Влад Курасов http://vladislavkurasov.com Fri, 29 Mar 2024 08:21:42 +0000 Joomla! - Open Source Content Management ru-ru Vladislav Kurasov at OGAE Ukraine Party http://vladislavkurasov.com/anonsy/vladislav-kurasov-v-ogae-ukraine-party.html http://vladislavkurasov.com/anonsy/vladislav-kurasov-v-ogae-ukraine-party.html Vladislav Kurasov at OGAE Ukraine Party
Please, cancel all your plans for 5th of May because Ukrainian party are waiting for you in EuroClub during this year's Eurovision weeks in Kyiv.
Honored Artist of Ukraine, Andriy Kniaz will open our party with Ukrainian songs and then we would like to present participants of national selections such as Vladislav Kurasov (Ukraine 2016 NS, Belarus 2017, Final), Eduard Romanyuta (NS Ukraine 2011, 2012, 2013, Moldova 2015); Alyosha (represented Ukraine in 2010) and the diamond of whole event - 2nd place on Eurovision 2007 superstar Verka Serduchka.
And it just few who have already confirmed their involvement, so it is possible some changes in program and numbers of guests could raising.
Do not miss the chance to join the hottest party of the season in Euroclub! Important details: Friday, May 5, EuroClub (Parkovyi), 20:00 - 23:00.

Tickets for visiting Euroclub during all two weeks you can purchase on the official website: http://euroclub-ukraine.com.ua or https://www.concert.ua/booking/euroclub


Якщо у вас є плани на 5 травня, то відміняйте їх - в Євроклубі на вас чекає українська вечірка в рамках тижнів Євробачення в Україні.
На Ukraine OGAE party вас запалить українськими піснями заслужений артист України Андрій Князь, та протягом усього вечора вас розважатимуть гості заходу - Владислав Курасов, Едуард Романюта, Alyosha та Вєрка Сердючка. Всі вони уже підтвердили свою участь. Можливі зміни в програмі і гостей буде ще більше, включаючи учасників цьогорічного конкурсу!!!

Не втрачайте шанс приєднатися до найшаленішої вечірки сезону в Євроклубі! Запам`ятай: п`ятниця, 5 травня, Євроклуб (КВК "Парковий"), 20:00 - 23:00.
Квитки  у продажу на офіціному сайті http://euroclub-ukraine.com.ua или https://www.concert.ua/booking/euroclub
  • Евровидение
  • Eurovision
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    info@vladislavkurasov.com (Administrator) Анонсы Sat, 29 Apr 2017 00:00:00 +0000
    Владислав Курасов в телеэфире "Добрай раніцы, Беларусь" [ВИДЕО] http://vladislavkurasov.com/teleperedachi/vladislav-kurasov-v-teleefire-dobraj-ranitsy-belarus-video.html http://vladislavkurasov.com/teleperedachi/vladislav-kurasov-v-teleefire-dobraj-ranitsy-belarus-video.html Владислав Курасов в телеэфире
    Владислав Курасов в студии телепередачи "Добрай раніцы, Беларусь". Запись прямого эфира от 19 января 2017 г.
    • Беларусь
    • Евровидение
    • Eurovision
    • Follow the Play
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      info@vladislavkurasov.com (Administrator) Медиа Thu, 19 Jan 2017 00:00:00 +0000
      Владислав Курасов в гостях у радио "Радиус-FM" [ВИДЕО] http://vladislavkurasov.com/intervyu/vladislav-kurasov-v-gostyakh-u-radio-radius-fm-video.html http://vladislavkurasov.com/intervyu/vladislav-kurasov-v-gostyakh-u-radio-radius-fm-video.html Владислав Курасов в гостях у радио
      В гостях у радио "Радиус-FM" - финалист национального отборочного конкурса Евровидение - 2017 Владислав Курасов. Украинский исполнитель белорусского происхождения, финалист шоу "Х-Фактор - 2", победитель шоу "Звёздный ринг" и полуфиналист украинского Национального отбора на песенный конкурс "Евровидение - 2016" и финалист белорусского 2017-го.

