Slovak Television will broadcast On Sunday, March 2 at 20.10 h on Two Nine episode of a unique documentary cycle of lyricist, which reveals creative processes and life stories of the most important lyricists of the Slovak music scene. Through personal stories and depictions of the creative processes of legendary lyricists, it will allow viewers to discover how songs have been created that have been accompanied for decades for generations of Slovaks.
In the ninth episode of the documentary cycle Textworks can view viewers The story of Jozef Urban. This legendary poet and exceptional lyricist stood at the birth of many iconic songs and his poetry appealed for generations. Jozef Urban was able to reach a wide audience as a poet. His imagery, language, strength and originality have found their supporters not only in literature, but also in the music world.
As a teenager, he wrote texts that other authors would not dare to write even in adulthood. His debut collection Little Furious Robinson brought new energy and freshness to Slovak poetry, but his talent was fully reflected in music texts. The water that keeps me above the water, return a little love between us or just with it – these are the songs that still resonate among the listeners. Urban’s ability to link literary depth to popular music was unique. He was able to put eternity to today, in the ordinary.
In the document, viewers will learn that In the center of Bratislava Šarapatil Bermuda triangle, in which the editors and artists were “lost”. How was it possible? You can find out in the video at the beginning of the article.
The fate of Joseph Urban did not deny a long life, but his work remained immortal. Even today, his lyrics sing new generations of artists and his poems find new readers. Follow the ninth episode of the documentary cycle Textagers on Sunday, March 2 at 20.10 on Two and do not miss the story of a poet and lyricist whose words have overcome the time.
