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{{Short description|Romanian rock band}}
{{Infobox musical artist
{{Infobox musical artist
| name = Celelalte Cuvinte
| name = Celelalte Cuvinte
| image = Celelalte Cuvinte (2021).jpg
| image = Celelalte Cuvinte (2021).jpg
| caption = ''From top-left, clockwise:''<br/>[[Călin Pop]], Leontin Iovan, Marius Pop, Ovidiu Roșu, Marcel Breazu
| caption = ''From top-left, clockwise:''<br/>Călin Pop, Leontin Iovan, Marius Pop, Ovidiu Roșu, Marcel Breazu
| image_size =
| image_size =
| origin = [[Oradea]], [[Bihor County]], [[Socialist Republic of Romania|Romania]]
| origin = [[Oradea]], [[Bihor County]], [[Socialist Republic of Romania|Romania]]
| genre = {{hlist|[[Progressive rock]]|[[hard rock]]|[[folk rock]]|[[Ethnomusicology|ethno rock]]|[[Heavy metal music|heavy metal]]|[[thrash metal]]|[[jazz fusion]]}}
| genre = {{hlist|[[Progressive rock]]|[[progressive metal]]|[[hard rock]]|[[folk rock]]|[[Ethnomusicology|ethno rock]]|[[alternative rock]]|[[Heavy metal music|heavy metal]]|[[thrash metal]]|[[doom metal]]|[[jazz fusion]]}}
| years_active = 1981–present
| years_active = 1981–present
| label = {{hlist|[[Electrecord]]|Toji Productions|Eurostar|Studio Recording Soft System|Vivo|Zone Records|Intercont Music|ProMusic Productions|[[Romanian Television|TVR Media]]|Soft Records|[[Universal Music Group|Universal Music România]]|[[Roton (label)|Roton]]|Loud Rage Music}}
| label = {{hlist|[[Electrecord]]|Toji Productions|Eurostar|Studio Recording Soft System|Vivo|Zone Records|Intercont Music|ProMusic Productions|[[Romanian Television|TVR Media]]|Soft Records|[[Universal Music Group|Universal Music România]]|[[Roton (label)|Roton]]|Loud Rage Music|Trei Bețivi}}
| associated_acts = {{hlist|[[Florian Pittiș]]|Constantin Rădoacă}}
| associated_acts = {{hlist|[[Florian Pittiș]]|Constantin Rădoacă}}
| website = [https://web.facebook.com/celelaltecuvinte Official Facebook page]
| website = [https://web.facebook.com/celelaltecuvinte Official Facebook page]
| current_members = [[Călin Pop]]<br/>Marcel Breazu<br/>Leontin Iovan<br/>Marius Pop<br/>Ovidiu Roșu
| current_members = Călin Pop<br/>Marcel Breazu<br/>Leontin Iovan<br/>Marius Pop<br/>Ovidiu Roșu
| past_members = Tiberiu Pop<br/>Radu Manafu
| past_members = Tiberiu Pop<br/>Radu Manafu
}}
}}


'''Celelalte Cuvinte''' ([[English language|English]]:''The Other Words'') is a [[Romania|Romanian]] [[rock music|rock]] band formed in December 1981 by Călin Pop (lead vocals, lead guitar, and [[Recorder (musical instrument)|blockflöte/recorder]]), Marcel Breazu (bass guitar, backing vocals), and Leontin Iovan (drums), while they were still students in [[Timișoara]], [[Banat]], south-western [[Socialist Republic of Romania|Romania]].<ref>{{cite web|lang=ro|url=https://www.ziuaconstanta.ro/images/stories/2011/11/online/biografie_celelate_cuvinte.pdf|title=Celelalte Cuvinte, Biografie oficială|work=Ziua de Constanța|author=Gala MGMT & PR|date=2011|accessdate=15 October 2021}}</ref> Celelalte Cuvinte has been regarded as a very eclectic, intellectual yet at the same time heavy band as well as the second most important one on the [[Rock music in Romania|Romanian rock scene]] after [[Transsylvania Phoenix]] by the Romanian rock music press.<ref>{{cite web|lang=ro|url=https://www.rockmania.net/celelalte.cuvinte/|title=Fansite Celelalte Cuvinte|work=Rockmania|author=Redacția Rockmania|accessdate=16 October 2021}}</ref>
'''Celelalte Cuvinte''' ([[English language|English]]:''The Other Words'') is a [[Romania|Romanian]] [[rock music|rock]] band formed in December 1981 by Călin Pop (lead vocals, lead guitar, and [[Recorder (musical instrument)|blockflöte/recorder]]), Marcel Breazu (bass guitar, backing vocals), and Leontin Iovan (drums), while they were still students at the [[Politehnica University of Timișoara]] in [[Timișoara]], [[Banat]], south-western [[Socialist Republic of Romania|Romania]].<ref>{{cite web|lang=ro|url=https://www.ziuaconstanta.ro/images/stories/2011/11/online/biografie_celelate_cuvinte.pdf|title=Celelalte Cuvinte, Biografie oficială|work=Ziua de Constanța|author=Gala MGMT & PR|date=2011|accessdate=15 October 2021}}</ref>


