You know, the world of figure skating is very singing. Once, a clip by Alexei Yagudin and Vika Daineko with the capacious name «Needle» was released on the screens. The video can still be viewed on YouTube. And also the duet of Alina Zagitova with Zivert at the ice show in Moscow. Performance by Evgenia Medvedeva in the image of shawarma in the TV program «Mask», rap album by Maxim Kovtun, a cover of Adele by Alena Kostornaya.Today, talents in many fields are trying themselves in the most unexpected and different guises like never before. Alexandra Trusova replenished the «regiment» by posting the song «Two Wings» on her 19th birthday along with the video of the same name. The track was released on all available platforms, from VK to Spotify, to distribute the debut single to fans of the figure skater and ordinary music lovers.
On the other hand, is it necessary? If we put aside morality and common sense, approach the product strictly and objectively, then the conclusion suggests itself — the quality leaves much to be desired. The author and producer Vadim Antonov said that he wrote the song after the emotions of the figure skater «read in the eyes». Only while listening to a number of moments raises doubts about the veracity of what was said. A vivid example: airbacks (inserts to fill the pause) «I'm free like a bird» sound too foreign. Most likely, these parts were recorded by another person. Perhaps the inserts could have been taken from another song. The famous German band Rammstein did the same with their hit «Sonne». The female vocal part of the rock band was «borrowed» from the samples of the manufacturer of virtual musical instruments Spectratonics.
In Trusova's song, the source of the sample could theoretically be a pre-prepared demo of the song, recorded by another vocalist. Obviously, the silver medalist of the Olympics used the so-called «turnkey song» service. That is, you pay, and a team of professionals works. There is a business where no one cares about the seriousness of the customer's intentions to conquer the stage, nor the vocal abilities. Moreover, in most cases, neither one nor the other. The vocals in the debut song are not amazing. Should I?
I apologize for such a casual pun, but on that note, back to common sense. Trusova presented the track as a birthday present to the fans. It came out nice and good. For conclusions about an act, it is important to understand the context, and if the song is just an innocent prank and an attempt to prove oneself in a new role, then this does not deserve any criticism. Fans are delighted with any activity of the skater, and until recently she herself rarely went out. The image of the singer will definitely impress, and most likely no one wanted more. In the end, the track can be listened to for free — that is, Trusova's team does not plan to make money on it.
In the bottom line, we have an event that does not deserve detailed analysis and a critical approach. Trusov should be praised for the courage to open up and not try to commercialize what he is not a pro. It is pointless for us, journalists, to talk about the rest.
On the other hand, what will the fans say? Only other skaters. Once Zagitova went out to sing at the stadium, after which only the lazy did not spit on her. Although Alina is very well prepared. And it cannot be said that it failed, as was commonly believed at that time.
Most likely, Trusov will face the fate of Zagitova. Tons of negativity will pour in, calls to return to sports and «not to engage in nonsense.» This is the job of the fans: to support their own, to belittle others. On this score, Yana Rudkovskaya, who in recent years has been closely associated with Trusova, said: everyone should mind their own business. By the way, the producer said this phrase after Zagitova's performance with Zivert.
It seems that the wave of slops cannot be stopped. But is it necessary? Most likely, Trusova was satisfied with the experiment, her army of fans too. The rest are just busy with their work. What are two wings, what are five quads — just give me a reason to find fault with the skater.
The opinion of the author may not coincide with the position of the editors.