Liepāja band records Tomasz Kleins hit
Legendary Latvian rock band Tumsa have recorded a new version of their 2004 song “Dzimis Latvijā” to support guitarist and songwriter Tomas Kleins, Santa.lv reported.
The track originally belonged to the duo Fomins and Kleins and featured late actor Eduards Pāvuls in its original music video.
Band members spark tribute idea
Tumsa founder and longtime bass player Jānis Daugalis initiated the project after realizing the song could help generate royalties for his peer. Daugalis told santa.lv that he has loved the track for years and wanted to honor Pāvuls, whom he considers one of the greatest Latvian actors in history.
The new recording features the Liepāja People’s Art and Cultural Centre mixed choir Laiks under conductor Ilze Balode. Renowned Latvian musician Jēkabs Ozoliņš arranged the choral parts for the project.
Kristaps Pucens and the production teams recorded the audio
Kristaps Pucens recorded the audio at his Crate studio in Liepāja. Pucens and Gints Stankevičs mixed the sound, while Stankevičs handled the final mastering at Factory Sounds studio.
The film crew from ĪZĪ Media shot the music video inside the Liepāja State Gymnasium. Pucens, who currently plays drums for Tumsa, handled the video post-production.
Kleins recovers from spinal operation with support
Kleins revealed his medical situation to the magazine Privātā Dzīve over the summer. He initially thought he could manage the recovery alone after the severe spinal operation left him immobilized.
Publisher MicRec urged colleagues and broadcasters to feature Kleins’ music more frequently to support his livelihood through performance royalties. In October, Kleins thanked the Līdzskaņa foundation managed by the LaIPA association and individual donors for keeping his rehabilitation afloat.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who originally performed the song “Born in Latvia”?
The song debuted in 2004 as part of the repertoire for the musical duo Fomins and Kleins. Santa.lv reported that actor Eduards Pāvuls appeared in the original music video.
Where was the new music video filmed?
The ĪZĪ Media team recorded the video footage inside the Liepāja State Gymnasium. Kristaps Pucens handled the post-production for the visual release.
How can fans continue to support Tomas Kleins?
Publisher MicRec encourages listeners to request his music on radio stations and attend concerts featuring his songs. Donations can also be directed through support organizations like the LaIPA foundation Līdzskaņa.
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