Indie folk stylistic associations The smart phonograph the basic premise is to take a fresh look at the intellectual heritage of our nation – folk songs. It is there, and not in modern smart devices, that we can still get the basic knowledge of life and look for the actual Latvian cultural code, which is why the name of the duo was invented, ironically, according to the two well-known musicians.
The smart phonograph the beginnings can be traced back to 2019, when the groups Dukele musician Arnis Veisbärdis was presented with a folklore research manuscript in which ancient Latvian deities were venerated. What I read in the research was consistent with Arni’s own life experience and accumulated life knowledge. Concert programs were made The smart phonograph draft, and the duo has already performed several successful concerts, so now it will be the turn of the debut album as well.
The arrangements of the songs and the manner of performance are mostly based on the bohemian understanding of the natural, acoustic sound and rock bands of the “flower child” era of the songwriter Arni Veisbäržs. Iron wolf in the contemporary musical experience of member Kārļis Alviķas.
“Every day, in the twists and turns of the subconscious and consciousness and in the time reference system, we move in the past, which is both memory and accumulated wisdom,” Arnis Veisbárdis philosophizes about the new song program. “At the same time, with every breath, word and movement, we are already in the future, because we never stop dreaming, hoping and also loving!”
“We offer to teleport on a journey of memories of the past and dreams of the future, conjuring up sonorous scenes in which Latvian folk traditions and songs slightly adapted to today are merged with self-composed, but seemingly appropriate melodies,” adds Kārlis Alviķis.
Vocalist and guitarist Arnis Veisbärdis and backing singer and guitarist Kārlis Alviķis were joined in the recording of the album by vocalist Emīlija Fricsone, vocalist and violinist Inga Zeile, accordionist Rolands Zelčs, double bass player Andris Alviķis and percussionist Artis Orubs. The album was created in the Sigulda sound studio, who is also the publisher of the album. The recording, mixing and production process was carried out by Kārlis Alviķis, and the master version was created by Reinis Kārklinņš.
The new, summery single There behind the river the daughters are singing already available on the best Latvian radio stations and worldwide music streaming services, where you can also listen to the debut album from June 5 The smart phonograph. It will also be available on CD and on the same date it will be available to the first to purchase at the VEF Quarter Promenade Festival Start Over visitors, because then at 19.00 it will take place The smart phonograph debut album presentation concert. Groups will follow Other boys performance.
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