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DeK~TuKas:

What do you think of Lithuanian music and its performers? Do you think you could cross Lithuanian borders with your music?

Lithuanian music is often forward of its performers (it’s a pity that a great part of this music remains deep in one’s drawers, covered with dust and stamped OUT OF FORMAT). At the same time, not all the music performed by Lithuanians can be called music (it happens when people try to make of music as much money as possible). However, Lithuanians have a great potential, as they are persistent and demanding when they are doing something they like. If there are more performers who do what they like most, we will be able to witness Lithuanian music cross Lithuanian borders, as you call it. I am doing what I want to, and I am doing that the best I can. We’ll see, what the future brings :)

Tuna:

When do you intend releasing your next album?

I hope that the second album will not be made in a hurry, like "Aukso pieva”. It is important to me not just to write a song, but also to find the best possible sound of it, and the best form of its presentation. Therefore I cannot and don’t want to tell an exact date. All I know is that there won’t be any creative break so far and that the second album will be a little different from the first one.

Gaudentas:

What do you think of your fans’ website http://jurga.tinkle.lt?

The fans’ website is wonderful just because it is the first website of Jurga’s fans :) When you put your heart into something, criticism is not always welcome. I have visited it and I intend revisiting. I am. :)

Caroline:

Are you going to give concerts abroad? If yes, when would that be?

At the time being, my management agency is trying to make contacts. I cannot promise that it will happen soon, but we will keep on trying till we succeed :). In the short run, I suppose, it is more realistic to give concerts in the Baltic States. Follow the news. :)

Mindaugas:

What kind of music do you listen to? What bands/performers do you like?

I listen to the music that inspires me, and I ignore the music that does not say anything or carries “a negative message”. I am inspired by: Skin (ex Skunk Anansie), Pink Floyd, Sting, Peter Gabriel ("Passion", "Growing up" tour), David Bovie, Cocteau Twins, Fiona Apple, Deep Forest, Enigma, Anthony & The Johnsons, Zemfira, Frank Zappa, music by Martynas Kuliavas ("Fragmentai" with Arina and Bovy project with M.Mikutavicius), etc.

Vaidotas:

How did you come up with the name of your debut album “Aukso Pieva" (Field of Gold)?

Producer Andrius Mamontovas is the godfather of "Aukso Pieva". I remember puzzling my brain, writing down tens of names, striking them through, and then Andrius just said: “Let it be “Aukso Pieva” – after all, all songs basically whirl around it”. That was it; we’ve made the decision. :) Sometimes the right answer is just under your nose.

Edgaras[Z] (creator of jurga.tinkle.lt):

What is your opinion about the pop group YVA =]? What kind of higher education have you accomplished? Do you like being a compère of LIETUVOS DAINU DESIMTUKAS (Top Ten Lithuanian Songs) TV program? Which foreign star do you consider as an example for you? Could you organize a meeting with your fans? Will the next album of yours be as emotional as the first one?

I have an opinion about the group YVA. :) However, I try not to say some of my thoughts aloud, as they cannot change anything. What concerns “Lietuvos dainu desimtukas", this is almost the only opportunity to present one’s work and oneself to the public, no matter what style you represent, and no matter if you are an old-timer, or a newcomer. Yet there’s lack of initiative from those, whose music would add something new to sometimes boring and unvaried pop music. To be honest, LDD contributed to my creative work as well – I have created something that was missing in Lithuanian music, I suppose. :). I do not classify foreign stars, as well as Lithuanian ones, into examples and non-examples. I suppose, what they do, what kind of music do they make and how do they present their music is much more important. Therefore, for example, sometimes I watch recorded concerts even of those performers, to whose music I would never listen. This might be an outcome of the fact that my studies (journalism and public relations) had nothing to do with music, and I’m just interested. However, in most cases, it is important to me to find out if I can learn something from so-called stars, or not. For instance, "Cocteau Twins" with their “bird language” is important to me as evidence that the world needs originality and inner freedom. Otherwise you become less important to the world and yourself. First of all, I suppose, fans should concentrate (as far as I know, the age of my fans varies from 5 to 60 years :) ), and then we will think of something. Something nice, warm and promising. It might be a meeting by a fireplace in the woods or something like that. :) Concerning the second album… I am an emotional person, who likes melodious music, and sometimes – ironic texts. Looking at the song I have at the time being, I can say that the second album will be more “outlived”, but not less melodious. I cannot say anything more – it’s a secret hidden even from myself.

