Sergey Ryabtsev
Encyclopedia
Sergey Ryabtsev plays violin
and provides backing vocals for the Gypsy punk
band
Gogol Bordello
.
He was born on the 11th September 1958 in Gorky City, now Nizhniy Novgorod, Russia
. In 1994, he immigrated to the United States
(New York City
) and joined Gogol Bordello
in 2000.
In the 2005 movie Everything Is Illuminated
, the 2006 documentary film The Pied Piper of Hutzovina as well as in Madonna
's 2008 directorial debut Filth and Wisdom
, he appeared alongside the other band members of Gogol Bordello
.
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 provides backing vocals for the Gypsy punk
Gypsy punk
Gypsy punk is the term used to describe a hybrid musical genre that crosses traditional Romani music with punk rock. The origin of the term is unknown, but bands playing Gypsy punk have existed at least since the 1990s. One of the first rock groups to incorporate elements of punk and Eastern...
band
Band (music)
In music, a musical ensemble or band is a group of musicians that works together to perform music. The following articles concern types of musical bands:* All-female band* Big band* Boy band* Christian band* Church band* Concert band* Cover band...
Gogol Bordello
Gogol Bordello
Gogol Bordello is a Gypsy punk band from the Lower East Side of Manhattan, formed in 1999 and known for theatrical stage shows and persistent touring.Much of the band's sound is inspired by Gypsy music...
.
He was born on the 11th September 1958 in Gorky City, now Nizhniy Novgorod, Russia
Russia
Russia or , officially known as both Russia and the Russian Federation , is a country in northern Eurasia. It is a federal semi-presidential republic, comprising 83 federal subjects...
. In 1994, he immigrated to the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
(New York City
New York City
New York is the most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York Metropolitan Area, one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world. New York exerts a significant impact upon global commerce, finance, media, art, fashion, research, technology, education, and...
) and joined Gogol Bordello
Gogol Bordello
Gogol Bordello is a Gypsy punk band from the Lower East Side of Manhattan, formed in 1999 and known for theatrical stage shows and persistent touring.Much of the band's sound is inspired by Gypsy music...
in 2000.
In the 2005 movie Everything Is Illuminated
Everything Is Illuminated (film)
Everything Is Illuminated is a 2005 adventure/dramedy film, written and directed by Liev Schreiber and starring Elijah Wood and Eugene Hütz...
, the 2006 documentary film The Pied Piper of Hutzovina as well as in Madonna
Madonna (entertainer)
Madonna is an American singer-songwriter, actress and entrepreneur. Born in Bay City, Michigan, she moved to New York City in 1977 to pursue a career in modern dance. After performing in the music groups Breakfast Club and Emmy, she released her debut album in 1983...
's 2008 directorial debut Filth and Wisdom
Filth and Wisdom
Filth and Wisdom is the first film directed by Madonna, starring Eugene Hütz, Holly Weston, Vicky McClure and Richard E. Grant. It was filmed on location in London, England from May 14 to May 29, 2007 with additional scenes shot in July 2007....
, he appeared alongside the other band members of Gogol Bordello
Gogol Bordello
Gogol Bordello is a Gypsy punk band from the Lower East Side of Manhattan, formed in 1999 and known for theatrical stage shows and persistent touring.Much of the band's sound is inspired by Gypsy music...
.
Albums
- Multi Kontra Culti vs. IronyMulti Kontra Culti vs. IronyMulti Kontra Culti vs. Irony is the second album from Gogol Bordello, released in 2002 by Rubric Records. The songs "Occurrence on the Border " and "Through the Roof 'n Underground" were featured in the soundtrack of the 2006 film, Wristcutters: A Love Story.-Track listing:...
- September 2002 (Rubric RecordsRubric RecordsRubric Records is an independent record label based in New York, New York which began life in 1999. It was founded by David Gwiazdowski and Kenny Sehgal of New York, New York band Kreisor.-Catalogue:* Alchemysts* Analogue II* Barnyard Playboys...
) - Gypsy Punks: Underdog World StrikeGypsy Punks: Underdog World StrikeGypsy Punks: Underdog World Strike is the third album by Gogol Bordello, released in 2005 by SideOneDummy Records.Other songs from the same era and recording sessions appear on the EP East Infection.-Reception:-Track listing:...
- August 2005 (SideOneDummy RecordsSideOneDummy RecordsSideOneDummy Records is a Los Angeles-based independent record label whose roster focuses mostly on punk and related genres. Founded in 1995 by Joe Sib and Bill Armstrong, who continue to run it today, the label has built a reputation for its diverse roster of artists ranging from third wave ska...
) - Super Taranta!Super Taranta!Super Taranta! is the fourth album by gypsy punk band Gogol Bordello released on the July 10, 2007 on SideOneDummy records. This album was #14 on Rolling Stones list of the Top 50 Albums of 2007...
- 10 July 2007 (SideOneDummy RecordsSideOneDummy RecordsSideOneDummy Records is a Los Angeles-based independent record label whose roster focuses mostly on punk and related genres. Founded in 1995 by Joe Sib and Bill Armstrong, who continue to run it today, the label has built a reputation for its diverse roster of artists ranging from third wave ska...
) - Trans-Continental HustleTrans-Continental HustleTrans-Continental Hustle is the fifth album by gypsy punk band Gogol Bordello, released on April 27, 2010. Produced by Rick Rubin, Trans-Continental Hustle primarily draws inspiration from frontman Eugene Hütz's life in Brazil, where he has lived since 2008. This album is Gogol Bordello's major...
- April 2010 (American Recordings)
Singles
- When The Trickster Starts A-Poking - 2002 Rubric RecordsRubric RecordsRubric Records is an independent record label based in New York, New York which began life in 1999. It was founded by David Gwiazdowski and Kenny Sehgal of New York, New York band Kreisor.-Catalogue:* Alchemysts* Analogue II* Barnyard Playboys...
- Start Wearing Purple - February 2006 SideOneDummy RecordsSideOneDummy RecordsSideOneDummy Records is a Los Angeles-based independent record label whose roster focuses mostly on punk and related genres. Founded in 1995 by Joe Sib and Bill Armstrong, who continue to run it today, the label has built a reputation for its diverse roster of artists ranging from third wave ska...
- Not a Crime - August 2006 SideOneDummy
- Wonderlust King - August 2007 SideOneDummy
Filmography
- Kill Your Idols (Film) (2004)
- Everything Is IlluminatedEverything Is Illuminated (film)Everything Is Illuminated is a 2005 adventure/dramedy film, written and directed by Liev Schreiber and starring Elijah Wood and Eugene Hütz...
(2005) - The Pied Piper of Hützovina (2006)
- Gogol Bordello Non-stopGogol Bordello Non-StopGogol Bordello Non-Stop is a 2009 adventure/ Music documentary film, written and directed by Margarita Jimeno and starring Gogol Bordello and Eugene Hütz.- Synopsis :...
(2008) - Filth and WisdomFilth and WisdomFilth and Wisdom is the first film directed by Madonna, starring Eugene Hütz, Holly Weston, Vicky McClure and Richard E. Grant. It was filmed on location in London, England from May 14 to May 29, 2007 with additional scenes shot in July 2007....
(2008)