The initial name of the band was "Sonic" when they were still performing as students and they were one of the most favourite musical acts of [[Florian Pittiș]] who also had an important and active role in promoting them. The first concert of the band took place on 13 December 1981. In December 2021, the band is planning to celebrate 40 years of activity.
The initial name of the band was "Sonic"<ref>as early as 1977 when they were still in high school</ref> when they were still performing as university students and they were one of the most favourite musical acts of [[Florian Pittiș]] who also had an important and proactive role in endorsing them to larger audiences. The first concert of the band took place on 13 December 1981 at the Students' House in Timișoara. In 2021, the band celebrated 40 years of musical activity with an online concert scheduled on the digital platform ''vStage'' on 18 December.<ref>{{cite web|lang=ro|url=https://www.iabilet.ro/bilete-concert-aniversar-40-de-ani-celelalte-cuvinte-69625/|title=Celelalte Cuvinte 40 - Concert aniversar|author=Redacția iaBilet.ro|work=iaBilet.ro|accessdate=2 December 2021}}</ref>


==History==
==History==
Formed in Timișoara, while the members of the band were students there. Having won a couple of song-contests and being invited to various festivals, the band was signed to the state-owned record [[Electrecord]] label and managed to release 4 songs on the B-side of one of the company's "Formații rock" compilations in 1984.
Formed in Timișoara, while the members of the band were students there. Having won a couple of song-contests and being invited to various festivals, the band was signed to the state-owned record [[Electrecord]] label and managed to release 4 songs on the B-side of one of the company's "Formații rock" compilations in 1984.


After finishing their studies in 1987, the group moved back to their native Oradea, and managed to release their first LP "Celelalte Cuvinte I".<ref>[http://www.metalfan.ro/en/trupe/celelalte-cuvinte.html "Celelalte Cuvinte"]. metalfan.ro. Retrieved 6 may 2020</ref>
After finishing their studies in 1987, the group moved back to their native Oradea, and managed to release their first LP "Celelalte Cuvinte I".<ref>[http://www.metalfan.ro/en/trupe/celelalte-cuvinte.html "Celelalte Cuvinte"]. metalfan.ro. Retrieved 6 May 2020</ref>


Following the release of "Celelalte Cuvinte II", they headed to a heavier direction, leaving behind their old school progressive rock sound and opting instead for a more aggressive style, influenced by [[Heavy Metal music|heavy metal]] and [[thrash metal]], while still maintaining a progressive edge.<ref>[https://www.metal-archives.com/bands/Celelalte_Cuvinte/3540306356 "Celelalte Cuvinte"]. metal-archives.com. Retrieved 6 may 2020</ref> This heavy sound was far more pronounced on the studio album "Armaghedon" which was released in 1994. In addition, the band had also expressed [[alternative rock|alternative]] and even [[doom metal]] sounds throughout the mid to late 1990s.<ref>{{cite web|lang=ro|url=http://muzicisifaze.com/trupa.php?alb=332&cat=1&id=11|title=Ispita (1997)|author=Horia Diaconescu|work=Muzici și faze|date=25 March 2004|accessdate=16 October 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|lang=ro|url=http://muzicisifaze.com/trupa.php?alb=11&cat=1&id=11|title=Armaghedon (1994)|work=Muzici și faze|author=Horia Diaconescu|date=6 March 2004|accessdate=16 October 2021}}</ref>
Following the release of "Celelalte Cuvinte II", they headed to a heavier direction, leaving behind their old school progressive rock sound and opting instead for a more aggressive style, influenced by [[Heavy metal music|heavy metal]] and [[thrash metal]], while still maintaining a progressive edge.<ref>[https://www.metal-archives.com/bands/Celelalte_Cuvinte/3540306356 "Celelalte Cuvinte"]. metal-archives.com. Retrieved 6 May 2020</ref> This heavy sound was far more pronounced on the studio album "Armaghedon" which was released in 1994. In addition, the band had also expressed [[alternative rock|alternative]] and even [[doom metal]] sounds throughout the mid to late 1990s.<ref>{{cite web|lang=ro|url=http://muzicisifaze.com/trupa.php%EF%B9%96alb=332&cat=1&id=11.html|title=Ispita (1997)|author=Horia Diaconescu|work=Muzici și Faze|date=25 May 2004|accessdate=16 October 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|lang=ro|url=http://muzicisifaze.com/trupa.php%EF%B9%96alb=11&cat=1&id=11.html|title=Armaghedon (1994)|work=Muzici și Faze|author=Horia Diaconescu|date=6 March 2004|accessdate=16 October 2021}}</ref>


