GALIJA's Early Years: Prva Plovidba and Druga Plovidba
The band was founded by Nenad Milosavljević Neša, a singer-songwriter and acoustic guitarist, who was inspired by the progressive rock bands of the 1970s, such as Pink Floyd, Genesis, Yes, and Jethro Tull. He named the band GALIJA, which means "galley" in Serbian, after a type of ancient ship that sailed on the Mediterranean Sea.
The original lineup consisted of Neša (vocals, acoustic guitar), Goran Ljubisavljević Gorča (guitar), Predrag Branković (bass), Nenad Tančić Tanča (drums), Bratislav Stamenković Čaki (keyboards), and Zoran Tantara (keyboards). The band debuted with their first album Prva Plovidba (First Voyage) in 1979, which was a concept album based on the poems of Aleksa Šantić, a famous Serbian poet. The album featured a blend of progressive rock, folk rock, and symphonic rock elements, and was well received by critics and audiences.
The band's second album Druga Plovidba (Second Voyage) was released in 1980, and was also a concept album based on the poems of another Serbian poet, Jovan Dučić. The album continued the musical direction of the first one, but with more emphasis on folk influences and acoustic instruments. The album featured some of GALIJA's most popular songs, such as "Digni Ruku" (Raise Your Hand), "Skadarska" (Skadar Street), and "Da Li Si Spavala" (Did You Sleep).
GALIJA's Commercial Breakthrough: Ipak Verujem U Sebe and Bez Naglih Skokova
In 1981, GALIJA underwent some lineup changes, as Gorča, Branković, Tanča, Čaki, and Tantara left the band. They were replaced by Boban Pavlović Čalton (drums), Predrag Milosavljević Peca (vocals, daire), Dušan Radivojević (guitar), Ljubodrag Vukadinović (keyboards), Nebojša Marković (keyboards), and Zoran Stamenković (ex Kerber) (drums). With this new lineup, GALIJA recorded their third album Ipak Verujem U Sebe (I Still Believe In Myself) in 1982.
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This album marked a shift in GALIJA's musical style, as they abandoned the concept album format and adopted a more straightforward pop-rock approach. The album also featured more electric guitars, keyboards, and synthesizers, giving it a more modern sound. The album was a huge commercial success, selling over 200,000 copies and becoming one of the best-selling albums in Yugoslavia at the time. The album spawned several hit singles, such as "Ipak Verujem U Sebe" (I Still Believe In Myself), "Još Uvek Sanjam" (I'm Still Dreaming), "Dobro Jutro Moja Voljena" (Good Morning My Beloved), and "Trube" (Trumpets).
GALIJA's fourth album Bez Naglih Skokova (No Sudden Moves) was released in 1984, and continued the pop-rock direction of the previous one. The album featured some guest musicians, such as Bora Đorđević from Riblja Čorba on vocals and harmonica, Vlada Janković Džet from Generacija 5 on saxophone, and Zoran Radetić from Smak on keyboards. The album was another commercial success, selling over 150
GALIJA's Artistic Peak: Digni Ruku and Daleko Je Sunce
In 1986, GALIJA released their fifth album Digni Ruku (Raise Your Hand), which is widely considered as their masterpiece and one of the best albums in the history of Serbian rock music. The album was a concept album based on the theme of freedom and resistance against oppression, inspired by the historical events of the Serbian uprising against the Ottoman Empire in the early 19th century. The album featured a complex and diverse musical structure, incorporating elements of progressive rock, hard rock, folk rock, blues rock, and classical music. The album also featured guest appearances by some of the most prominent musicians in Yugoslavia at the time, such as Bora Đorđević from Riblja Čorba, Vlatko Stefanovski from Leb i Sol, Zoran Predin from Lačni Franz, and Vlado Kreslin from Martin Krpan. The album was a critical and commercial success, selling over 300,000 copies and winning several awards.
GALIJA's sixth album Daleko Je Sunce (The Sun Is Far Away) was released in 1988, and was also a concept album based on the theme of freedom and resistance, but this time focusing on the contemporary situation of Yugoslavia in the late 1980s, which was facing political and economic crises and social unrest. The album featured a more aggressive and darker musical style, influenced by hard rock, heavy metal, and punk rock. The album also featured guest appearances by some of the most popular rock singers in Yugoslavia at the time, such as Dado Topić from Time, Goran Bregović from Bijelo Dugme, Momčilo Bajagić Bajaga from Bajaga i Instruktori, and Zdravko Čolić. The album was another critical and commercial success, selling over 250,000 copies and winning several awards.
GALIJA's Decline and Comeback: Istorija Tišine I-II and Karavan
In 1990, GALIJA released their seventh album Istorija Tišine I (The History of Silence I), which was a departure from their previous albums. The album was a more experimental and avant-garde work, featuring elements of ambient music, electronic music, jazz fusion, and world music. The album was also a more personal and introspective work, reflecting Neša's spiritual journey and philosophical views. The album was not well received by critics or audiences, who expected a more conventional rock album from GALIJA.
In 1991, GALIJA released their eighth album Istorija Tišine II (The History of Silence II), which was a continuation of the previous one. The album featured more of the same musical style and themes as the first one, but with more emphasis on ethnic and folk influences. The album was also not well received by critics or audiences.
In 1993, GALIJA released their ninth album Karavan (Caravan), which was a return to their pop-rock roots. The album featured more catchy and melodic songs, influenced by pop music, folk music, and reggae music. The album also featured some guest musicians, such as Goran Šepa Gale from Kerber on vocals and guitar, Dejan Cukić from Bulevar on vocals and harmonica
The album was a moderate success, selling over 100,000 copies and receiving some positive reviews.
