The final song of the film “The Earth that Sings” was released by joining the Latvija choir, Finkis and the duet Vēstulees

A song The land that sings it became proof that the values ​​that the men stood for when they organized the first general singing festival in Latvia are still important to us today.

“After finishing the work on the film, the expressive music score of which was created by the composer Jēkabs Jančevskis, I realized that it was important not only to tell the story of 1873, but also to confirm with a special song to we, Latvians. , they are still here. Dainis İvāns has written the words behind Kronvald Ata’s actions, where the following words sound: “There is no power in the world that can defeat those who hold onto the land They sing”. I was sure that these were the words of the future song – as a declaration, as an oath, as a condemnation. For you In letters created the melody and part of the lyrics, Finķis wrote his part – in my opinion, the strongest, most honest declaration of belonging to this country that I have heard recently – and the chorus Latvia under the direction of the director Māras Sirmā, he came with his musical courage, putting the power of music and thought never before seen in words. Music producer Andis Ansons turned all of this into a powerful song,” the film describes the creation of the compositions. The land that sings director Māris Martinsons.

You can listen to the song on Spotify and other streaming platforms from today: https://open.spotify.com/track/0POHKVzusZf3NmQeKzpLtB?si=caee71ce9416429d

Songs in a movie The land that sings sounds at the end, symbolically moving the audience from 1873 to the present day and proving that traditions and Latvians are still alive.

Andis Ansons, music producer: “This song was a good opportunity to show that the cultural-historical heritage of the Latvian Song Festival can continue in today’s music as well.”

Part of the text in the song The land that sings played by Finķis, was created a long time ago, but received a new direction and meaning after meeting the creative team of the film. Helvijs Finkis: “It is an incredible honor to be a part of this writing and a small part of this film but still. It is important to me that our traditions continue and grow in scope. Ome always said that Latvia needs smart boys and girls, so I will continue as a country that also sings for its children.”

The music and lyrics of the song are co-authored by the two In letters member Brian Martinson, reinforces the film’s closing song with messages and values ​​that apply to today’s youth, showing that the power of heritage lives on. “This song is a way that I can finally express my feelings that belong to the Fèis nan Òran movement and the people of Latvia, as well as thank Latvia and its language in my own language, with words ,” said the two. In letters member and composer Brian Martinson.

“I watched parts of the film with passion and caught that indescribable feeling that takes over the Mežaparks stage, singing along with thousands of souls who were so crazy. I am grateful for the opportunity to create a song and feel this magical state with such brilliant masters of the genres. I can’t wait for the premiere of the film as well as the next Song and Dance Festival,” he said In letters Marta Krampe’s partner.

Songs The land that sings authors: lyrics – Dainis İvāns, Helvijs Finķis, Brian Martinsons, music – Brian Martinsons, Marta Krampe, Andis Ansons, performed in letters, Finkis, UK Latvia under the direction of conductor Māras Sirmā, Jēkabs Bernāts is the author of the arrangement of the choral part.

A historical documentary The land that sings – the story of the birth of the Latvian nation at the First Singing Festival in Latvia in 1873 – on the cinema screens already on November 8.