The band "Papīra lidmašīnas" released a new version of the 1997 song "Esi reāls”

"We had wanted to release a cover version of a song for some time. At the end of the year, we performed at the Lēdurga Cultural Center, and the sound engineer took us to a small self-made museum featuring sound and light equipment from the '80s and '90s, along with posters of various artists, including a poster of the band 'Mixeri.' We listened to the music from that era and really liked it," says the band's lead singer, Rihards Bērziņš.

The original music for the song was composed by Modris Skaistkalns, with lyrics written by Roberts Gobziņš and Agris Semēvics.

Alongside the new cover, a video has also been released, created by Rihards Romušs and Mārcis Putnieks.

Watch the video on YouTube!

"We had already started working on other cover songs and will definitely release some of them. However, visiting the museum and listening to 'Mixeri's' music made us realize that 'Esi reāls' had to be the first cover we release. In our opinion, the lyrics of the song are still relevant today," continues Rihards Bērziņš.

"At a time when technology is being used more and developing rapidly, it is important to stay real. We should not be afraid to use it, as technology can help and make daily life easier. However, we must remember that the hours spent on a smart device cannot replace the time we can spend with family and friends," say the musicians.

"Esi reāls" was "Mixeri"'s debut song, released in 1997. At that time, the young men's group "Mixeri" was formed by members of the dance group from "100 debija". Later that year, the band released their debut album of the same name – "Esi reāls".
In 1999, "Mixeri" released their second album, "Neaizliedz sev neko", which won the Latvian Music Record of the Year Award in the "Best Dance Album" category.

"Mixeri" ended their joint musical career in September 2000 with a final concert in Alūksne. Last year, "Mixeri" reunited for several concerts.

EventsinRiga.com is owned by:

Mint Entertainment Group SIA
Reg. #40203323316
+371 28797871
Aspazijas bulvaris 20
Riga, Latvia LV-1050

Follow Us