Ya Soshla S Uma
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"Ya Soshla S Uma" is a song by t.A.T.u.
, released as their first CD single. The song is from the 200 Po Vstrechnoy
album, with music by Sergio Galoyan and lyrics by Elena Kiper, Sergio Galoyan and Valeriy Polienko.
, their producer Ivan Shapovalov
had signed the band to Universal Music Russia
, and the sub-label Interscope Records
. As a result, the band had recorded the song in 1999, before an english
adaption was created in 2001. The song was released as the first single from t.A.T.u.
's album 200 Po Vstrechnoy
(2001). The song differs a lot from the original mix. From the english mix, it is a pop rock
song, with interludes of small electronica
styles, however for the russian mix, it is a strong electropop version.
The english language version does not feature the lyrics though the russian mix, with the russian language lyrics features in both russian and english mix.
. The Russian and English adaption was released on itunes
in different countries worldwide as well in 2003.
The song was also included on the English album 200 km/h in the Wrong Lane
, where its title was incorrectly transliterated
to "Ya Shosla S Uma" on the back cover and the CD label and to Ya Shola S Uma on the liner notes
, also on the greatest hits CD The Best
was misspelled as "Ya Soshia S Uma". This version of the song used original vocals, but the music to "All the Things She Said
", its English
counterpart. They won an MTV Video Music Awards - International Viewer's Choice in 2001. The single was later released in Germany
in 2002, but didn't receive as much success, nor did it chart. The song has been performed many times in Russia, including a live concert at the Kremlin
.
Ivan Shapovalov
directed this video, where Yulia and Lena are seen wearing Catholic school uniform
s, singing along together in the rain, and some snow. The two eventually kiss while behind a chain fence, where on the other side there is a crowd of on-lookers. It is meant to seem like the crowd is watching these two girls in some sort of cage. The video ends in an ironic twist when the girls go around the corner of the building, and off into the distance as the rain clears, revealing that the on-lookers are the real captives.
There was a video for "Ya Soshla S Uma (HarDrum Mix)" which continuously featured the footage of them kissing, from the original video and also including previously unseen unknown material. The music video remix is included on the group's first compilation album, "The Best
". MTV Russian announce that the music video of the single was the best of the year.
T.A.T.u.
t.A.T.u. was a duo formed in Moscow, Russia in 1999 by Ivan Shapovalov. The group consisted of Lena Katina and Yulia Volkova.Their debut single "Ya Soshla S Uma" was released in December 2000. The single had a huge success in Russia and Eastern Europe...
, released as their first CD single. The song is from the 200 Po Vstrechnoy
200 Po Vstrechnoy
200 Po Vstrechnoy is the debut album by Russian recording duo t.A.T.u., which was released on May 21, 2001. The album is also known mostly as the Russian alternative album to their debut english-language album 200 km/h in the Wrong Lane . The album only had one important producer, which was Ivan...
album, with music by Sergio Galoyan and lyrics by Elena Kiper, Sergio Galoyan and Valeriy Polienko.
Background
After splitting with NeposediNeposedi
Neposedi is a children's music group formed in Moscow, Russia in 1991 by Elena Pindzhoyan and Yuri Nikolaev. The title refers to children who are unable to sit indifferently in the same place; who are fidgety....
, their producer Ivan Shapovalov
Ivan Shapovalov
Ivan Nikolayevich Shapovalov is a musical producer based in Moscow, Russia. He is best known for being the founder and former executive producer/manager for t.A.T.u.- Early life and career :...
had signed the band to Universal Music Russia
Universal Music Group
Universal Music Group is an American music group, the largest of the "big four" record companies by its commanding market share and its multitude of global operations...
, and the sub-label Interscope Records
Interscope Records
Interscope Records is an American record label owned by Universal Music Group that currently operates as one third of UMG's Interscope-Geffen-A&M label group.-History:...
. As a result, the band had recorded the song in 1999, before an english
English language
English is a West Germanic language that arose in the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms of England and spread into what was to become south-east Scotland under the influence of the Anglian medieval kingdom of Northumbria...
adaption was created in 2001. The song was released as the first single from t.A.T.u.
T.A.T.u.
t.A.T.u. was a duo formed in Moscow, Russia in 1999 by Ivan Shapovalov. The group consisted of Lena Katina and Yulia Volkova.Their debut single "Ya Soshla S Uma" was released in December 2000. The single had a huge success in Russia and Eastern Europe...
's album 200 Po Vstrechnoy
200 Po Vstrechnoy
200 Po Vstrechnoy is the debut album by Russian recording duo t.A.T.u., which was released on May 21, 2001. The album is also known mostly as the Russian alternative album to their debut english-language album 200 km/h in the Wrong Lane . The album only had one important producer, which was Ivan...
(2001). The song differs a lot from the original mix. From the english mix, it is a pop rock
Pop rock
Pop rock is a music genre which mixes a catchy pop style and light lyrics in its guitar-based rock songs. There are varying definitions of the term, ranging from a slower and mellower form of rock music to a subgenre of pop music...
song, with interludes of small electronica
Electronica
Electronica includes a wide range of contemporary electronic music designed for a wide range of uses, including foreground listening, some forms of dancing, and background music for other activities; however, unlike electronic dance music, it is not specifically made for dancing...
styles, however for the russian mix, it is a strong electropop version.
The english language version does not feature the lyrics though the russian mix, with the russian language lyrics features in both russian and english mix.
Release
The song was recorded in 1999, but was released on December 19, 2000 in RussiaRussia
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...
