Combining songs into cycles in the works of Vladimir Vysotsky

the article provides a comprehensive study of the principles of song cycle formation in the works of Vladimir Vysotsky. Cyclization is considered as a significant aspect of the structure and content of his artistic heritage. The author analyzes the unique features of Vysotsky's cycles, which differ from traditional musical and poetic forms, and identifies the main mechanisms that determine their creation. Based on a detailed analysis of the texts and the context of their origin and execution, the key principles of cyclization are identified: thematic unity (for example, "military" or "mountaineering" cycles), the presence of end-to-end characters, the development of narrative, the commonality of genre and style, as well as the use of repetitive motifs and images. It is emphasized that the formation of cycles often took place not only according to the author's will, but also in the process of performance and perception by listeners, reflecting Vysotsky's systematic approach to understanding reality. The study demonstrates that cyclization allowed Vysotsky to deepen themes, create complex artistic worlds, and enhance the emotional impact of his songs. The vast corpus of his songs, which functioned mainly in the oral environment and tape culture, is still the subject of close study by literary critics, cultural scientists, musicologists and linguists. The article discusses the principles of song cycle formation in the works of Vladimir Vysotsky. The article analyzes the specifics of cyclization in relation to the song form, taking into account its syncretism and the predominantly oral nature of its existence in the context of the author's performance. The basic principles of combining songs are identified and described in detail: thematic, figurative, narrative, as well as contextual and performative, which are of particular importance for songwriting. It is shown that Vysotsky's cyclization is a complex interaction of these principles, forming stable semantic and structural units that allow us to better understand the artistic system of the poet-bard and the multidimensionality of his creative heritage.

Vladimir Vysotsky, song cycle, cyclization, principles of unification, thematic cycle, figurative cycle, narrative cycle, performativity, poetics of song