Alena Apina: I like America, but I would never dare to live here

Photo courtesy of the press service of Alena Apina

In the 90s, almost everyone knew her hits by heart - “Accountant”, “Ksyusha”, “American Boy”. In November, Russian-speaking residents of America will be able to hear live the music of their youth. Singer Alena Apina comes to give concerts in the United States. On the eve of the tour, ForumDaily talked to her about life and creativity.

Alena, have you ever been to the USA? Do you like America?
I've been to America many times, and I like it! This is a completely different world, these are different houses, different people, different air - absolutely everything is different. But I would probably never risk living in this country. I like to visit America, but this is probably not my country for living.

Which of your songs is special or favorite for you? Why?
There is a classic answer to this question: my favorite song is not yet sung. Most likely, this is the only correct answer.

Actually there are a lot of songs, I never considered them. I got 14 albums, now I'm finishing work on a new one.

Of the songs I have sung, there are some that are closer, more dear, and some that have been more labored through. Each song with its own destiny is like children. You can write a whole book, make a film just on the history of the songs - how they came to me, how they were recorded, how they continue to live. It's a whole world. And every song is special!

We know that you have a busy tour schedule in the USA - Los Angeles, San Francisco, Miami, New York and Chicago. What would you like to see on your days off from concerts?

First of all, I hope that I will meet with friends who live in America. Secondly, in New York I really want to visit the Guggenheim Museum and other cultural attractions. The world is driven by culture! In his spare time from concerts, it is interesting to see something that is not in another country.

You tour a lot in Germany, Israel and other countries. Is the audience different from the Russian?

Yes, sure! You know there is an expression: “My game, my rules, my audience.” In every country, in every city, in every hall the audience is different. But the trick is that all these people who come to my concerts become absolutely the same by the end of my performance. This is where the skill or professionalism of the artist lies. As a result, during the concert we all come to the same denominator, or if you want the result - danceable, good mood, positive energy, maybe a lyrically touching note in the concert. It’s better to see all this when you come to my concert and see and feel it all yourself.

Photo courtesy of the press service of Alena Apina

How is your creative life now?

Now I spend a lot of time in the recording studio, where I write material for the new album. Work is underway on the song "Bond Girl". At the moment, 4 songs have already been recorded: “The Snow Queen”, “Elena”, “Suicide” (new version) and “Closeness”, for which I plan to shoot a video clip in early November with a very talented photographer and director Aslan Akhmadov. He worked with almost all the stars. Lyudmila Gurchenko really highlighted his talent; they were very friendly. In memory of this Great Actress, Aslan created an amazing exhibition “My Lucy”, which was sold out and was a great success!

During my free time from touring and concerts, as well as from recording new songs in the studio, I host my own program “FaSol” on radio “Moscow 92fm”. I am very flattered that I receive pleasant feedback from listeners from America. Interesting, talented people come to visit me: musicians, performers, directors, athletes, composers. The slogan of my program: “Life is like clockwork.” The conversation with the guest begins with the note C (childhood, before the person became famous) and ends with the note C - the person’s plans and dreams, and our communication is illustrated by music, thus further revealing the characters of the program and the main stages of the lives of my interlocutors. In general, I am always interested in what is connected with the world of music. After all, music is space.

Your wishes to the American public, which is looking forward to your concerts :)

Dear friends, I will be very glad to meet you! What wish could I have? Just one thing - please don’t fill up the time of our possible meeting with something else! Well, because later you will regret that the meeting could have happened, but it didn’t work out. This is absolutely true! And why? Well, it’s not my fault, that’s for sure, but yours. See you soon!

Alena Apina will perform in five American cities:

11 November - San Francisco

12 November - Los Angeles

17 November - Miami

18 November - Chicago

19 November - New York

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