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The Sound of VIA

“The Sound of VIA” dives into the rich, pastel-toned world of Soviet-era vocal-instrumental ensembles, or “VIA” bands, that ruled the airwaves from the 60s through the 80s. Blending soft rock, pop, folk, and even a bit of disco, this playlist is a curated snapshot of an era where harmonies, sentimental melodies, and poetic lyrics came together with orchestral flair and clean electric guitar lines.

You'll hear classics like “Синий иней” by Лейся Песня, the nostalgic “Мой адрес – Советский Союз” from Samotsvety, and the cosmic romance of Zemlyane's “Трава у дома.” The collection moves across familiar themes—longing, love, the beauty of nature—with contributions from standout acts like Sinyaya Ptitsa, Пламя, Pesniary, and Весёлые Ребята. It’s a thoughtfully arranged set that pulls from different corners of the VIA sound, offering a smooth journey through one of the most distinctive musical periods of the former USSR.

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Pesniary 3 tracks
Samotsvety 3 tracks
Sinyaya Ptitsa 3 tracks
Syabry 3 tracks
VIA Plamja 3 tracks
Yalla 2 tracks
Zemlyane 3 tracks
Акварели 2 tracks
Александр Петухов 1 track
Анатоль Ярмоленко 2 tracks
Аракс 2 tracks
Ариэль 3 tracks
ВИА "Весёлые Ребята" 3 tracks
ВИА "Здравствуй песня" 1 track
ВИА "Лейся Песня" 3 tracks
ВИА "Поющие сердца" 3 tracks
ВИА Веселые голоса 2 tracks
ВИА Добры Молодцы 3 tracks
ВИА Садко 1 track
Верасы 3 tracks
Вокально-инструментальный ансамбль “Добры молодцы” 1 track
Вокально-инструментальный ансамбль “Искатели” 1 track
Голубые гитары 2 tracks
Государственный Симфонический оркестр кинематографии 1 track
Детский вокально-инструментальный ансамбль "Аревик" 1 track
Жанна Рождественская 1 track
Здравствуй, песня 2 tracks
Легенды ВИА 1 track
Надежда Мейхер 1 track
Орэра 2 tracks
Пламя 3 tracks
Поющие гитары 3 tracks
Стас Намин и Группа Цветы 3 tracks
Струнная группа Государственного симфонического оркестра СССР 1 track
Экс "Верасы" 1 track