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'''SKAI''' (formerly named '''SKAY''', {{lang-uk|СКАЙ}}) is a [[Ukraine|Ukrainian]] [[pop rock|pop-rock]] band. It was formed in 2001 in [[Ternopil]], [[Ukraine]].
'''SKAI''' (formerly named '''SKAY''', {{langx|uk|СКАЙ}}) is a [[Ukraine|Ukrainian]] [[Pop rock|pop-rock]] band. It was formed in 2001 in [[Ternopil]], [[Ukraine]].


==History==
== History ==


=== Early years (2001-2005) ===
=== Early years (2001—2005) ===
[[Oleh Sobchuk]] and Oleksandr Hryshchuk were students in the Ternopil Galician College and in 2001 founded the band. In the spring of 2001, the band had 4 musicians.<ref>{{Cite web|title=С.К.А.Й. - пісні, біографія - Українські пісні|url=https://www.pisni.org.ua/persons/314.html|access-date=2021-08-02|website=www.pisni.org.ua|language=uk}}</ref>
SKAI was formed in 2001 when [[Oleh Sobchuk]] and Oleksandr Hryshchuk were students in the Ternopil Galician College. Yuri Rudnytsky (bass guitar) and Serhiy Nedashkovsky (drums) became the other two members of the band. Yuriy Mozil (keyboards) became a participant in 2005.<ref>{{Cite web|title=С.К.А.Й. - пісні, біографія - Українські пісні|url=https://www.pisni.org.ua/persons/314.html|access-date=2021-08-02|website=www.pisni.org.ua|language=uk}}</ref>


After the band was formed in 2001, it started to give concerts and performed at several festivals, such as Perlyny Sezonu, ''Tavriyski Ihry'', and Chervona Ruta. They became recognized by a broader audience after their appearance on the program ''Fresh Blood'' on the Ukrainian TV channel M1. The general director Eduard Klim from ''Lavina Music'' noticed them and signed them to his label.
After the band was formed, it started to give concerts and performed at several festivals, such as Perlyny Sezonu, Tavriyski Ihry, and Chervona Ruta. They became recognized by a broader audience after their appearance on the program Fresh Blood on the Ukrainian TV channel M1. The general director Eduard Klim from Lavina Music noticed them and signed them to his label.


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=== Collaboration with Lavina Music (2005—2016) ===
In 2006, their first album, ''Te, shcho treba'', was released. The band issued their second album, ''Planeta S.K.A.I.'', in 2007.


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In 2005, the name of the band was updated to be written with dots (S.K.A.I., Ukrainian: С. К. А. Й.). At the same time, the tracks that were later included in the album «It Can Kill You» («Тебе це може вбити») were released on 25 [[List of radio stations in Ukraine|Ukrainian radio]] stations.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2016-04-24|title=Історія - С.К.А.Й.|url=http://www.skay.com.ua/history/|access-date=2021-08-02|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160424142126/http://www.skay.com.ua/history/|archive-date=2016-04-24}}</ref> Clips were shot for the song of the same name, as well as the songs «Remix» and «What is needed» («Те, що треба»). Sobchuk describes the track as a «romantic ballad.»<ref>{{Cite web|date=2016-03-12|title=Радіо Африка|url=http://rafrica.net/guru/%D0%A1%D0%9A%D0%90%D0%99|access-date=2021-08-02|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160312200824/http://rafrica.net/guru/%D0%A1%D0%9A%D0%90%D0%99|archive-date=2016-03-12}}</ref>
In October–November 2013, the group took part in agitational concerts "We are united" along with popular Ukrainian and Russian bands (Chaif, Bratya Karamazovy, etc.) After the concerts, some Ukrainian media wrote that the band supports pro-Russian politician [[Viktor Medvedchuk]], who probably could be one of unofficial organizers of the tour. However, since other singers disclaimed their support to Putin's politics, Oleh Sobchuk and other members of the band canceled all cooperation with them and with any other events that could be related to politics. Later, on the official website, the musicians explained their negative position to any political forces. Besides, SKAI participates in numerous charity events and social initiatives.<ref>https://skai.com.ua/2017/02/bio/</ref>