      #курасов #владиславкурасов #владкурасов #Kurasov #VladislavKurasov #VladKurasov #Eurovision #Eurovision2017 #EurovisionSongContest2017 #ESC #Belarus #NationalSelection #FollowThePlay #eurofestival #songfestival #melodifestivalen #евровидение #евровидение2017 #radiusfm #радиусfm

      Видеозапись эфира от 18 января 2017 г.
      • Беларусь
      • Евровидение
      • Eurovision
      • Follow the Play
      • радио
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        info@vladislavkurasov.com (Administrator) Интервью Thu, 19 Jan 2017 02:00:00 +0000
        BELARUS 2017 - Five minutes with Vlad Kurasov http://vladislavkurasov.com/intervyu/belarus-2017-five-minutes-with-vlad-kurasov.html http://vladislavkurasov.com/intervyu/belarus-2017-five-minutes-with-vlad-kurasov.html BELARUS 2017 - Five minutes with Vlad Kurasov
        Next in line for Belarus is not a newcomer. Indeed, Vlad Kurasov was in Ukraine's national selection last year. Want to know more about this multinational artist?
        Hey Vlad! To start properly, would you like to introduce yourself?

        It's actually always difficult to talk about myself, but I'll try to do it :)​ I was born in Belarus, grew up in Russia and have lived in Ukraine for the last five years. So it's not that easy to say where I'm from. I have dark and light sides, as every human being. I am an author and composer, I'm an artist, I am a friend, I am a son, I'm a lover. I'm a simple guy who makes mistakes and wants to go through life bravely and happily​.

        How did you give birth to Follow the play? And why submit it to Belarus and not Ukraine?

        A little episode of my life ​inspired​ me ​to write the tune, or rather an encounter​. It made me feel a special emotion, which I had not experienced before.​ ​I can say this song is probably about the most adult, the most recent moments.​ ​​I became a little older​​ with this song. I'm afraid to say, but maybe​​ I even became​ a little more experienced​. Anyway, this is something new​​. ​I devoted ​this ​​​​song to some of my first feelings, which as it seemed to me, I​ had forgotten ​​​long ago​​I thought, they were just a memory​, just a short piece of my life. I'm grateful for the experience​​ and I can recall ​it ​smiling,​ with no regrets.

        I​ happened ​to meet my first love several years after we broke up. It tore apart my young heart in that period, but it passed as everything passes. It all was very weird, it was like returning to the past, but as a completely different person​. I looked into her eyes and felt nothing at all. You know, I had a feeling like I met an old friend whom I wanted to hug and talk to about nice moments of our past. ​It was all quite typical, as I thought. But, at one moment I found myself thinking ​that everything returned​​. I drew a picture in my mind, as if we were back together for an hour​, for a moment. I felt a strong desire "to play love" and awake the passion which had gone a long time ago. I just wanted to play it. I wanted it too much. I felt ​a little nervous tickling​ somewhere inside. After returning home​, I wrote the tune. When ​I ​played it a few times, I realized it was ​perfect for ​the ​competition​​. Then, I immediately got in touch with the beloved lyricist Natalia Rostova. We tried to find a thin thread of feeling​ ​for a while. It was quite difficult to ​form ​my emotion into a single picture,​​ so I can tell what I want my story to be about. And I think we have succeeded​​. I do not think ​​this song is dramatic. Perhaps, it has a warm touch of sadness, but only ​​fleeting. It is a passion, a spark that flashes and ​immediately turns off.​

        I live in Ukraine​ and this country ​is my house​ now. I'm in love with th​e culture.​ But I was born in ​​Belarus​, it's my homeland. So why not? I thought I could try it. It is something new​​​. ​I've always been sad for ​​Belarus, why does this great country often receive low scores in the competition? Maybe I will do something special. ​Talk​ing​ about previous ​entries, ​​my favorite​ artist is ​​​​Dmitry Koldun.

        What are your influences?

        I'm a real music enthusiast​ and ​​​a ​big fan of the Eurovision Song Contest!​​ I can name every winner ​for the last 13 years and ​I ​remember most of the leaders.​​ I grew up ​with ​the ​​American​ and the British music of the late 90s and early 00's, so this is my favorite musical era. ​​You know, I'm a big fan of Br​​itney Spears. In the near future​ I'm going back to Las Vegas to visit her show​ ​once again​. ​ After graduating school in Russia at the age of 16, I participate​d​ in X Factor in Ukraine. I reached the final, so it was logical to stay in Ukraine​ and built my career there. ​​​Especially ​​when I fell in love with this country. Slowly but surely, I build my life​ here. I released ​my debut album​​​Reflection​ ​recently​​. By the way, it includes I'm insane, my song from last year's selection​ in Ukraine. I am proud of this work​.

