Dmitry Malikov
Dmitry Yurievich Malikov is a Russian singer, composer, occasional actor and a recent record producer.
Early life
Dmitry Malikov, who goes by his nickname Dima, was born in Moscow. His mother, Lyudmila Mikhailovna Vyunkova, was a dancer, and his father, Yuriy Fedorovich Malikov, was part of a band called Samotsvety. This combination of parental talent had a large influence in his becoming a musician. In the early 70s, Samotsvety became one of the most popular groups in the USSR, selling several million records. His younger sister, Inna Malikova, is also a recording artist. As his father was often on tour, Malikov was brought up by his grandparents.Music
In 1985 Malikov performed two songs at the Soundtrack Concert organized by the popular Russian newspaper Moskovsky Komsomolets, which was his first major performance.In 1994 Malikov released his first album, Until Tomorrow, which had been released twice previously, once in 1993 as With You and in 1992, as Searching Soul. This was a compilation of his early hits, and the albums were nearly identical. He also released a second album in 1994, titled Come to Me. In 1996, Malikov released an album called Fear of Flying.
The 1998 release of My Distant Star saw one of his most successful singles, "You're the Only One". 2000's Beads continued Malikov's progression as an artist, with the inclusion of several hard-hitting tracks favoring harder synth sounds.
A compilation of instrumentals, 2001's Game, showcased Malikov's creativity. The album contained many ethereal arrangements reminiscent of Fear of Flying. While all songs showcased his pianistic prowess, one in particular, "Wanderer" ends with a chilling classical climax. Perhaps the most innovative song is the 1955 standard, "Moscow Nights", backed by jazz drums and a chorus of crickets chirping in time. 2002 saw a return to Malikov's thoroughly-enjoyable pop songwriting with Love Story.
Pianomania
In 2006, Malikov brought Pianomania – a mixture of instrumental music, dance shows and colorful performances to life. In December 2010, in France, Dmitry Malikov presented a show of classical music Symphonic Mania – creative development and a new vision of the project PIANOMANIYA.Awards
- Meritorious Artist of Russia
- World's Best-Selling Russian Recording Artist of the Year – World Music Awards
- People's Gold Grammophone – Russian Radio
- Hundred-Percent Hit – Hit FM
Filmography
- 1992 — Увидеть Париж и умереть — Юра Орехов
- 1996 — Старые песни о главном 2 — physics teacher
- 1997 — Старые песни о главном 3 — Аркадий from the "Start" / singer at the disco
- 2001 — Старые песни о главном. Постскриптум
- 2005—2006 — Моя прекрасная няня — камео
- 2006 — Здрасьте, я ваше папо!
- 2008 — И всё-таки я люблю…
- Spokoynoy nochi, malyshi!