Samir Bağırov

Samir Bagirov
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Background information
Genres
Occupation(s)Singer-songwriter
Years active1988–present

Samir Bağırov is an Azerbaijani pop singer.

Life and career

1987-1991: Baku Autumn-88

In November 1987, Bağırov became a laureate of "Baku Autumn - 88" (" republican competition. He sang two songs in the contest "Baku Autumn-88" which were "Don't Fly" and "I Believe" ("Не улетай" and "Inanıram").[1][2][3] In 1989, he entered the vocal show department of the educational institution Gnessin Music Academy in Moscow. There, he learned vocals, dancing, scene managing, and how to dress on stage.

Yalta 1991 Contest: Moscow-Yalta-Transit

In 1991, Bağırov became laureate of "Yalta - 91" international television competition. He sang Rashid Behbudov's "Sevgilim" and sang Whitney Houston's "All at Once".[4][5][6][7] After the contest, Igor Krutoy composed "Small Cafe" and "Respond" for Bağırov. These songs were played on Channel One Russia and RTR. Following that, i.e. "Song of the year", " Hit Parade Ostankino", "Morning mail", "Wider circle".[8] He was an honorary guest at the Yalta-92 contest. After participating in this program, Bağırov received an invitation from Alla Pugacheva to work in "Song Theatre". The theatre disbanded and Bağırov returned to Azerbaijan.

1993-1999: Wind Of 90s or "Game of Fate" Taleyin oyunu

In 1993, Samir Bağırov conducted his first solo concert in the "Respublic" palace. He conducted many concerts with his "girls" at Rashid Behbudov State Song Theatre, Green Theatre, Tofiq Bahramov Republican Stadium, Baku State Circus and Republican Palace.[9][10][11] In 1995, he was honorary guest contest of Asian Daus (The Voice Of Asia). In 1996, his second solo concert called "We love each other so much" was held in the "Respublic" palace. After the second solo concert, Bağırov gave another concert titled "Samir Bağırov & his friends". In 1997, he enrolled in the contest "Musical challenge" which was shown on Space (TV channel) and won.[12]

The song "Game Of Fate" (Taleyin oyunu) brought him popularity. The song was composed and written by Zaur Abdullayev.

2000-2001: Sevgilim XXI and Sevgilim

Bağırov succeeded in singing "Sevgilim" in 1991. In 2000, he sang "Sevgilim" again, but this time in a different style. The new cover of "My Lover" succeeded in giving a bomb effect to Baku. In 2001, his "Sevgilim" music video was awarded as "The best" in the music video category. Finally, the audience saw the first solo album by Samir Bağırov called "Sevgilim XXI" which consists of thirteen songs.[1] 12 August 2001, for the first time in Sumgayit the DK chemists them. Uz. Hajibeyov hosted a charity concert for Azerbaijani pop star, a nominee of the independent public national "Grand" "Best Singer of the Year" Samir Bağırov, who performed with the show program "Sevgilim-XXI". The show program included the actor of the Russian drama theater Eldar Bagirbekov, the rising star - dancer Naila Dadasheva, who invariably accompanies the singer Akin and Zalina in all concerts, and the show ballet Spider (head Andrei Babich).[13]

Artistry

Influences

Bağırov was influenced by musicians Alla Pugacheva, Muslim Magomayev (musician), Rashid Behbudov and Whitney Houston. Alla Pugacheva has always been Bağırov's favorite singer.[14] Whitney Houston is one of his greatest inspirations. In an interview in the 90s, he once said, "I think Whitney Houston is the phenomena of pop music."[15]

Musical themes and genres

Bağırov explored a variety of music genres, including pop, jazz, soul, rhythm and blues, rock, disco, dance-pop, flamenco and New Age music. Beginning in the 90s, he started to compose songs about love. In 1995, he commemorated the filming of the video of "Love Island" and which was composed by Bağırov. He received his first prize for this video in CIS video competition.

He composed a song named "Otpusti" with Elkhan Zeynalli in the memory of the friend Sima Bashirova, who died in 1998. In 2000, he won from "Altun Nar" the "Best Multi-genres singer" award.

Awards

He was a laureate of the contest "Baku-Autumn 88". In 1991, Bağırov's brings prize of contest "Yalta Transit-Moscow 1991". He received first prize for "Love Island" video in CIS video competition for song "Love Island" which was composed by Samir Bağırov. In 2001, his "Sevgilim" music video was awarded as "The best" in the music video category. Samir Bağırov is double laureate of "Grand" Independent Public National Prize, "Best of Best", the owner of two "Altun Nar" - Statuette Duet, in nomination "The best multi genre's singer" (with Brilliant Dadashova).

Jury membership of contests

In 2000 to 2001, Bağırov was invited to jury membership in "Baku Autumn 2000 and 2001" competition.[16][17][18][19] Five years later, he was invited as a juror in the "Academy Music Show" contest where Brilliant Dadasova organized.[20] Also in 2000, Bağırov got invited as a juror in Fashion Week's "Miss Azerbaijan".

