«Parem» (Tajik: Парем) is a Tajik folk-rock band, formed in 1993, based on the vocal instrumental ensemble «Boychechak», at the House of Pioneers of Frunzensky district of Dushanbe city.
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![]() The «Parem» in 2022; from left to right: Shavkat Mullojonov, Olim Shirinov, Sobir Aminov, Feyruz Khakimov | |
Background information | |
Origin | Dushanbe, Tajikistan |
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Years active | 1993–present |
Labels | JC Records Studio |
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Website | www |
The «Parem» band was formed in March 1993 by Vladimir Yumatov, Olim Shirinov, Feyruz Hakimov and Alisher Zarikov. The name of the band was given by Olim Shirinov, who suggested that the group be called "Parem", during the discussion of various options for the name of the group.
The first composition of the band was consisted of:
The band «Parem» gave their first concerts in the midst of the Civil War in Tajikistan. These were home concerts and performances at schools and small clubs in the city of Dushanbe.
In May 1993, Olim Shirinov left the band due to a conflict with Vladimir Yumatov and leaded the beat band «Kamchatka», Maksud Tairov took the place of bass guitar player, an old friend of the band who had played in «Boychechak».
In June 1993, Feyruz Hakimov and Vladislav Nechipurenko left «Parem» and at the suggestion of Olim Shirinov joined the «Kamchatka» band. Alisher Sayfulloev took the place of Feyruz Hakimov in the band «Parem».
From the spring of 1993 to 1995, the band «Parem» periodically performed at “Rock Panoramas”, performing songs in Russian that were sung by Vladimir Yumatov.
In 1994, Nargis Muminova left the band. She lives in Germany now.
1995 became a turning point for the future of the band, the first songs in the Tajik language began to appear in the «Parem»'s repertoire, that Alisher Sayfulloev began to compose and sing.
In early 1995, Vladimir Yumatov left the band, and Olim Shirinov, who returned to the band, took his place as a leader and music producer. The band radically changes the style, abandoning the use of keyboards and choosing rock and roll and folk-rock as the main style.[1]
In the spring of 1995, Sobir Aminov joined the band as rhythm guitarist.
In May 1996, the band «Parem» recorded their first album - «Why Love» (Tajik: Ай чаро ишқ).
The following took part in the recording of the album: Band «Parem»:
Recording staff:
In addition to the original songs of the band «Parem», the album included 2 songs of «The Beatles» - Things We Said Today and The Long and Winding Road. The songs of «The Beatles» have been an integral part of all the performances of the band «Parem» since its formation, for which the musicians are often called as «Dushanbe Beatles».[3][4]
The presentation of the album took place on 15 June 1996 at the Russian Drama Theater named by V. Mayakovsky.
In 1996, Maksud Tairov left the band, moving to Uzbekistan for permanent residence and Sobir Aminov became the bass-guitar player of the band.
1997, the band «Parem» recorded the song «Medoni yo ne». The song quickly became popular among youth and students. According to the fans of the band «Medoni yo ne» is the visit card of the band «Parem».
In December 1998, Alisher Sayfulloev left the band. Khakimjon Khazratkulov took his place as a rhythm guitarist, and Sobir Aminov becomes the main singer of the band «Parem».
At the end of 1999, the band's second album, «Dishab», was released. All songs on this album were written by Sobir Aminov.
The album «Dishab» was recorded at the State Studio «Radio House» of the Republic of Tajikistan in the following composition:
Session Musician:
Sound engineer: Vladimir Shlykov The presentation of the album «Dishab» took place on 4 and 5 December 1999 on the stage of the Cinema-Concert Hall named by Borbad (Tajik: «Кохи Борбад»).[7]
In 2000, very young Daler Sultonov joined the band, first as a percussionist, and then as a guitarist and vocalist.
In September 2001, the «Parem» band together with the «Farzin» band leaves for Germany, where the musicians gave a joint concert in the city of Giessen.[8]
In 2004, the percussionist Farrukh Khudoyberdyev joined the band.
On 24 July 2011, «Parem» made a first performance in Moscow city, on the stage of the capital club Б2 [ru].[9][10]
The day after the concert, the anchorpersons of the morning show of the state radio station Mayak – “Stillavin and his friends” - Sergei Stillavin and Rustam Vakhidov, having criticized the performance of the «Parem» band, moved from discussing the band's repertoire to direct insults on ethnic grounds, which caused a great resonance in the Russian, Tajik and European press.[11][12][13][14][15][16]
On August 24, 2011, the hosts of Mayak radio, Sergei Stillavin and Rustam Vakhidov, apologized to the «Parem» group.[17][18]
In 2012, Farrukh Khudoyberdyev left the band and was replaced by percussionist Shavkat Mullodzhonov, who mainly plays the doira.
