We are truly happy that Karklė festival is back and invites everyone to the sea! Yesterday the concert was full of good emotions. There were three G-spots in one: Good weather, Good music, Good crowd!
Photo: Darius Dambrauskas
GRANATOS LIVE GIG WAS PERFECT!
GRANATOS LIVE energy was in the air! Thank you for the goosebumps when you sang louder than we did, when you danced together and sent us happiness!
No.1
"UFO" in the first place! We reached top position in the Alytus Radio station FM99 chart. Cannot wait until the end of August to come and play in Alytus. By the way, congratulations to the city with their new, original and really beatiful city logo, created by brothers Gataveckai!
Photo: Dainius Pu
Lithuanian National Anthem
IT'S OFFICIAL! This friday in Palanga with smiles on our faces and love in our hearts we will be singing the Lithuanian National Anthem along with the rest of the world. Come and join us. The event will be followed by our concert! Entry is free, venue: Kablys + Jūra, start 21 PM, but you can com earlier. For the sake of Lithuania!
BEHIND THE CAMERA: Dream On
Remembering this song, we will reveal several interesting facts about its video. We aimed for a simple and intimate video without much work and expenses. But what looks simple does not necessarily happen fast and easily.
We decided to shoot with an 8mm camera and we had to buy the film in Germany. Ok, so we got the film. Then we not only had to find suitable for the decade clothes but also classic environment. We found it. But the flat wasn't sunny enough - the windows faced the inside yard and that spring day was cloudy. Where can we get the Sun from?! We rented four powerful cinema lamps and put them outside windows to light the flat. Additional generator was required since the flat's power supply would not suffice. Done.
The filming starts. We have four films which summed up to roughly 15 minutes of material. It was very limiting, so before recording we had to rehearse what's going to happen several times.
Later we sent the films back to Germany to get it digitized. The wait was quite a thrill because you do not know what would come out of it. At the same time, we were searching the web for summer clips taken with 8mm camera. We contacted the makers and received permission from one German person (yeah, it's somehow all about Germany) to use his summer clips which we mixed into our video shot in a flat.
Altogether the result was an intimate video. Without special effect or filters. All natural the way it was shot. Take a fresh glance at this video.
BAND MEMBER: Vainius
Vaidotas: continuing the rubric I introduce another band member - VAINIUS. He mastered the bass guitar and is also the backing vocalist in the band. He can play any kind of guitar, keyboards and drums. His face usually looks concerned and while taking pictures he tends to stand aside and has to be called to come closer. Although he might seem disconnected and apathetic, Vainius is actually a sensitive person who would always help in trouble. Talking of music he has perfect pitch and is able to play or sing any song. Vainius is good at writing melodies, e.g. the chorus of "Hello" is his. When he's relaxed he demonstrates his hidden talent of impersonating other people or charachters. And this makes us ROFL!
Photo: Laima Kavaliauskaitė
"UFO" is flying around the globe
This is amazing! "UFO" is flying around the globe. The song is streaming in Estonia, Latvia, Singapore, France and Spain! The list to be updated.
Photo: D.Putinas
BAND MEMBER: Mantas
Vaidotas: continuing the introduction of the band members. The second - MANTAS. The Guitarist. He can play electric, acoustic and bass guitar, he can sing, but, as he himself claims, he doesn't want to. While writing guitar parts he uses laziness in a good way - out of this laziness simple but unique melodies that fit the songs perfectly are born. While on tour Mantas usually sleeps or plays games on his phone. However he changes drastically onstage - he becomes active, mobile and full of energy. His sense of humour is the widest in the band ranging from straightforward to subtle. A joke is always ready. By the way, he owns intense and contagious laughter. It's unforgetable once you hear it.
Photo: A.Solominas
Vilnius Culture Night show
2015 June 15th marks the date of the first ever THE ROOP concert. It took place in Summer Terrace in Vilnius. 3 years later we are on the same stage, but with more songs, more courage, more energy, more love and in front of a huge crowd. Thanks to Mantas Repečka Photography for the pictures.
TOP 10 Lithuanians videos
You know, it's quite pleasant when THE ROOP videos are being recognized after some time. Overall, we have heard a lot that our music and videos is more of a "slow food" rather than "fast food", where you taste it slowly and discover different tastes. It needs time. Ok, fine with us!