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=== Collaboration with Lavina Music (2005-2016) ===
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In 2005, the name of the band was updated to be written with dots ("S. K. A. I."). At the same time, the tracks that were later included in the album "It Can Kill You" ("Тебе це може вбити") were released on 25 [[List of radio stations in Ukraine|Ukrainian radio]] stations.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2016-04-24|title=Історія — С.К.А.Й.|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160424142126/http://www.skay.com.ua/history/|access-date=2021-08-02|website=web.archive.org}}</ref> Clips were shot for the song of the same name, as well as the songs "Remix" and "What is needed" ("Те, що треба"). Sobchuk describes the track as a "romantic ballad."<ref>{{Cite web|date=2016-03-12|title=Радіо Африка|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160312200824/http://rafrica.net/guru/%D0%A1%D0%9A%D0%90%D0%99|access-date=2021-08-02|website=web.archive.org}}</ref>
[[File:СКАЙ у Вашингтоні.jpg|thumb|SKAI in Washington, 2016]]
[[File:СКАЙ у Вашингтоні.jpg|thumb|SKAI in Washington, 2016]]
In 2006, Lavina Music released a debut album "What You Need" ("Те, що треба") with the song of the same name, which quickly gained popularity. The musicians started experimenting with music: the first album includes both dynamic lively songs and serious, lyrical tracks. Arthur Danielyan became the sound producer of the album. In 2007, clips for the tracks "What's My Name" ("Як мене звати") and "Best Friend" (stylized as "Best друг") were released. In the last clip, the viewer's attention is drawn to the problem of people living with [[HIV/AIDS|HIV]]: in the clip, people who learn about the HIV-positive result of one of their friends leave him alone, only one friend is left with him, Oleh Sobchuk. There is no such message in the words of the song.


In 2006, Lavina Music released a debut album «What You Need» («Те, що треба»). The tracks, that were later included in the album, were released on 25 Ukrainian radio stations. «It can kill you» («Тебе це може вбити») from this album became the visit card of the band and made it famous all over Ukraine. Soon the band released a music video for this song and other&nbsp;— «Remix» and «What you need» (Те, що треба) Oleh Sobchuk describes the last one as a romantic ballad.
October 2007 - second album "Planet SKAI" released.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2016-04-24|title=Історія — С.К.А.Й.|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160424142126/http://www.skay.com.ua/history/|access-date=2021-08-02|website=web.archive.org}}</ref>


In 2010 the third album called «!» («Exclamation mark») was released which includes tracks recorded by the duo with the Pikkardiyska Tertsiya and Green Gray. Найбільш популярні пісні&nbsp;— «Пам'ятай (Remember)», «Любов» (Love), «Світло» (Light) and title «!» (Exclamation mark). Arthur Danielyan became sound producer of the three first albums.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2016-04-24|title=Історія - С.К.А.Й.|url=http://www.skay.com.ua/history/|access-date=2021-08-02|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160424142126/http://www.skay.com.ua/history/|archive-date=2016-04-24}}</ref>
Arthur Danielyan also became the sound producer of this album. 2008 - The band receives the NePopsa Award from Jam FM radio, Sobchuk wins "Best Vocalist" award, and Planet SKAI wins "Album of the Year".<ref>{{Cite web|title=Log In or Sign Up to View|url=https://www.facebook.com/login/|access-date=2021-08-02|website=www.facebook.com|language=en}}</ref> In May 2008 he presented the composition "Give Me Light" ("Подаруй світло").


In 2011, the anniversary album «10» was released 2011. It was dedicated to the 10th anniversary of the band. The album includes the most famous tracks in group history. LP «Край Неба» («Edge of Heaven») was released in 2014. Most famous songs&nbsp;— «Струна» («String»), «I liked you» («Ти сподобалась мені»).
In 2010 the third album called "!" Was released ("Exclamation mark"), which includes tracks recorded by the duo with the [[Pikkardiyska Tertsiya]] and Green Gray. In May 2010, the band won the "Favorites of Success "award in the category "male band".


Album «New Life» («Нове життя») released in 2016. Song «Melody of the Heart» («Мелодія серця») became the main soundtrack to the famous TV series in Ukraine
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In February 2015, the band conducted a two-week charity tour of major [[Canada|Canadian]] cities: [[Winnipeg]], [[Vancouver]], [[Saskatoon]], and [[Toronto]]. The musicians performed acoustic versions of their songs, and all the funds raised went to a charity fund for the victims of the [[War in Donbas|Russian-Ukrainian war in eastern Ukraine]].
Destiny Routes («Маршрути Долі»). Song «Wanted» became the soundtrack to the award-winning short film Wonderwall. The English version of the song is also called «Wonderwall».<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-11-30|title=SKAI - WONDERWALL - Surrealistic Musical Journey to the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone, Full Film|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=36eoT6gUbRA|access-date=2021-11-30}}</ref>

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==== Canadian Tour (2015) ====

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In February 2015, the band conducted a charity tour of major Canadian cities: Winnipeg, Vancouver, Saskatoon, and Toronto. The musicians performed acoustic versions of their songs, and all the funds raised went to a charity fund for the victims of the Russian-Ukrainian war in eastern Ukraine.

