Soloist of technology. Technology

In the early 1990s. the songs “Strange Dances” and “Press the Button” were megahits, the group “Technology” gave 4 concerts a day, and its lead singer Roman Ryabtsev was overwhelmed by fans.

In 1993, he unexpectedly decided to leave the group and went to Paris to record an album. There were rumors that women were actually to blame for the breakup of the group...

Legendary techno-pop group *Technology* | Photo: muslib.ru

The techno-pop group "Technology" was founded in 1990 by musicians of the Bioconstructor group after the lead singer left them. The first line-up included Leonid Velichkovsky, Andrey Kokhaev and Roman Ryabtsev, and later Vladimir Nechitailo joined them. Ryabtsev became the soloist - as he put it, “out of necessity, and then out of inertia, and for some reason everyone liked it.” That same year, Tekhnologiya began work on its debut album and released its first videos. These performers were not like anyone else (they were compared only to Depeche Mode, although the similarity was only external), so the group immediately attracted attention and won thousands of fans.





*Technology* Group, early 1990s | Photo: tehnologia.info

In 1991, Yuri Aizenshpis began working with Technology as a producer. He helped the group release the album "Everything You Want." With his arrival, the group became recognizable and popular throughout the country. For 14 months, the song “Strange Dances” held a leading position in the “Soundtrack” hit parade of the Moskovsky Komsomolets newspaper. “Before, everything was somehow simpler, we brought our video to the music channel and they played it. At that time, it was generally possible to break through without any special PR. Everything was decided by personal connections,” the group’s lead singer Roman Ryabtsev later admitted.

The following year, Tekhnologiya released an album of remixes, took part in the Rock-Summer festival in Tallinn, gave several large-scale concerts in Moscow and Leningrad, attracting about 15 thousand spectators at each of them, and went on tour to other cities of the country. The popularity was incredible, they often gave 4 concerts a day. A complete surprise for many was the news that in the fall of 1992 the group stopped collaborating with Aizenshpis, and soon Roman Ryabtsev announced his desire to pursue a solo career.

Group *Technology* on stage | Photo: tehnologia.info muslib.ru


Legendary techno-pop group *Technology* | Photo: tehnologia.info

At the time, there were rumors that women were actually to blame for the group's breakup. Vladimir Nechitailo stated that “Roman Ryabtsev’s ambitions were given birth to by his beloved girl, who worked at M-radio.” She convinced him that he was capable of making a solo career.” Later, he broke up with this girl and, as the musicians suggest, he regretted leaving the group. And soon after him Andrei Kokhaev left, and Leonid Velichkovsky began producing the singer Lada Dance. “Technology” disappeared for some time, and then appeared with an updated composition.

Group *Technology* after reunion, 2003 | Photo: tehnologia.info

Roman Ryabtsev went to France in 1993 to record a solo album. He talked about this period like this: “I signed a contract, then rehearsals with a French group in Paris, then recording... And then the curator of my project died... And since RFI is about the same as the State Television and Radio Broadcasting Company in the USSR (t i.e. - a state office, money - government), then this whole story came to naught. Pros? A lot of them. They bought me good instruments, I worked with a “live” group, recorded in the West, learned some things that we didn’t do here...”

Group *Technology* after reunion | Photo: muslib.ru


Roman Ryabtsev continues to perform on stage | Photo: kp.ru and bigcitystar.ru
After returning to Russia, Ryabtsev fell into depression, a creative crisis began, and problems with alcohol appeared. However, he was able to overcome all this, took up a solo career again and released 4 albums in 10 years. In 2003, the two main vocalists of Tekhnologiya, Roman Ryabtsev and Vladimir Nechitailo, reunited, and the group began performing concerts again. However, the public still demanded the songs “Press the Button” and “Strange Dances”.

Group *Technology* | Photo: muslib.ru
Now they are not afraid of disagreements over women: “Since then, we have matured, gained life experience and learned to separate flies from cutlets. Personal life and work should not interfere with each other.” They are also optimistic about their prospects in the music market: “We don’t want to remain a “band from the past.” We recently recorded a new album, “Bearer of Ideas,” which, on the one hand, retained the signature sound of “Technology,” and on the other, was addressed to modern youth and is in tune with their musical tastes.”

