On Saturday, January 29, the Latvian Radio 2 survey “Muzikālā banka 2021” ended with a glorious final show at the Daugavpils Olympic Center, in which the group “Brainstorm” and the song “Where the Sleigh of God Slides” won the title of the most valuable song of the year. The second most valuable song was “Limousine on Chalk” performed by the group “Other Boys”, while the third place went to Don with the song “It’s Written in Heaven (Milky Way)”. 15 listeners’ favorite and expert-recognized compositions competed for the title of the most valuable song of the year tonight.
“Thank you very much to everyone who supported us. This is a fantastic result, ”said Renārs Kaupers after receiving the award. Meanwhile, the group “Folk Girls” thanked the group “Brainstorm”, calling them the people of the heart and the most fantastic musicians in the world.
After the closing ceremony of the “Musical Bank 2021” ceremony, the favorite songs of the listeners are ranked in the following order:
1. WHERE GOD’S SLEDS SLIDE – Brainstorming, pied. Folk daughters
2. LIMOUSINE ON THE CHEST – Other Boys
3. IT IS WRITTEN IN HEAVEN (THE MILK WAY) – Dons
4. TU MAN ESI – Ivo Fomins
5. SHAMAN – Aija Andrejeva & ZeBrene
6. OR – Intars Busulis, Subscription Orchestra, GG choir
7. FORGIVENESS – Brainstorming, Don, Intars Busulis
8. YOU NEED TO GO – Dārta Stepanova, pied. DAGAMBA
9. EYE SALTS – Aminata
10. SIGNATURE – Tools
11. BAND AID – Singapore Satin, pied. Samanta Tīna
12. I FEEL THAT – KATŌ & ZeBrene
13. AIRPLANE MODE – Astro’n’out
14. PROM – MARTA & Patrisha
15. STARTING AHEAD – Marta Ritova & Ozols
“Last year we found out the most valuable song of the year without the presence of the audience, so it was great to hear applause from the audience again this year. It also definitely made the musicians even more satisfied with what they had done. We have found out the most valuable song of 2021, but it should be reminded that “Muzikālā banka” is not a competition, but a tribute to Latvian music. May the musicians succeed in creating beautiful and enjoyable compositions for the audience, which will be performed in the 23rd season of “Muzikālās banka”, ‘wishes Kaspars Mauriņš, the director of Latvijas Radio 2.
How did the songs rank the experts and the musicians themselves?
If only the board of experts evaluated it, then the first place would be “Signature” performed by the group Instruments, the second place would be Don’s song “It’s Written in the Sky (Milky Way)”, and the third place would be taken by Aminata with the composition “Salt Eyes”.
In turn, the musicians themselves – the performers of the 15 most valuable songs of the final show – put the song “Where God’s Sleigh Slides” in the first place, performed by the group Brainstorm and Folk Girls, in the second place – the group Instruments with the song “Signature”, and the third place according to the musicians. Aija Andrejeva and ZeBrene with the song “Shaman”.
All finalists of the “Musical Bank” received specially designed commemorative prizes. The author of this year’s award is the artist Armands Jēkabsons. The prizes are a unique memory of the best and are created according to the concept of the final show.
It has already been reported that the most valuable song of the “Musical Bank” is determined in several rounds. In the first two rounds, the songs were evaluated by the Music Council’s expert council and listeners on the survey website www.muzikalabanka.lv. In the third, final round of voting, the results of the first two rounds and live telephone voting were summed up.
About the most valuable pop and rock song survey of the year “Muzikālā banka”
This year, the “Musical Bank” took place for the 22nd time. “Muzikālā banka” is a survey organized by Latvijas Radio 2, in which listeners determine the most valuable and beloved domestic songs every year. Latvian Radio 2 broadcasts “Muzikālā banka” three times a week – on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 14.05 and on Saturdays from 12.00. Throughout the year, the audience’s vote on the website www.muzikalabanka.lv determines the most valuable pop and rock songs of the week, month and year. Traditionally, the annual survey of “Muzikālās banka” ends with an ambitious award ceremony, in which the authors and performers of the songs whose works are highly valued by radio listeners and the jury take part. The final show took place with the support of Daugavpils city.
“Dance of Loneliness” performed by Intars Busulis was recognized as the most valuable song of “Muzikālā banka 2020”. The second most valuable song was “Summer without the Internet” performed by Carnival Youth, while the third place went to the composition “Mālos gray” by Triana Park and Igo.
Previous winners of the title of the most valuable song of “Muzikālās banka”:
2000 – “White Song” by Gunārs Kalniņš and Kristena
2001 – “Mirror, mirror” Brainstorm
2002 – “Heart burns unusually” Lauris Reiniks
2003 – “You are getting closer to you” Z-Scars
2004 – “Sagittarius” re: public
2005 – “Pregnant Girls” Borowa MC
2007 – “Rolling Stone” Cacao
2008 – “Holiday” Intars Busulis
2009 – “Abracadabra” Musiqq
2010 – “God loves you” Nikolai Puzikov
2011 – “Ave Pali” Aija Andrejeva and the Other Side
2012 – “Signal” Don
2013 – “The Last Letter” Don
2014 – “Overcome Fear” Don
2015 – “Eat Winter” Brainstorm
2016 – “Heaven fell on you” Brainstorm and Musiqq
2017 – “Next stop – depot” Intars Busulis
2018 – Coal Brainstorm
2019 – “I Come Home” Don
2020 – “Dancing Loneliness” Intars Busulis
* In 2006, Muzikalā Banka changed the format and the most valuable song of the year was not awarded. At the request of the listeners, the survey returned in 2007 with a new scope.
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