#električni orgazam

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Track of the Day;

Vi - Električni Orgazam, 1981

From Paket Aranžman

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m9DPQH9MY9U

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[thoughtswordsaction]

The Impact & Legacy Of "Paket Aranžman" On Yugoslavian Punk Rock

“Paket aranžman” stands out as a seminal compilation that not only captured the zeitgeist of the Yugoslavian punk scene but also laid the groundwork for the genre’s evolution in the region. Released in 1981, this album brought together three pioneering bands: Šarlo Akrobata, Električni Orgazam, and Idoli. Each band contributed tracks that showcased their unique sound and perspective, collectively…

[jokeroutsubs]

Yugoslavia and yugo rock

Joker Out’s new song, Šta bih ja, was inspired by yugorock! Not sure what that means? JokerOutSubs has got you!

‘Yugo rock’ or ‘Yu rock’ is rock with some elements derived from traditional/ethnic/folklore music, as well as other musical genres, including blues, country, reggae, jazz rock and rockabilly. They were added to appease the public, since rock itself was considered a western influence. 

Rock music in Yugoslavia became popular in the sixties. Before that, after the second world war, partisan songs were more popular. This is music associated with resistance groups that fought German occupation across Yugoslavia, Italy and other parts of Eastern Europe. However, in 1956, the Cominform (a coordinated body of communist parties across Europe, designed to keep all communist governments following Stalinist principles) was dissolved. After this point, the connection with the Soviet Union was severed and music tastes began to change accordingly. 

With influences from the west, rock music started gaining popularity. At first, musicians only sang covers of foreign songs (as closely to the original as possible) but in the sixties, bands such as Indexi started making original music. In the seventies, Bijelo dugme were formed and became incredibly popular. At the same time, Parni valjak were also rising to fame. However, the ‘new wave’ of Yugo rock was said to be started by a group called Buldožer.

Some characteristics of New Wave were more political lyrics and taking inspiration from punk. The most famous New Wave bands in Yugoslavia were Azra, Idoli, Prljavo kazalište, Električni orgazam, Psihomodo pop and, in Slovenia at the time, Lačni Franz, Buldožer and Pankrti (an interview with their singer Peter Lovšin can be found at    • [ENG SUB] Bojan Cvjetićanin about roc...  ). 

A second New Wave generation from Belgrade emerged in later years. Among their representatives were Partibrejkers (formed 1982). They combined the blues with British R and B, rockabilly and classic rock and roll. 

In 1982, the groups Ekaterina Velika and Disciplina Kičme (Disciplin A Kitschme) were established, contributing to the second New Wave generation, along with Slovenian group Videosex (formed 1983) with singer Anja Rupel. One of their most famous songs, a cover of 'Zemlja pleše,' can be found at    • Videosex - Zemlja Plese - The Original

The New Wave was characterised by a burst of creativity and activity in the music scene across the region, with many artists emerging and creating excellent music in a short period of time. Many have drawn parallels between the New Wave era and today, where in Slovenia many young bands are gaining recognition. This parallel is only strengthened by the fact that Joker Out, one of the most successful young bands in Slovenia today, have a song named Novi val (New Wave). 

The socio-political significance

Yugoslavia (1918–1992), a federal republic, was made up of six republics (Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia, and Slovenia). Despite the differences between the republics one could argue that the pop-cultural identity was so strong, having influence that went beyond government control and the ability to connect people through the region, that it could be named as the seventh republic. Besides sport, yugorock was one of the last connecting links within a  country that was drifting apart in a variety of areas, including economic. 

Important yugorock bands 

Bijelo Dugme: Considered by many to be the biggest Yugo rock band, Bijelo Dugme were formed in 1974 in Sarajevo. They were the biggest trendsetters in rock music at the time. They had a huge influence on Joker Out since their earliest days as a band. In the 'Kofi brejk' interview Bojan shared that the first concert he ever attended was by Bijelo Dugme, and they were also mentioned several times by Joker Out as having had a big influence on the whole band. In addition, Joker Out covered two of their songs, ‘Selma’ (Radio Koper, 32 min) and ‘Djurdjevdan’ (Belgrade concert, 3.11.2023). You can check out some more of their songs on our playlist linked at the bottom of this post!

Plavi orkestar were formed in 1983 in Sarajevo and had a rich career with eight albums, releasing hits such as ‘Ako su to samo bile laži’, ‘Lovac i košuta’, ‘Odlazim’, ‘Bolje biti pijan nego star’, ‘Suada’ and many more. Some media outlets, like Jutarnji list and Mladina have compared Joker Out’s style to theirs, and Bojan also mentioned Plavi orkestar as one of the bands that influenced him.

Parni valjak are a Croatian band, formed in 1975 in Zagreb. They had many ‘evergreen’ hits, including ‘Sve još miriše na nju’, ‘Jesen u meni’ and ‘Zastave’. In the Carpe Diem series, when asked whom they would listen to forever if they could only choose one artist, Jure chose Parni valjak. At Arsenal Fest in 2023, Bojan interrupted an interview to sing along to ‘Jesen u meni’ as they were playing in the background! 