        Any thoughts on France? On the world overall?

        I've always wanted to visit France!​ I hope I'll do it soon. ​I just need a little weekend :​) There are a lot of myths about your country, I would like to know about ​everything by myself. ​You know, I'm a shy guy. I do my job quietly, I create and perform my own music and I care about it a lot. I live in my own world. For the last couple of years the world has become much more terrible. There are frequent terrorist attacks, wars and a lot of really bad things and it concerns me a lot. I hope we can find the good things which will unite all of us. Eurovision is just one of those events which gathers us together, though for a short period.

        Vlad, thank you very much for this interview. You can find him, with his song Follow the play, in Friday's Belarusian Eurofest.
        • Беларусь
        • Евровидение
        • Eurovision
        • Follow the Play
        • Владислав Курасов
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          info@vladislavkurasov.com (Administrator) Интервью Thu, 19 Jan 2017 02:00:00 +0000
          Влад Курасов: «Хочу, чтобы Беларусь была лучшей во всём» http://vladislavkurasov.com/intervyu/vlad-kurasov-khochu-chtoby-belarus-byla-luchshej-vo-vsjom.html http://vladislavkurasov.com/intervyu/vlad-kurasov-khochu-chtoby-belarus-byla-luchshej-vo-vsjom.html Влад Курасов: «Хочу, чтобы Беларусь была лучшей во всём»
          Влад Курасов - финалист самого вокального проекта страны "Х фактор", победитель проекта "Звездный ринг", а также финалист прошлогоднего национального отбора на Евровидение, покоряет новые горизонты. Осенью прошлого года исполнитель принял участие в казахском "Голосе", где запомнился одним из самых ярких участников, а в декабре стал финалистом национального отбора на Евровидение в Беларуси.
          Как прокомментировал Влад свою жажду к интернациональной известности, читайте уже сейчас на SPY.org.ua

          Расскажи о своём новом альбоме? Почему ты выбрал именно такое название?

          - Я старался найти тот момент, который будет указывать на то, что это личная музыка, что вся она исходит от меня. Все песни - это разные периоды и эмоции моей жизни на сегодняшний день. Поэтому "Отражение" показалось мне идеальным вариантом.

          Как у тебя возникла идея принять участие в казахстанском "Голосе"?

          - На это было 2 причины. Первая: мне хотелось немного разгрузиться, получить какой-то новый всплеск. Потому что, скажу честно, во время записи альбома, я был несколько истощён, морально, в первую очередь. Вторая причина: расширить границы, расширить аудиторию, показать свою музыку ещё большему количеству человек. Также, хотел показать людям, что рамок не существует, наша родина - это планета Земля, нужно мыслить шире и не загонять себя в какие-то стандарты. Меня уже в шутку называют "Парень - СНГ".

          Сравнивая телепроекты, в которых ты принимал участие в Украине, и проект "Голос Казахстана"- в чем их отличие или, возможно, сходство?

          - Все проекты похожи и работают по определённым схемам. Там хорошая атмосфера. Вообще, мне очень понравился Казахстан. Очень не хотелось расставаться с ребятами, мы сдружились. Вернувшись домой, пару дней приходил в себя.

          В этом году ты являешься финалистом белорусского национального отбора на Евровидение. Но, общаясь с нами полгода назад, ты утверждал, что будешь снова подавать заявку на участие в украинском отборе. Что повлекло за собой такое решение?

          - Так совпало. Все-таки, Беларусь не чужая страна для меня. Это моя родина. Беларуси редко удаётся занять хорошие позиции на конкурсе, и меня расстраивает этот факт. Я бы хотел, чтобы страна, в которой я родился, в которой моя семья жила очень долгий отрезок времени, была лучшей во всем. Кто знает, может, мне удастся сделать что-то для этого.

          Когда конкурс "Евровидение" проходит в родной стране, то победу одержать ещё сложнее. Как ты думаешь, чем в этом году должна удивить Украина? И кто, на твой взгляд, достоин представлять нашу страну?

          - Сейчас я не думаю об этом, все мои мысли в белорусском отборе. Но я уверен, что Украина сделает хороший выбор, как и всегда.

