On October 30, musician Dmytro Shurov, known under the stage pseudonym Pianoбой, presented the Ukrainian version of his early composition "Vedma" (Witch). The artist called the re-release a "new reincarnation" of the track and announced that the updated recording is already available on major music platforms. This is reported by Wave magazine with reference to the official audio published on the project's YouTube channel.
Ironical Return to the Heroine
In his announcement post, Shurov described the song's heroine with his characteristic irony: she loved, practiced witchcraft, flew on a broomstick, and maintained a rock-and-roll mood while waiting to return to playlists and concerts. Separately, the musician emphasized that the characteristic low notes of the piano — a recognizable part of the original composition — were preserved in the new arrangement, making the track recognizable for listeners familiar with the Russian-language version.
Authorship and Production
Dmytro Shurov himself acted as the author of the music and lyrics of the updated "Vedma". He also took on the role of recording producer and performed all instrumental parts. The credits of the official audio list Lev Shurov for the main mixing, and Dmytro himself for the additional mixing.
Context: From 2011 to the Ukrainian Text
The Russian-language version of "Vedma" belongs to Pianoбой's early repertoire. The music video for the original was published on the project's official YouTube channel in July 2011, directed by Stas Hurenko. Thus, more than fifteen years have passed between the first publication of the video and the release of the Ukrainian version, making the re-release a notable event for fans of the artist's early work.
Continuing the Tradition of Ukrainian Lyrics
Reinterpreting his own hits in the Ukrainian language is not a one-off gesture for Shurov. In March 2025, he already presented the updated composition "Krasche, sho ye", explaining that he had rethought the lyrics and sound in accordance with his current vision of life. The Ukrainian "Vedma" continues this line, expanding the body of Pianoбой tracks available in the state language of Ukraine.
