Vadim Kaustin personal biography. Vadim Kapustin: “My music is for aesthetes

Vadim Kapustin is a Russian musician, ex-soloist of the musical group “Triangle Sun”, today a solo artist performing under the pseudonym Isaac Nightingale. Vadim Kapustin works in the genres of pop, soul and jazz, and also often experiments with styles. The musician attracted the attention of television viewers by getting into the fifth season of the competitive vocal project, where he managed to reach the quarterfinals.

Vadim Kapustin was born in Barnaul in September 1973. As he himself claims, he has been interested in music and singing since childhood. Moreover, because of his hobby, he was often punished. Vadim hummed even during lessons, which the teachers did not always like, and the guy was kicked out of the class. But the repressions did not stop Kapustin, and he decided to devote his life to the world of music and vocals.

After graduating from school, Vadim Kapustin’s creative biography began to replenish with new pages. First of all, the musician received a good classical education as an academic choir conductor. Kapustin lived in Germany for a long time. In Berlin he worked in a chamber theater, wrote music and sang.

Music

For more than 12 years, Vadim was the lead singer of the musical group “Triangle Sun”. Kapustin not only sang, but was also the author and co-author of most of the songs of the group, which chose the directions of soul, pop and jazz.

In the first year of the group’s existence, the team won the Russian festival Cafe Del Mar Lounge. A year later, the group played at the famous Cafe Del Mar in Ibiza, and the owners of Cafe Del Mar Music even included the composition "Triangle Sun" under the name "Beautiful" in the thirteenth music compilation of the label.

As a result, Triangle Sun already performed as a headliner at the Parliament Lounge festival, and at the London Global Gathering festival they became the first Russian band to perform on stage at this event.

In 2010, the group signed a contract with the global concern “Mars”, and the band’s song “Moments” became the title melody of the Dove chocolate advertising campaign. Things were going well for the group.

However, in January 2016, Kapustin left the project and moved to America. In Los Angeles, he began creating a solo album, which was planned to be released under the name “Isaac Nightingale”. This is the artist's creative pseudonym.

Vadim Kapustin's disc was recorded at one of the most famous Hollywood studios RUSK, where the hits , and .

The singer’s first single, entitled “It’s not over,” was released in June 2016. The song premiered at a concert in the fashionable metropolitan club “16 tons”. The musician also posted a video for this song on a YouTube account created under the pseudonym Isaac Nightingal.

For the “Blind Audition” Vadim Kapustin chose the composition “All of me”. He managed to perform this piercing song so soulfully that I couldn’t resist admitting that I felt “huge goosebumps.”

In the first minute, all the mentors turned to the talented Barnaul resident. , and Polina Gagarina were ready to take Vadim to their teams, but he chose Agutin. Kapustin managed to gallantly refuse Gagarina’s mentorship, saying that he would not be able to think about music on her team.

In an interview timed to coincide with the qualifying music competition, the contestant admitted that he was pleased with the result. He also shared his plans to take part in a similar project in the USA, called The Voice USA.

In the fights, Vadim Kapustin was the last to perform: the singer got into the 11th edition and performed there under number seven. She became the musician’s rival. Vadim masterfully performed Van Morrison’s “Moondance” and won the match.

At the “Knockouts” stage, the musician chose the song “Wonderful Country” by the group “Bravo” and also passed this stage brilliantly. As a result, the musician reached the quarterfinals, where he performed the song “Easy”, but lost to Ksenia Korobkova.

At the same time, Kapustin received more votes from mentors than Korobkova, but much more viewers voted for the girl. As a result, the gap between the contestants was about ten percent. However, Ksenia made it to the semi-finals, but Vadim did not.

Participation in a music competition did not prevent Kapustin from working on a solo project. The musician presented new singles one after another, bringing the release of his solo album closer.

Personal life

The 43-year-old vocalist and musician is single. Vadim Kapustin’s personal life is music, singing, travel and yoga. But the singer is open to romantic feelings and hopes that he will soon meet the one with whom he can live in the wake of his favorite music.