BAND MEMBER: Robertas
Vaidotas: as the main face of the band I decided to introduce other members of the band who are also very interesting. I felt the wish to briefly tell about each of them. Hence, starting a new rubric "Band Member". First of them - ROBERTAS - the drummer. He can also sing, play keyboards and guitars. Although he is honestly the busiest person in the band, he always finds time for music stuff. Very reliable. Moreover, he's the one who is able to enhance melodies: when there's already a rough sketch of a melody, Robertas like a sculptor shapes or polishes it. When there's tension in the band, Robertas manages to put everything into places and lower the tension. He looks like a true and mature man, but sometimes on tour he turns into a teenager who giggles at any joke. And that is amazing!
Photo: 15min./Julius Kalinskas
On LNK TV
Visited RYTAS SU LNK, introduced the video, everyone's happy :)UFO's flying forth!
LIVE at ZIP FM
Entertaining LIVE performance in ZIP FM studio. UFO comes to life!
Exclusive visit
Visited DELFI editorial office today to talk about the queer UFO video.
Video premiere: “The Roop” introduce new song and music video “UFO” featuring Migloko
Just half a year ago they released their second studio album “Ghosts”, and in early spring won everyone’s hearts in the National “Eurovision” Selection, now “The Roop” return with a new treat for their listeners – an EP “Yes, I Do”. Today the musicians share the first single off it – a song and video featuring Migloko called “UFO”.
The band’s soul Vaidotas Valiukevičius recalls meeting Migloko about a year ago and instantly feeling close to her.
“It happens sometimes that you don’t know the person well, but you feel that there is something in common, – says Vaidotas. – I loved how open she was with her voice, movement, clothes. She is living similarly to me – not chasing standards or trying to fit some society built frames. And we both feel a little alien on this Earth.”
Migloko, who always stands out for her vibrant appearance, says that “UFO” is exactly about people that live and think differently from what is considered common.
“This is a song about being yourself even though you are a little strange, about self acceptance. Being different is wonderful and interesting. People finally feel free and this makes you feel happy,” – she rejoices.
Vaidotas is sure that every person is brilliant and attractive, but most are still afraid to show it.
“This is exactly the fear and escape from it that we talk about in the “UFO” video, – he says. – We show how we look at ourselves, get used to ourselves until we finally enter the world brave, self confident, and most importantly the way we actually are – without masks or attempts to fit in. It is amazing how perfectly director Laura Kazbaraitė understood the idea and managed to complement it.”
The director confessed that it was one of the most creative and active projects she directed recently.
“I am happy to have had the possibility to collaborate with such artistic, open and authentic singers like Vaidotas and Migloko. I hope that this summer song and an unconventional video will encourage viewers to be braver expressing themselves and free themselves from any social or emotional constrains,” – says Laura Kazbaraitė.
Just like the new song, the whole fresh EP from “The Roop” – “Yes, I Do” – is about light, positivity and trust in oneself. The album is streaming on all major platforms, and the physical CD can be acquired on the band’s website or at concerts.
Spotify: https://goo.gl/N6xjq4
Get the EP here: https://goo.gl/7oDsuY
"UFO" single and "YES, I DO" album are out now!
Wonderful day! Today we release our new EP - YES, I DO - and introduce new single - UFO - featuring migloko• <3
Listen and sway "UFO UFO you're beautiful..."
Listen to the song here:
Soundcloud: https://goo.gl/9MM4CE
Spotify: https://goo.gl/N6xjq4
Get the EP here: https://goo.gl/7oDsuY
P.S. Stand by for the UFO video coming out next week!
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Photo: Dainius Pu
"UFO" video shoot wrap
Vaidotas: this is a photo of the "UFO" video shoot wrap. I can boldly say that migloko• is the easiest person to write and work with. Currently the editing works are being finished. The new song and the video is coming out soon! Honestly, we cannot wait and, fingers crossed, hopefully everything will turn out just the way we imagined.
Photo: Dainius Pu
Live Live Live
If you missed us in Loftas, there is a chance for redemption. This Saturday, May 12th, we will be playing in Vilnius, Vincas Kudirka Square to celebrate Europe Day. And here are some pics from Loftas
Making video
Finished filming video for the new THE ROOP and migloko• duet tune! All these people make the best team! Thank you! Cannot wait to show you the result later this month!
The morning visit to LRT TV
A fresh performance and a brief chat.
