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Urbana Gerila

January 07, 2023

Urbana Gerila (Serbian Cyrillic: Урбана Герила, trans: Urban Guerrilla) was a former Yugoslav punk rock and new wave band from Belgrade. The band is notable as the participant of the Artistička radna akcija project in 1981. In 1982, the band members formed an ad hoc group Berliner Strasse (Berlin Street), influenced by post-punk and krautrock, performing songs with lyrics in German.

Urbana Gerila
Background information
Also known asPunkreteni, Berliner Strasse, Berlinen Strasse
OriginBelgrade, Serbia, Yugoslavia
GenresPunk rock, new wave, post-punk, krautrock
Years active1980 – 1984
LabelsJugoton
Past membersZoran Kostić
Vladimir Arsenijević
Branko Rosić
Uroš Đurić
Slobodan Nešović
Branislav Babić
Nenad Krasavac
Dragoslav Radojković
Milan Tošić
Vladimir Rađenović
Petar Ilić
Marina Vulić
Slobodan Stanić
Ljubodrag Bubalo
Milan Ivanus

History

Initially named Punkreteni (Punkmorons), the teenage band existed for less than two years during the early 1980s. Punkreteni consisted of Branko Rosić (bass), Vladimir Arsenijević (guitar), Zoran "Cane" Kostić (vocals) and Slobodan "Loka" Nešović (guitar). All band members were between the ages of 13 and 15. After a few weeks the band changed its name to Urbana Gerila. Nešović soon left to form his own group called Defektno Efektni. Featuring raw sound and drawing lyrical inspiration from, among other things, the events surrounding the activity of terrorist groups such as the Baader-Meinhof Group,[1] Urbana Gerila had its first live performance as part of an event called Palilula Culture Olympics, in 1980, which was one of the first punk performances in Belgrade.[2] Later, the band became a cult attraction, managing to sell out a Zagreb venue Lapidarij despite not having any recordings.

The band's two tracks, "Proces" ("The Trial") and "Bez naslova" ("Untitled") were released on the Artistička radna akcija (Artistic Work Action) various artists compilation in late 1981, on which Nešović's Defekno Efektni also appeared.[3] The band performed two more songs, "Beograd" ("Belgrade") and "Ipak bojim se rata" ("Still, I'm Afraid of the War"), written before Nešović's departure, however, they were never released.[2] After the compilation release, the band moved towards playing post-punk, influenced by Joy Division and Bauhaus, with the vocalist Branislav "Kebra" Babić, which was not well received by the audience.[4]

In 1981, the band performed as an opening act for the Rijeka band Paraf at the Belgrade SKC, before which Rosić and Arsenijević decided to form an ad hoc band Berliner Strasse with the idea of various vocalists singing in different languages, but for the concert keeping only Petar "Ćirilo" Ilić who could speak and sing in German, afterward becoming a full-time member. Berliner Strasse, influenced by the British post-punk and gothic rock scene and the German krautrock scene, performed songs with lyrics in German but later on in Serbian as well.[4] They were later joined by Milan Ivanus on violin and Nešović whose Defekno Efektni disbanded, which was also the case with Urbana Gerila.[2]

In February 1983, the song "1923" appeared on sixth place of the first Ventilator 202 demo top 10 list, but the song recording had never been released.[5] During the same year, as Berlinen Strasse, with the song "Maske" ("Masks"), the band appeared on the various artists compilation Ventilator 202 demo top 10.[6] The band also appeared in the movie Nešto između (Something in Between) in which Ilić played the drummer of the band, performing the unreleased song "Achtung America".[4] After Branko Rosić left the serve the Yugoslav People's Army, the line up had changed, featuring various members including Marina Vulić (bass) from Električni Orgazam, and Slobodan Stanić and Ljubodrag Bubalo on synthesizers from the band Beograd. Berliner Strasse performed until 1984 when they disbanded.[2]

Post-breakup

Urbana Gerila core consisted of Branko Rosić, later to become journalist, and Vladimir Arsenijević, later to become award-winning and internationally acclaimed writer-novelist as well as co-founder and editor of the publishing house Rende. He is also the founder of the Krokodil Literary Festival.