          Ты родился в Беларуси, творческой платформой для тебя является Украина, в Казахстане ты был участником проекта "Голос", и на конкурсе "Евровидение" в этом году ты собираешься представить Беларусь! Почему ты не хочешь сосредоточить свою деятельность в одной стране, как поступают большинство артистов? Или ты живёшь по принципу, что у творчества нет границ?

          - Я родился в Бресте. Поэтому, участие в отборе от этой страны, повторюсь, не случайно и не есть странным. Просто моя семья переехала в Россию, я пошёл в школу уже в Краснодарском крае. Банально звучит, но вы правы, у музыки нет границ. Я думаю, что показываю своим примером, что не стоит бояться ничего нового и, независимо от политики и границ, мы прежде всего люди, братья и сестры, если хотите.

          Интервью: Артем Никифоров
          • Евровидение
          • Беларусь
          • Eurovision
          • Follow the Play
          • Голос Казахстана
          • Хфактор
          • Интервью
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            info@vladislavkurasov.com (Administrator) Интервью Tue, 17 Jan 2017 02:00:00 +0000
            Владислав Курасов в программе "Добрай раніцы, Беларусь" http://vladislavkurasov.com/anonsy/vladislav-kurasov-v-programme-dobraj-ranitsy-belarus.html http://vladislavkurasov.com/anonsy/vladislav-kurasov-v-programme-dobraj-ranitsy-belarus.html Владислав Курасов в программе
            19 Января Владислав Курасов побеседует о Евровидении с ведущими утренней программы "Добрай раніцы, Беларусь". Также в эфире прозвучит его конкурсная песня "Follow the Play". Смотрите на телеканалах "Беларусь 1" и "Беларусь 24".

            Ссылки на онлайн трансляции: 
            Беларусь 1
            Беларусь 24
            Канал програмы на You Tube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3qEGEprtvzABGJt5yaOdMw

            #курасов #владиславкурасов #владкурасов #Kurasov #VladislavKurasov #VladKurasov #Eurovision #Eurovision2017 #EurovisionSongContest2017 #ESC #Belarus #NationalSelection #FollowThePlay #eurofestival #songfestival #melodifestivalen #беларусь #евровидение #евровидение2017

             

            • Беларусь
            • Евровидение
            • Eurovision
            • Follow the Play
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              info@vladislavkurasov.com (Administrator) Анонсы Mon, 16 Jan 2017 16:00:00 +0000
              ESCKAZ и Еврофорум представляют: Владислав Курасов http://vladislavkurasov.com/intervyu/esckaz-i-evroforum-predstavlyayut-vladislava-kurasova.html http://vladislavkurasov.com/intervyu/esckaz-i-evroforum-predstavlyayut-vladislava-kurasova.html ESCKAZ и Еврофорум представляют: Владислав Курасов
              Мы продолжаем публикации анкет участников белорусского отбора на Евровидение 2017. Следующий наш гость - Владислав Курасов, выступающий с песней "Follow The Play" под номером 03.
              - Расскажите о вашей конкурсной песне: каков ее основной месседж? была ли она написана специально для конкурса? рассматривались ли какие-либо другие варианты? и будете ли вы в случае победы искать для конкурса другую композицию?

              - Песня была написана мною специально для Евровидения. В основу ее легла одна очень странная история, которая не давала мне покоя. Представьте, встречаешь человека, по которому сходил когда-то с ума, и вдруг понимаешь, что все прошло. Ничего не осталось. И тогда появляется шальная мысль, что мы можем сыграть в любовь. Просто ради воспоминаний о былых чувствах. То, что когда-то казалось драмой, мы можем обратить в яркий фарс. Это даже не рецепт лекарства, потому что уже нечего лечить. Может, это желание новой любви, которая почему-то не приходит. Тогда основной посыл песни – "чувствуйте, а не имитируйте!" Впрочем, песня автобиографична, поэтому о месседже говорить вообще не правомерно. Я слишком молод, чтобы проповедовать. И мой человеческий опыт не есть руководство к действию, а только след в моей душе.

              - Представьте состав вашей творческой команды, работающей над песней и номером?