Treciadiene (Rasa):

Have you recorded that song from Mulholland Dr.?

You can hear the song "Llorando" only at my concerts, which is marvellous, as it sounds a bit differently every time – it’s like listening to several different records of the same song. When I saw "Mulholland Drive", the lonely song of Rebekah del Rio, it shocked me to my heels, and then I have made the decision: if I ever be able to sign it, I will know that singing is the way I must follow. I am not going to record it, yet it inspired me to write a Lithuanian song in a similar mood. It will be included into my second album.

Interested person:

Is there a back vocal of Andrius Mamontovas in the song "Nebijok", at the time 2 min. 55 s?

I am honoured to inform you that the voice of Andrius Mamontovas can be heard in more than just one song – "Nebijok". For example, there is another song in "Aukso Pieva", where you can hear voices of both persons named Andrius Mamontovas ("Kai Pamirsi Tu Mane").

Akwile:

What are you dreaming of? When will you come to Kedainiai? What kind of people do you like? Do you want to communicate with your fans? Did you like the bouquet of flowers we gave you after the final concert of the national Eurovision contest?

I am dreaming of coming to Kedainiai :) In earnest, I have several dreams. The most important of them are: the feeling of safety and security in the world; doing what I like to for the longest possible time; to see as much world as possible, travelling and giving my concerts, etc. I am going to give a concert in Kedainiai on April 17 – I will be waiting for you there. What I like most is communicating with people who respect others, are able to communicate in the silence, are demanding to music and want to achieve something in their life. I also like those who have a good sense of humour and feel the mood of people close to them. As you can see, I am communicating with my fans. :) Thank you for the flowers; flowers always make me feel warm...

Gui:

I am from Brazil, and the lithuanian is far away of my comprehension. But What kind of feeling do you want to transmit through Vakar lijio cia? I know that music is universal language, and I believe that you are doing this... hugs

Everybody reads metaphors in his or her particular way - they are the most universal language in the world. :) It was raining here yesterday The fog is on the grass. I am laying down. It has been raining here yesterday. Too close to the water. I am afraid. I do not know the way out of the woods. The night is playing with silence. The sadness sits down close to me.

Rael:

When will you give a concert in Estonia?

So far, we have had some concerts only in Latvia. We will come for sure, if you invite us. :)

Sona:

You remind me of Angelina Jolie!!! Lithuanian version :) Do you date women?

:)

Rael:

Have you ever thought about taking part the Eurovision Song Contest? I think you could be very succesful there. And ofcourse I would like to know when will come out your new album?:)

Hei, best regards from New Zeland:) I'll be back in two days and then we''l try to finish second album. It's possible that we'll be in time and You'll hear new songs on April. Eurovision is not my destinations, there are so many ways You can not imagine, we've tried some of them here, in New Z. I hav all the time in the world to do my music. And to share it different. Because it's different. Good luck - Jurga

Amelija:

Hi. Your birthday is on the same day as mine. But it wasnt a surprise for me to hear that, because I feel that we are similar in some strange way that I cant explain. Your songs are not a fantastic ones, but the words of these are close to my heart in some way.

Wait a bit, second album is coming:) I'm starting to record voice, songs are a bit different and deeper than it was before. I'm realy glad to make this present to all of You:) Have a nice music today J.

Bryant Phillips:

Hello Jurga.... i absolutely love your music... when will you come to the city that adores you in america... Chicago bryant in Chicago

Hi, Brian:) Actualy we have some plans to visit Your country,but first we have something to do here, in Lithuania. Second album is comming soon:)Keep an eye on myspace.com/jurgamusic;)

marius:

Hey JURGA, 100 metu:) TAVO DAINOS PASIEKE IR AMERIKOS UZHKAMPI- CHICAGA. LABAI DHZIUGU MATYTI TAVE KYLANT I KURYBINES AUKSHTUMAS. Buvau labai nustebintas ir suzhavetas, kuomet isvydau mergaites (kuria pazhinojau priesh 8 metus kaip busima zhurnalyste:) nuotraukas zhurnalu puslapiuose ir perskaichiau tavo succses story... Jei atvazhiuosi koncertuoti i Windy city tai taves nekantriai lauks dar vienas gerbejas :), kurio ko gero ir neprisiminsi, bet kuris zhiuredamas i tavo besishypsanchias akys pamena daina apie "...vasara,jura ir saule..." ir karusele.......:)..siaubas jau 10 metu praejo...:(... SEKMES TAU JURGA...