GALIJA's Later Years: Trinaest, Mesto Pored Prozora and Dodirni Me
In 1995, GALIJA released their tenth album Trinaest (Thirteen), which was a tribute to their 13th anniversary as a band. The album featured 13 songs, each representing a different year of their career. The album featured a mix of old and new songs, some of which were re-recorded or remixed versions of their previous hits. The album also featured some guest musicians, such as Vlada Divljan from Idoli on vocals and guitar, Zoran Živanović from Smak on guitar, and Vasil Hadžimanov on keyboards. The album was a modest success, selling over 50,000 copies and receiving some positive reviews.
In 1998, GALIJA released their eleventh album Mesto Pored Prozora (The Place Next to the Window), which was a more acoustic and intimate work, featuring mostly ballads and love songs. The album featured some guest musicians, such as Vlatko Stefanovski from Leb i Sol on guitar, Bora Đorđević from Riblja Čorba on vocals and harmonica, and Dejan Petrović on trumpet. The album was a moderate success, selling over 80,000 copies and receiving some positive reviews.
In 2005, GALIJA released their twelfth album Dodirni Me (Touch Me), which was a more upbeat and energetic work, featuring more rock and pop songs. The album featured some guest musicians, such as Goran Šepa Gale from Kerber on vocals and guitar, Dejan Cukić from Bulevar on vocals and harmonica, and Vasil Hadžimanov on keyboards. The album was a moderate success, selling over 70,000 copies and receiving some positive reviews.
GALIJA's Final Albums: Još Uvek Sanjam and Istina
In 2008, GALIJA released their thirteenth album Još Uvek Sanjam (I'm Still Dreaming), which was a retrospective work, featuring some of their most popular songs from their previous albums. The album featured some new arrangements and recordings of their old hits, as well as some new songs. The album also featured some guest musicians, such as Bora Đorđević from Riblja Čorba on vocals and harmonica, Vlatko Stefanovski from Leb i Sol on guitar, Zoran Predin from Lačni Franz on vocals and guitar, and Vlado Kreslin from Martin Krpan on vocals and guitar. The album was a moderate success, selling over 60,000 copies and receiving some positive reviews.
In 2010, GALIJA released their fourteenth and final album Istina (The Truth), which was a farewell work, featuring some of their most personal and emotional songs. The album featured some new songs, as well as some covers of songs by other artists that influenced them, such as Bob Dylan, Leonard Cohen, John Lennon, Pink Floyd, and Jethro Tull. The album also featured some guest musicians
such as Goran Šepa Gale from Kerber on vocals and guitar, Dejan Cukić from Bulevar on vocals and harmonica, and Vasil Hadžimanov on keyboards. The album was a moderate success, selling over 50,000 copies and receiving some positive reviews.
GALIJA's Legacy and Influence
GALIJA is one of the most respected and influential bands in the history of Serbian pop-rock music. They have sold over 2 million copies of their albums and performed over 2,000 concerts in Yugoslavia and abroad. They have won numerous awards and recognitions, such as the Zlatna Žirafa (Golden Giraffe) award for the best rock band in Yugoslavia in 1984, the Zlatna Koogla (Golden Ball) award for the best rock album in Yugoslavia in 1988, the Beovizija award for the best pop-rock album in Serbia in 2005, and the Zlatna Žirafa (Golden Giraffe) award for lifetime achievement in 2010. They have also been inducted into the Rock Hall of Fame of Serbia in 2006.
GALIJA's music has influenced many other artists and bands in Serbia and the region, such as Kerber, Bajaga i Instruktori, Van Gogh, Neverne Bebe, Negative, Riblja Čorba, Bijelo Dugme, Leb i Sol, Lačni Franz, Time, Smak, Generacija 5, Idoli, D'Boys, Martin Krpan, and many others. GALIJA's songs have also been covered by many artists and bands, such as Bora Đorđević from Riblja Čorba, Vlatko Stefanovski from Leb i Sol, Zoran Predin from Lačni Franz, Vlado Kreslin from Martin Krpan, Dado Topić from Time, Goran Bregović from Bijelo Dugme, Momčilo Bajagić Bajaga from Bajaga i Instruktori, Zdravko Čolić, Dejan Cukić from Bulevar, Oliver Mandić, Neda Ukraden, Željko Joksimović, Ana Stanić, Aleksandra Radović, Jelena Tomašević, Željko Samardžić, and many others.
Conclusion
GALIJA DISKOGRAFIJA 19792010 66 is a comprehensive collection of GALIJA's discography from 1979 to 2010. It features all of their 14 studio albums, as well as some live albums and compilations. It showcases GALIJA's musical evolution and diversity over three decades, as well as their artistic vision and creativity. It also reflects GALIJA's historical and cultural context in former Yugoslavia and Serbia. It is a must-have for any fan of GALIJA or Serbian pop-rock music.
Conclusion
GALIJA DISKOGRAFIJA 19792010 66 is a comprehensive collection of GALIJA's discography from 1979 to 2010. It features all of their 14 studio albums, as well as some live albums and compilations. It showcases GALIJA's musical evolution and diversity over three decades, as well as their artistic vision and creativity. It also reflects GALIJA's historical and cultural context in former Yugoslavia and Serbia. It is a must-have for any fan of GALIJA or Serbian pop-rock music.
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