Music videos

In 1989, Bağırov took the role with Sevil Hajiyeva for the music video for Brilliant Dadashova's song "Bayatılar". For the first time in 1993, Bağırov with Sevil took clip the song "De, kim eşitsin?" directed by Nazim Zeynalov. After 2 years, Bağırov took a prize for clip of "Love Island" video in the Radio Mayak competition.

List of music videos

  • De, kim eşitsin?
  • Остров Любви (Love Island)
  • Sevgilim XXI
  • Yağışın Nəğməsi (Song of rain)
  • Mənsiz (Without me)
  • Милая (My Pretty)
  • Axtarıram]]
  • Deyirdim sənə
  • Sənsizlik
  • Sevmədin gülüm

Discography

  • Sevgilim XXI (2000)
  • Sensizlik (2004)

Tours and Concerts

World tours

  • "Yalta 91" The Winners Concert
  • "Song Of Year" (1991) in Russia
  • Theatre of Russia (1992)
  • Concert Tour with Manana Japaridze (2000 year)

Regional tours

  • Concert in Rebuclic Palace in 1993
  • "Narkodunya" concert in 1993
  • Show Ilgar Hayal in 1993
  • Rock Concert with band "TAC"
  • "We love each other so much" in 1996
  • Concert with Manana Japaridze Palace Named Of Shahriyar (2003)

Televised concerts

  • The Winners of Baku Autumn 1988
  • New Year Concert (1997), AzTV
  • New Year Concert, ABA TV
  • Musical challenge, Space TV
  • Garden of Stars, Space TV
  • Birthday Concert of Samir Bağırov "30 years old"
  • Birthday Concert of Samir Bağırov (2003)
  • Sabir Rustamkhanli music evening concert
  • Vagif Gerayzade's concert tribute
  • Muslim Magomayev 60th Birthday Tribute
  • Rashid Behbudov 90th Birthday Tribute

References

  1. ^ "Как "Кярван" в дорогу вышел..." (in Russian). Retrieved 2017-07-13.
  2. ^ "Участница "Бакинской осени" покоряет французского слушателя – ФОТО" (in Russian). Retrieved 2017-07-13.
  3. ^ Уварова, Елизавета Дмитриевна (2004). Эстрада России, XX век: энциклопедия (in Russian). ОЛМА Медиа Групп. ISBN 9785224044627.
  4. ^ "Утренняя почта 1991 г. "Ялта-91" - Утренняя почта - Советская эстрада - Слушать онлайн. Видео, аудио, текст песен". sovetskaya-estrada.ru. Retrieved 2017-07-13.
  5. ^ Sabira Imanova (2016-04-27), Samir Bagirov Sevgilim (Yalta 91) Ялта 91, retrieved 2017-07-13
  6. ^ Sabira Imanova (2016-09-29), Samir Bagirov Мы Вдвоём (Yalta 91), retrieved 2017-07-13
  7. ^ Самые популярные песни, retrieved 2017-07-13
  8. ^ "Песня - 91 (1991 г.)". pesnyagoda.jimdo.com (in Russian). Retrieved 2017-07-13.
  9. ^ Aydin Mansurov (2013-09-20), Концерт группы "Тадж" (17 сентября 1991), retrieved 2017-07-13
  10. ^ Sabira Imanova (2016-12-15), Samir Bagirov Concert 90s (Baki Sirki 1990), retrieved 2017-07-13
  11. ^ ANAR NAGHILBAZ (2014-06-19), A. Nağılbaz 1993, 27 mart Canlı Klip Şou Teatrı " Narkodünya " proqramı, retrieved 2017-07-13
  12. ^ "Лихие 90-е в азербайджанском шоу-бизнесе – ФОТО – ВИДЕО" (in Russian). Retrieved 2017-07-13.
  13. ^ "Участница «Бакинской осени» покоряет французского слушателя – ФОТО". 1news.az (in Russian). Retrieved 2024-02-07.
  14. ^ "Самир Багиров: "Мне очень хочется подстричься и сменить стиль одежды…" - ИНТЕРВЬЮ" (in Russian). Retrieved 2017-07-13.
  15. ^ Sabira Imanova (2016-11-07), Samir Bagirov Gorus yeri (1995), retrieved 2017-07-13
  16. ^ "Форум: Photos: Конкурс". www.baku.ru. Retrieved 2017-07-13.
  17. ^ ""BAKI PAYIZI" MÜSABİQƏSİ" (in Azerbaijani). Retrieved 2017-07-13.
  18. ^ ""Бакинская осень" возродилась |". archives.echo.az (in Russian). Retrieved 2017-07-13.
  19. ^ ""Бакинская осень" активно отдыхает |". archives.echo.az (in Russian). Retrieved 2017-07-13.
  20. ^ "В "Академии" создалась атмосфера дружбы и взаимопонимания, а не конкуренции, - певица и ведущая шоу Бриллиант Дадашева". Trend.Az (in Russian). 2006-12-04. Retrieved 2017-07-13.
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