In the early 1990s. the songs “Strange Dances” and “Press the Button” were megahits, group "Technology" gave 4 concerts a day, and her soloist Romana Ryabtseva fans were overwhelmed. In 1993, he unexpectedly decided to leave the group and went to Paris to record an album. There were rumors that women were actually to blame for the breakup of the group...

Yuri Aizenshpis was involved in producing and

"TECHNOLOGY"- techno-pop group (Moscow). Founded in 1990 by members of the group "BIOCONSTRUCTOR" Leonid Velichkovsky (keyboards), Andrey Kokhaev (keyboards, percussion) and Roman Ryabtsev (keyboards, vocals).

After leaving BIOCONSTRUCTION In 1990, with lead singer Alexander Yakovlev, the musicians spent several months sampling sounds and searching for a new vocalist. As a result, to TECHNOLOGIES Vladimir Nechitailo joined. In the same year, recording of the debut album “Everything You Want” began and low-budget video clips for four songs were shot. The group participated in the competition for young performers "Morning Star" with compositions Strange dances, Songs about nothing, Half an hour. Since April 1991 TECHNOLOGY begins collaboration with producer Yuri Aizenshpis, who helps the group complete and release their first album. The most popular songs were Strange dancing And Press the button written and performed by Roman Ryabtsev (over 14 months Strange dancing entered the top ten of the “Soundtrack” hit parade of the newspaper “Moskovsky Komsomolets”). Video clips were also shot for these songs. On the initiative of Vladimir Nechitailo, a fan club of electronic music lovers Long Play was created, the official publication of which was the newspaper of the same name.

In 1992 TECHNOLOGY took part in the Rock-Summer festival in Tallinn, recorded an album of remixes "I don't need information"- for the first time in the practice of Russian show business. The group also gave several sold-out solo concerts in Moscow (Sports Palace in Luzhniki) and Leningrad (SKK "Yubileiny" - 16,000 spectators at each of the 3 concerts!). According to the results of a survey by the Moskovsky Komsomolets newspaper, Leonid Velichkovsky took 2nd place in the Composer of the Year nomination. The group toured a lot in Russian cities, sometimes giving four concerts a day.

In the fall of 1992, the group stopped collaborating with Yuri Aizenshpis, and Roman Ryabtsev actually left the group, going to France to record a solo album under a contract with Radio France Internationale, and at the end of September 1993 he announced his final departure. A few months later, Andrei Kokhaev leaves the group. Leonid Velichkovsky begins producing singer Lada Dance. Album released in 1994 "Sooner or later"- the last collaboration of the musicians of the original composition, the material for which was recorded in 1993. In 1996 the group TECHNOLOGY reappearing, but with an updated line-up: Vladimir Nechitailo (vocals), Maxim Velichkovsky (keyboards), Victor Burko and Kirill Mikhailov - releases an album "This is war", designed in the style of techno-pop.

Over the course of 10 years of his solo career, Roman Ryabtsev has released four discs: 2 compilations: "Strange Dancing"- which included songs recorded in France and the “Golden Collection” + 2 albums: “If I become different” (Union) and “Red Day of the Calendar” (JAM). He devoted the rest of his time to working as an arranger and sound producer in his own studio. He has several albums to his credit ( "Car-Man", "Miami", "Rise!" etc.) and many (about 30!) remixes for different artists.

In 2003, the long-awaited reunion of the two main vocalists of the group took place. TECHNOLOGY Roman Ryabtsev and Vladimir Nechitailo. The group is joined by two young musicians Roman Lyamtsev (synthesizers, vocals, clarinet), Alexey Savostin (synthesizers) - known as a synth-pop duo MODULE, which has already gained popularity among fans of this musical genre. New songs are being recorded and old hits are being polished (the sound is being updated, vocal parts are being re-recorded). On September 6, 2003, the group performed for the first time at the concert venue of the former park named after. Gorky in Moscow, and already from October 30 - November 1 he works on the same stage with the legendary CAMOUFLAGE! At the same time, the JAM company is re-releasing 4 official albums of musicians in new design, with bonus tracks and remastered sound, the first edition of which is selling out at lightning speed.

