Dimash Kudaibergen
As many know, the international singing star Dimash Kudaibergen from Kazakhstan is my favorite singer these days. I’m a huge fan. You may appreciate a snapshot of my Dimash playlist of my favorite songs by this remarkable artist, especially if you are aware of the songs’ background stories. While quarantined at home, open your heart and mind to fully absorb Dimash's incredible rise to international stardom over the last three years. Love all around from my favorite singing artist, Dimash Kudaibergen from Kazakhstan… the best singer in the world today! – Stephen
Dimash was unknown before The Singer 2017 singing contest in China. He had participated and won a handful of competitions. The biggest one he and won was "The Slavic Bazaar" where singers from 40 countries participated. The Singer 2017 competition is for established Chinese singers. So when the producer saw Dimash at one of the weekend contest he was in he decided as an experiment to ask Dimash to join the upcoming season.
S.O.S. was Dimash's first performance in The Singer in 2017 competition; a Chinese show unlike your typical The Voice or America’s Got Talent show but 1000 times better. First, all the singers are professional known singers, most from China. Dimash was an invited as a wildcard. He is from Kazakhstan, a country in Central Asia that used to be part of Russian. He speaks fluent Kazakh and Russian and currently learning English and Chinese Mandarin. Dimash sings in a total of 12 languages including English in his performances. Actually he performs several songs in English in this show. So in this video, S.O.S., Dimash from Kazakhstan is singing in French to a Chinese audience. That’s tough!
After this amazing performance Dimash woke up the next day and needed security everywhere he travelled… an overnight star.
After this amazing performance Dimash woke up the next day and needed security everywhere he travelled… an overnight star.
Dimash’s tribal/ethnic riff while singing Sinful Passion… was a tribute/ paying respect to Batyr Shukenov, who died in 2015. Batyr was another famous Kazakh singer, the original singer of this song and member of the same A’Studio band that is accompanying Dimash on the stage. That singing style is an improvation of ‘zhoktau’ (means crying for a departed person), a traditional Kazakh grief singing by women at funerals. Zhoktau (‘weeping’) is a memorial song by the Kazakhs. Zhoktau is the oldest genre of the poetry of nomadic tribes, preserved and passed into the life of the Kazakh people. Traditionally, it contains verses and text that expresses sorrow about the person who has died, recalling the good deeds he performed.
“Warning! To all people who have just heard Dimash for the first time and want to hear more from him, you should enjoy him in small quantities and with caution. He can become a addiction and add to those sleepless nights because you just can not stop watching his videos. I speak from experience you will not only fall in love with his voice but also in him and the more you learn about him the worse it gets and there is no escape I promise you.”
What makes this The Singer better you may asked? First like I said all famous singers, also live performances, no playback, no auto tune, singers have a week or sometimes less to learn the song. The song could be in another language and genre of music the singers has never done, a language he doesn’t speak. For example Dimash’s first English performance was his 3rd, The Show Must Go On. All Dimash knew how to say in English was “My name is Dimash. He had to learn that monster Queen song in a week. He learned it phonetically and is an amazing performance.
Daybreak
The Singer, China 2017
The Singer, China 2017
Han Hong is an unwavering fighter for social and human rights in China. No one has more respect for her in this regard. On October 3 of last year it was 20 years since the accident of a cable car in Ma Ridge Scenic Area, Guizhou Province, China. The cable car was overloaded with tourists and fell more than 100 meters over a canyon. Fourteen died, mostly children. A couple, when they saw what was happening, grabbed their son and they lifted him up with their arms to be able to withstand the blow. The father died instantly. The mother had survived a couple of hours but died before aid arrived. It was very difficult to get there.
Han Hong lived nearby. She was the first to arrive along with all the rescue units that were arriving. When the child was found, Han Hong took the boy and did not leave him to comfort him. The boy only had a few scratches on the lips of the accident. The images of Han Hong crying with the boy went around the world. She wrote the song “Daybreak” to commemorate the sacrifice of his parents and then start a big dispute about getting the child adopted. She would do for that child what her father could not give her when she was a girl. In the end, two years later, Han Hong legally got the adoption.
Han Hong lived nearby. She was the first to arrive along with all the rescue units that were arriving. When the child was found, Han Hong took the boy and did not leave him to comfort him. The boy only had a few scratches on the lips of the accident. The images of Han Hong crying with the boy went around the world. She wrote the song “Daybreak” to commemorate the sacrifice of his parents and then start a big dispute about getting the child adopted. She would do for that child what her father could not give her when she was a girl. In the end, two years later, Han Hong legally got the adoption.
