Otadžbina (VHS): Difference between revisions

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| recorded     = 1992-1993

| director     = Марин Цвијетић

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register pp'''''Otadžbina''''' (Serbian Cyrillic: ''Отаџбина'', <small>lit.</small> "Fatherland") is a 1993 music video compilation made for Slaviša Guja's debut album, ''[[Otadžbina]]'' and the first VHS release officially published by the Bijeljina-based production studio, [[Renome]]''.'' While not as rare as its cassette counterpart, it is highly sought after by collectors.

The VHS counterpart of ''Otadžbina'' is unique in the Renome catalog as it features text-based intermissions and as a result, more thematic than most video compilations released at the time. The VHS would retain the anti-war theming the original cassette release had and expands upon it. To date, it is the only Renome VHS release to be formatted in such a way.  

Unlike some video compilations, ''Otadžbina'' rearranges the track order with the exception of "Svjetlani". "Svjetlani" also serves as the compilation's credits theme. This compilation features an alternate version of "Naša zemlja" with an additional verse that is not present in the original release. The song "Majke" would not have a video counterpart, though a new track would be created exclusively for the compilation. This track (which currently remains unnamed) serves as the compilation's opening theme and plays during the montage before the title track. This theme, like the VHS-exclusive version of "Naša zemlja", would never appear in any future work.  

Filming took place between 1992 and 1993 around the Sarajevo area. Kanal S helped with production and would reuse their footage on future projects such as ''[[Srbima za sva vremena (VHS)|Srbima za sva vremena]]''. Marin p.p. also helped with production of the VHS with the title cards and provided additional footage. In addition to directing, Marin Cvijetic would be responsible for creating the VHS's scenario. The military units Panteri and SJV Stari Grad voluntarily participated with the production and assisted in filming original footage such as the soldiers skiing in the mountains, training, and preparing to be deployed. While there are other names provided in the credits, it is unknown which company they worked for nor their purpose as most of them are credited as participants or staff.

''Otadžbina'' released some time in 1993 on VHS, by Renome and was the first VHS officially published by the company. The music videos would be circulated on television during the war with the title track reportedly being seen as late as 1995<ref>[https://archive.vn/cqRfR SLAVISA GUJA 03]. 2 February 2012. Prostorni Aktivista. Archived from [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q4kYUN4oQDg&lc=UgxhtFLktFOmKJGJI7Z4AaABAg the original] on 29 December 2023.</ref> and "Moj grad" appearing on Herceg-Bosnian television.<ref name=":0">[https://archive.ph/pysmF СЛАВИША ГУЈА: РЕЦЕПТ ЗА ГАРУ ЈОШ НИКО НИЈЕ СКИНУО]. Frontal.rs. 4 November 2017. Archived from [https://www.frontal.rs/slavisa-guja-gara/ the original] on 28 August 2023.</ref>

Like its cassette counterpart, Slaja is not fond of his past work and uploads of the music videos from YouTube channel Naša Srpska Arhiva were subsequently taken down in 2019 (although legacy uploads dating back as far back as 2012 remain untouched).<ref>[https://archive.ph/7vpJ6 Slavisa Guja Slaja - Moj Grad (Best Available Quality)]. Generacide. 31 December 2018. Archived from [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_V_TRWkNzcI&lc=UgyY-T3sPed9hGlRXJh4AaABAg.8rrgkAMu9uM8rt5duLLUbF the original] on 28 December 2023.</ref> Reuploads of the videos are available<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/@nsa-nasasrpskaarhivareuplo4799/featured NSA - Naša Srpska Arhiva Reuploads]. 26 May 2020. Retrieved 29 December 2023. </ref> and a full recording of the VHS is online. However it is generally not advised to upload/reupload any element of the tape.