Вій

Viy (Ukrainian: Вій) is a Ukrainian ethnic-rock band originating from the capital Kyiv. After becoming laureates of the Chervona Ruta festival in 1991 and 1993, in 1995 they were recognized as the best alternative rock band in Ukraine. After their success at Chervona Ruta, in 1994 the band toured Europe, visiting France, Germany, Hungary, Poland and Slovakia. In the following years they took part in numerous music festivals in Ukraine, Poland and Russia. The band is also known for its street performances. In 1995 Viy created a musical production centre, and since 2003 have been recording at their own studio in Kyiv's Young Theatre. Ochi Vidmy Ochi Vidmy, one of the band's trademark compositions Problems playing this file? See media help. Viy is known for its alternative rock ballads, which combine elements of Ukrainian paganism, Neo-Baroque and Neo-Gothic music with original texts and melodies. The band's "dark" aesthetics are amplified by mentions of magic and figures of folk demonology in their songs. Their preferred instruments are lira, sopilka, cello, flute, oboe and gongs. Chorna Rillia (Чорна Рілля, 1993/1996/2001) JAZZ (instrumental works, 1997) Khata Skraiu Sela (Хата скраю села, 2003) Chorna Rillia Collector's Edition (Чорна Рілля, 2004) Rock Legends of Ukraine - Viy (Рок-легенди України — Вій, 2004) Viy Multimedia Encyclopedia (2005) Khata Skraiu Sela (Хата скраю села, 2006) Viy official website music by Viy on libre.fm Archived 2022-12-10 at the Wayback Machine Українська музична енциклопедія. Vol. 1. 2006. pp. 369–370. Українська музична енциклопедія. Vol. 1. 2006. pp. 369–370. Українська музична енциклопедія. Vol. 1. 2006. pp. 369–370. Yevtushenko, Oleksandr (2004). Українська рок-антологія: Легенди химерного краю [Ukrainian Rock Anthology: Legends of the Chimerical Land] (PDF) (in Ukrainian). Апостроф. pp. 68–70. Archived from the original (PDF) on 24 January 2026. v t e v t e