RZEPCZYNO. A folk-rock formation founded by Paweł Tomaszewski and Bartosz Niedźwiecki in 1996. The band plays highly energetic music based on folk melodies from the Polish lowlands, combined with powerful rock guitars. Their discography includes the second album, titled „Rzepczyno”, which was nominated for the Fryderyk Award in 2006 in the category of „Best Ethno/Folk Album”.
Since 1996, Rzepczyno has played over 800 concerts in Poland, Spain, Germany, the Czech Republic, Denmark, and Hungary. The band has also received invitations to perform in China and Ukraine. Rzepczyno has performed five times at the *Woodstock Festival* and on the folk stage of the *Polish Song Festival in Opole*. The band has also been featured on TV shows such as *”Pytanie na Śniadanie”* on TVP1, on *Telewizja Polonia*, *VIVA TV*, and at the finals of *WOŚP* in the TVP Studio and outside the Palace of Culture. The band has gained recognition from both critics and fans for their original work and energetic performances at nearly every major folk festival in Poland.
An unforgettable concert at Woodstock Festival 2008r
Part II of the concert at Woodstock Festival 2008
The track „Gajowy” from Rzepczyno’s debut album
Single promoting Rzepczyno’s second album
Performance at the YACH Film Festival awards ceremony
Excerpt from the concert in Ustronie Morskie
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Rzepczyno remains true to its artistic path, its roots, and the sources from which it draws inspiration. The band stays faithful to its distinctive sound, which results from a remarkable blend of typical rock instrumentation with more folk-oriented – though not always – elements like the accordion and violin. Rzepczyno boldly fuses folk with rock, punk, and reggae.
On their second album, Rzepczyno demonstrates a consistent search for new ideas, while also showing courage and continuous growth. The musicians break rhythms and rules, seamlessly moving through various sounds and atmospheres. They aren’t afraid of a touch of humour – both musical and lyrical – yet they can also play a sentimental tune. Their vocal abilities have improved significantly, both in solos and harmonies. Their increasingly confident exploration of folk yields positively surprising results. It proves that inspiration and excitement can be found not only in highland music. The “lowlands” are equally vibrant, and several songs on the new album are true „gems” of Polish folk-rock.
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Rzepczyno’s debut album, promoted by the song „Gajowy”, for which an animated music video was created, sold out completely.
Rzepczyno – „Nie filozuj”„This phonogram has its own style. It’s joyful, dynamic, and unpretentious music, built on varied arrangements. Folk instruments and lyrics are woven into a rock framework in a way that could serve as a model for others. Both the traditional instrumentation and words are naturally integrated, not forced into the songs. It’s worth noting that there’s humour in this music – without any pretence, grimaces, or awkward attempts to mimic traditional folk. Past experiences show that playing folk-rock is not easy, yet this record proves that close inspiration from folk music can be accessible, engaging, and satisfying in its plugged-in form. Its strength lies in its sharp, punk-influenced style, thoughtful and logical song structures, interesting riffs, and rich sound. The creators of this record have developed something new and welcoming.”Marcin Skrzypek (Gadki z Chatki)
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