              - Текст написала Наталия Ростова. С ней мы уже работали над песней "I'm Insane", с которой я пытал свою удачу на украинском отборе в 2016 году. Аранжировкой занималась украинская студия звукозаписи TATAMusic. Мы долго искали нужное мне звучание. Со мной будут четверо замечательных бэк-вокалистов: Елена Левченко, Елена Дьяченко, Олег Пилип и Сергей Беда. Обе Елены тоже работали на прошлогоднем украинском отборе. Именно они помогут песне звучать так, как она звучит в студийной записи. В этом году я имел четкое представление, как я должен быть одет, но мне нужно было сделать общую картину, поэтому я обратился к замечательной Катерине Олишевской. Я знаком с ней ещё со времён Х-фактора, поэтому был уверен, что она предложит хороший вариант. Дополнять номер будет видеокомпиляция, которую создал Александр Пелипенко avj team. В Минск с нами отправится талантливый стилист-визажист Ольга Хомич, которая своей работой подведет некий итог внешнего вида всей команды. Ну и конечно, мой менеджер Светлана, которая со мной 24/7 в неделю.

              - Расскажите о вашем сценическом номере: на чем вы хотите акцентировать внимание зрителей?

              - Я не думаю, что следует отвлекать внимание зрителей акцентами на деталях. Я хочу, чтобы это был красивый общий рисунок, поэтому мы обратились к хореографу Александру Путилову, который работал над моим последним клипом. Мне не хотелось бы раскрывать все секреты своего номера и наших образов, но могу сказать, что это будет очень отличаться от отборочного тура.

              - Почему вы считаете вашу заявку достойной того, чтобы представить Беларусь на международном конкурсе Евровидение? можете ли вы гарантировать какой-то минимальный результат на международном конкурсе в случае вашего выбора?

              - Моя песня – честная лирика, от первого лица. Звучание ее отличается от всего, что я слышал на отборах в разных странах, и в ней много красок. Надеюсь, что мой голос и моя индивидуальная манера исполнения при грамотно выстроенном визуальном ряде сослужат мне добрую службу. Я отдаю публике много личного, эмоций, энергетики. Не напоказ. Просто я так устроен. Это будет что-то новое для тех, кто интересуется Евровидением. Поэтому думаю, что смогу заинтересовать и жюри, и зрителей. К тому же, мои поклонники – люди из разных стран, и они готовы голосовать за меня на Евровидении. Мне кажется это особенно важным.

              {slider=ESCKAZ has asked the finalists to complete a short questionnaire}
              As usual, prior to the national preselection gala, ESCKAZ has asked the finalists to complete a short questionnaire. Their answers are published in order received.

              1) Tell us about your contest entry: What is its main message? whether it was written especially for the preselection? have you considered any other options? and whether you may replace it if you win the selection with another song, for example, approaching foreign songwriters?
              2) Introduce your creative team working on a song and stage performance. Was anyone of it already connected with Eurovision in the past?
              3) Tell us more about stage presentation plans: what you want to focus the audience's attention on?
              4) Why do you think your entry is worthy to represent Belarus at the Eurovision Song Contest? and can you guarantee a certain minimal result at the international competition in case of your victory?

              Vladislav Kurasov

              1. The song was written by me especially for the Eurovision. The basis of it was laid by a very strange story, which did not give me rest. Imagine you meet a person you were crazy about sometime before, and suddenly you realize that everything is over. Nothing was left. And then there is a crazy idea that we can play in love. Just for the sake of memories of the past feelings. What once seemed a drama, we can turn into a bright farce. It's not even a prescription medication, because there's nothing to treat. Maybe it's the desire of a new love, which somehow does not come. Then, the main message of the song is "feel, and not imitate!" However, the song is autobiographical, so it won't be correct to speak about the message. I'm too young to preach something to the listeners. And my human experience is not a guide to action, but only a trace in my soul.

              2. The lyrics were written by Natalia Rostova. With her we have already worked on the song "I'm Insane", with which I tried my luck at the Ukrainian selection in 2016. Arrangement was created by Ukrainian recording studio TATAMusic. We've been looking for the right sound. With me will be four outstanding backing vocalists: Elena Levchenko, Elena Dyachenko, Oleg Pilip and Sergey Beda. Both Elenas also worked with me during last year's Ukrainian selection. They will help the song to sound the way it sounds in the studio recording. This year, I had a clear idea of ​​how I should be dressed, but I needed to create an overall picture, so I approached wonderful Katerina Olishevskaya. I knew her from the time of X-factor, so I was confident that she will offer a good option. The performance will be complemented by the video compilation which was created by Alexander Pelipenko avj team. In Minsk with us will travel talented stylist and makeup artist Olga Khomich, who will work on the appearance of the whole team. And of course, my manager Svetlana Oleynik, who is with me 24/7.

