Arabesque or, as it was also called on the territory of Russian-speaking countries, "Arabesques". In the 70s of the last century, the group was one of the most popular female musical groups of that period. This is not surprising, because in Europe it was women's musical groups that enjoyed fame and demand.
Surely, many residents of the republics that are part of the Soviet Union remember such female groups as ABBA or Boney M, Arabesque. Under their incendiary, legendary tracks, young people danced in discos.
Arabesque line-up
The group was formed in 1975 in the West German city of Frankfurt. However, the female trio was registered in 1977 in another city, in Offenbach. There was the studio of the composer and producer known as Frank Farian.
In 1975, on the initiative of one of the future members, Mary Ann Nagel, they formed a female trio. Producer Wolfgang Mewes was involved in the formation of the band. Two other girls for the group were selected on a competitive basis. Of the many options included Michaela Rose and Karen Tepperis. German, English and German with Mexican roots became the original line-up of the group. With this line-up, the group released the only song "Hello, Mr. Monkey".
Rotation in the Arabesque group
Mary Ann left the band due to daily moving. She was replaced by another girl, gymnast Jasmin Elizabeth Vetter. The new female trio released the album "Friday night".
The new line-up did not last long. Shortly after the release of the album, Heike Rimbeau joined the band to replace Karen, who became pregnant. With Heike, the band produced half of the new album, known in Germany as "City cats". The group's final line-up was formed after her departure.
In 1979, a new face appeared in the group, a promising singer with experience in the Young Star Music competition and a signed contract with a record company. A very young girl, Sandra Ann Lauer, almost immediately became a soloist in Arabesque.
The last composition of the female trio seemed to embody various races and types of appearance. Michaela was the epitome of sultry Latin American beauties. Memorable for her characteristic Asian slit of the eyes of Sandra and a typical blond European girl Jasmin.
Geography and popularity of the group
The Arabesque women's group was widely popular in the USSR, some European countries, Asian countries, South America, Scandinavian countries. The group has gained wide popularity in Japan. Listeners purchased about 10 million records. It was there that the Greatest hits video was filmed.
In Japan, the female trio visited 6 times as part of the tour. A bright female team attracted the attention of one of the representatives of Jhinko Music, a record company from Japan. Mr. Quito promoted and promoted the group in his country. The Victor company, namely their Japanese branch, still re-releases Arabesque albums almost every year.
For 10 years, until the 80s, the Arabesque group was recognized as the best in the southern continent of America and in Asia. In the Republics of the Soviet Union, the female trio was also a success. The Melodiya company released the group's music disc. She had the name "Arabesques".
Paradoxically, in the country where the group was from, it did not receive recognition. The German public was skeptical about the musical creativity of Arabesque. But at the same time, ABBA or Boney M were called national favorites. In Germany, of the 9 albums available to the group, only 4 were released.
Only a couple of singles entered the German charts. These include: "Take Me Don't Break Me" and "Marigot Bay". Also several times the group was invited to European television.
Discography
The genre of the band's music is disco with some added hi-energy features. The band's repertoire is varied. It consists of incendiary dance tracks, rock and roll motifs and even lyrical compositions.
The band has a total of over 90 songs and 9 official studio albums, as well as Fancy Concert, a special live album from 1982. Each of the albums has 10 singles. Only Japan managed to save the complete list and composition of the albums. Songs for the group were written by composers: John Moering and Jean Frankfurter
Arabesque musical path sunset
1984 is considered the date of the group's split. In the same year, the contract for the work of soloist Sandra Lauer came to an end. The former soloist of the Arabesque group continued her musical career, but already as part of another group.
Recognition of the group's creativity by European countries was received only after its collapse. Thanks to two singles from the last album: "Ecstasy" and "Time To Say Goodbye". These singles corresponded to the musical trends of Europe.
The group broke up, but the memory of her is alive. This is confirmed by the annual re-release of albums by one of the Japanese companies. Attempts were also made to renew the group and give a second life to old compositions.
Arabesque turned 2006 in 30. In honor of this date, the group members were invited as headliners to the Legends of Retro FM festival in Moscow. There, disco legends performed in front of the 20th audience of the Olimpiyskiy. This performance became a symbol of the revival of the iconic musical trio.
Michaela Rose recreated the band. To do this, she received all the necessary licenses and rights for this. The group is officially called Arabesque feat. Michaela Rose. Today the girls give concerts in Russia, in Japan and in the countries of the East. The composition has changed, updated and rejuvenated, but the repertoire has remained the same. The singers sing the songs everyone loves.
Also thanks to Michaela Rose, the composition "Zanzibar" was reincarnated. The singer managed to get the right to upgrade the version from the record company.
