Justinas Lapatinskas's musical journey: New winds blow

Lithuanian artist Justinas Lapatinskas has unveiled his latest musical offering, a song and accompanying music video titled "Laukiniai vakarai" (Wild Evenings). The piece delves into a "country" sound, a style Lapatinskas feels drawn to, describing it as a "strong man's prayer" rather than the romantic song he initially envisioned.

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I always liked and will like searching for myself – both in life and in music. As long as I have the strength, I will set new challenges for myself. Edgaras easily understood what I wanted from this song, so the easy creative work allowed me to enjoy both the process and the result.

Co-created with Edgaras Lubys, the song's lyrics reflect a man seeking gentleness amidst a demanding world. Lapatinskas explains that the recurring chorus acts as a mantra, suggesting that in living through modern "wild west" conditions, people become wild themselves, with only pure love preserving inner goodness. He humorously notes his affinity for nature, though a cowboy hat never felt natural.

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I started creating a romantic song, and it turned out to be a strong man's prayer – a man who seeks tenderness in a rough and demanding world.

The music video, directed by Antanas Jakimavičius, was filmed at a stud farm, fulfilling a personal dream for Lapatinskas, who has a passion for horses. Although he couldn't ride the protected animals, spending the day among them was a cherished experience. He described the creative process for the video as a blend of his "western" vision and a more "telenovela" approach by an assistant director, emphasizing the importance of the collaborative team.

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Country style is not foreign to me at all. I always felt myself better in nature – perhaps only a hat was never a natural thing.

Beyond his music, Lapatinskas is dedicated to nurturing the next generation of talent. For four years, he has taught vocals at Vilnius College and recently joined the faculty at Vytautas Magnus University, instructing pop music students. He finds working with young, aspiring individuals both challenging and rewarding, offering him deeper self-understanding and insight into the younger generation.

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Horses are my passion. I used to be a decent rider, but after the children were born, there was no time for everything. So when I found out we were filming at a stud farm, I was very happy.