Vadim Kapustin now

Today Vadim Kapustin works only under the Isaac Nightingale brand. Under this pseudonym, the musician is steadily building up his discography, regularly releasing new singles, and also performs in clubs with both national teams and solo concerts. In addition, the musician appears on various radio and television shows, for example, Vadim presented one of the latest clips in the studio of Vladimir Matetsky on Radio Mayak.

In 2017, the musician recorded a new musical composition, “Nothing to decide,” and in 2018 he released a video for it. The song “Nothing to decide” stayed at the top of the radio charts in New York for several weeks. And the singer made a real event out of the release of the video, regularly releasing teasers and inciting fans.

Vadim Kapustin also released a new solo album - a debut record recorded under the name Isaac Nightingale. The album was called "Renascence". The presentation of the album took place at the RED club. The release of the debut album was accompanied by a series of concerts that took place both in Russia and abroad.

On the night of December 31, 2017, the musician performed on New Year's Eve at Insight, on the 84th floor of the Oko tower in Moscow.

In March 2018, the singer performed a concert dedicated to World Women's Day at the 16 Ton club.

Discography

2007 – “Diamond” (as part of the group “Triangle Sun”)
2010 – “Iris” (as part of the group “Triangle Sun”)
2011 – “Diamond / Iris” (German edition, as part of the group “Triangle Sun”)
2011 – “Bar Lounge Classic 2” (collection, as part of the group “Triangle Sun”)
2011 – “Buddha Bar vol. 13" (collection, as part of the group "Triangle Sun")
2011 – “Luxury Session Ibiza” (collection, as part of the group “Triangle Sun”)
2011 – “Ibiza Chillout Paradise” (collection, as part of the group “Triangle Sun”)
2011 – “A Night @ Buddha-Bar Hotel” (collection, as part of the group “Triangle Sun”)
2012 – “Public Chill” (collection, as part of the group “Triangle Sun”)
2012 – “Siddharta, Spirit of Buddha-Bar Vol. 6" (collection, as part of the group "Triangle Sun")
2014 – “Born in the Silence” (as part of the group “Triangle Sun”)
2018 – “Renascence” (solo album as Isaac Nightingale)

The musician, originally from Barnaul, continues to successfully conquer the international stage. A resident of the legendary club Cafe Del Mar, a former member of the Triangle Sun project, the winner of music awards this year moved to Los Angeles and began a new stage of his creative career under the stage name Isaac Nightingale. Not long ago, Vadim recorded his first single in the legendary Hollywood studio Rusk - this is where Frank Sinatra, Elton John, Tina Turner, the Rolling Stones, and Doors recorded. Now preparing for the release of an EP. Woman`s Day talked with Vadim Kapustin about childhood, music, life in Los Angeles and, of course, about his hometown.

“At school I copied Michael Jackson”

I was born in Moscow, although the city of Barnaul is indicated in my passport. The fact is that my beloved grandmother, aunt, uncles and brothers live here. I have extremely bright, positive memories of my childhood. I was raised by my mother, grandmother, aunt and grandfather. I also remember that we always had a lot of guests - they were very interesting people, professors. My grandmother was a famous pediatrician; a book was even written about her and a documentary film was made. Since childhood, I have felt endless warm love and care. The atmosphere at home was always comfortable, good and calm, except for those moments when I bawled songs from the balcony and the neighbors applauded me.

Then I listened to a lot of records by American bluesmen, which I often borrowed to listen to from Yura from the second floor, the son of a TASS correspondent. Then these records were sent from hand to hand, falling into the hands of my singing teacher, returning in excellent condition in a plastic bag without a single scratch or defect, having done a great job in the minds of all my friends and school buddies.

During breaks, we shared our impressions of listening to BBKing, Rolling Stones, Chuck Berry, Elvis Presley. This is how music, in fact, entered my life. We gathered in a small square with a fountain opposite the Rossiya cinema, someone shaved their temples, pierced their ears, grew long hair, and my friend Valery Karmanov, the son of a judge in the Central District of our city, and I brought with us a Sharp cassette recorder and a huge smooth plywood: we were breakdancing. For which even the gopniks respected us and shook our hands firmly when they met.

