what is the secret anthem of defending the homeland, the text of which 79 years ago published a “news”.
on 22 June 1941 the Great Patriotic war. And two days later released the number of “Izvestia”, where it published an appeal by Deputy Chairman of Sovnarkom Vyacheslav Molotov, the decree of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR on the military situation and, for the first time the poetry of Vasyl Lebedev-Kumach “Holy war.” On the front page of the newspaper these few verses occupied a small column on the right, below. Then hardly it was possible to assume that soon this text will be born the song, which will be a real symbol of the heroism of the Soviet people and of the struggle against the invader.
In the newspaper read the poems the head of the red banner song and dance ensemble of the red Army, Alexander Alexandrov. And the same day put them to music. Another day took rehearsals, and already 26 June, the ensemble performed “Holy war” at the Belarusian railway station from which Soviet soldiers went to the front. The success was incredible. Musicians repeat the number again and again, the audience sobbed. Soon the call to “Arise, great country…” sounded on the radio and came to every home and to every heart of the vast country.
“Holy war,” soon became more than a song. Alexandrov even compared it with a weapon that helped defeat the invader. Today we can say that she is spiritually United people, was a hymn to courage and a kind of collective prayer, gave strength to fight in a difficult situation that made the nation believe victory will be ours.
— the front came ensembles, including the factory. The Likhachev factory, where I worked, also sent teams performances. “Holy war” has always been in their repertoire. This song was supported by our spirit, inspired by martial exploits. After these concerts was quite a different mood, — has shared with “Izvestiya” veteran Sergei Solonin.
On the front “get Up, huge country…” sang artists and ordinary soldiers, accompanying himself on the accordion. It sounds new and new echelons went to the front and rear have accomplished feats of labor, without which victory would be impossible. And, of course, this music and these verses encouraged many boys to volunteer and to contribute to the defeat of the Nazis.
— a “Holy war” we heard on the radio, sang themselves. She mobilecause acted on the Soviet people, — says the first Deputy Chairman of the Moscow city Council of veterans Rasim Akchurin.
And then we, the boys, impressed by her, under the influence of Patriotic feelings tried to run to the front. He climbed into the trains and drove. Of course, we are usually found and off a few stops were sent to the police. But��forge the strength of this song had! She really raised our people to defend their homeland.
the Music of “Holy war” is simple and concise — only 16 bars (not counting one cycle of entry), and the last four are almost exactly like the first. The theme looped. But in this simplicity — an incredible inner strength. After a brief verse of restrained melody, like a spring, “regimets” in the chorus, covers a wider range, and mournful minor key gives way to inspiring major.
Let noble fury
Seethe like waves, —
the national war,
the Sacred war.
Charm and her rhythmic side. In this interview with “Izvestiya” drew the attention of legendary composer, people’s artist of Russia Alexander Zatsepin, just recovered from coronavirus, and childhood had caught the war.
for the First time a “Holy war” I heard at school. And immediately noticed its uniqueness. Song — the March and the music from the waltz rhythm. I remember my friend Vadim Milovidov, with whom he studied music, sometimes together and played four hands on the piano. And was very surprised how it is possible to March in three quarters instead of four? But marched after all! A strong share in the music changed, and the move was smooth, — said Alexander Zatsepin.
the Soulful melody of Aleksandrova, Patriotic poems Lebedev-Kumach and of course the chorus — all together called something genuine emotions. I wanted to stand up and sing along.
as well As “La Marseillaise”, born in one night under pen engineer Rouget de Lille, “Holy war” — the fruit of brilliant insights. But, unlike the French, Alexander had a Conservatory education, and for the emergence of one of two of his most famous songs (the other being the national anthem of the USSR, now Russia) was prepared. In 1938 he wrote “Song of the Klim Voroshilov” — the similarity between two songs can be heard immediately. However, the glorification of the Marshal instantly fades from his mind, but “Holy war” after listening to not forget.
to Explain the secret of the impact of this music cannot be the Chairman of the Board of the Union of composers, people’s artist of Russia Rashid Kalimullin.
— the Song has an incredible internal power. Gives you the willies when they hear it. What means the composer achieved this is a mystery. Like simple chords — and the power is incredible, — has shared with “Izvestiya” Rashid Kalimullin. — It operates on people today. Exactly a month before the Victory Day I’m sitting on isolation, announced on his page in Facebook flash-mob: played “Holy war” on the accordion and asked their friends to share such records. The response has been tremendous. This music is not outdated.
the History of songs about the war one way or another connected with our newspaper, was continued in 1965, recalls leading historical club “News” Stanislav Sergeev.
Journalist Izvestia Vladimir Kurasov wrote a poem called “the Last soldier”, where were these lines: “I guess there’s even a mound no / maybe, there is grown a garden, / Where he met with a bullet in the last war / Last, last victim of soldiers.”
These verses were recited by the composer Arno Babajanyan. He never wrote music to the words commonly searched for text to already created music. But the poems of the journalist of “News” is so sunk into his soul that he changed his rule and quickly wrote the title song. She instantly became popular, it was performed by the best artists, including Georg OTS, Muslim Magomayev. Included it in their concerts and the legendary Choir. Alexandrov.
and so it happened that between “Holy war” and “the Last soldier” was spanned by a bridge. The first song was dedicated to the soldiers departing for the great battle, the second — those who have completed it by dying after volleys died down battles. And both subjects were involved in “news”.
Holy war
Words Basil Lebedev-Kumach, music Alexander Alexandrov
Arise, great country,
stand Up and fight to the death
With the dark fascist force,
a Horde of curse!
Let noble fury
Seethe like waves, —
the national war,
the Sacred war.
roll back the Stranglers
All ardent ideas
Rapists, robbers,
the Torturers of people.
Let noble fury
Seethe like waves, —
the national war,
the Sacred war.
do Not dare black wings
to fly Over the Homeland,
its spacious Fields
Not dare to trample the enemy!
Let noble fury
Seethe like waves, —
the national war,
the Sacred war.
worked On the text:
Sergei Uvarov, Valery Nodelman, Zoe Igumnov, Marina Ivanova