Indexi were a Bosnian band, who were active from 1962 to 2001. They were extremely influential, with hits like ‘Svijet u kome živim’ and ‘Negdje u kraju, u zatišju’, and became known as the ‘pioneers of psychedelic rock and roll.’ In the Kurir interview, Bojan mentions them as one of his musical role models.

Ekatarina velika, sometimes shortened to EKV, were a Serbian band who were active between 1982 and 1994. They are considered one of the most influential artists in the yugorock scene, with popular songs like ‘Krug’, ‘Par godina na nas’ and ‘Srce’. In the Rdeče in črno interview, Bojan’s voice was compared to that of the lead singer in Ekatarina velika. 

Idoli were one of the most remarkable new wave bands based in Belgrade, active during the early 80's. They are regarded as one of the most outstanding and influential representatives of the Yugoslav rock music and their album 'Odbrana i poslednji dani' ('Defense and The Last Days') was voted as the greatest Yugoslav rock album of all time. During the Kurir interview, Bojan mentioned that ‘Ona’ was inspired by Idoli and their unique sound.

Songs Joker Out have mentioned 

‘Računajte na nas’ by Đorđe Balašević is a very important yugorock song in Joker Out’s history, as it inspired the lyrics of ‘Carpe Diem’. While ‘Računajte na nas’ (‘Count on Us’) is about a generation standing up and fighting for peace, Bojan switched the lyric to ‘ne računajte na nas’ (don’t count on us), meaning that you cannot count on them to join in with the ‘game of hatred’ pervasive in modern society. 

‘Kreni prema meni’ is a song performed by Partibrejkers, a Serbian rock band from Belgrade, known for their rebellious energy, both in sound and spirit. The band is still active and well received all over former Yugoslav countries. The song was covered by Joker Out at the Lent festival in 2018.

‘Sanjao sam moju Ružicu’ by Leteći odred was covered by Apokalipsa, Bojan’s former band, in 2015 during Vičstock Avdicija. Bojan also sang it at the Prulček bar with Buržuzija, Kris and Jan’s former band. Leteći odred is a Croatian pop band with a prosperous and successful musical career and performances for over 30 years.

In September 2016, Joker Out posted a setlist from one of their earliest gigs on their Instagram. It included three notable yugorock song covers - ‘Frida’ by Psihomodopop, ‘Motori’ by Divlje jagode and ‘Ne Zovi Mama Doktora’ by Prljavo Kazalište.

If you’d like to listen to any of these artists or songs, check out our curated playlist on YouTube or Spotify!

Sources:

Kregar, Tone, et al. Za domovino - z rockom naprej! Jugo rock: slovensko-srbske paralele. Muzej novejše zgodovine Celje. 2020.

Perković, Ante, and Lah, Klemen. Sedma republika: pop kultura in razpad Jugoslavije. Zenit, 2018.

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[lilacerull0]

an integral experience is also knowing our version first so you inevitably have that *woah* moment at some point in your life

it's fun listening to a song and being like. oh an ex-yu band reused this.

[manitat]

Električni orgazam... "Kako bubanj kaže", 1984... Foto: Dragan Papić...

[uneasylisteningradio]

Eastern European Punk Special April 13, 2024

listen to the show

Metronom - Bubeník Mižerija - Izolacija

DJs speak over Balalaika Ensemble "Wolga" - Katjuscha

Idoli - Plastika Kampec Dolores - Tűztó HOMOMILITIA - To Wszystko Od Dawna Zaplanowane

DJs speak over Hard Pop - Katjuscha

Koridor - Rusevine Nowa Generacia - DaDaDa II Ženevski Dekret - Mali Mozgovi Kontrola W. - Radioaktywne Guernica y Luno - Osaczony Мандраже - К​о​н​т​р​р​е​в​о​л Ю​ц​и​о​н​н​а​я​-​І = Counter​-​Revolutionary

Moskwa - Slowo juggler - Fájdalom City Silvija & Izvraščencai - Nauja Viltis Mirusiai Scenai = New Hope For Dead Scene Atol Atol Atol - Gdyby świat dowiedział się wcześniej Profili Profili - Majke Ih Guraju U Metalnim Korpama Siekiera - Atak

Pauk - Umirem Od Dosade Wiaterwii - Już Dobrze Dobrze Čao Pičke - Nicole SPS - Máma NATO - Б​е​з Ш​т​а​н​о​в = Without Pants Crna Žuč - Niko I Ništa TZN Xenna - Ciemny Pokoj

Tožibabe - Trash Električni Orgazam - Infekcija Zig Zag - Signe Melo Kritická Situace - Eternal Deserter

Kulo - Uimane Ja Väsinud Xaxaxa - Čovekot kogo Racin go opejuva Mrtvi Kanal - Slika Na Mramoru BBB - Une RADNIČKA KONTROLA - TV u Koloru

