This is Olga Arefieva's official site www.ark.ru.
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http://www.audiogalaxy.com/pages/review.php?&band_id=1092
Incorporating soft sounds and lyrics of Russia, Olga Arefieva and Kovcheg take you on an acoustic journey spanning traditional folk songs to reggae-influenced modern acoustic rock. Kovcheg's older songs have a classic, '70s-rock sound with reggae rhythms, expressive lyrics and limited instrumentation (think "The Police", in their early years). The classic rock style was prevalent in Eastern Europe and Russia through the '80s and still is quite popular today mainly because it doesn't require expensive equipment. A great asset for an often unplugged band like Kovcheg is that Olga Arefieva is one of those performers who does her best in front of an audience, rather than in a studio. The spirit of the performance has carried across surprisingly well into the digitized format. A diminishing artform in this age of platinum records and stadium concerts, audience playing is still highly popular in Russia and Europe. Olga's vocals are very empathic, conveying every nuance of sadness, joy, or even cynicism or sarcasm. This plus the great choice of expressive supporting instruments make the Kovcheg a truly enjoyable alternative to today's electrified and over-commercialized standard fare. Leonard Cohen would be pleased.
Chris Jones
Origin:
http://www.audiogalaxy.com/pages/review.php?&band_id=1092
Olga Arefieva & Kovcheg band
Incorporating soft sounds and lyrics of Russia, Olga Arefieva and Kovcheg take you on an acoustic journey spanning traditional folk songs to reggae-influenced modern acoustic rock. Kovcheg's older songs have a classic, '70s-rock sound with reggae rhythms, expressive lyrics and limited instrumentation (think "The Police", in their early years). The classic rock style was prevalent in Eastern Europe and Russia through the '80s and still is quite popular today mainly because it doesn't require expensive equipment. A great asset for an often unplugged band like Kovcheg is that Olga Arefieva is one of those performers who does her best in front of an audience, rather than in a studio. The spirit of the performance has carried across surprisingly well into the digitized format. A diminishing artform in this age of platinum records and stadium concerts, audience playing is still highly popular in Russia and Europe. Olga's vocals are very empathic, conveying every nuance of sadness, joy, or even cynicism or sarcasm. This plus the great choice of expressive supporting instruments make the Kovcheg a truly enjoyable alternative to today's electrified and over-commercialized standard fare. Leonard Cohen would be pleased.