By the early 2000s, the group had returned to their progressive rock sound, but in a more modern [[alternative rock]]-inspired direction, still maintaining Călin's distinct high-pitch vocal style. In addition, after touring the country for decades, the group had released its first live record, a double CD entitled "Electric Live" in 2019. Most recently, a new studio album entitled "Clepsidra fără nisip", has been announced to be released for the autumn of 2022. In this regard, two new tracks, more specifically the eponymous "Clepsidra fără nisip" (i.e. 'The hourglass without sand') and "Aproape cerul" (short version) have already been released on Youtube on 26 November 2021.<ref>{{cite news|lang=ro|url=https://www.maximumrock.ro/celelalte-cuvinte-lansat-doua-melodii-de-pe-urmatorul-album-de-studio-clepsidra-fara-nisip/|title=Celelalte Cuvinte a lansat două melodii de pe următorul album de studio "Clepsidra fără nisip"|author=Pop G.|work=Maximum Rock România|date=26 November 2021|accessdate=2 December 2021}}</ref>
By the early 2000s, the group have returned to their progressive rock sound, but in a more modern [[alternative rock]] inspired direction, still maintaining Călin's distinct high-pitched vocal style.

After touring the country for decades, the group has released its first live record, a double CD entitled "Electric Live" in 2019.

A new album, called "Clepsidra fara nisip", has been announced for fall of 2022. Two new tracks, " Clepsidra fara nisip" and "Aproape cerul" (short version) have been released on November 26, 2021.