After leaving Urbana Gerila, Zoran Kostić joined Radnička Kontrola, another band featured on the Artistička radna akcija compilation. In 1982, he became a frontman of the highly popular garage rock band Partibrejkers.

Urbana Gerila various lineups included Uroš Đurić, later painter and occasional actor, Slobodan "Loka" Nešović, later founder of Automatik Records company, Branislav "Kebra" Babić, later frontman of Obojeni Program, Nenad "Kele" Krasavac, later the founding member of Disciplina Kičme, and Dragoslav "Draža" Radojković, later member of Laibach and Kazimirov Kazneni Korpus.

Legacy

In 1998, the various artists compilation Ventilator 202 vol. 1, featuring the Berliner Strasse song "Maske", appeared on the 100th place on the 100 greatest Yugoslav popular music albums list, released in the book YU 100: najbolji albumi jugoslovenske rok i pop muzike (YU 100: The Best albums of Yugoslav pop and rock music).[7]

The Berliner Strasse unreleased song "Achtung Amerika" from the Nešto između soundtrack, was covered by the Niš electronic music group Margita Je Mrtva.[4]

Discography

As Urbana Gerila

As Berliner Strasse

References

  1. ^ Nedjeljom u 2: Vladimir Arsenijević;HRT, 13 November 2011
  2. ^ a b c d "loka". Members.iinet.net.au. Retrieved 2011-04-02.
  3. ^ "Artistička radna akcija at Discogs". discogs.com. Retrieved 2 April 2011.
  4. ^ a b c d "Host Europe GmbH – www.coldtrinity.com". Coldtrinity.com. Retrieved 2011-04-02.
  5. ^ "Ventilator 202 PRVO UZLETANJE" (in Serbian). modli.rs. Retrieved 2 April 2011.
  6. ^ "Various - Ventilator 202 Demo Top 10 (Vinyl, LP) at Discogs". Discogs.com. Retrieved 2011-04-02.
  7. ^ Antonić, Duško; Štrbac, Danilo (1998). YU 100: najbolji albumi jugoslovenske rok i pop muzike. Belgrade: YU Rock Press. p. 59.