              3. I do not think I should distract the audience's attention by details. I wish it to be a nice overall picture, so we turned to choreographer Alexander Putilov, who worked on my last music video. I do not want to reveal all the secrets of my performance and our images, but I can say that it will be very different from the qualifying round.

              4. My song has the honest lyrics, performed from the first person. The sound of it is different from anything that I have heard in the preselections of the different countries, and it is multi-coloured. I hope that my voice and my individual manner of performance with well-built visuals will work well for me. I will give the public a lot of personal, emotions and energy. Not just for the show. I'm just made like this. It will be something new for those who are interested in the Eurovision. So I think that I will be able to interest both the jury, and the viewers. Besides, my fans are coming from different countries and they are ready to vote for me at the international Eurovision. I think this is especially important.
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                info@vladislavkurasov.com (Administrator) Интервью Sat, 14 Jan 2017 16:00:00 +0000
                Владислав Курасов станет гостем радио "Радиус-FM" http://vladislavkurasov.com/anonsy/vladislav-kurasov-stanet-gostem-radio-radius-fm.html http://vladislavkurasov.com/anonsy/vladislav-kurasov-stanet-gostem-radio-radius-fm.html Владислав Курасов станет гостем радио
                18 января 16:05 (по минскому времени) Владислав Курасов станет гостем радио "Радиус-FM". Слушайте рубрику "Евровидение. Я люблю тебя" на сайте радиостанции.  Смотрите онлайн на канале в YouTube. Слушайте аудиопоток радио онлайн.
                Частоты вещания в разных городах Беларуси:
                Минск – 103,7
                Витебск – 105,5
                Гомель – 100,1
                Гродно – 100,5
                Брест – 103,7
                Могилев – 100,9
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                  info@vladislavkurasov.com (Administrator) Анонсы Sat, 14 Jan 2017 04:00:00 +0000
                  Vlad Kurasov: I hope I can make it to the end, and represent Belarus http://vladislavkurasov.com/press/vlad-kurasov-i-hope-i-can-make-it-to-the-end-and-represent-belarus.html http://vladislavkurasov.com/press/vlad-kurasov-i-hope-i-can-make-it-to-the-end-and-represent-belarus.html Vlad Kurasov: I hope I can make it to the end, and represent Belarus
                  Now we talk with Vlad Kurasov, a very talented singer who wants to represent Belarus at the Eurovision Song Contest 2017 in Ukraine. He started his musical career in 2011 and now he has an album signed by him.


                  Hello, Vlad! First I want to know about the way your career started. Tell me more about it!


                  Hello! Thank you very much for your questions. If we talk about my professional experience, it started almost 6 years ago, in 2011, with my participation in the show “The X-Factor”, in Ukraine. Then, after winning in the other TV show “Star Ring „, I signed the agreement with the Producer Center of Ukrainian TV channel STB, but after a year, we went on different ways, because we had different visions for my future development. Since then, I’ve been doing all by myself starting from the production of musical material, finishing with strategic moves. I put together a small team, with whom we work together and strive for great results.

                  How did the X Factor experience change your life?

                  The participation in The „X-Factor” was for me as a trampoline. It helped me to make the first, but very important, steps all the way to the big stage. I received an invaluable experience, because I worked with real professionists. It’s like to find yourself in another dimension – first, everything is different for you, caliber of this show intimidates and excites you at the same time. This Show toughened me, taught me to be strong, has made it clear that you can achieve something only by working hard and you should never give up.

                  What about the moment you found out that you were the winner of „Star Ring”?

                  First, somehow I did not get right away that I was announced as the winner. You know, it’s an incredible feeling when you realize that the audience choose you deserving to be a winner, the best. I am extremely grateful to my support group, that is constantly, from show to show, keep voting for me, all the time cheer me up and giving me strength to keep going. And now, in many ways, I know that my music is in demand, because people continue to travel to my concerts, often from very far, and I am still interesting for them – it’s worth a lot, it stimulates and inspires. I want to create for them, and give all my emotions in my songs.