==Band members==
==Band members==
* [[Călin Pop]] – [[Singing|vocals]], [[guitar]], [[Recorder (musical instrument)|blockflöte/recorder]] (since 1981 onwards)
* Călin Pop – [[Singing|vocals]], [[guitar]], [[Recorder (musical instrument)|blockflöte/recorder]] (since 1981 onwards)
* Marcel Breazu – [[bass guitar]], [[Backing vocalist|backing vocals]] (since 1981 onwards)
* Marcel Breazu – [[bass guitar]], [[Backing vocalist|backing vocals]], [[songwriter]] (since 1981 onwards)
* Leontin Iovan – [[Drum kit|drums]] (since 1981 onwards)
* Leontin Iovan – [[Drum kit|drums]] (since 1981 onwards)
* Marius Pop – [[guitar]], backing vocals (since 2020 onwards)
* Marius Pop – [[guitar]], backing vocals (since 2020 onwards)
* Ovidiu Roșu – [[sound engineer]] (since 1981 onwards)
* Ovidiu Roșu – [[sound engineer]] and occasionally [[violin]] (since 1981 onwards)
* Tiberiu Pop – [[Keyboard instrument|keyboards]], backing vocals (from 1986 to 2020)
* Tiberiu Pop – [[Keyboard instrument|keyboards]], backing vocals (from 1986 to 2020)
* Radu Manafu – guitar, backing vocals (from 1981 to 1996)
* Radu Manafu – guitar, backing vocals (from 1981 to 1996)
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* ''Se lasă rău'' (''Evil is Coming'') (LP, 1992)
* ''Se lasă rău'' (''Evil is Coming'') (LP, 1992)
* ''Hit-uri'' (''Hits'') (MC, 1994) (compilation)
* ''Hit-uri'' (''Hits'') (MC, 1994) (compilation)
* ''Armaghedon'' (''Armageddon'') (CD/MC, 1994) (republished on CD in 2007 and 2014; republished on vinyl in 2021)
* ''Armaghedon'' (''Armageddon'') (CD/MC, 1994) (republished on CD in 2007 and 2014, and on vinyl in 2021)
* ''Vinil Collection'' (''Vinyl Collection'') (CD/MC, 1996) (contains most tracks from the first three LPs)
* ''Vinil Collection'' (''Vinyl Collection'') (CD/MC, 1996) (contains most tracks from the first three LPs)
* ''Ispita'' (''The Temptation'') (MC, 1997) (remastered and republished on CD and online in 2020)
* ''Ispita'' (''The Temptation'') (MC, 1997) (remastered and republished on CD and online in 2020, and on vinyl in 2022)
* ''NOS'' (CD/MC, 2004)
* ''NOS'' (CD/MC, 2004)
* ''Stem'' (CD, 2008)
* ''Stem'' (CD, 2008)
* ''Un sfârșit e un început – Muzică de colecție, Vol. 69'' (CD, 2008) (compilation published with ''[[Jurnalul Național]]'')
* ''Un sfârșit e un început – Muzică de colecție, Vol. 69'' (CD, 2008) (compilation published with ''[[Jurnalul Național]]'')
* ''Trup și suflet – Live acustic la Cinema Patria'' (''Body and Soul – Acoustic Live at Cinema Patria'') (CD/DVD, 2014)
* ''Trup și suflet – Live acustic la Cinema Patria'' (''Body and Soul – Acoustic Live at Cinema Patria'') (CD/DVD, 2014)
* ''Electric Live'' (2CD/digital download, 2019)
* ''Electric Live'' (2CD/online streaming, 2019) (recorded at [[Sala Palatului]] in Bucharest, 8 December 2011)
* ''Clepsidra fără nisip'' (LP, TBD)<ref>{{cite web|lang=ro|url=https://stirileprotv.ro/stiri/actualitate/celelalte-cuvinte-a-lansat-doua-melodii-de-pe-urmatorul-album-clepsidra-fara-nisip.html|title=Celelalte Cuvinte a lansat două melodii de pe următorul album, ”Clepsidra fără nisip”|author=Redacția Știrile ProTV|work=Știrile ProTV|date=1 December 2021|accessdate=2 December 2021}}</ref>
* ''Lumea asta'' (''This World'') (CD/2LP/online streaming, 2022) <ref>{{cite web|lang=ro|url=https://www.rockfm.ro/muzica/14744/Celelalte-Cuvinte-a-lansat-doua-melodii-de-pe-urmatorul-album-de-studio-Clepsidra-fara-nisip|title=Celelalte Cuvinte a lansat două melodii de pe următorul album de studio, "Clepsidra fără nisip"|author=Redacția RockFM|work=RockFM|date=29 November 2021|accessdate=2 December 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|lang=ro|url=https://stirileprotv.ro/stiri/actualitate/celelalte-cuvinte-a-lansat-doua-melodii-de-pe-urmatorul-album-clepsidra-fara-nisip.html|title=Celelalte Cuvinte a lansat două melodii de pe următorul album, "Clepsidra fără nisip"|author=Redacția Știrile ProTV|work=Știrile ProTV|date=1 December 2021|accessdate=2 December 2021}}</ref>


==References==
==References==
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* [http://www.rockmania.net/celcuv/ Fan site (in Romanian)]
* [http://www.rockmania.net/celcuv/ Fan site (in Romanian)]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20110715193204/http://rock-pages.com/Docs/RO/C/CelelalteCuvinte/ Remus Rigo's Rock-Pages.com]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20110715193204/http://rock-pages.com/Docs/RO/C/CelelalteCuvinte/ Remus Rigo's Rock-Pages.com]

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Latest revision as of 14:08, 15 May 2024

Celelalte Cuvinte
From top-left, clockwise: Călin Pop, Leontin Iovan, Marius Pop, Ovidiu Roșu, Marcel Breazu
From top-left, clockwise:
Călin Pop, Leontin Iovan, Marius Pop, Ovidiu Roșu, Marcel Breazu
Background information
OriginOradea, Bihor County, Romania
Genres
Years active1981–present
Labels
MembersCălin Pop
Marcel Breazu
Leontin Iovan
Marius Pop
Ovidiu Roșu
Past membersTiberiu Pop
Radu Manafu
WebsiteOfficial Facebook page

Celelalte Cuvinte (English:The Other Words) is a Romanian rock band formed in December 1981 by Călin Pop (lead vocals, lead guitar, and blockflöte/recorder), Marcel Breazu (bass guitar, backing vocals), and Leontin Iovan (drums), while they were still students at the Politehnica University of Timișoara in Timișoara, Banat, south-western Romania.[1]

The initial name of the band was "Sonic"[2] when they were still performing as university students and they were one of the most favourite musical acts of Florian Pittiș who also had an important and proactive role in endorsing them to larger audiences. The first concert of the band took place on 13 December 1981 at the Students' House in Timișoara. In 2021, the band celebrated 40 years of musical activity with an online concert scheduled on the digital platform vStage on 18 December.[3]

History

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Formed in Timișoara, while the members of the band were students there. Having won a couple of song-contests and being invited to various festivals, the band was signed to the state-owned record Electrecord label and managed to release 4 songs on the B-side of one of the company's "Formații rock" compilations in 1984.