==== European and American-Canadian Tour (2016) ====
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November-December 2016&nbsp;— as part of an international anniversary tour, the band visited 10 cities in the United States and Canada with a concert program «SKAI&nbsp;— New Life 15».<ref>{{Cite web|title=Поранений боєць АТО Олександр Дарморос потребує нашої допомоги|url=https://www.5.ua/video/poranenyi-boiets-ato-oleksandr-darmoros-potrebuie-nashoi-dopomohy-113198.html|access-date=2021-08-02|website=5 канал|language=uk}}</ref>

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In addition to the main concert in Saskatoon on December 9, SKAI gave free acoustic mini-performances for 3 days and brought the Ukrainian song to a place where it had not been heard for a long time or had not been heard at all. The band members met with high school students from local Ukrainian schools. The meetings were organized with the assistance of the Saskatoon branch of the [[Ukrainian Canadian Congress]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Гурт "СКАЙ" відзначив 15-річчя туром Америкою та Канадою. ФОТО|url=https://tabloid.pravda.com.ua/lounge/585278d1eda96/|access-date=2021-08-02|website=ТаблоID}}</ref>

February 2018&nbsp;— concerts in [[Paris]], [[London]], and [[Dublin]]. November-December 2016&nbsp;— as part of an international anniversary tour, the band visited 10 cities in the United States and Canada with a concert program «SKAI&nbsp;— New Life 15».


=== Own label (since 2017) ===
=== Own label (since 2017) ===
[[File:SKAI barcelona 2017-01-21.jpg|thumb|SKAI perfoming in [[Barcelona]], January 21, 2017]]
[[File:SKAI barcelona 2017-01-21.jpg|thumb|SKAI performing in [[Barcelona]], January 21, 2017]]
On September 1, 2016, the band officially changed its name from "S. K. A. I." on "SKAI", removing the dots from the old name.


In 2017 band created its own label, and officially changed its name from «S. K. A. I.» to «SKAI», removing the dots from the old name. In 2018, the album «Rare Birds» («Рідкісні птахи») was released. The music video for the song «Let's Run Away» was filmed in Los Angeles. The video currently has more than 4,5 million views on YouTube.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-11-30|title=СКАЙ - Давай Втечемо (Official Music Video)|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Q9iYAXrf8Y|access-date=2021-11-30}}</ref>
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==== American-Canadian Tour (2016) ====
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November-December 2016 - as part of an international anniversary tour, the band visited 10 cities in the United States and Canada with a concert program "SKY - New Life 15".<ref>{{Cite web|title=Поранений боєць АТО Олександр Дарморос потребує нашої допомоги|url=https://www.5.ua/video/poranenyi-boiets-ato-oleksandr-darmoros-potrebuie-nashoi-dopomohy-113198.html|access-date=2021-08-02|website=5 канал|language=uk}}</ref>


Also, In April 2018, was released the single «You Feel», which became part of the album «Rare Birds».
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In addition to the main concert in Saskatoon on December 9, SKY gave free acoustic mini-performances for 3 days and brought the Ukrainian song to a place where it had not been heard for a long time or had not been heard at all. The band members met with high school students from local Ukrainian schools. The meetings were organized with the assistance of the Saskatoon branch of the [[Ukrainian Canadian Congress]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Гурт “СКАЙ” відзначив 15-річчя туром Америкою та Канадою. ФОТО|url=https://tabloid.pravda.com.ua/lounge/585278d1eda96/|access-date=2021-08-02|website=ТаблоID}}</ref>

SKAI performed another US tour in 2018. In addition to the largest cities on the West Coast, SKAI has also given concerts in Portland, Los Angeles, and San Francisco.


