Telnyuk Sisters. REHEARSAL (studio video project). (DVD).

The term "rehearsal" is returned by dictionaries as "репетиція" in Ukrainian – but in this case it is about its special meaning: video recording of a studio "main run-through" – to which musicians, as a rule, invite their buddies and friends. On the one hand, this creates a sort of an intimate atmosphere (and adds to agitation), on the other – it helps to concentrate better, because, in fact, what happens is a chamber concert for the closest people. In the West, this sort of format is popular enough, but in Ukraine not a single such recording has yet been released. Till recently.

With this initiative "Telnyuk: Sisters" have finalized their work with the project "Yellow Dandelion". The full stop, the first puff of the wind – and the seeds fly out into the world.. Frankly speaking, I have heard these songs dozens, if not hundreds of times – but, it appears, this does not matter. Now I live through them again.. deeply and clearly, as if there is no transparent glass. There is no distance between the song and the soul, there is no strength to avoid stopping breathing, let it go on – it caresses and burns – but let it flow; in your palms, there is no space for empty words, there is no ability to eat what is semi-true, this is how everything passes, except for the paths, while you carry the salt of joy..

In the end, materializing of music is always some magic. It would seem that this magic should disappear under a too attentive stare – but no. The other way round – it becomes even more tangible, almost visible. Probably, the point is that one can see from a close distance gestures, mimicry, shine of eyes, unconscious body movements – a smile of one, concentration of another, gracious tranquility of the third one. Besides, here, as close as never before, it is possible to see that Galya gives birth, and Lesya flies up.. And at a certain instant you already realize: Everything is good. Forever..

Anton Jozhik Leyba (Hedgehog)

The movie is in Ukrainian.

Video format - PAL.

DVD Region: All.