Vitaly Vladasovich Grachyov; born 19 February 1979), known professionally as
Vitas (
Russian: Ви́тас,
tr. Vitas, IPA:
[ˈvʲitəs]) or as the
Russian Chayanne, is a
Russian singer. He is known for his unique
head voice and for possessing a five-octave vocal range, which enables him to perform his trademark "turkey call" like in his song "The 7th Element".
[1] His eclectic musical style incorporates elements of
techno,
dance,
classical,
jazz, and
folk music. His song "Opera 2" and the music video for "The 7th Element"
[2] have been forwarded over email and on various
social networks frequently, accounting for much of his worldwide recognition.