Music Export Lithuania introduces the series of promotional releases – genre-specific promotional CDs and DVDs, designed to bring more Lithuanian artists to the attention of the international music industry. The first two releases (out of five in total) introduce Lithuanian pop/rock acts as well as rising electronic music scene in Lithuania (DJs and semi-live acts).
Electronica CD presents Lithuanian club music scene, from house music and trance to electrofunk and acidjazz, from lounge to idm, triphop and darkwave. According to the compilers of the CD, club music crowd in Lithuania is becoming more demanding, „but still having that evergreen enthusiastic drive for vibe, which makes the nights in the Baltics so special [...] Today a good dozen of artists have released their works on respected labels, whereas the labels and netlabels continue to promote the genuine local talents.“ Among the artists presented on the CD are the most current and hot Lithuanian acts - Milky Lasers, Dumaz, Brassbastardz feat. Giedrė, Dublicate, Fusedmarc, Nesakyk Mamai, Bango Collective, Golden Parazyth, IJO, RyRalio DJs, Santi Touch, Virus J, Andy Lau, Mookid.
Pop / Rock CD in the Note Lithuania series showcases ‚creme de la creme‘ combo of Lithuanian music stars LT United, a „break-through story of the year“ the band Gravel, the representers of Northern Lithuanian city Šiauliai, dubbed ‚Lithuanian Manchester‘ for its lively indie music scene, the bands Axis and Brainers, a household name in Lithuania, Andrius Mamontovas, also Amberlife, N.E.O., Augustė, Violeta Riaubiškytė, Slapjack, Sel, Lithuania‘s biggest funk act Saulės kliošas, the most wanted live acts on the Lithuanian music scene InCulto and Skamp, Lithuanian representers of r‘n‘b and soul Linas & Simona, and one man orchestra Hokshila.
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According to journalist Ramūnas Zilnys, to date „Lithuania‘s main contribution to rock encyclopaedias so far has been the fact that one can find a monument to Frank Zappa in its capital city of Vilnius. [...] However, as this compilation hopefully shows, what the musicians of this small Baltic country lack in practical means, they make up for with their creative ideas, enthusiasm and ambition.“
This spring should be released further three CD/DVD releases devoted to Lithuanian jazz, authentic and modern folk as well as contemporary classical music.
The Note Lithuania series has been made possible by the Ministry of Culture of Lithuania, Culture and Sport Support Foundation, Agency of Lithuanian Copyright Protection Association LATGA-A.
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