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Yulia’s daughter, Vika, is turning 3 years old today. We wish her the best and can’t wait until she’s able to enjoy her birthday. Happy birthday Vika!

Source: Blog.tatu.ru

Neon Magazine (Russia) asked Lena Katina to be one of the experts in discussing REMIXES.

Lena Katina (t.A.T.u.)

Miracle of Song’s Rebirth

I got serious about remixes after we had to deal with them in our work. Before that I just listened to the music on the radio and didn’t question myself if a song was an original track or a cover version. Many years ago, when our songs were not played a lot, we visited some club and heard a remix on Ya Soshla S Uma, which surprised us very much. That moment I realized that any song can be given a second wind with the right remixing.

Copy or Original

Remix is a secondary product and it is rarely as interesting as the original song. A remixed song sounds much brighter and more interesting when it’s remixed by a DJ who already has his or her own style and who’s able to make this remixed song a self-sufficient music product. For example, the new version of Ludi-Invalidi song made by Vanya Kilar is great work and is perceived as something new. I used to play this remix in my car for quite a while.

About Demand and Different Offers

Usually we work with DJ’s through a record label that gets remixes from Russian and foreign professionals. DJ must fix all copyright issues and copyright usually belongs to a record label. But if an artist hears a cool remix that is already done, the remix has all chances to appear on the album. It’s cool that there are many gifted arrangers and musicians in this field in Russia now. The important thing for us is the result, and we don’t care where this professional comes from.

Who Needs Remixes

Actually any song can be remixed – it all depends on your wish. But still there’re songs and artists that are self-sufficient and don’t need remixes. The latter is true about real rock bands. Why remix “Chaif” or “Kino” songs (Russian rock bands – blog.tatu.ru)? Many remixes on t.A.T.u. songs have been made. Several thousands of professional and fan-remixes exist. We even have an album of remixes – it’s a necessary thing in today’s music band’s collection.

25 caps from Obezankya Nol from TRUTH.

I got my TRUTH DVD in the mail on Tuesday, the day of Amazon.jp’s official release. I was like a little girl opening presents on Christmas, I was so lucky to have received it very quickly and others not. In general, I’m a very lucky t.A.T.u. fan, between my merchandise, the popularity of my site, and my media collection of audio, HQ photos, and video.

I took advantage of my situation of having TRUTH so early. I’ve literally been playing it non-stop, in my DVD player on my TV, in my DVD player on my wide computer screen– neither of them better than the other.

The intro gives me shivers. Starting with the girls speaking in Russian, fading into the band playing instruments fastly and loudly, with fireworks going into a shaking image of the legendary “t.A.T.u.” and fans in the background, purely excited and ready for the show.

Before you know it, the LI intro is playing, and the girls are being shined on by a spotlight in dark, black coats. They are the main attraction. Quickly you hear Lena’s pure, haunting voice begin to sing. And Yulia picks up her lead. You know now the show has begun.

And what do you expect at a t.A.T.u. show with over 10,000 fans, fire and explosions, video imagery, and Lena and Yulia singing their hearts out?

One hell of a show that my writing couldn’t do it justice.

What makes the difference aside from the amazing quality and new angles, is that inbetween every few songs are bonus materials, and if you use your imagination, can show a bit of what is behind the scenes. And the effort that is put into making a show the best it can be.

TRUTH is not only what t.A.T.u. show in their concerts (10,000 or 10), not only in their one-of-a-kind voices, not only in their love for each other, and not only in their well-known videos. TRUTH is t.A.T.u., and this DVD shows it, as much as it can be shown.

Long live t.A.T.u.

Another exclusive from me. I think I may have a knack for this.

Source: Tatugirls.com

The eagerly awaited t.A.T.u. DVD “Truth: Live in St. Petersburg” is nearly upon us. The DVD contains footage from their concert which was filmed live on April 28, 2006. With a release date of September 12th in Japan, the 78-minute long DVD, which also contains behind- the-scenes footage of Yulia and Lena’s private lives, is sure to be a big hit.