At first I danced, copied Michael Jackson's movements, and then I began to sing like him. And unnoticed by myself, from a good dancer (who was never bothered by anything), I smoothly transformed into a singer. Barnaul has always had a favorable environment, with a lot of creative people. To this day I keep in touch with many musicians from our city. There is a wonderful Barnaul school that has trained many talented and brilliant musicians. I always remember with warm feelings the time when I studied there. It was a lot of fun. And looking back, I often remember the words of one of my good friends: “Musicians are a separate caste of people.”

"I make music for beautiful, curious, cosmopolitan people"

At first my listeners were my friends. They assured me that a great future awaited me and that I needed to study music professionally. I had no musical education then. And I am so grateful to my friends for influencing my decision to enter a music school in the class of “Academic Choir Conductor.”

The most vivid musical impression from childhood was the constant subscription concerts at the Philharmonic, where I constantly went to classical music concerts. I think it was then that music began to degenerate into a real passion in me. I became literally obsessed with her.

For me, quality music is a whole complex of components. Music must necessarily convey something: an image, a mood. Good music can radically change the atmosphere and well-being. Personally, I divide music into good and bad, into music that I like and don’t like. High-quality music is music that is harmonious in itself; it may not be made by a professional, but it is self-sufficient, sincere, and therefore definitely finds a response.

The music that I make is for people who are prepared, have good taste, discriminating, I would say, aesthetes, who appreciate beautiful melodies, relevant and modern sound, mainly young people who love to dance, love a full interesting life, read a lot, are very knowledgeable , strives to be at the forefront. These are certainly inquisitive people who love a beautiful life, beautiful clothes, beautiful films. These are cosmopolitan people: they know languages, travel a lot, have friends all over the world. This includes creative people: film people, artists...

"There are a lot of strange people in Hollywood"

I always dreamed that “summer would not end, that it would rush after me”! Here in Los Angeles, that's exactly what happens. Secondly, palm trees and the ocean! The creative atmosphere is the center of cinema and show business. This is exactly the same “caste”. And there are also a lot of Mexican restaurants, and in general a lot of authentic cuisine, and I really love food!

They definitely won’t call you strange here; almost everything is allowed, within reasonable limits, of course. Why is this not an ideal atmosphere for creativity? There are a lot of strange people in Los Angeles, especially in Hollywood. In a good way. Someone goes and recites some poem, someone talks to themselves. There are also a lot of homeless people. This upset me a little. But the people are very positive, polite, I would even say friendly.

“Plans include a new album and Miami”

My plans for the future are closely related to creativity. This is an important part of my life. Immediate plans: record a new album, engage in full concert activities. I'm happy when I have something to say and give to my audience. Make new and more interesting music. Maybe move to Miami. I like the climate there better than in Los Angeles. And there is also white sand. But I also want to spend a lot of time in Moscow, because I love this city very much and will probably never be able to say goodbye to it forever.

The EP is planned for closer to the new year. It will consist of several songs, three of which will already be familiar to listeners, plus two completely new ones, and there will also be a couple of excellent fashionable dance remixes in the arsenal.

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Vadim Kapustin. Biography

Vadim Kapustin He graduated from the Barnaul Music College with a degree in academic choir conductor, but became interested in singing and composing, and gave up conducting. In 1995, Vadim left for Berlin and worked there as a composer at the Russian chamber theater “Nostalgia”.

For a long time, Vadim Kapustin was a member of a successful Moscow group, but decided to start everything from scratch. Triangle Sun became the first Russian band to be published on the Cafe del Mar compilation series, and then became the first Russian band to play at the Global Gathering 2007 festival in London.

Vadim Kapusin practices yoga and loves to travel.

“I have been interested in music since childhood, I was kicked out of lessons because I was constantly humming something. This is my inner essence, my musical passion, which I have been obsessed with for many years. I would say that I’m not famous, but my music is famous,” – Vadim said before performing in the blind auditions of the show “The Voice”, season 5.

At the gray auditions, Vadim Kapustin performed the song All of Me John Legend, which is dedicated to the performer’s wife, model Chrissy Teigen. “Life in Los Angeles, so to speak, is not sugar,” Grigory Leps joked after Vadim’s speech. Well, the performer made it to the team Leonid Agutin.