Ačiū, Mariau, tikiuosi, atkaksim ir iki Tavęs:)

Simon:

I am English and am a huge fan of Lithuanian music. I am travelling from England to see you in your 4 Palanga shows in July and August, is there any chance of you coming to the UK at any point?

We're working on it:)See You soon then

lisa:

hey! i love your music! the firsta nd the second album is great! i am from germany, when do you come here :)? many greetings

Hi, Lisa, nice to hear from You:) We had one concert in Bonn, hope it'll happen again. I'll let Ýou know. Tomorow I'm going to Sweden. It won't be a big show of mine - just two songs, but I'm happy to have a possibility to meat some other singers (it's a "Baltic Song Festival").Hope they'll be creative:)have a nice day -Jurga

Aard:

Hoi hoi Jurga, I am also a big fan of your music, and like all the others who are not Lithuanian, my only question is when you come to play in my country! I live in Holland and I am sure we would love you to do a show here in the Netherlands! Greetings, Aard

Heya:) I just started my carier as a singer but we had some shows abroad. Hope it will happen more and more often. I have big plans, but it s not just about how to do a big carier abroad - it's all about haw to do beter and beter music. I'm happy You like first steps - for me it's just beginning..Hope it will go on and on:)Best regards from 8th floor in Vilnius :)

Marja-Leena Muukka:

Hi Jurga! I just came back from Vilnius with my family. We visited amongst all the famous TV Tower (TV Boksta) where I found very touching moments at the exhibition in the honour of the victims and especially in the cafeteria through the music they played there. I decided to find out who was this curiously fascinating singer and then the waitress showed me the cover of your new album. I immediately bought the record Instrucija when we came back to Vilniaus Street. We have listened to the album continuosly and especially the four last tracks are our favourite songs. In Per Silpna there is even kind of a feeling of a national anthem! Have you ever heard the music of the Greek singer Kristi Stassinopoulou? I recommend her music to you. Such lovely and powerful female energy; the same that I get when listening to your songs. I wish all the best into your life, both to your career and to your personal life as well. Just enjoy yourself! All the best, Marja-Leena Muukka, graphic designer.

It's soooo nice to hear things like that, You can't imagine:) I believe, that music You need finds You itself, wenever You are and whatever You're doing.It's realy tuching, when I hear my music finds people. Enjoy it. I'll write some new songs, be sure of it:)have a nice music.Jurga

Bryant Phillips:

Hello Jurga. just wanted to let you know that i am still awaiting your arrival here in Chicago. I love your first album very much Nebijok touches my soul so much and i do not even know what you are saying also saule vandeny and laisve also touches me so much. Please come to Chicago sooner rather than later... I must see you in concert and please if you can give two concerts. The US concerts are different from Europe but I think you have what it takes to conquer the world. Email me if you would like me to take you to dinner when you come at Dukes in chicago,, lithuanian food yeah yeah yeah... i send you many many kisses Jurga thank you for touching my heart and I hope that i can meet you one day buckis Bryant bryantshawny@yahoo.com

Hi, Brian:) We are working on the concerts right now, I'll let You know, where and when exactly it will be in USA. Yesterday we shot the best video of the song"5th season", so I'm waiting now for final result. I'll be soooooo glad to share it with all of You there (keep checking myspace.com/jurgamusic:) Nice to hear from Ya, Jurga.

Algis:

Labas vakaras, ish antro aukshto. Turiu jusu CD, labai juo dziaugiames. Susiduriau su tokiu sunkumu, niekaip negaliu i MP3 grotuva perkelt, ar dainos yra apsaugotos kad ju nebutu galima kopijuoti ish CD, ar ash tiesiog nemoku. Jei nemoku, gal galima patarima kaip tai padaryti? Labai norisi pasiimti muzika su savimi. Dekoju. Algis

Apsauga yra.