Purchase your copy of the DVD from Amazon.co.jp

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I’ve created screenshots of the “steps” you need to do to successfully order the DVD for international buyers, up until step 8, then it remains in English. Who knows, once it’s released officially (we can only hope), we may have a contest for those who are unlucky enough to buy it– can win it.

Steps: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8.

Source: Blog.tatu.ru

Hollywood actress Mischa Barton finished the shootings in Moscow

For some reason you immediately want to speak Russian with Mischa Barton. Blond hair, tender blush, big blue eyes – only a bit empty look betrays her. This is usual for foreigners who experience a language barrier. We talk in a trailer on the set of the movie Finding t.A.T.u., where Mischa plays the main character. Her character, a Russian girl from province Lana Starkova comes to conquer Moscow and after overcoming all difficulties becomes a famous singer. Mischa was also “lost in translation” and experienced some inconveniences. But it didn’t spoil her impression about the country at all and for sure didn’t affect her mood and her efficiency on set.

A year ago a “typically slavish” look of 21-year-old “The O.C.” star was appreciated by director Roland Joffe, known to our audience for a movie “Vatel”; he invited her to work with him…in Russia. She agreed offhand and in just two months of shooting confessed that she felt herself “so Russian”.

Mischa, by the way, what’s the origin of your name? You’ve probably heard many times that it’s Russian, but male.

It was my mom’s idea to name me so. She just heard it somewhere and liked the way it sounded. My mom actually thinks that people with unusual name must have an unusual destiny.

What is your strongest impression after being two months in Russia?

Russia exceeded all my expectations. My friend warned me about cultural shock. But I didn’t have it. I saw a country with an incredible culture and wonderful people. Russians are very patient and kind. I want to learn a lot from them.

And how about Russian men? Do they have any chance to win your heart?

I like Russian guys, they are very cute (Laughs) I met many attractive men in clubs, where my close friend invited me. And I won’t deny that they have chances to get acquainted with me. Especially now, when I don’t have a boyfriend.

Why did you decide to take part in this Russian-American project “Finding t.A.T.u.”? Do you like the band?

Frankly I’ve never been a fan of t.A.T.u., but I got excited about the opportunity to work with them on the movie. You can’t imagine how interesting Russian bands are for Americans. It’s real exotics for us! I chose Roland Joffe’s project also because it’s an independent cinema. I don’t want to be viewed as a “Californian girl” from “The O.C.” show. I’m an actress who is able to play many different characters.

And what language do you speak with your partners on the movie set?

I tried to learn Russian, but, oh well, it was unsuccessful! My personal interpreter Lena helps to communicate and to pick up Russian accent. After all I have a complicated task – I must learn to speak English with Russian accent! Now I can understand some Russian expressions. Actually I like this feeling-at-home in Russia. I’ve recently moved from the hotel to an apartment on Stariy Arbat street.

Your apartment’s conditions can be hardly compared to the hotel in Yaroslavl, where you spent two weeks. The conditions were probably “Spartan” there?…

Believe me, my Irish relatives also live quite a simple life. The only problem I had while staying in Yaroslavl is the absence of hot water. We didn’t have it in the hotel for two days. But these difficulties helped me to better understand how Russians live. Actually Russia is a country of strong and clever people. And beautiful women.

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Hollywood actress Mischa Barton spent the whole day on a yacht sailing in cold water of Moscow Canal, where Finding t.A.T.u. was filmed. Moscow impressed Mischa not less than her character – Lana Starkova, who according to the script, came to conquer the capital.

“I feel myself much older compared to my age mates because I usually among older and more serious people on movie sets”.

In a crowd on Kazansky railway station one could hardly recognize either a Hollywood actress, or just a foreigner in this pretty young woman.

Ekaterina Vaseva / Hello! – Russia №32 / August, 7 2007

Dear Mexican fans! We’ve got some special photos for you guys, from the two visits t.A.T.u. made in Mexico, 2005 and 2006. Enjoy! VIVA MEXICO!