Republic (band)
Encyclopedia
Republic is a Hungarian rock band formed in Budapest
in 1989. Their style is a unique mix of Western rock music
and traditional Hungarian folk music
. The band is popular in its native country and among Hungarian speaking minorities
in other parts of the world.
). From this name, Lászlo Bódi acquired the nickname "Cipő", i.e. shoe. The most recent change in the band's composition was in 1991 when the original lead guitarist Imre Bali retired and was replaced by Tamás Patai.
While not formal members of the band, András “Bundás” Szabó (violin
) and Gábor Halász (acoustic guitar
) perform with the band during their live shows.
On album
s, Republic frequently refers to itself ironically
as “the worst group in Hungary″. The logo
of the band is a stylised fish which from some angle resembles a human figure.
Budapest
Budapest is the capital of Hungary. As the largest city of Hungary, it is the country's principal political, cultural, commercial, industrial, and transportation centre. In 2011, Budapest had 1,733,685 inhabitants, down from its 1989 peak of 2,113,645 due to suburbanization. The Budapest Commuter...
in 1989. Their style is a unique mix of Western rock music
Rock music
Rock music is a genre of popular music that developed during and after the 1960s, particularly in the United Kingdom and the United States. It has its roots in 1940s and 1950s rock and roll, itself heavily influenced by rhythm and blues and country music...
and traditional Hungarian folk music
Hungarian folk music
Hungarian folk music includes a broad array of styles, including the recruitment dance verbunkos, the csárdás and nóta.During the 20th century, Hungarian composers were influenced by the traditional music of their nation which may be considered as a repeat of the early "nationalist" movement of the...
. The band is popular in its native country and among Hungarian speaking minorities
Minority group
A minority is a sociological group within a demographic. The demographic could be based on many factors from ethnicity, gender, wealth, power, etc. The term extends to numerous situations, and civilizations within history, despite the misnomer of minorities associated with a numerical statistic...
in other parts of the world.
Members
The two founding members are László Bódi and Lászlo Attila Nagy. The two played together for a band called Cipőfűző (Hungarian for shoelacesShoelaces
Shoelaces, which are also called shoe-strings, shoe laces, or boot laces, are a system commonly used to secure shoes, boots and other footwear. They typically consist of a pair of strings or cords, one for each shoe, finished off at both ends with stiff sections, known as aglets...
). From this name, Lászlo Bódi acquired the nickname "Cipő", i.e. shoe. The most recent change in the band's composition was in 1991 when the original lead guitarist Imre Bali retired and was replaced by Tamás Patai.
While not formal members of the band, András “Bundás” Szabó (violin
Violin
The violin is a string instrument, usually with four strings tuned in perfect fifths. It is the smallest, highest-pitched member of the violin family of string instruments, which includes the viola and cello....
) and Gábor Halász (acoustic guitar
Acoustic guitar
An acoustic guitar is a guitar that uses only an acoustic sound board. The air in this cavity resonates with the vibrational modes of the string and at low frequencies, which depend on the size of the box, the chamber acts like a Helmholtz resonator, increasing or decreasing the volume of the sound...
) perform with the band during their live shows.
On album
Album
An album is a collection of recordings, released as a single package on gramophone record, cassette, compact disc, or via digital distribution. The word derives from the Latin word for list .Vinyl LP records have two sides, each comprising one half of the album...
s, Republic frequently refers to itself ironically
Irony
Irony is a rhetorical device, literary technique, or situation in which there is a sharp incongruity or discordance that goes beyond the simple and evident intention of words or actions...
as “the worst group in Hungary″. The logo
Logo
A logo is a graphic mark or emblem commonly used by commercial enterprises, organizations and even individuals to aid and promote instant public recognition...
of the band is a stylised fish which from some angle resembles a human figure.
Current members
- László Attila Nagy - drumDrumThe drum is a member of the percussion group of musical instruments, which is technically classified as the membranophones. Drums consist of at least one membrane, called a drumhead or drum skin, that is stretched over a shell and struck, either directly with the player's hands, or with a...
s - Tamás Patai – guitarGuitarThe guitar is a plucked string instrument, usually played with fingers or a pick. The guitar consists of a body with a rigid neck to which the strings, generally six in number, are attached. Guitars are traditionally constructed of various woods and strung with animal gut or, more recently, with...
- Zoltán Tóth – guitar, pianoPianoThe piano is a musical instrument played by means of a keyboard. It is one of the most popular instruments in the world. Widely used in classical and jazz music for solo performances, ensemble use, chamber music and accompaniment, the piano is also very popular as an aid to composing and rehearsal...
and vocalsSingingSinging is the act of producing musical sounds with the voice, and augments regular speech by the use of both tonality and rhythm. One who sings is called a singer or vocalist. Singers perform music known as songs that can be sung either with or without accompaniment by musical instruments... - Csaba Boros – bass guitarBass guitarThe bass guitar is a stringed instrument played primarily with the fingers or thumb , or by using a pick....
and vocals - László “Cipő” Bódi – vocals and piano
Albums
| Year | Album title | translation |
| 1990 | Indul a mandula!!! | The almond is starting!!! |
| 1991 | Hoppá, Hoppá!!! | Oops! Oops! |
| 1992 | Én vagyok a világ | I am the world |
| 1993 | Hahó Öcsi!!! | Hey buddy! |
| 1994 | Disco | Disco |
| 1995 | A Cipő és a Lány - Amsterdam | The Shoe and the Girl - Amsterdam |
| 1995 | Tüzet viszek | I'm carrying fire |
| 1995 | Október 67 | October 67 |
| 1996 | Igen | Yes |
| 1997 | Zászlók a szélben | Flags in the wind |
| 1998 | Üzenet | Message |
| 1999 | Az évtized dalai (3CD) | Songs of the decade |
| 1999 | Boldogság.hu | Happiness.hu |
| 2000 | Aranyalbum | Golden album |
| 2000 | Só és cukor | Salt and sugar |
| 2001 | A reklám után | After the commercial |
| 2002 | Mennyi még, Béla? | How much left, Béla? |
| 2003 | Aki hallja, adja át!!! | Whoever hears it, pass it on! |
| 2004 | Mohikán | Mohawk |
| 2005 | 1 Magyarország 1 Mennyország | 1 Hungary 1 Heaven |
| 2006 | Győri Kex | Buscuit of Györ |
| 2006 | Kenyér vagy igazság | Bread or truth |
| 2007 | Fényes utakon | On shining roads |
| 2008 | Tiszta udvar, rendes ház | Clean yard, tidy house |
| 2009 | Új Republic dalok | New Republic Songs |
| 2009 | Aranyalbum 2. | Golden Album 2. |
| 2010 | Köztársaság | Republic |
| 2010 | 20 éves ünnepi koncert | 20 years celebration concert |