“Dimash your voice almost sounds like Angel's singing at times. I close my eyes to listen to hear every word and every symphony vocal cord you sing out. I’ve never heard anyone in my 56 years of life whose music; whose persona; is of total elegance and grace. God bless you for all your hard work throughout all these years. Your music, your structured singing will now hopefully bring back class to the music industry. It’s all because of you that I've once again falling in love with music… your music.
“This is the case when the song is performed better than the "original"! Mentally, melodiously, the arrangement is just space! Such a titanic work has been done - delight and surprise at the talent and skill of Erlan and Dimash! A separate compliment to the musicians, the Kazakh folk instrument sounds bewitching, magically simple ...... Bravo!!!”
“The song Autumn Strong was written by famous Japanese singer, songwriter and actor Koji Tamaki. The song was about Yoshiko Yamaguchi, an actress of Japanese descent, who lived in China during World War II. She hid her Japanese name under the name Li Xiang Lang. The Chinese public adored her, not knowing the truth. After the war, her real identity was exposed. Offended by the people who once loved her, Yoshiko was deported to Japan. She never saw China again. This song is popular in China. Dimash gave it to the whole world.”
The competitors were amazed because at this point in the contest, Dimash did not speak a word in Chinese and he learned the lyrics in a week so well that they said he sounded as a native speaker.
The competitors were amazed because at this point in the contest, Dimash did not speak a word in Chinese and he learned the lyrics in a week so well that they said he sounded as a native speaker.
Enjoyment and delight! The delight of this voice of delightfully beautiful timbre and purity, and the delight of musical talent and creative freedom, which allow Dimash to turn each cover version into a discovery, a new birth of an old song!
Dimash returns home to Kazakhstan after his grande success at Singer 2017 in China into the arms of his countrymen and loyal fans from around the world….
“What a unique, inimitable in beauty and power, impeccable vocals! What a stage charm!!! In this song one more, very important quality of Dimash’s personality is clearly expressed, for which his world loves no less than other virtues - this is patriotism! Unlimited, boundless Love for the native land! She is in everything: in her voice, in her movements, in her gaze... Dimash! You are a great Artist and a great Person! We love you!!!”
“What a unique, inimitable in beauty and power, impeccable vocals! What a stage charm!!! In this song one more, very important quality of Dimash’s personality is clearly expressed, for which his world loves no less than other virtues - this is patriotism! Unlimited, boundless Love for the native land! She is in everything: in her voice, in her movements, in her gaze... Dimash! You are a great Artist and a great Person! We love you!!!”
The song, Daididau, for long years was considered as a folk song. However, later researchers have found that the a song was written by a Kazakh writer, poet, scientist and a teacher Magzhan Zhumabayev (1893-1938). The author of the lyrics was under suspicion during political repressions in 1937-1939 in Russia. Therefore, he couldn't announce his writings, etc. during that period.
Magzhan Zhumabayev was arrested and sent to the prison as a political prisoner. In the prison, he learned that his wife, the only love in his life, had left him. It broke his heart, and he wrote this song about his love and the great sorrow that he had then. Eventually it turned out that his wife never left him (he had received incorrect info), and they were reunited in 1936, when he was released from prison. Unfortunately, their happiness did not last long, he was again arrested and executed in 1938 as an enemy of the state.
The author expressed his feelings to his wife, when he thought that they would never be together again. He called her Daididau. The lyrics of the song and Dimash' performance are very touching, especially, when you know the background story. Dimash could express all feelings that the author felt that moment.
Magzhan Zhumabayev was arrested and sent to the prison as a political prisoner. In the prison, he learned that his wife, the only love in his life, had left him. It broke his heart, and he wrote this song about his love and the great sorrow that he had then. Eventually it turned out that his wife never left him (he had received incorrect info), and they were reunited in 1936, when he was released from prison. Unfortunately, their happiness did not last long, he was again arrested and executed in 1938 as an enemy of the state.
The author expressed his feelings to his wife, when he thought that they would never be together again. He called her Daididau. The lyrics of the song and Dimash' performance are very touching, especially, when you know the background story. Dimash could express all feelings that the author felt that moment.
This is a sad song for someone who lost their parents in any condition. This song show how the feeling to be alone in the world of justice. Before his parents go, they told him to be strong because there is always a new day and a new chance. He can always see his parents in a night dream.. A such great voice and meaningful in someone life...