==== Participation in Eurovision-2017 ====
==== Participation in Eurovision-2017 ====
{{Main|Eurovision Song Contest 2017}}
{{Main|Eurovision Song Contest 2017}}
The band was one of the contenders to represent [[Ukraine in the Eurovision Song Contest 2009|Ukraine at the Eurovision]] Song Contest, which took place in [[Kyiv]] in May 2017. On January 27, 2017, the musicians presented the English-language song "All My Love For You", which took part in the voting, but did not make it to the semifinals. This is the English version of the single "I love you".<ref>{{Cite web|title=Євробачення-2017: коли виступатиме кожен учасник|url=https://showbiz.24tv.ua/yevrobachennya2017_koli_vistupatime_kozhen_uchasnik_n773397|access-date=2021-08-02|website=24 Канал|language=uk}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2017-01-20|title=Євробачення 2017: результати жеребкування національного відбору {{!}} Євробачення 2021|url=https://www.stb.ua/eurovision/ua/2017/01/20/evrovidenie-2017-izvestny-rezultaty-zherebevki-natsotbora/|access-date=2021-08-02|language=uk}}</ref>
The band was one of the contenders to represent [[Ukraine in the Eurovision Song Contest 2009|Ukraine at the Eurovision]] Song Contest, which took place in [[Kyiv]] in May 2017. On January 27, 2017, the musicians presented the English-language song «All My Love For You», which took part in the voting, but did not make it to the semifinals. This is the English version of the single «I love you».<ref>{{Cite web|title=Євробачення-2017: коли виступатиме кожен учасник|url=https://showbiz.24tv.ua/yevrobachennya2017_koli_vistupatime_kozhen_uchasnik_n773397|access-date=2021-08-02|website=24 Канал|language=uk}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2017-01-20|title=Євробачення 2017: результати жеребкування національного відбору {{!}} Євробачення 2021|url=https://www.stb.ua/eurovision/ua/2017/01/20/evrovidenie-2017-izvestny-rezultaty-zherebevki-natsotbora/|access-date=2021-08-02|language=uk}}</ref>

=== 2018—2020 ===
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In April 2018, the single «You Feel» was released, which became part of the album «Rare Birds». In April-May 2018, the band conducted the second major tour of the United States and Canada. In April 2019, a video for the song «I would give everything» from the album «Rare Birds» was released.<ref>{{Cite web|last=notatky.com.ua|date=2019-04-19|title=СКАЙ – Я все б віддав (Кліп)|url=https://notatky.com.ua/skay-ya-vse-b-viddav/|access-date=2021-08-02|website=Нотатки про українську музику|language=uk}}</ref>

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In September 2019, Yevhen Kibelev left the band, and Artem Talanov took his place. In February 2020, the single «Take It» was released. On April 27, 2020, the band released the song «Do not retreat and do not give up», dedicated to Danylo Didyk, a public activist who was a victim of a terrorist attack at the age of 15 during the March of Unity in Kharkiv in February 2015.<ref>Archived at [https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211211/BA1Jrflm1Iw Ghostarchive]{{cbignore}} and the [https://web.archive.org/web/20210325215559/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BA1Jrflm1Iw Wayback Machine]{{cbignore}}: {{cite AV media| url = https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BA1Jrflm1Iw| title = СКАЙ - «Не відступати і Не здаватись» (Official Audio) | website=[[YouTube]]}}{{cbignore}}</ref>

=== 2021 ===

«Skai 20», a compilation album was presented in early 2021. It includes the best songs for 20-year history of a band. The band took part in a concert in the largest Ukrainian stadium, the concert was dedicated to the 30th anniversary of Ukrainian independence held on August 24. SKAI performed «It can kill you» («Тебе це може вбити»)
Single" Wings" («Крила») released in autumn 2021in collaboration with a symphonic orchestra. Also, a big SKAI concert took place in Kyiv dedicated to the 20th anniversary of the band in autumn 2021. The musicians performed 15 of their most famous compositions accompanied by a symphony orchestra and choir.