. The Russian and English adaption was released on itunes
ITunes
iTunes is a media player computer program, used for playing, downloading, and organizing digital music and video files on desktop computers. It can also manage contents on iPod, iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad....
in different countries worldwide as well in 2003.
The song was also included on the English album 200 km/h in the Wrong Lane
200 km/h in the Wrong Lane
200 km/h in the Wrong Lane is the debut studio album by Russian duo t.A.T.u.. It was released on 10 December 2002. The album was produced by Trevor Horn, Martin Kierszenbaum, Robert Orton and Ivan Shapovalov, who was the main and executive producerand writer. Before the release, it preceded...
, where its title was incorrectly transliterated
Transliteration
Transliteration is a subset of the science of hermeneutics. It is a form of translation, and is the practice of converting a text from one script into another...
to "Ya Shosla S Uma" on the back cover and the CD label and to Ya Shola S Uma on the liner notes
Liner notes
Liner notes are the writings found in booklets which come inserted into the compact disc jewel case or the equivalent packaging for vinyl records and cassettes.-Origin:...
, also on the greatest hits CD The Best
The Best (t.A.T.u. album)
The Best is a CD/ set from the Russian group t.A.T.u. featuring hit singles, rare mixes, three previously unreleased tracks, a live concert, music videos and more. There are two versions of the set, one with only a CD, and another with a CD and a DVD...
was misspelled as "Ya Soshia S Uma". This version of the song used original vocals, but the music to "All the Things She Said
All the Things She Said
"All the Things She Said" is a song by Russian recording duo t.A.T.u., which was for their first English-language studio album 200 km/h in the Wrong Lane . The song was written by Sergio Galoyan, Trevor Horn, Martin Kierszenbaum, Elena Kiper and Valeriy Polienko, while produced by Horn...
", its English
English language
English is a West Germanic language that arose in the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms of England and spread into what was to become south-east Scotland under the influence of the Anglian medieval kingdom of Northumbria...
counterpart. They won an MTV Video Music Awards - International Viewer's Choice in 2001. The single was later released in Germany
Germany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
in 2002, but didn't receive as much success, nor did it chart. The song has been performed many times in Russia, including a live concert at the Kremlin
Kremlin
A kremlin , same root as in kremen is a major fortified central complex found in historic Russian cities. This word is often used to refer to the best-known one, the Moscow Kremlin, or metonymically to the government that is based there...
.
Sypnosis
Ivan Shapovalov
Ivan Nikolayevich Shapovalov is a musical producer based in Moscow, Russia. He is best known for being the founder and former executive producer/manager for t.A.T.u.- Early life and career :...
directed this video, where Yulia and Lena are seen wearing Catholic school uniform
Catholic school uniform
The Catholic school uniform stereotype consists of a pleated plaid skirt or jumper , Mary Jane or saddle shoes, a blouse, and a sweater, for girls; for boys, a button-down shirt, a necktie, and dark pants...
s, singing along together in the rain, and some snow. The two eventually kiss while behind a chain fence, where on the other side there is a crowd of on-lookers. It is meant to seem like the crowd is watching these two girls in some sort of cage. The video ends in an ironic twist when the girls go around the corner of the building, and off into the distance as the rain clears, revealing that the on-lookers are the real captives.
Reception
The video was very controversial for European countries to air, not just because of the lesbian theme of the video but it was alarming for many viewers to see two young girls kissing. However, the video was still aired on TV, first in 2000 on MTV Russia. On the show Black and White on STS, the girls spoke of the first time they saw the video (which was on TV). Yulia stated she was surprised that the video was actually them, and Lena was expecting the video to be longer than it was.There was a video for "Ya Soshla S Uma (HarDrum Mix)" which continuously featured the footage of them kissing, from the original video and also including previously unseen unknown material. The music video remix is included on the group's first compilation album, "The Best
The Best (t.A.T.u. album)
The Best is a CD/ set from the Russian group t.A.T.u. featuring hit singles, rare mixes, three previously unreleased tracks, a live concert, music videos and more. There are two versions of the set, one with only a CD, and another with a CD and a DVD...
". MTV Russian announce that the music video of the single was the best of the year.
Track listing
| # | Track title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Ya Soshla S Uma" | 3:31 |
| 2. | "Ya Soshla S Uma" (DJ Ram Remix) | 4:05 |
| 3. | "Ya Soshla S Uma" (Galoyan Slow Remix) | 4:33 |
| 4. | "Ya Soshla S Uma" (DJ Ram BreakBeat Remix) | 3:40 |
| 5. | "Ya Soshla S Uma" (HarDrum Remix) | 4:01 |
| "Ya Soshla S Uma" (Music Video) | ||
| "Ya Soshla S Uma" (Music Video Remix) | ||
Other use in media
This theme was also featured as the opening song of the Chinese drama Legend of the Heavenly Stones, as a Chinese language dub.Charts
| Country | Peak Position |
|---|---|
| Polish Airplay Chart Polish Music Charts The Polish Music Charts are two official album charts and seven singles charts in Poland, provided by ZPAV, the Polish Society of the Phonographic Industry . The first, the Top 100, is a monthly chart based on data received from the album companies... |
1 |
| Russia (Tophit Russian Music Charts The Russian Music Charts are Russian music industry standard popularity rankings compiled weekly by 2M and Tophit . Albums and tracks rankings are based on sales, which are compiled through retail data captured electronically each week from Russian music retailers... ) |
1 |
| Czech Republic Top 50 | 18 |
| Latvia Top 30 | 8 |
| Bulgarian Charts | 1 |