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Urbana Gerila Serbian Cyrillic Urbana Gerila trans Urban Guerrilla was a former Yugoslav punk rock and new wave band from Belgrade The band is notable as the participant of the Artisticka radna akcija project in 1981 In 1982 the band members formed an ad hoc group Berliner Strasse Berlin Street influenced by post punk and krautrock performing songs with lyrics in German Urbana GerilaBackground informationAlso known asPunkreteni Berliner Strasse Berlinen StrasseOriginBelgrade Serbia YugoslaviaGenresPunk rock new wave post punk krautrockYears active1980 1984LabelsJugotonPast membersZoran KosticVladimir ArsenijevicBranko RosicUros ĐuricSlobodan NesovicBranislav BabicNenad KrasavacDragoslav RadojkovicMilan TosicVladimir RađenovicPetar IlicMarina VulicSlobodan StanicLjubodrag BubaloMilan Ivanus Contents 1 History 2 Post breakup 3 Legacy 4 Discography 5 References 6 External linksHistory EditInitially named Punkreteni Punkmorons the teenage band existed for less than two years during the early 1980s Punkreteni consisted of Branko Rosic bass Vladimir Arsenijevic guitar Zoran Cane Kostic vocals and Slobodan Loka Nesovic guitar All band members were between the ages of 13 and 15 After a few weeks the band changed its name to Urbana Gerila Nesovic soon left to form his own group called Defektno Efektni Featuring raw sound and drawing lyrical inspiration from among other things the events surrounding the activity of terrorist groups such as the Baader Meinhof Group 1 Urbana Gerila had its first live performance as part of an event called Palilula Culture Olympics in 1980 which was one of the first punk performances in Belgrade 2 Later the band became a cult attraction managing to sell out a Zagreb venue Lapidarij despite not having any recordings The band s two tracks Proces The Trial and Bez naslova Untitled were released on the Artisticka radna akcija Artistic Work Action various artists compilation in late 1981 on which Nesovic s Defekno Efektni also appeared 3 The band performed two more songs Beograd Belgrade and Ipak bojim se rata Still I m Afraid of the War written before Nesovic s departure however they were never released 2 After the compilation release the band moved towards playing post punk influenced by Joy Division and Bauhaus with the vocalist Branislav Kebra Babic which was not well received by the audience 4 In 1981 the band performed as an opening act for the Rijeka band Paraf at the Belgrade SKC before which Rosic and Arsenijevic decided to form an ad hoc band Berliner Strasse with the idea of various vocalists singing in different languages but for the concert keeping only Petar Cirilo Ilic who could speak and sing in German afterward becoming a full time member Berliner Strasse influenced by the British post punk and gothic rock scene and the German krautrock scene performed songs with lyrics in German but later on in Serbian as well 4 They were later joined by Milan Ivanus on violin and Nesovic whose Defekno Efektni disbanded which was also the case with Urbana Gerila 2 In February 1983 the song 1923 appeared on sixth place of the first Ventilator 202 demo top 10 list but the song recording had never been released 5 During the same year as Berlinen Strasse with the song Maske Masks the band appeared on the various artists compilation Ventilator 202 demo top 10 6 The band also appeared in the movie Nesto između Something in Between in which Ilic played the drummer of the band performing the unreleased song Achtung America 4 After Branko Rosic left the serve the Yugoslav People s Army the line up had changed featuring various members including Marina Vulic bass from Elektricni Orgazam and Slobodan Stanic and Ljubodrag Bubalo on synthesizers from the band Beograd Berliner Strasse performed until 1984 when they disbanded 2 Post breakup EditUrbana Gerila core consisted of Branko Rosic later to become journalist and Vladimir Arsenijevic later to become award winning and internationally acclaimed writer novelist as well as co founder and editor of the publishing house Rende He is also the founder of the Krokodil Literary Festival After leaving Urbana Gerila Zoran Kostic joined Radnicka Kontrola another band featured on the Artisticka radna akcija compilation In 1982 he became a frontman of the highly popular garage rock band Partibrejkers Urbana Gerila various lineups included Uros Đuric later painter and occasional actor Slobodan Loka Nesovic later founder of Automatik Records company Branislav Kebra Babic later frontman of Obojeni Program Nenad Kele Krasavac later the founding member of Disciplina Kicme and Dragoslav Draza Radojkovic later member of Laibach and Kazimirov Kazneni Korpus Legacy EditIn 1998 the various artists compilation Ventilator 202 vol 1 featuring the Berliner Strasse song Maske appeared on the 100th place on the 100 greatest Yugoslav popular music albums list released in the book YU 100 najbolji albumi jugoslovenske rok i pop muzike YU 100 The Best albums of Yugoslav pop and rock music 7 The Berliner Strasse unreleased song Achtung Amerika from the Nesto između soundtrack was covered by the Nis electronic music group Margita Je Mrtva 4 Discography EditAs Urbana Gerila Proces Bez naslova Artisticka radna akcija 1981 As Berliner Strasse Maske Ventilator 202 vol 1 1983 References Edit Nedjeljom u 2 Vladimir Arsenijevic HRT 13 November 2011 a b c d loka Members iinet net au Retrieved 2011 04 02 Artisticka radna akcija at Discogs discogs com Retrieved 2 April 2011 a b c d Host Europe GmbH www coldtrinity com Coldtrinity com Retrieved 2011 04 02 Ventilator 202 PRVO UZLETANJE in Serbian modli rs Retrieved 2 April 2011 Various Ventilator 202 Demo Top 10 Vinyl LP at Discogs Discogs com Retrieved 2011 04 02 Antonic Dusko Strbac Danilo 1998 YU 100 najbolji albumi jugoslovenske rok i pop muzike Belgrade YU Rock Press p 59 EX YU ROCK enciklopedija 1960 2006 Janjatovic Petar ISBN 978 86 905317 1 4External links EditUrbana Gerila at Last fm Urbana Gerila at YouTube Urbana Gerila at Rateyourmusic Berliner Strasse at YouTube Berliner Strasse at Discogshttps www arhivaskc org rs hronografije programa rockaco 194 198179 7649 16 decembar html Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Urbana Gerila amp oldid 1086329251, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,

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