== Current members ==
* Oleh Sobchuk (since 2001)&nbsp;— lead vocal
* Oleksandr Hryschuk (since 2001)&nbsp;— guitar
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* Yuriy Mozil (since 2005)&nbsp;— keyboards
* Oleksandr Druker (since 2014)&nbsp;— bass
* Artem Talanov (since 2019)&nbsp;— drums
* Sergiy Kameniev (since 2009)&nbsp;— FOH engineer


=== Since 2018 ===
=== Former members ===
* Yuriy Rudnitskiy&nbsp;— bass guitar
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In April 2018, the single "You Feel" was released, which became part of the album "Rare Birds". In April-May 2018, the band conducted the second major tour of the United States and Canada. In April 2019, a video for the song "I would give everything" from the album "Rare Birds" was released.<ref>{{Cite web|last=notatky.com.ua|date=2019-04-19|title=СКАЙ – Я все б віддав (Кліп)|url=https://notatky.com.ua/skay-ya-vse-b-viddav/|access-date=2021-08-02|website=Нотатки про українську музику|language=uk}}</ref>
* Sergiy Nedashkovskiy&nbsp;— drums
* Oleg Tarasenko&nbsp;— bass guitar
* Yuriy Bezverkhiy&nbsp;— drums
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* Eugen Kibeliev&nbsp;— drums


== Discography ==
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In September 2019, Yevhen Kibelev left the band, and Artem Talanov took his place. In February 2020, the single "Take It" was released. On April 27, 2020, the band released the song "Do not retreat and do not give up", dedicated to the Ukrainian party member Danylo Didyk, a public activist who was a victim of a terrorist attack at the age of 15 during the March of Unity in Kharkiv in February 2015.<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BA1Jrflm1Iw</ref>
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* 2006&nbsp;— ''Te, shcho treba'' (''Те, що треба'')
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* 2007&nbsp;— ''Planeta S.K.A.I.'' (''Планета С. К. А. Й.'')
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* 2010&nbsp;— ''!''
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* 2014&nbsp;— ''Kray neba'' (''Край неба'')
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* 2016&nbsp;— ''Нове життя'' (New Life)
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* 2018&nbsp;— ''Рідкісні птахи'' (Rare Birds)


==Current members==
== Awards ==
* 2008&nbsp;— «NePopsa Awards» from Jam FM, best vocalist, best album
*Oleh Sobchuk — vocals, guitar
* 2008&nbsp;— «Ukrainian Music Awards», best rock-band
*Oleksandr Hryshchuk — lead guitar
* 2009&nbsp;— «NePopsa Awards» from Jam FM, best music video, best concert tour
*Alexander Drucker — bass guitar
* 2010&nbsp;— «Favorites of Success Awards» Best male band
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*Eugen Kebelew — drums
* 2018&nbsp;— «Best Music Awards», best album
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*Yuriy Mozil — keyboards
* 2019&nbsp;— «Myrtle Beach International Film Festival», best music video


==Discography==
== Charity ==
SKAI is known for its charitable events and initiatives. The income of many concerts was donated to sick children and war victims in eastern Ukraine. The band's frontman Oleh Sobchuk is also the founder of the «Подаруй Світло» («Give Light») Charitable Foundation, which helps raise funds for medical equipment for sick children.
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* 2006 — ''Te, shcho treba'' (''Те, що треба'')
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* 2007 — ''Planeta S.K.A.I.'' (''Планета С.К.А.Й.'')
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* 2010 — ''!''
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* 2014 — ''Kray neba'' (''Край неба'')
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* 2016 — ''Нове життя'' (New Life)
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* 2018 — ''Рідкісні птахи'' (Rare Birds)


==References==
== References ==
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==External links==
== External links ==
* {{Official|skai.com.ua}}
* {{Official|skai.ua}}


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SKAI
СКАЙ
SKAI band in 2016
SKAI band in 2016
Background information
OriginTernopil, Ukraine
GenresPop rock
Years active2001 – present
Labelswithout label (since 2016)
Lavina Music (till 2016)
MembersOleh Sobchuk (since 2001, lead vokal)
Oleksandr Hryschuk (since 2001, guitar)
Yuriy Mozil (since 2005, keyboards)
Oleksandr Druker (since 2014, bass)
Artem Talanov (since 2019, drums)
Sergiy Kameniev (since 2009, FOH engineer)
Websiteskai.ua

SKAI (formerly named SKAY, Ukrainian: СКАЙ) is a Ukrainian pop-rock band. It was formed in 2001 in Ternopil, Ukraine.

History

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Early years (2001—2005)

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SKAI was formed in 2001 when Oleh Sobchuk and Oleksandr Hryshchuk were students in the Ternopil Galician College. Yuri Rudnytsky (bass guitar) and Serhiy Nedashkovsky (drums) became the other two members of the band. Yuriy Mozil (keyboards) became a participant in 2005.[1]

After the band was formed, it started to give concerts and performed at several festivals, such as Perlyny Sezonu, Tavriyski Ihry, and Chervona Ruta. They became recognized by a broader audience after their appearance on the program Fresh Blood on the Ukrainian TV channel M1. The general director Eduard Klim from Lavina Music noticed them and signed them to his label.