El Banda - Wściekłyszpaler რეცეპტი (Retsepti) - მაშინ იმედი ქვრება = Mashin Imedi Kvreba Padme - Rektör Republika - Kombinat

Energia 80 - Cringe Szonett Aurora - Wszyscy Przeciw Wszystkim

Zdob și Zdub - Bună Dimineața

[elden-hicks]

URL Song Tag 🎶

tagged by @profesionalpartyguest (ty, agora <3)

Erämaan Viimeinen - Nightwish ft. Jonsu Leni - Crystal Castles Die in the Disco - Night Club Eight - Sleeping at Last Never Wanted to Dance - Mindless Self Indulgence Hope of Morning - Icon for Hire Igra Rok En Rol Cela Jugoslavija - Električni Orgazam Coraline - Måneskin Kletka - Molchat Doma Sweet Talk - Saint Motel

tagging: @push-tet, @violamonty, @plumbogs, also, If you want to participate, consider yourself tagged as well!

[theparanoid]

Šarlo Akrobata / Idoli / Električni Orgazam - Paket Aranžman

(1981 split album)

Full Youtube Video | Youtube Playlist | Spotify

[Post-Punk, New Wave, Art Punk, Dub, Reggae Rock]

[libertineangel]

Someone I know from Serbia just told me that classic YU-punks Električni Orgazam are playing London on Friday, the night after I'm seeing the Damned

It's £40 which isn't cheap and my legs are gonna be fucking dead already but SetlistFM has no data on them ever having played the UK before so I don't especially wanna miss it

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Električni Orgazam - Zlatni Papagaj

[tkfluff-fanatic]

Thanks for the tag :3 I'd play uhhh uhhhhh igra rokenrol cela Jugoslavija by električni orgazam @brz-tks @starrtks @mintboba-tea

lowkey if y'all were handed the phone, what song would y'all play at a party?

but it was a party for online and irl friends-

@radicallxser @trashypookie @towomatos @oleander-nin @purplewonderlandpirate @anunprofessionalwriter @acutiewithagun @aggressiveanon @spongejuice @saltydoesstuff

@fluffyr0cky @f1oricide @hystericalseavision @kittykittyanon @lykaios2 @lexiechr @simpdevil66 @justmesadlysry @devontae @astral--horrorshow @patpatatoez @valen-yamyam16 @finleyforevermore @ziipzeepzop-eez @mikey-rottmnt @thatwierdquietkidthatdraws @mount-ebott @/ anyone who wants to reply

I would start the party off with HONEY by DerivaKat

[kiss-of-the-sun]

[exyu-rock-lovers]

,,Mi smo se radovali probama i to se oseća na našim pločama. Nije to bio slučaj samo sa nama, već i sa Orgazmom i Šarlom, i gomilom drugih bendova. Takav je bio taj period u SFRJ, vreme dobre i zdrave energije, deideologizacije društva, intelektualnih tripova i zdrave zajebancije. To je ono što se i danas prepoznaje u muzici tog vremena".

- Vlada Divljan

NIN, 2003, iz intervjua sa Ljubišom Stavrićem

[lilacerull0]

may i request some ex-yu album recommendations? i basically just have ekv on loop all the time

WAHHHH, I see EKV and I melt... 🧡 Here are my 2 cents... (person who is about to pack her soul in a tumblr response - adding one album per artist/band ti limit myself):

bolero - haustor

sunčana strana ulice - azra

prodavnica tajni - bajaga i instruktori

more, more - meri cetinić

odbrana i poslednji dani - idoli

dodirni mi kolena - zana

paket aranžman - idoli/električni orgazam/šarlo akrobata

pjevam pjesnike - arsen dedić

samo par godina za nas - ekatarina velika

program tvog kompjutera - denis & denis

moja posljednja i prva ljubavi - tereza kesovija

bistriji ili tuplji čovek biva kad... - šarlo akrobata

dok čekaš sabah sa šejtanom - zabranjeno pušenje

nađi me - oktobar 1864

godina zmaja - psihomodo pop

magazin - magazin

dnevnik starog momka - đorđe balašević

partibrejkers II - partibrejkers

kako bubanj kaže - električni orgazam

ćiribiribela - bijelo dugme

dnevnik jedne ljubavi - josipa lisac

oprosti što je ljubavna - crvena jabuka

soldatski bal - plavi orkestar

nedovršene priče - novi fosili

pokvarena mašta i prljave strasti - riblja čorba

treba imat dušu - atomsko sklonište

san je jak - jakarta

zeleni zub na planeti dosade - disciplin a kitschme

bonus:

live@tvornica kulture - vlada divljan

muzika za film, tv i muzej - srđan gojković gile

za vašu posljepodnevnu razonodu - darko rundek

and here is a playlist with all of these minus AZRA because branimir štulić pulled a lila cerullo and disappeared, even though, in my humble opinion, AZRA is the pinnacle of music.