Don't Panic, We're From Poland!!! part 62 - Tomasz Budzyński

Earlier post about Tomasz Budzyński HERE.

Two songs ("Kazimierz przez Nałęczów and "Radio Rivendell") are from his first solo album "Taniec Szkieletów", others are from "Luna" released in 2008.
Concert was recorded and transmited by polish radio station Program 3 (also known as "Trójka")

Tomasz Budzyński 19.01.2009 Koncert w Trójce

01. Intro [01:52]
02. Halo Halo [06:06]
03. Echo [06:51]
04. Luna [06:10]
05. Dzień bez duchów [05:17]
06. Na niebie ciągły ruch [07:29]
07. Kazimierz przez Nałęczów [04:30]
08. Serce [04:09]
09. Umieraj [03:12]
10. Ufo [03:50]
11. Radio Rivendell [06:40]
total [56:08]

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Don't Panic, We're From Poland!!! part 28 - Armia

The Warsaw Uprising began 01.08.1944. It was struggle to liberate capital of Poland, Warsaw from German occupation before Soviets arrive. Uprising was intended to last for only few days, but Red Army stopped near city and didn't supported Uprising. Despite of heroism of soldiers and civilians, Polish forces were forced to capitulate after 63 days. About 120000 people were killed and 85% of city was destroyed.
To celebrate 64 anniversary Polish band Armia (check this post) recorded two covers of songs from Warsaw Uprising. Those song were released on band's official forum. Now You can check them.

Website about Warsaw Uprising (in English)

Armia "Warszawskie dzieci / Pałacyk Michla" [2008]

1. Warszawskie dzieci / Children of Warsaw [02:24]
2. Pałacyk Michla / Michl's Palace [02:39]
total [05:03]

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Don't Panic, We're From Poland!!! part 16 - V/A "Fala"

What can i say about this? Compilation of early eighties underground bands from Poland. Released in 1985. Mostly punk (Prowokacja, Siekiera, Abaddon, Dezerter), but also new wave (Tilt, Kryzys), reggae (Izrael, Bakszysz, Kultura) and some ethnic stuff (Rio Ras, Józef Broda).

V/A "Fala" [1985]

01. 12 RA - Intro [0:45]
02. Bakszysz - Czarna droga / Black Way [3:48]
03. Prowokacja - Prawo do życia, czyli kochanej mamusi / Right to Live or for Beloved Mommy [2:50]
04. Siekiera - Fala / Wave [1:21]
05. Siekiera - Idzie wojna / War is Coming [3:35]
06. Abaddon - Kto / Who [1:58]
07. Tilt - Za zamkniętymi drzwiami (widziałem cię) / (I've Seen You) Behind Closed Doors [3:19]
08. Dezerter - Nie ma zagrożenia / No Threat [2:28]
09. Kryzys - Mam dość / I've Got Enough [2:47]
10. Kultura - Lew Ja i Ja dub / Lion I and I Dub [2:29]
11. Rio Ras - City Huk / City Noise [3:18]
12. Dezerter - Plakat / Poster [3:06]
13. Izrael - Wolność / Freedom [8:03]
14. Józef Broda - Swoboda / Liberty [0:49]
total [40:36}

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Don't Panic, We're From Poland!!! part 14 - Armia

Armia was by established Tomasz Budzyński (ex-Siekiera vocalist) and Robert Brylewski (guitarist for Kryzys, Brygada Kryzys and Izrael). At the beginning they treated it like a experimental project. Now band have over 25 years of history and still plays great music.
First recordings of Armia were strongly influenced by punk/hard core. Soon they developed their own sound and played like no one else. It was post punk with symphonic-like impetus. One of the reasons of such special sound was use of french horn. At that time among they favourite bands were: Killing Joke, New Model Army and Swans.
All lyrics were made by Budzyński. At that time He was stronly influenced by gnosticism. lyrics were mainly about spirituality and mystical side of life. "Aquirre" is inspired by Werner Herzog's movie "Aquirre - Wrath of God".

Here you got their gig from Jarocin. It was biggest rock festival in Poland. Although sound is little rough, music is very powerful so you shouldn't be disappointed.

Armia's MySpace (in English)

Armia 02.08.1989 Jarocin Rock Festival

01. Intro [0:40]
02. Sędziowie / Judges [1:55]
03. Kochaj Mnie / Love Me [3:22]
04. Saluto [1:05]
05. Hej szara wiara / Hey Grey People [1:24]
06. W niczyjej sprawie / In Nobody's Cause [2:04]
07. Siódmy / Seventh [0:49]
08. To czego nigdy nie widziałem / What I Have Never Seen [3:24]
09. Dla każdej samotnej godziny / For Every Lonely Hour [1:57]
10. Gdzie ja tam będziesz ty / You Will Be With Me [4:12]
11. Legenda / Legend [5:27]
12. Podróż na wschód / Journey to the East [3:10]
13. Nie ja / Not Me [0:21]
14. Jestem drzewo, jestem ptak / I'm Tree I'm Bird [2:34]
15. Aguirre [2:42]
16. Święto rewolucji / Revolution's Celebration [3:02]
17. To moja zemsta / It's My Revenge [2:52]
18. Jeżeli / If [2:24]
19. Trzy bajki / Three Tales [0:54]
20. Niezwyciężony / Invincible [4:09]
21. Niewidzialna armia I / Invisible Army I [5:25]
22. Niewidzialna armia II / Invisible Army II [1:29]
23. Zostaw to / Leave It [4:20]
total [55:41]

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Don't Panic, We're From Poland!!! part 8 - Tomasz Budzyński

Tomasz Budzyński is vocalist and leader of Armia. His first band was legendary punk act Siekiera. In 1985 He formed (with Robert Brylewski) punk band Armia. Armia evolved into mixture of punk, metal and progressive rock.

In 2002 Budzyński recorded first solo album "Taniec szkieletów" (Dance of the skeletons) with music influenced by Dead Can Dance. Now He performs with Armia, 2Tm2,3 and as solo artist.

Tomasz Budzyński is also painter. This post is illustrated by some of his paintings (and two photos from that concert).

Budzyński's lyrics are very personal, filled with very unusual metaphors. Most of them are inspired by his memories.

You can check his music. It's solo performance from 2006. Nice audience recording. Setlist includes Budzyński's solo songs and also covers of Armia and Siekiera.

Tomasz Budzyński 30.09.2006 Białołęcki Ośrodek Kultura (Bialoleka Culture Center)

01. Wyludniacz / Depopulator [05:25]
02. Radio Rivendell [05:46]
03. Anielo, Mój Aniele / Angela My Angel [05:30]
04. Cuda / Wonders [04:58]
05. Biedny, chudy i zły / Poor, skinny and bad [04:48]
06. Di end (Iluzjon Karo) [05:44]
07. Echo [05:07]
08. Kazimierz przez Nałęczów / Kazimierz Through Naleczow [04:45]
09. Tygrysy śpią / Tigers Sleep [03:58]
10. Stacja Dęblin / Station Deblin [06:32]
11. Kfinto [05:32]
12. Jesień / Autumn [05:53]
13. Medley:Misiowie puszyści+Ultima Thule+Wyludniacz / Teddy Bears+Ultima Thule+Depopulator [11:15]
total [01:15:18]

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