Collaboration with Lavina Music (2005—2016)

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In 2005, the name of the band was updated to be written with dots (S.K.A.I., Ukrainian: С. К. А. Й.). At the same time, the tracks that were later included in the album «It Can Kill You» («Тебе це може вбити») were released on 25 Ukrainian radio stations.[2] Clips were shot for the song of the same name, as well as the songs «Remix» and «What is needed» («Те, що треба»). Sobchuk describes the track as a «romantic ballad.»[3]

SKAI in Washington, 2016

In 2006, Lavina Music released a debut album «What You Need» («Те, що треба»). The tracks, that were later included in the album, were released on 25 Ukrainian radio stations. «It can kill you» («Тебе це може вбити») from this album became the visit card of the band and made it famous all over Ukraine. Soon the band released a music video for this song and other — «Remix» and «What you need» (Те, що треба) Oleh Sobchuk describes the last one as a romantic ballad.

In 2010 the third album called «!» («Exclamation mark») was released which includes tracks recorded by the duo with the Pikkardiyska Tertsiya and Green Gray. Найбільш популярні пісні — «Пам'ятай (Remember)», «Любов» (Love), «Світло» (Light) and title «!» (Exclamation mark). Arthur Danielyan became sound producer of the three first albums.[4]

In 2011, the anniversary album «10» was released 2011. It was dedicated to the 10th anniversary of the band. The album includes the most famous tracks in group history. LP «Край Неба» («Edge of Heaven») was released in 2014. Most famous songs — «Струна» («String»), «I liked you» («Ти сподобалась мені»).

Album «New Life» («Нове життя») released in 2016. Song «Melody of the Heart» («Мелодія серця») became the main soundtrack to the famous TV series in Ukraine Destiny Routes («Маршрути Долі»). Song «Wanted» became the soundtrack to the award-winning short film Wonderwall. The English version of the song is also called «Wonderwall».[5]

Canadian Tour (2015)

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In February 2015, the band conducted a charity tour of major Canadian cities: Winnipeg, Vancouver, Saskatoon, and Toronto. The musicians performed acoustic versions of their songs, and all the funds raised went to a charity fund for the victims of the Russian-Ukrainian war in eastern Ukraine.

European and American-Canadian Tour (2016)

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November-December 2016 — as part of an international anniversary tour, the band visited 10 cities in the United States and Canada with a concert program «SKAI — New Life 15».[6]

In addition to the main concert in Saskatoon on December 9, SKAI gave free acoustic mini-performances for 3 days and brought the Ukrainian song to a place where it had not been heard for a long time or had not been heard at all. The band members met with high school students from local Ukrainian schools. The meetings were organized with the assistance of the Saskatoon branch of the Ukrainian Canadian Congress.[7]

February 2018 — concerts in Paris, London, and Dublin. November-December 2016 — as part of an international anniversary tour, the band visited 10 cities in the United States and Canada with a concert program «SKAI — New Life 15».

Own label (since 2017)

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SKAI performing in Barcelona, January 21, 2017

In 2017 band created its own label, and officially changed its name from «S. K. A. I.» to «SKAI», removing the dots from the old name. In 2018, the album «Rare Birds» («Рідкісні птахи») was released. The music video for the song «Let's Run Away» was filmed in Los Angeles. The video currently has more than 4,5 million views on YouTube.[8]

Also, In April 2018, was released the single «You Feel», which became part of the album «Rare Birds».

SKAI performed another US tour in 2018. In addition to the largest cities on the West Coast, SKAI has also given concerts in Portland, Los Angeles, and San Francisco.

Participation in Eurovision-2017

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Main article: Eurovision Song Contest 2017

The band was one of the contenders to represent Ukraine at the Eurovision Song Contest, which took place in Kyiv in May 2017. On January 27, 2017, the musicians presented the English-language song «All My Love For You», which took part in the voting, but did not make it to the semifinals. This is the English version of the single «I love you».[9][10]

2018—2020

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In April 2018, the single «You Feel» was released, which became part of the album «Rare Birds». In April-May 2018, the band conducted the second major tour of the United States and Canada. In April 2019, a video for the song «I would give everything» from the album «Rare Birds» was released.[11]