At present TECHNOLOGY actively performs both in Moscow and in other cities of Russia: Moscow, St. Petersburg, Saratov, Vladimir, Perm, Omsk: A new album of the group should appear in the fall of 2004, after which a full-scale tour will probably follow.

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"Technology" - techno-pop group (Moscow). Founded in 1990 by members of the Bioconstructor group Leonid Velichkovsky (keyboards), Andrey Kokhaev (keyboards, percussion) and Roman Ryabtsev (keyboards, vocals).

After lead singer Alexander Yakovlev left Bioconstructor in 1990, the musicians spent several months sampling sounds and searching for a new vocalist. As a result, Vladimir Nechitailo joined Technology.

In the same year, recording of the debut album “Everything You Want” began and low-budget video clips for four songs were shot. The group participated in the competition for young performers "Morning Star" with the compositions Strange Dances, Songs About Nothing, Half an Hour.

In April 1991, Technology began collaborating with producer Yuri Aizenshpis, who helped the group complete and release their first album.

The most popular songs were Strange Dances and Press the Button, written and performed by Roman Ryabtsev (for 14 months, Strange Dances was in the top ten of the “Sound Track” hit parade of the Moskovsky Komsomolets newspaper). Video clips were also shot for these songs. On the initiative of Vladimir Nechitailo, a fan club of electronic music lovers Long Play was created, the official publication of which was the newspaper of the same name.

In 1992, Technology took part in the Rock-Summer festival in Tallinn and recorded an album of remixes “I Don’t Need Information” - for the first time in Russian show business. The group also gave several sold-out solo concerts in Moscow (Sports Palace in Luzhniki) and Leningrad (SKK "Yubileiny" - 16,000 spectators at each of the 3 concerts!). According to the results of a survey by the Moskovsky Komsomolets newspaper, Leonid Velichkovsky took 2nd place in the Composer of the Year nomination. The group toured a lot in Russian cities, sometimes giving four concerts a day.

In the fall of 1992, the group stopped collaborating with Yuri Aizenshpis, and Roman Ryabtsev actually left the group, going to France to record a solo album under a contract with Radio France Internationale, and at the end of September 1993 he announced his final departure. A few months later, Andrei Kokhaev leaves the group. Leonid Velichkovsky begins producing singer Lada Dance.

In 1994, the album “Sooner or Later” was released - the last joint work of the musicians of the original composition, the material for which was recorded in 1993.

In 1996, the group Technology appeared again, but with an updated lineup: Vladimir Nechitailo (vocals), Maxim Velichkovsky (keyboards), Victor Burko and Kirill Mikhailov - released the album "This is War", designed in the style of techno-pop.

Over the course of 10 years of his solo career, Roman Ryabtsev released four discs: 2 compilations: “Strange Dances” - which included songs recorded in France, and “Golden Collection” + 2 albums: “If I become different” (Union) and “Red Day” calendar" (JAM). He devoted the rest of his time to working as an arranger and sound producer in his own studio. He has several albums to his credit ("Kar-Man", "Miami", "Rise!", etc.) and many (about 30!) remixes for different artists.

In 2003, the long-awaited reunion of the two main vocalists of the Technology group, Roman Ryabtsev and Vladimir Nechitailo, took place. Two young musicians Roman Lyamtsev (synthesizers, vocals, clarinet), Alexey Savostin (synthesizers) join the group. New songs are being recorded and old hits are being polished (the sound is being updated, vocal parts are being re-recorded).

On September 6, 2003, the group performed for the first time at the concert venue of the former park named after. Gorky in Moscow. At the same time, the JAM company is re-releasing 4 official albums of musicians in new design, with bonus tracks and remastered sound, the first edition of which is selling out at lightning speed.

In 2004-2005, the group actively toured Russian cities, recording new material along the way. At the end of 2005, the third member of the original composition of the group, Andrey Kokhaev, returned to the group. And earlier Roman Lyamtsev left the group, who was replaced by Matvey Yudov, also known as Babymax. And so the composition of the group at the moment: Vladimir Nechitailo, Roman Ryabtsev, Andrey Kokhaev, Matvey Yudov and Alexey Savostin.

