Biography
Igor Afanasyev is a vivid example of what the dream of a dream is never late. Vocal data, artistry, charismaticness made a man with a bright member of the popular project "Voice 60+". The contestant was not afraid to speak in an uncharacteristic role for himself, because by the nature of the activity he was far from the world of music.Childhood and youth
About childhood in the biography of the singer knows little. Igor Vyacheslavovich was born in Moscow in 1958.
Already from Early Years, the young man attracted the world of art and beauty. Afanasyev drew, I was interested in the fashion history. After school went to the sewing school, and then in the army.
Career
The executor began working in the famous fashion house Vyacheslav Zaitsev. Igor got a job here for the post of tailor top of women's clothing. On the basis of the fashion house soon organized a musical team in which the Moscow porter was a vocalist. Today, the photo performances are posted on the net. However, soon the concerts and rehearsals of the ensemble ended, and Igor left the first place of work.Subsequently, a man changed not one profession, worked in spheres, distant from art, music, was engaged in administration in the medical center. But his free time devoted to creativity, sang for his relatives, honed the skill, gathered a close musical repertoire for himself. Afanasyev performs compositions not only in Russian, but also in foreign languages. With special love, he belongs to the songs of Soviet pop, and also presents on stage and modern tracks.
Music
A happy chance to uncover the vocal talent in front of the audience became for the artist Project 60+. After reviewing the 1st season, the singer decided that he would certainly take part in the second. Igor came to the scene at 61 years. Strong, singer's heartfelt voice, unique timbre and ability to carry the hall conquered a strict jury.
For the "blind listening" stage, the artist chose Hit La Nave Del Olvido, written and executed in 1970 by the Spanish singer José Jose. Romantic composition with elements of light sadness, whose name is translated into Russian as a "ship of oblivion", was popular in Europe. In different years, the song performed the stars of Western pop, including Julio Iglesias.
Pure Spanish pronunciation, drama of execution, expression in the presentation of musical material by the project participant first of the judges appreciated Mikhail Boyarsky. The actor of the Soviet and Russian theater and the movie retained the intrigue and pressed the button on the last seconds of the performance of the contestant.
Mikhail Sergeevich noted that he sees in singer great prospects. According to Matra, Igor is capable of much - there are interesting songs of different genres and directions ahead of the mentor and a new participant. Afanasyev became the last among the contestants entered into the Boyar team.
At the "knockout" stage, the mentor picked up the song "Eternal Love" for the artist, whose first performer was the French chanson Charles Aznavour. The composition was written in 1981 specifically for the film "Tehran 43". Afanasyev penetrated and dramatically fulfilled the famous hit, but did not go to the project final.
Personal life
About personal life, heart addies, the artist does not inform the press. On the "blind auditions" of the singer supported close friends and vocal teacher. Like Igor's wife and children are unknown.Igor Afanasyev now
Today, the participant of the show continues to organically combine basic activities and hobbies. Autumn 2019 has become a new page in the life of the artist.
In an interview with Afanasyev, noted that he does not want to limit himself with the framework of one sphere, will be improved and developed in music. While in the discography of the artist there are no songs, but perhaps participation in the "voice. 60+ "will push Igor to the album record.