In September 2019, Yevhen Kibelev left the band, and Artem Talanov took his place. In February 2020, the single «Take It» was released. On April 27, 2020, the band released the song «Do not retreat and do not give up», dedicated to Danylo Didyk, a public activist who was a victim of a terrorist attack at the age of 15 during the March of Unity in Kharkiv in February 2015.[12]

2021

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«Skai 20», a compilation album was presented in early 2021. It includes the best songs for 20-year history of a band. The band took part in a concert in the largest Ukrainian stadium, the concert was dedicated to the 30th anniversary of Ukrainian independence held on August 24. SKAI performed «It can kill you» («Тебе це може вбити»)

Single" Wings" («Крила») released in autumn 2021in collaboration with a symphonic orchestra. Also, a big SKAI concert took place in Kyiv dedicated to the 20th anniversary of the band in autumn 2021. The musicians performed 15 of their most famous compositions accompanied by a symphony orchestra and choir.

Current members

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  • Oleh Sobchuk (since 2001) — lead vocal
  • Oleksandr Hryschuk (since 2001) — guitar
  • Yuriy Mozil (since 2005) — keyboards
  • Oleksandr Druker (since 2014) — bass
  • Artem Talanov (since 2019) — drums
  • Sergiy Kameniev (since 2009) — FOH engineer

Former members

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  • Yuriy Rudnitskiy — bass guitar
  • Sergiy Nedashkovskiy — drums
  • Oleg Tarasenko — bass guitar
  • Yuriy Bezverkhiy — drums
  • Eugen Kibeliev — drums

Discography

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  • 2006 — Te, shcho treba (Те, що треба)
  • 2007 — Planeta S.K.A.I. (Планета С. К. А. Й.)
  • 2010 — !
  • 2014 — Kray neba (Край неба)
  • 2016 — Нове життя (New Life)
  • 2018 — Рідкісні птахи (Rare Birds)

Awards

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  • 2008 — «NePopsa Awards» from Jam FM, best vocalist, best album
  • 2008 — «Ukrainian Music Awards», best rock-band
  • 2009 — «NePopsa Awards» from Jam FM, best music video, best concert tour
  • 2010 — «Favorites of Success Awards» Best male band
  • 2018 — «Best Music Awards», best album
  • 2019 — «Myrtle Beach International Film Festival», best music video

Charity

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SKAI is known for its charitable events and initiatives. The income of many concerts was donated to sick children and war victims in eastern Ukraine. The band's frontman Oleh Sobchuk is also the founder of the «Подаруй Світло» («Give Light») Charitable Foundation, which helps raise funds for medical equipment for sick children.

References

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  1. ^ "С.К.А.Й. - пісні, біографія - Українські пісні". www.pisni.org.ua (in Ukrainian). Retrieved 2021-08-02.
  2. ^ "Історія - С.К.А.Й." 2016-04-24. Archived from the original on 2016-04-24. Retrieved 2021-08-02.
  3. ^ "Радіо Африка". 2016-03-12. Archived from the original on 2016-03-12. Retrieved 2021-08-02.
  4. ^ "Історія - С.К.А.Й." 2016-04-24. Archived from the original on 2016-04-24. Retrieved 2021-08-02.
  5. ^ "SKAI - WONDERWALL - Surrealistic Musical Journey to the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone, Full Film". 2021-11-30. Retrieved 2021-11-30.
  6. ^ "Поранений боєць АТО Олександр Дарморос потребує нашої допомоги". 5 канал (in Ukrainian). Retrieved 2021-08-02.
  7. ^ "Гурт "СКАЙ" відзначив 15-річчя туром Америкою та Канадою. ФОТО". ТаблоID. Retrieved 2021-08-02.
  8. ^ "СКАЙ - Давай Втечемо (Official Music Video)". 2021-11-30. Retrieved 2021-11-30.
  9. ^ "Євробачення-2017: коли виступатиме кожен учасник". 24 Канал (in Ukrainian). Retrieved 2021-08-02.
  10. ^ "Євробачення 2017: результати жеребкування національного відбору | Євробачення 2021" (in Ukrainian). 2017-01-20. Retrieved 2021-08-02.
  11. ^ notatky.com.ua (2019-04-19). "СКАЙ – Я все б віддав (Кліп)". Нотатки про українську музику (in Ukrainian). Retrieved 2021-08-02.
  12. ^ Archived at Ghostarchive and the Wayback Machine: СКАЙ - «Не відступати і Не здаватись» (Official Audio). YouTube.
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