marijus aleksa: as they are
Francisco Espregueira
Marijus Aleksa is a drummer and producer from Lithuania who has made a name for himself in the international music scene. From a young age, he has been fascinated with rhythm and has grown to become a sought-after musician, collaborating with some of the biggest names in jazz, rock, and electronic club music. His music is a reflection of his technical prowess and visionary endeavors, blending different genres and musical maps to create a hypnotizing and intuitive sound.
His latest project is a testament to his creativity and collaborative spirit. As They Are, which features 23 people from different parts of the world, is a collage of different musical ideas and styles. It took three years to record and re-edit jam sessions, and the result is a spellbinding piece of music that is constructed from smaller pieces that may have seemed incompatible at first glance. The track titles were also given by segmenting common phrases and reforming them, further emphasizing the collage theme. The artwork, created by Japanese collage artist Mt.Chills, is a beautiful and fitting representation of the music. Overall, Marijus Aleksa's latest project proves the musical power of collaboration and the magic that can be created when talented people from different parts of the world come together to create something beautiful. Available on vinyl, via Music Information Centre Lithuania & The state51 Conspiracy.