qualities of life are carried over from generation to generation, but musicians have always been collaborating over the cultural borders.
So the band has been joined by Rute Trochynskyi (daughter of lead singer Ruslan) and a choir called Žurba an ensemble formed by Estonian-Ukrainian grandmas
Rute has been risen together with the band and has been singing together with her father since she first started to sing along to the lullabys. She’s been a frequent guest to the band’s performances since she was 5 years old. 
Ensemble Žurba has been singing away in Tallinn for almost 3 decades, performing on events and festivals both in Estonia and abroad.
Svjata Vatra is also very happy to present our friend Radik Tyulyush on this CD - with his mighty Tuvan throat singing he’s so well known for from the groups Huun Huur Tu and Chalama Project.
We’re all just good friends and share the dedication to keep our traditions going and to share it with everyone who’s in the right place at the right time. 

The record has been supported by Estonian Integration Foundation, greatest thakns to Viktoria Melnik.
CD “ World, You Are Changing ” 
Ansambel Svjata Vatra: Ruslan Trochynskyi, Juhan Suits, Karl-Heinrich Arro, Robin Mäetalu, Ats Tani.
Guests: Rute Trochynskyi, the Ukrainian quire „Žurba“, Tuvan thorat singer Radik Tyulyush.
Recorded by Frank Reisner Studio89
Master Rauno Avel Studio89
Physical form of the CD designed by Asko Künnap
Photography: Jelena Rudi 

***

At the point when the song „World, you’re changing“ was written no one could have thought, how prophetic it would end up to be.
It may seem just a while since the summer of 2019, when the plans for the recording were first discussed to the release of the CD on the 20. of march, 2020 – but the whole world has been tangled in unprecedented global changes, which have rocked the musical world at least as much as the rest of it.

Thus, in our attempt to comply, we’re taking a positive route and presenting the brand new CD  .

 We may be grounded for a while, but we’re not going anywhere and we’re looking forward to the first chance to announce physical concerts both home and accross the world.

Untli then – just enjoy music. Feel free to support us – our records and goods qualify plenty good enough for ourselves and our friends.. ;)  
But your support is really most appreciated in the dark days we as musicians are encountering.

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07 Kolyskova - Unelaul - Lullaby

06 Kalyna Malyna 2020

05 Shchedryk

04 Tulesõnad 2020 - Fire Spell 2020

03 Gorila Sosna - A Burning Pine Tree

02 Svit, Ty Minjaeschsja - World, You Are Changing

Svjata Vatra has released a brand new CD „World, You Are Changing“ 

Song  ''You tricked me and let me down''
A well known humorous and playful Ukrainian folk song that’s a must on every party and gathering. Verses may vary and may also be added for different occasions. A young man is complaining that a girl has promised to do some things together with him avery day of the week, but deceived him every single time. This is a song that really unites different generations.

Music and lyrics Ukrainan trad
Arrangement by Svjata Vatra
Performed by Estonian-Ukrainian Band Svjata Vatra: Ruslan Trochynskyi, Juhan Suits, Karl-Heinrich Arro, Robin Mäetalu, Ats Tani and guests Rute Trochynskyi and Ukrainian folkansamble Žurba
Recorded by Frank Reisner in Studio89
Mastering by Rauno Avel in Studio89

English translation

You said that on Monday
We would come together for flowers
I came but you didn't
You've lied, you've let me down

You've lied to me
You've let me down
You've driven me,
An young one, crazy

You've said that on Tuesday
You would kiss me 40 times
I came but you didn't
You've lied, you've let me down

You've lied to me
You've let me down
You've driven me,
An young one, crazy

You've said that on Wednesday
We would come together to farm
I came but you didn't
You've lied, you've let me down

You've lied to me
You've let me down
You've driven me,
An young one, crazy

You've said that on Thursday
We would come together on a concert
I came but you didn't
You've lied, you've let me down

You've lied to me
You've let me down
You've driven me,
An young one, crazy

You've said that on Friday
We would come together to collect wild strawberry
I came but you didn't
You've lied, you've let me down

You've lied to me
You've let me down
You've driven me,
An young one, crazy

You've said that on Saturday
We would come together for working
I came but you didn't
You've lied, you've let me down

You've lied to me
You've let me down
You've driven me,
An young one, crazy

You've said that on Sunday
We would come together to a weeding
I came but you didn't
You've lied, you've let me down



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01 Ty Zh Mene Pidmanula - You Tricked Me And Let Me Down

Ruslan Trochynskyi – Vocal, trombone, scythe.

Juhan Suits ( Juss ) – Estonian bagpipes, wooden horn, whistle, vocal,  jew’s harp.

Robin Mäetalu – Acoustic guitar

Karl-Heinrich Arro – Drums, Percussion.

Alo Jaanivald – Sound engineering.

Kevin Kangur - Sound engineering

Terje Trochynskyi – Manager.

BIOGRAPHY

Svjata Vatra (“holy fire” in Ukrainian) is an Estonian-Ukrainian “fire-folk” band – a simmering pot of roots, folk, world and ethno with its flaming and vigorous performances – founded in 2005.

The band’s line-up is a specialty in itself; the temperamental trombone and the Estonian bagpipes together weave eerie sound patterns that burst into vibrant and exotic spheres, backed up by powerful yet dynamic rhythms, leaving no-one unaffected by the band’s versatility and virility.

The band’s trademark can rightfully be said to be their flaming live performances where the potent energy emanating from the leader of the band progressively spreads among the musicians and ultimately engulfs the entire audience in ”holy fire”.

Svjata Vatra have played more than 300 live-concerts in over 14 countries. They have performed in France, Russia, Ukraine, Sweden, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, Germany, Czech Republic, Romania, England, Poland, Netherlands and Belgium in festivals like Colours of Ostrava, Urkult, Viljandi Folk Music Festival, FelSziget, Positivus, London International Festival of Exploratory Music, Maailmakülä and the journey has only begun.

In 2009 Svjata Vatra’s song Kalyna was awarded as best folk/world music song in Estonia was performed at Showcase festivals: Tallinn Music Week and Eurosonic, Netherlands.

February 2014 Svjata Vatra released a single “Vogon zapeklyh ne peche” (Fire does not Burn Toughened People), which is dedicated to all those brave people who were and are standing in Maidan square in protection of democracy and human rights. What is going on in Ukraine has transcended much further than the borders of just one country. The musicians of Svata Vatra have allways valued family, a free state, everyone´s right to speak up in their community and to support democratic values. As musicians they can show support through their own personal example and, of course, through their music. The song “Vogon zapeklyh ne peche” is written in commemoration of the people who were killed in Maidan square and for the people who have been supporting the Ukrainian pursuit for freedom, either in Maidan square or elsewhere in the world. This song speaks about freedom in the general sense, not only in Ukraine but everywhere – people need to be honest and dignified in their lives. Only through honesty and cooperation can we build a free society, where peace and love reign.

Svjata Vatra was one of the organizers of the support concert “For Ukraine” at 16 of March in Tallinn (Estonia) at Freedom Square. There was performing lot of well-known Estonian artist and Svjata Vatra played together with Police and Border Guard Orchestra. The concert was broadcasted live by Estonian Public Broadcasting.

Powerful performances by captivating audience, generating an energizing ambiance and setting aglow people’s hearts – that is what Svjata Vatra is about.

SVJATA VATRA

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