After finishing their studies in 1987, the group moved back to their native Oradea, and managed to release their first LP "Celelalte Cuvinte I".[4]

Following the release of "Celelalte Cuvinte II", they headed to a heavier direction, leaving behind their old school progressive rock sound and opting instead for a more aggressive style, influenced by heavy metal and thrash metal, while still maintaining a progressive edge.[5] This heavy sound was far more pronounced on the studio album "Armaghedon" which was released in 1994. In addition, the band had also expressed alternative and even doom metal sounds throughout the mid to late 1990s.[6][7]

By the early 2000s, the group had returned to their progressive rock sound, but in a more modern alternative rock-inspired direction, still maintaining Călin's distinct high-pitch vocal style. In addition, after touring the country for decades, the group had released its first live record, a double CD entitled "Electric Live" in 2019. Most recently, a new studio album entitled "Clepsidra fără nisip", has been announced to be released for the autumn of 2022. In this regard, two new tracks, more specifically the eponymous "Clepsidra fără nisip" (i.e. 'The hourglass without sand') and "Aproape cerul" (short version) have already been released on Youtube on 26 November 2021.[8]

Band members

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Discography

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  • Formații rock 8 (Rock Bands 8) (split LP, 1985) (tracks were republished on the Celelalte Cuvinte I CD in 2006 and 2017)
  • Celelalte Cuvinte I (The Other Words I) (LP/MC, 1987) (republished on CD in 2006 and 2017)
  • Celelalte Cuvinte II (The Other Words II) (LP/MC, 1990) (republished on CD in 2006)
  • Se lasă rău (Evil is Coming) (LP, 1992)
  • Hit-uri (Hits) (MC, 1994) (compilation)
  • Armaghedon (Armageddon) (CD/MC, 1994) (republished on CD in 2007 and 2014, and on vinyl in 2021)
  • Vinil Collection (Vinyl Collection) (CD/MC, 1996) (contains most tracks from the first three LPs)
  • Ispita (The Temptation) (MC, 1997) (remastered and republished on CD and online in 2020, and on vinyl in 2022)
  • NOS (CD/MC, 2004)
  • Stem (CD, 2008)
  • Un sfârșit e un început – Muzică de colecție, Vol. 69 (CD, 2008) (compilation published with Jurnalul Național)
  • Trup și suflet – Live acustic la Cinema Patria (Body and Soul – Acoustic Live at Cinema Patria) (CD/DVD, 2014)
  • Electric Live (2CD/online streaming, 2019) (recorded at Sala Palatului in Bucharest, 8 December 2011)
  • Lumea asta (This World) (CD/2LP/online streaming, 2022) [9][10]

References

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  1. ^ Gala MGMT & PR (2011). "Celelalte Cuvinte, Biografie oficială" (PDF). Ziua de Constanța (in Romanian). Retrieved 15 October 2021.
  2. ^ as early as 1977 when they were still in high school
  3. ^ Redacția iaBilet.ro. "Celelalte Cuvinte 40 - Concert aniversar". iaBilet.ro (in Romanian). Retrieved 2 December 2021.
  4. ^ "Celelalte Cuvinte". metalfan.ro. Retrieved 6 May 2020
  5. ^ "Celelalte Cuvinte". metal-archives.com. Retrieved 6 May 2020
  6. ^ Horia Diaconescu (25 May 2004). "Ispita (1997)". Muzici și Faze (in Romanian). Retrieved 16 October 2021.
  7. ^ Horia Diaconescu (6 March 2004). "Armaghedon (1994)". Muzici și Faze (in Romanian). Retrieved 16 October 2021.
  8. ^ Pop G. (26 November 2021). "Celelalte Cuvinte a lansat două melodii de pe următorul album de studio "Clepsidra fără nisip"". Maximum Rock România (in Romanian). Retrieved 2 December 2021.
  9. ^ Redacția RockFM (29 November 2021). "Celelalte Cuvinte a lansat două melodii de pe următorul album de studio, "Clepsidra fără nisip"". RockFM (in Romanian). Retrieved 2 December 2021.
  10. ^ Redacția Știrile ProTV (1 December 2021). "Celelalte Cuvinte a lansat două melodii de pe următorul album, "Clepsidra fără nisip"". Știrile ProTV (in Romanian). Retrieved 2 December 2021.
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