Phenomenal !!! Single !!! Amazing !!! Genius of the human voice !!! they didn't invent the words to talk about Dimash !!! We love him and thank him for the immense joy and heavenly emotions he gives us every time he sings ... laughs ... speaks ... We weren't ready for such a voice ... unique ... but he's preparing us ... .thanks to Dimash we have learned that there is no limit of beauty and majesty in the human voice .. in singing .... Thanks Dimash ... not better .. but UNIQUE IN THE WORLD !!!
Phenomenal !!! Single !!! Amazing !!! Genius of the human voice !!! they didn't invent the words to talk about Dimash !!! We love him and thank him for the immense joy and heavenly emotions he gives us every time he sings ... laughs ... speaks ... We weren't ready for such a voice ... unique ... but he's preparing us ... .thanks to Dimash we have learned that there is no limit of beauty and majesty in the human voice .. in singing .... Thanks Dimash ... not better .. but UNIQUE IN THE WORLD !!!
“Bravo, Dimash! Bravo, Igor Yakovlevich! Bravo, Lara Fabian! You have created another masterpiece! How many times I listened - I did not count, and I will still listen! Great, amazing, wonderful! As if the waves are rolling ashore and each next one is more powerful… more powerful… The magnificent, unique, magical voice of Dimash gives amazing moments of joy, happiness, and a smile and a tear - everything is mixed! How good… Thank you!”
Your Love was released by Dimash on March 8, 2020 to honor the women in his life and worldwide on International Women’s Day 2020. He was to begin a multi-city European tour which was cancelled due to the onset of the coronavirus pandemic.
“Igor Krutoy, the famous pianist and composer of Your Love, wrote really beautiful music. He was so blown away witnessing Dimash’s talent in The Singer 2017 contest so he came out of retirement to team up with the gifted phenomenon. When he sits at the piano - on his face is an expression of some painful happiness from the knowledge that he has acquired a unique artist in Dimash, super-perfectly embodying his wildest ideas. Philosophically, he calmly perceives that Dimash gets all the fame, flowers and success. As a composer he cherishes the fate of his brainchild… And really, would this composition have taken place without our ingenious Prince? Our audience perceives only the stage result, not understanding that it is equally necessary to fill with flowers the author.”
“Bravo, Dimash! Bravo, Igor Yakovlevich! Bravo, Lara Fabian! You have created another masterpiece! How many times I listened - I did not count, and I will still listen! Great, amazing, wonderful! As if the waves are rolling ashore and each next one is more powerful… more powerful… The magnificent, unique, magical voice of Dimash gives amazing moments of joy, happiness, and a smile and a tear - everything is mixed! How good… Thank you!”
“Igor Krutoy, the famous pianist and composer of Your Love, wrote really beautiful music. He was so blown away witnessing Dimash’s talent in The Singer 2017 contest so he came out of retirement to team up with the gifted phenomenon. When he sits at the piano - on his face is an expression of some painful happiness from the knowledge that he has acquired a unique artist in Dimash, super-perfectly embodying his wildest ideas. Philosophically, he calmly perceives that Dimash gets all the fame, flowers and success. As a composer he cherishes the fate of his brainchild… And really, would this composition have taken place without our ingenious Prince? Our audience perceives only the stage result, not understanding that it is equally necessary to fill with flowers the author.”
“Bravo, Dimash! Bravo, Igor Yakovlevich! Bravo, Lara Fabian! You have created another masterpiece! How many times I listened - I did not count, and I will still listen! Great, amazing, wonderful! As if the waves are rolling ashore and each next one is more powerful… more powerful… The magnificent, unique, magical voice of Dimash gives amazing moments of joy, happiness, and a smile and a tear - everything is mixed! How good… Thank you!”
What an incredibly powerful and well-thought-out performance. This is what Dimash his and his mission is. He just recently completed magnificent performances in New York, USA, at Igor Yakovlevich Krutoi's concert. -- We hear Dimash sing straight to our hearts and souls, and we number millions upon millions. He is conquering the world.
“Masterpiece! This is gourmet music, you can savor it forever. The arrangement is wonderful, ethnic instruments sound great, not a single one is lost, and the voice sounds like a violin, sometimes like a cello and even in a duet with a saxophone it is incredibly sensual! All the same, Yerlan and Dimash are a brilliant tandem, I would like to wish them new creative works at the same high level! The video sequence, the atmosphere, the painting, the light are all in unison, the acting is also beyond praise. A separate treatise should be written about the voice) I think the story has been lived through, in the words of Stanisavsky - I BELIEVE! Congratulations on your success! We are waiting for new creative works. Thank !!!! Dimash, B R A V O !!! ”
“It is amazing how people of different nationalities admire the talent of a young, modest, decent, educated Kazakh singer. Talent, a gift with above has no border. We all admire Dimash. Sing and surprise us further.”
