Nespáľme to krásne v nás
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Nespáľme to krásne v nás (Let's Not Burning Down That Beautiful in Us) is a song by Miro Žbirka and Marika Gombitová
released on Universal in 2003.
The duet was the first collaboration of the artists since their common hit "V slepých uličkách
" from 1980. Originally, the composition was issued on the Žbirka's twelfth studio set Modrý album
(2003), while available also on the Gombitová's multi-platinum greatest hits compilation Vyznanie (2007) in addition.
In 2005, the artists recorded altogether another song called "Tajnosľubná", which was used as the main theme of a TV-series Medzi nami.
Furthermore, according to the authors of Gombitová's 2008 self-titled biography, the duet should had been released on the Žbirka's album without a prior permition from the female vocalist and, therefore, she was not paid for her featured contribution. Žbirka turned down such charges. After an agreement that followed six months later, both artists in person presented the work (in the meantime re-arranged as claimed in behalf of Gombitová) during the Slovak annual awards "Slávik
" in 2001, at Istropolis in Bratislava
. In 2005, they worked together back again on "Tajnosľubná", which was released on the Žbirka's following album Dúhy
(Universal).
Marika Gombitová
Marika Gombitová is a female singer-songwriter. Having sold one million albums at least, she is considered as the most popular female vocalist in Slovakia. Her vocal range - falsetto excluding - overpasses two octaves; from e to fis2...
released on Universal in 2003.
The duet was the first collaboration of the artists since their common hit "V slepých uličkách
V slepých uličkách
"V slepých uličkách" is a duet by Miro Žbirka and Marika Gombitová released on OPUS in 1980.The song, written by Žbirka and Kamil Peteraj was originally issued as B-side of the Žbirka's solo single "Klaun z domu č. 6", taken also from his debut studio album Doktor Sen...
" from 1980. Originally, the composition was issued on the Žbirka's twelfth studio set Modrý album
Modrý album
-Official releases:* 2001: Modrý album, CD, Universal Music, #013 754* 2001: Modrý album, CD, bonus tracks, Universal Music, #013 754* 2010: Zlatá edice: Modrý album, CD, Universal Music, #013 754-Credits and personnel:...
(2003), while available also on the Gombitová's multi-platinum greatest hits compilation Vyznanie (2007) in addition.
In 2005, the artists recorded altogether another song called "Tajnosľubná", which was used as the main theme of a TV-series Medzi nami.
Credits and personnel
- Miro Žbirka - writerSongwriterA songwriter is an individual who writes both the lyrics and music to a song. Someone who solely writes lyrics may be called a lyricist, and someone who only writes music may be called a composer...
, lead vocals, co-producerRecord producerA record producer is an individual working within the music industry, whose job is to oversee and manage the recording of an artist's music... - Marika GombitováMarika GombitováMarika Gombitová is a female singer-songwriter. Having sold one million albums at least, she is considered as the most popular female vocalist in Slovakia. Her vocal range - falsetto excluding - overpasses two octaves; from e to fis2...
- lead vocal - Kamil Peteraj - lyrics
- Aleš Zenkl - producer
- Honza Horáček - producer
Official versions
- "Nespáľme to krásne v nás" - Studio version I, 2001
- "Nespáľme to krásne v nás" - Studio version II, 2001
Controversies
Initially, the composition was to be premiered at the Slovak national beauty pageant show Miss Slovakia. However, Gombitová refused to appear that night, claiming that she had not been satisfied with the final version. Žbirka had to perform only himself, eventually, presenting one of his solo tracks. The case was widely discussed by Slovak and Czech media, by means of which, Gombitová urged Žbirka to re-arrange the song.Furthermore, according to the authors of Gombitová's 2008 self-titled biography, the duet should had been released on the Žbirka's album without a prior permition from the female vocalist and, therefore, she was not paid for her featured contribution. Žbirka turned down such charges. After an agreement that followed six months later, both artists in person presented the work (in the meantime re-arranged as claimed in behalf of Gombitová) during the Slovak annual awards "Slávik
Slávik
Slavík is a music poll established by the FORZA company, which is currently the main promoter of such poll in Slovakia. The annual awards are permitted live by the CME network Markíza.-Winners:- Leaders :...
" in 2001, at Istropolis in Bratislava
Bratislava
Bratislava is the capital of Slovakia and, with a population of about 431,000, also the country's largest city. Bratislava is in southwestern Slovakia on both banks of the Danube River. Bordering Austria and Hungary, it is the only national capital that borders two independent countries.Bratislava...
. In 2005, they worked together back again on "Tajnosľubná", which was released on the Žbirka's following album Dúhy
Dúhy
-Official releases:* 2005: Dúhy, CD, Universal Music, #987 373-5* 2006: Dúhy: The Best of Tour, CD/DVD, Universal Music, #170 824-4-Credits and personnel:* Miro Žbirka - lead vocal, writer, acoustic guitar, co-producer* Marika Gombitová - lead vocal...
(Universal).
See also
- Marika Gombitová discographyMarika Gombitová discographySlovak recording artist Marika Gombitová entered the music industry in 1975 by recording promotional compositions entitled "Karta" and "Nájdem hviezdu" for SRo Košice. Prior to that, she performed with local bands such as Profily and the orchestras of Juraj Szabadoš, respectively of Július Olajoš...
- Marika Gombitová awards