                  Do you think that the National Selection from Ukraine helped you a lot to develop as an artist?

                  It was for me a new level, I was a step closer to my dream – to participate in the Eurovision Song Contest. Participation in the Ukrainian selection became for me as a „school” , where I learned a lot of lessons, that I had remembered and had taken into account. I can not say, that I made a lot of discoveries for myself, as I watch it from year to year, and with a great interest study the smallest changes in trends, that are happening in this competition. However, I will not hide, the National Selection has given me self-confidence, especially as the composer, because I saw that my song “I’m Insane” received a a lot of positive reviews.

                  When was the first time you realized that you want to start your musical career?

                  How I can remember, I always knew I wanted to sing. I never had dreams of becoming an astronaut or a pilot, like many children. According to the stories of my mother. I was a little boy sitting on the potty, turning the cap and sang, she understood from that, that she had no choice – she had to send me to the music school

                  Tell us about your first album! What does it mean to you?

                  This is a very important step for me. I felt ready for it, that I have enough accumulated thoughts, that I wanted to pour into the melody and lyrics. Songs in this album are very different, but at the same time album is very unified, I was able to put completely different emotions, experiences, feelings and joy that was merged mysteriously. I name my first album „Reflection” not accidentally. The music is Always a reflection of everything you had to go through, each song is a piece of you, your life. So I thought the album is the best way to describe my work. Despite the fact that the disc is quite personal, I think, that it will be close to many. I wrote it honestly, without covering with magic veils. I have put into this album all myself, who I am today.

                  This year you’ll be a contestant in Belarus Selection for Eurovision with the song called „Follow the play”. Tell us more about this!

                  It’s a strange story. Sometimes you meet a person who you loved earlier, and suddenly you realize that everything is over. It’s Empty. And then a crazy idea comes to your mind that we can be part of play about love. Just for the sake of pleasant memories of past feelings. Things, that once seemed a drama, change to a bright farce. I hope I can make it to the end, and represent Belarus, and my song at the Eurovision!

                  As a singer, what do you think a contestant needs to do in order to win The Eurovision Song Contest?

                  You never know what you need to do in order to win, that, you know, just happens. Of course, you have to be confident in yourself and in your song, you have to be honest with yourself. You must be able to excite the audience. To be honest, I actually think- this is the only way.

                  Tell us about a romanian singer that you like and why.

                  I know not too much of Romanian artists, but of course I can’t not mention Inna. I remember, back in 2009 her single “Hot” just blew off all European hit parades. She has a really cool dance music. Hmm, I would definitely like to come to her concert.

                  After your first album, what should we expect from you?

                  In point of fact, I haven’t finished all, that I had planned for this album. Right now I am too busy with my work, and I have to push back a promotion of my Album. I plan to release at least one more video for one of the tracks.

                  Let a message to your fans and our readers.

                  First of all, I would like to thank you from all my heart for your continued support and your faith in me. It means a lot. You will not be bored for sure, I’m ready to conquer new heights. 


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                    Belarus 17: Vladislav Kurasov "In Kiev, make sure to take the time to visit the St. Andrew’s descent" http://vladislavkurasov.com/press/belarus-17-vladislav-kurasov-in-kiev-make-sure-to-take-the-time-to-visit-the-st-andrew-s-descent.html http://vladislavkurasov.com/press/belarus-17-vladislav-kurasov-in-kiev-make-sure-to-take-the-time-to-visit-the-st-andrew-s-descent.html Belarus 17: Vladislav Kurasov
                    In less then 2 weeks time, BRT will organise the national final whom the winner is expected to represent Belarus in Kiev for this year’s Eurovision. After listening to the 67 entries submitted, BRT has chosen 13 acts which will compete in the national final which is scheduled for the 20th January 2017. Vladislav Kurasov is one of the 13 entries and today he has found some time to talk to us about his upcoming participation.
                    Vladislav is from Belarus but he lives in Kiev and we have taken this opportunity to ask for some hand on advises about Kiev from someone whom lives there.

                    Hello Vladislav
                    First of all thank you for your time talking to us. How are you ? Can you introduce yourself ? What can you tell us about yourself?