“It is amazing how people of different nationalities admire the talent of a young, modest, decent, educated Kazakh singer. Talent, a gift with above has no border. We all admire Dimash. Sing and surprise us further.”
“This young man transcends the language barrier and the age barrier with his music. His unique style of mixing opera and pop is incredible. He will be greater than any of our greatest singers because he's the worlds greatest singer. I am one of his "dears" from the U.S. I love Dimash and I listen to him every day.”
This movie soundtrack is super! The ending is so gorgeous! After Dimash’s performance of a part of 5 elements, I immediately wanted to review this film, I think not for me alone)) Now all fans of Dimash’s talent are looking forward to the premiere of the new film. Personally, I’ll definitely go to the cinema to watch and 100% on this decision was influenced by the soundtrack of my favorite singer!”
This movie soundtrack is super! The ending is so gorgeous! After Dimash’s performance of a part of 5 elements, I immediately wanted to review this film, I think not for me alone)) Now all fans of Dimash’s talent are looking forward to the premiere of the new film. Personally, I’ll definitely go to the cinema to watch and 100% on this decision was influenced by the soundtrack of my favorite singer!”
When Kazakhstan belonged to Russia, young Kazakhs were forced by the Russian Empire to leave their homes and fight 35 years until their total massacre. The story of one of these young people, who marches desperately to a war that is not his, in addition to the sadness of leaving his parents, elders, with no one to look after and the certainty that he will never see the mountains ("tau") of Kazakhstan again. This wonderfully sad song!
“Dimash's "Screaming" video seems like a voyage into his creative mindset. The heavily-colored atmosphere that goes from light to dark amid sparks of white light, reminds me of his ever-changing vocal colorizations that always seem so prominently in his works. He pointedly shows us that his showmanship is not only sonic but visual as well and enhances that with theatrical imagery through subtle facial expressions.”
An explosive performance, Dimash! You never stop to amaze us, always bringing to the table something fresh, new, exciting, simply epic! You hit us with pop, folk, rap, rock! What to expect next?! Loved the stage presence, the energy, the confidence, the drive! Makes us realize once again why we love and admire you so much. Thank you for all the hard work and for your love to music and art. You are indeed a very UNIQUE ARTIST. Keep it up! can't wait to be blown away by your next performance.
An explosive performance, Dimash! You never stop to amaze us, always bringing to the table something fresh, new, exciting, simply epic! You hit us with pop, folk, rap, rock! What to expect next?! Loved the stage presence, the energy, the confidence, the drive! Makes us realize once again why we love and admire you so much. Thank you for all the hard work and for your love to music and art. You are indeed a very UNIQUE ARTIST. Keep it up! can't wait to be blown away by your next performance.
“Ave Maria” by conductor Igor Krutoy is a variation on the opening theme (not the introduction, but the singing part) of Schubert's melody adapted to Dimash's voice in order to explore only the three opening notes and changing the fourth note to a higher note: Like a leap from "dark to light" which is the same contrast as Dimash's outfit (dark to light)! Wonderful! Also reminiscent of the "Ave Maria" version of Russian V. Vavilov (Caccine) Only Dimash could sing a wordless song and bring you to tears.
When Dimash was asked: "What color is the music?", He replied that she is like a chameleon. So Dimash is always different, everything is under his control. How much work! How much talent! How much beauty! You can go crazy with his beauty. Dimash is this the miracle of our time!
“So we are guests on this earth and our life is too short. Only now I was admiring my reflection in the mirror. How beautiful youth is and this is beauty. And how imperceptibly old age has come and neither childhood nor loved ones can be returned. But let the fire in your chest not go out, my dear man, until you finish singing all the songs and fulfill all your plans. Be always loved by all of us. You are my guiding star Dimash. And shine brightly and live long. Be happy!”
MASTERPIECE in every aspect!! Thank you Dimash !! We are blessed to be living in the era of such a talented artist. God has blessed him with many talents and thankfully he wasted none! You make the human civilization richer Dimash!
May God be with you! ️This is more than a masterpiece. You spoke to my soul.️
May God be with you! ️This is more than a masterpiece. You spoke to my soul.️
What can I say? This is simply a masterpiece, the scenes in the video are totally shocking and even painful, to which we add Dimash's voice, which is so subtle and transcendental, magical to express every feeling and convey helplessness in every scene, perfectly complementing the sequence and the message that is conveyed... oh my god I have no words... it's just amazing!!!