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Musicians' Shared Vision Sparks "Without Rules" Concert in Lithuania
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Musicians' Shared Vision Sparks "Without Rules" Concert in Lithuania

From Delfi · (6m ago) Lithuanian Positive tone

Translated from Lithuanian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

TLDR

  • Lithuanian musicians Martynas Kuliavas and Tadas Dešukas are collaborating on a concert titled "Be taisyklių" (Without Rules).
  • The project emerged from a surprising alignment of their thoughts on music, freedom, and each other, despite answering interview questions separately.
  • Both artists emphasize the importance of improvisation and artistic freedom in music, pushing back against the increasing use of rigid structures and backing tracks in performances.

In Lithuania, a unique concert titled "Be taisyklių" (Without Rules) is set to bring together guitarist Martynas Kuliavas and violinist Tadas Dešukas, two artists known for their distinct yet complementary styles. What makes this collaboration particularly intriguing is how it blossomed from a shared vision, even though the musicians were unaware of each other's specific answers to interview questions. Their thoughts on music, freedom, and their mutual respect converged remarkably, forming the foundation for this new stage venture.

Solo koncertas yra iššūkis – o aš visada mėgau iššūkius. Bet kartu tai ir laisvė: rinktis kūrinius, kurie tau iš tikrųjų patinka, kurti jų struktūrą, nuspręsti, kas po ko eis, ir pagaliau improvizuoti tiek, kiek norisi, o ne tiek, kiek galima

— Martynas KuliavasKuliavas explains his perspective on solo concerts and artistic freedom.

For Martynas Kuliavas, known for his work with prominent Lithuanian artists, this solo concert signifies a return to his core artistic identity. He views solo performances as a challenge and an opportunity to reclaim the freedom of expression often curtailed in contemporary music settings. Kuliavas laments the rise of "partial backing tracks" that dictate song structures, leaving little room for the improvisation he believes is essential to being a true musician. This concert is his stand for artistic liberty.

O muzikantas be improvizacijos – ne muzikantas

— Martynas KuliavasKuliavas emphasizes the importance of improvisation in music.

Tadas Dešukas echoes this sentiment, seeing the project as a natural and timely development. He acknowledges that constant touring can overshadow personal artistic exploration. However, he believes in patience, waiting for the right moment when everything aligns perfectly. This concert, for him, is that moment, a testament to the organic growth of artistic endeavors when the time is right.

Grojant su visais ir visur, dažnai nelieka laiko pagalvoti apie solo pasirodymus. Bet gyvenime mėgstu, kai viskas įvyksta laiku ir vietoje. Kartais reikia kantriai palaukti – ir ateina momentas, kai viskas susidėlioja taip, kaip turi būti

— Tadas DešukasDešukas reflects on the timing and natural progression of the concert project.

The mutual admiration between Kuliavas and Dešukas is palpable. Kuliavas describes Dešukas as a kindred spirit, sharing similar musical sensibilities and values, while Dešukas sees Kuliavas as an engaging and philosophically deep partner. Their shared appreciation for improvisation and their distinct yet harmonious approaches to music suggest a performance that will be both technically brilliant and emotionally resonant. This collaboration, born from a shared philosophy of "no rules," promises to be a highlight for Lithuanian music enthusiasts seeking authentic and unconstrained artistic expression.

Su Tadu pažįstami jau seniai. Jis visada man patiko ir kaip muzikantas, ir kaip žmogus. Jo gabumai įspūdingi. Kažkuo jis panašus į mane – panašiai mąsto, jaučia muziką, klauso panašios muzikos, mūsų vertybės labai artimos

— Martynas KuliavasKuliavas describes his long-standing admiration and connection with Dešukas.
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Originally published by Delfi in Lithuanian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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