The musical direction called chanson is very popular with Russian listeners. Songs in this genre can be performed without any preparation, even to the accompaniment of a detuned guitar. Eduard Izmestyev is a professional performer. He's all right with the instrument.
Starting conditions
The future performer of pop songs and urban romances was born on April 25, 1971 in a working class family. Parents lived in the mining town of Kizel, in the Perm region. My father worked in a mining enterprise. Mother taught literature at school. The child received everything necessary for full development - quality food, good clothes, the opportunity to attend creative circles and studios.
Edik demonstrated musical and vocal abilities from an early age. The boy did well at school. Serious music lessons began in the school ensemble. He got a drum kit as an instrument. After graduating from the tenth grade, like many of his peers, he entered the local technical school and was educated as a mining technician. Then he began his labor activity at the mine and at the same time created the musical group "Atlantis".
On the professional stage
The vocal and instrumental ensemble under the direction of Eduard Izmestyev quickly gained fame not only in his hometown, but also in the Perm region. The artistic director himself wrote the lyrics, music and arrangements for his works. The ensemble took part in city and regional competitions. He performed in restaurants and at various celebrations. Working with Atlantis, Izmest'ev wrote almost a hundred songs and released several solo albums.
In 1999, the musician moved to Moscow and began working with the famous Soyuz Production company. Eduard arranged musical compositions for Dima Bilan, Alexander Marshal, Vitas. A person from the provinces was interested to know how show business lives in the capital. Gradually Izmest'ev began to build his own creative career. And he chose the genre of Russian chanson for this. In the process of formation, he persistently argued that urban romance has nothing to do with thieves' tunes.
Essays on personal life
In the short biography of the performer and composer, a large part is made up of the description of the project "Andrey Bandera". From 2000 to 2014, Izmestyev performed under this pseudonym. Under this brand, he felt the love and adoration of a huge audience. However, due to the events in Ukraine, he decided to abandon the "promoted" name.
Eduard Izmestyev's personal life can be told in three words. The popular performer and composer is legally married. The husband and wife are raising and raising their daughter. Cunning journalists found out that his wife's name is Laura, and her daughter's name is Diana. The popular performer continues to be creative. Records new albums. Tours in the country and abroad.