Bryant Phillips:

Labas Jurga... thank you so much for coming to play in the best city in the USA... you were so great and I know I was so excited the whole concert... and it was great meeting you and taking photos with you... i wish i could have spoken to you more but there were other Lithuanians so what can I do... i hope you like the shirt and flag i buy for you... your the best.. oh here we are on television.... so cute http://www.lrytas.lt/videonews/?id=11935732681193136252&sk=1I Goodnight Jurga... write to me soon Bryant in Chicago....

Nice to hear from You:)Best wishes.

Martin:

Labas Jurga Will you be coming to play concerts in UK soon? You have a lot of fans in England who would like to see you in concert. Please come soon. Aciu iki!

Hey, nice to hear we're welcome:)Trying to do best we can. If You have some suggestions, contact our manager Laura laura@shownet.lt

gmf:

any chance of your records being released in germany? i found them with amazon at a price at which i could book you plus your band for a tour of the world. it is a pity as i will not have the time to go to lithuania to get my copy of instrukcija. loved your first cd (still love it, actually).

Thanks:) You can contact our manager for any kind of information. laura@shownet.lt.

Pedro (Pepe):

Hi Jurga, I am a Brazilian guy living/working in Stockholm, Sweden. Last weekend I took the Tallink Cruise from Stockholm to Riga, Latvia and was killing time at the Karaoke bar in the boat when my heart was kidnapped by your music/voice and carisma. Some chosed to sign Laisve and though I could not understand a single word, besides Laisve (which think means freedom), I wrote down Laisve and today I managed to find/meet you and wanted to share it with. I trully/deeply love music....your music touched my sould and made me cry (today even more after I managed to find the lyrics and a rough translation as I do not speak Lithuanian). You are, without anydoubts, one of the best singers/composers in the world...better yet you sign with your heart/soul and the message transcendes the language barrier. Thank you very very very much. You now have a huge/big Brazilian FAN and I will trully hope that you continue to raise beyond and above...the sky is the limit...and you a star. Hope that you are planning concerts here in Scandinavia and/or Baltic states - I would go anywhere - to watch you singing. Absolutely FANTASTIC. I will be always with you. Pedro

Hey, thanks for nice words - it realy helps. Actualy You're not the only one who don't understand Lithuanian:) so I decided to translate my songs. Just to make You understand what they're about. In a few time You'll find translations in www.jurgamusic.com or on www.myspace.com/jurgamusic. Come and visit my concerts(sorry, but now for some time I perform just in Lithuania): 2008 Feb 07 music and cocktail bar L'Amour, Vilnius 2008 Feb 16 municipality square, Panevezys 2008 Feb 17 music club Vandenis (acoustic performance), Palanga 2008 Mar 13 Forum Palace, "Galaxy" hall (acoustic performance), Vilnius 2008 Apr 11 VDU shall, Kaunas 2008 Apr 25 music club Tamsta, Vilnius

Tulipan:

Hey, Jurga! :) I just wanna tell you that i love your songs... im from Hungary and i got know your songs in one of our radios... ..best wishes..

Best wishes to all in Hungary, hope we'll come back with a concert some day:)

jemvatjem:

Hey, Can you give me an e-mail adress? we would like to organize a gig for you. Thanx

Laura@shownet.lt, it's my manager. Hpe hear from Ya then:)

Ashley Jola:

Hi, i am ashley from mauritius. just want to say thanks for giving me the opportunity to know your music... your voice so cool. hope to get to listen to you in a concert soon.. good continuation best regards ashley jola

Hey, You're wellcome:) I'm nothing without You, guys. Thanks for enjoying my work. Have a nice time with music in You ears.

Raimo Tikkanen:

Thank You, for the opportunity to meet you after your concert at Club Tamsta, Vilnius, on 25th April. It was a rare moment to share some emotions between the fans and the artist as well. And as I told you then, me and my wife only came to Lithuania because of your music. And I suppose our exceptations were scaringly high before the concert, but… You and your astonishing, progressively playing band were even better!! Together you are musically a very strong team. As memory we got some magnicent photos. You have The Voice, You are The Soul. Loving greetings from Finland, Raimo Tikkanen & Marja-Leena Muukka

You're welcomme:) It was realy surprising to know You came just to hear us. I'm glad You enjoyed the concert.