On March 4, 2006, the single “Give Fire” went on sale in a limited edition, which included several songs from the future disc. This single was called “Give Fire” - after the name of the cult song of the Alliance group, a cover version of which should be included in the new Technology album. Also in March, the group spent several days in Yalta filming a video for the song “Brave New World”.

At the moment, the new album "Impossible Connections" has been completely recorded and mixed, but for various reasons the JAM company has not yet released the record.

The group was founded in Moscow in 1990 by members of the Bioconstructor group Leonid Velichkovsky, Andrey Kokhaev and Roman Ryabtsev. As a vocalist... Read all

Technology - techno-pop group (Moscow). The group's popularity peaked in the early 1990s. To create music, the group uses electronic musical instruments - synthesizers, samplers and modern computer technologies.

The group was founded in Moscow in 1990 by members of the Bioconstructor group Leonid Velichkovsky, Andrey Kokhaev and Roman Ryabtsev. Vladimir Nechitailo, who had previously worked with the Bioconstructor group as a technician, was invited to join the group as a vocalist.

After the collapse of the Bioconstructor group, its vocalist Alexander Yakovlev organized his own project, Bio.

In 1990, the group recorded demo material and shot low-budget video clips for four songs. The group's debut album, “Everything You Want,” was recorded in 1991. Since April 1991, the group begins to collaborate with the famous producer Yuri Aizenshpis. The debut album is released on audio cassettes and vinyl. The group shoots video clips for the songs “Press the Button” and “Strange Dances”.

In 1992, the group released the remix album “I Don’t Need Information” and began recording their new full-length album “Sooner or Later”. In the fall of 1992, the Technology group terminated its collaboration with Yuri Aizenshpis. Leonid Velichkovsky leaves the concert lineup of the group, and is replaced by Valery Vasko, also a former member of the Bioconstructor group. In 1993, Roman Ryabtsev received a contract with Radio France Internationale and left for France to record a solo album. In September 1993, Roman Ryabtsev announced his departure from the group, and a few months later Andrei Kokhaev also left the group.

In 1996, the Technology group appeared with an updated line-up: Vladimir Nechitailo and Leonid Velichkovsky recorded the album “This is War”. Maxim Velichkovsky (keyboards), Victor Burko (keyboards, backing vocals) and Kirill Mikhailov (drums) accompany Vladimir Nechitailo during concerts.

In 2003, the two main vocalists of the group Technology, Roman Ryabtsev and Vladimir Nechitailo, reunited. The group is joined by two young musicians Roman Lyamtsev (synthesizers, vocals), Alexey Savostin (synthesizers, computer) - members of the Modul group. At the same time, the record company JEM is re-releasing 4 official albums of the musicians in a new design, with bonus tracks and remastered sound.

In April 2005, some changes occurred in the composition of the Technology group: Roman Lyamtsev left the group and decided to focus his efforts on the Modul group, which signed a contract with producer Sergei Pimenov, a former member of the PPK group. A new musician was invited to replace Roman Lyamtsev - Matvey Yudov (babyMax), who until that moment had been working with the Technology group for almost a year as a sound engineer, and at the same time was a musician in the Modul group.

At the end of 2005, one of its founders, drummer Andrei Kokhaev, returned to the group. In March 2006, the group released the single “Give Fire” - with a cover version of the song by the Alliance group. On June 17, 2006, at the KFOR MAI, the group arranged a presentation of the new concert program “Impossible Connections” in anticipation of the release of the new album.

On April 4, 2007, the premiere of the film “One Love in a Million” took place, for the filming of which the group gathered in its original lineup and went on stage to star in the role of themselves from 1993.

In April 2009, the group released the single “Brave New World”, as well as its English version “Brave New World”, recorded together with the vocalist of the Swedish group Elegant Machinery Robert Enforsen.

On May 22, 2009, at the St. Petersburg club “Orlandina”, a presentation of the group’s new album, which was called “Bearer of Ideas,” took place.