2016. gadā no tradīcijās uzaugušas draugu grupas radās jauniešu folkloras studija ‘’Banga’’, kas pastāvēšanas laikā nostiprinājusi darbības virzienu, pētot tradicionālās kultūras materiālus, veidojot konceptuālus koncertus, performances un citu formātu notikumus, kam pamatā ir latviešu folklora.
The folk group “Banga” was created in 2016 by a group of friends who have grown up with Latvian traditions. Over time “Banga” has developed and formed its direction and focus by studying traditional culture, creating conceptual concerts, performances and other kinds of events, which are all based in Latvian folklore.
(Foto: Sandis Lazda)
Pēdējos pāris gados studijā iezīmējusies interese par talkas tēmu, kas ir sena kopābūšanas tradīcija un iemesls ik pa laikam izkāpt no introvertā latvieša dabas. Latvijas novados pierakstīta tradicionālā mūzika par talkošanu, ko ''Banga'' kopīgi pētījusi, devusies uz Latgali iepazīt dziesmās aprakstītos lauku darbus, kā arī tulkojusi talkošanu laikmetīgi, attīrot pludmali no plastmasas atkritumiem, klātienē vai virtuāli atbalstot cits citu dažādos dzīves notikumos un šobrīd visvairāk par visu ilgojas sanākt kopā, lai beidzot varētu ierakstīt studijas albumu.
For the past few years there has been a rising interest about the topic of “talka” in the group. “Talka” is an age-old gathering tradition and a reason to step out of the introverted nature of Latvians once in a while. “Talka” is often referred to as a group of people voluntarily coming together to accomplish a task which would be difficult to do by oneself. It can be anything from farm work to moving to a new apartment. “Banga” has collectively studied traditional music which has been collected from the different regions of Latvia about the topic of “talka”, as well as gone to the region of Latgale to directly experience the farm work which is mentioned in the songs. “Banga” has interpreted the word “talka” in a contemporary way for example by cleaning up the sea-shore from plastic waste, or supporting each other in their lives both virtually and physically. Now more than ever the group is longing to get together and record their studio album.
Projekts ietvers pirmo konceptuāli ierakstīto ''Bangas'' studijas albumu, kas būs dāvana ''Bangas'' piecgadē kā klausītājiem, tā pašiem sev. Tā programmu veidos talkošanas dziesmu izlase, kas atklās dažādas talkas norises, sākot no saimnieku apdziedāšanas un beidzot ar kopīgām svinībām. Paralēli mūzikas ierakstīšanai taps vizuāls albuma pielikums, ko veidos attēli un dalībnieku stāsti par talkošanas pieredzi visdažādākajos kontekstos. Pagaidām to plānots izdot digitālā versijā, padarot pieejamu projekta atbalstītājiem un interesentiem visā interneta pārklātajā pasaulē.
The project will include “Banga’s” first conceptual studio album, which will be the group’s 5th anniversary gift not only to the listeners but to ourselves as well. The program will consist of a selection of songs about “talka'' revealing the various expressions and forms of coming together to work, starting from singing songs that praise the hosts to celebrating and feasting. In addition to the musical recording, there will be a visual attachment to the album with photos and personal stories from the group members who will share their own experience with “talka” in different contexts.
Studijas darbu plānots sākt, tiklīdz būs epidemioloģiski droši pulcēties un dziedāt visiem vienuviet. Šobrīd plāns varētu būt šāds:
- Jūnijs – mēģinājumi, studijas ieraksts
- Jūlijs – ieraksta dizaina izstrāde, mikss
- Augusts – prezentācijas koncerts
As of now, we are planning to publish the album in a digital version, making it available to the supporters of the project and anyone who is interested across the vast world of the internet. We are planning to start working in the studio once it is epidemiologically safe to gather and sing together. Our current plan might look like this:
- June – rehearsals, studio recording
- July – sound design, audio mixing
- August – album presentation concert