In September 2012, the «Parem» band again had a tour to the Russian Federation, where they held series of concerts in Moscow and the Moscow region.[19]
On Monday, 29 April 2013, in the city clinical hospital of Dushanbe, after a short illness, Khakimjon Khazratkulov the guitarist of the «Parem» band died.[20] In July 2013, the attending physician of Khakimjon Khazratkulov was taken into custody.[21]
In the summer of 2013, Khakim's place in the band was taken by Sulton Imomov, who had previously played in the “Shabdez” band.
On June 6, 2022, Alisher Zarikov decided to leave Parem, the group informed fans about this on their Facebook[22] and Instagram[23] pages.
In June 2022, Feyruz Hakimov becomes the solo guitarist of the «Parem» group.
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Since December 1999, the «Parem» group has been recording all their songs at the «JC Records Studio»[24] the sound engineer and owner of which is Olim Shirinov. |
No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Length |
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1. | "Bar diyori man" | Alisher Sayfulloev | Alisher Sayfulloev | 3:02 |
2. | "Things We Said Today" | John Lennon & Paul McCartney | John Lennon & Paul McCartney | 2:52 |
3. | "Ay charo ishq" | Alisher Sayfulloev | Alisher Sayfulloev | 3:14 |
4. | "Na taiushchem nebe" | Olim Shirinov | Olim Shirinov | 3:10 |
5. | "Obi ravon" | Alisher Sayfulloev | Alisher Sayfulloev | 3:35 |
6. | "Mavji daryo" | Unknown | Alisher Sayfulloev | 3:15 |
7. | "The Long And Winding Road" | John Lennon & Paul McCartney | John Lennon & Paul McCartney | 3:16 |
8. | "Surudi dili man" | Alisher Sayfulloev | Alisher Sayfulloev | 3:06 |
9. | "Noma" | Alisher Sayfulloev | Alisher Sayfulloev | 4:29 |
10. | "Sitorai man" | Sobir Aminov | Sobir Aminov | 3:36 |
11. | "More Than Words" | Gary Cherone & Nuno Bettencourt | Gary Cherone & Nuno Bettencourt | 4:19 |
12. | "Nigoro" | folks | folks | 3:46 |
13. | "Bevafo" | «Parem» | Olim Shirinov | 1:50 |
14. | "Osen`" | Olim Shirinov | Olim Shirinov | 2:44 |
No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Length |
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1. | "Dishab" | Sobir Aminov | Sobir Aminov | 3:50 |
2. | "Sarvinoz" | Sobir Aminov | Sobir Aminov | 3:17 |
3. | "Layli" | Sobir Aminov | Sobir Aminov | 2:54 |
4. | "Gul be rukhi yor" | Hofiz Sherozi | Sobir Aminov | 3:27 |
5. | "Mahinamoh" | Sobir Aminov | Sobir Aminov | 2:54 |
6. | "Tu kujo" | Sobir Aminov | Sobir Aminov | 2:35 |
7. | "Tanho dar yod" | Sobir Aminov | Sobir Aminov | 3:36 |
8. | "Algiyos" | Hofiz Sherozi | Sobir Aminov | 3:22 |
9. | "Jonam" | Sobir Aminov | Sobir Aminov | 4:29 |
10. | "Biyo imshab" | Sobir Aminov | Sobir Aminov | 3:32 |
Year | Name | Music | Lyrics |
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1996 | Guli man | Alisher Sayfulloev | Alisher Sayfulloev |
1996 | Medoni yo ne | Sobir Aminov | Alisher Sayfulloev |
1997 | Laylo | Alisher Sayfulloev | Alisher Sayfulloev |
1997 | Ba Hudo | Alisher Sayfulloev | Alisher Sayfulloev |
1997 | To ba kay suzam | unknown Mlazian band | Alisher Sayfulloev |
1997 | Dar yodi man | Alisher Sayfulloev | Alisher Sayfulloev |
1998 | Omadast | Alisher Sayfulloev | Alisher Sayfulloev |
1999 | Baby It's You | Luther Dixon | Burt Bacharach |
2001 | Twist & Shout | Phil Medley & Bert Berns | Phil Medley & Bert Berns |
2001 | Mohi tobon | Sobir Aminov | Sobir Aminov |
2003 | Tanho dar yod («Parem» feat. Dilnoza Akramova) | Sobir Aminov | Sobir Aminov |
2004 | Ay gulak | Sobir Aminov | Sobir Aminov |
2006 | O, Layli | Sobir Aminov | Sobir Aminov |
2006 | Yori man | Daler Sultonov | Daler Sultonov |
2010 | Nigoram | Sobir Aminov | Sobir Aminov |
2011 | Jonona baro ba raqs | Sobir Aminov | Sobir Aminov |
2011 | Biyo biyo jonona | Alisher Sayfulloev | Alisher Sayfulloev |
2012 | Ay bodi sabo | Alisher Sayfulloev | Alisher Sayfulloev |
2018 | Mayozor | Sobir Aminov | Sobir Aminov |
2019 | Dar Dilum | Sobir Aminov | Sobir Aminov |
2021 | Naru naru | Sobir Aminov | Sobir Aminov |