                    Hi! My name is Vladislav Kurasov. I am 21 years old. I am a singer and composer and has been on the professional stage for the last five years. Since my childhood I knew I want to sing, and all efforts were directed on development these skills. In 2011, I took part in the “X-factor” in Ukraine. Then, I won the project “Star Ring” after which everything ran at an incredible rate. Concerts, songs, music videos … I released my debut album “Reflection” last autumn and I’m very proud of it. I like experimenting, therefore, the album contains a variety of songs that reflect me today, and I hope that my music will touch the hearts of the listeners.

                    Your song that you will be presenting for the national final in Belarus is “Follow the Play”. What can you tell us about the song?

                    I think this song has a magical sound. No, it’s not about broken love, not about sufferings. Sometimes we are tempted to go back and experience the sweetest moments again. I would call it a memory-song. I hope I can get to the final to represent my song and my country at the Eurovision stage!

                    What was the inspiration for the song, and did you write it specifically for the national final in Belarus and Eurovision?

                    Yes, I have deliberately prepared this song for the show. I wanted to achieve a universal sound, but at the same time, I tried to follow my own instincts. The song was supposed to be sensual and filled, it must be mine.
                    I was inspired for writing the tune with a little episode of my life, or rather a meeting. It made me feel a special emotion, which I had not experienced before. It happened that I have met my first love after several years of breaking up. It turned my young heart apart in that period, but it passed as everything passes. It all was very weird, it’s like returning to the past, but a completely different person. I looked into her eyes and felt nothing at all. You know, I had a feeling like I met an old friend whom I’ve wanted to hug and talk about nice moment of our past.
                    It was all quite typical, as I thought. But, at one moment I found myself thinking that everything returned. I drew a picture in my mind like we are back together for an hour, for a moment. I felt a strong desire “to play love” and rouse the passion which has gone a long time ago. I just wanted to play it. I wanted it too much. I felt a little nervous tickling somewhere inside.
                    After returning home, I wrote the tune. When I played it a few times, I realised it is perfect for the competition. Then, I immediately got in touch with the beloved lyricist Natalia Rostova. We tried to find a thin thread of feeling each other for a while. It was quite difficult to form my emotion into a single picture, so I can tell what about I want my story to be. And I think we have succeeded. I do not think this song is dramatic; perhaps, it has a warm touch of sadness, but only fleeting. It is a passion, a spark that flashes and immediately turns off. This was the way for my song to appear in this world. Now I am quietly hope it’s going to have an interesting future.

                    What is your impression of the Eurovision Song Contest in general? Do you watch it every year? What is your favourite entry?

                    I can call myself a real fan of the Eurovision Song Contest. I watch the show every year without missing the smallest detail. Participation in the contest is a big responsibility and also very honourous. It is the highest level of vocals, performances and professionalism which occurs on the stage of the Eurovision every year. I can talk about it for hours (laughs). As for the favourite songs, it is talented Loreen with her “Euphoria”. Actually there are a few songs which I include to my playlist every year.

                    Apart From the Eurovision Song Contest, where would u dream to do a performance?

                    I’d love to perform at Wembley Stadium.

                    We know that you live in Kiev. What is the best advice you can provide for those Eurovision fans whom will visit the city next May? Maybe do you any special place that we should visit?

                    Kiev is one of my favourite cities. I love walking on foot and examine the smallest details of the architecture, especially Kiev Art Nouveau. In Kiev, make sure to take the time to visit the St. Andrew’s descent. You can experience the history of Kiev and feel the spirit of the city. The street is extremely popular, so there are always a lot of tourists there. If you want to walk in the park, then Saint Vladimir Hill is a good choice. It is a wonderful hilly terrain with dizzying panoramas of the left bank of the Dnieper, Obolon and Podol. Here is the famous monument to Prince Volodymyr the Great. Mikhail Bulgakov himself has believed Saint Vladimir Hill is “the best place in the world.”

                    What is the best bit of advice you have ever been given?

                    It’s my mom’s advice. Respect yourself and others, no matter at what stage of life you are. No matter what are your views on life. No matter who stands in front of you. Respect.

                    What is a typical day like for you?

                    A typical day for me is not to waste time. Of course, like everyone, I like to be lazy, but I try to organise my day to good use. We need to find time for both work and leisure.

                    Vladislav thanks for your time.
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