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Comment: Blogs are not reliable sources nor is lyrics.com. In addition a portion of the content, specifically the Lyrics section, appears to copied which is copyright violation. If resubmitted without relevant improvement, the draft is likely to be rejected meaning it will no longer be considered. S0091 (talk) 18:02, 23 October 2021 (UTC)
- Comment: Fails WP: MUSICBIO, requires significant coverage in multiple independent reliable secondary sources. Discogs, Apple Music, Lyrics .com, Last .fm, Soundbetter .com are not acceptable or reliable sources. Neither is the band’s website which is a primary source and therefore not independent. Dan arndt (talk) 10:07, 19 September 2021 (UTC)
- Comment: This needs more information from reliable sources. Much of the sources are other wikis, which since anyone can edit are not considered reliable. HenryCrun15 (talk) 03:23, 7 September 2021 (UTC)
Nerijus Glezekas | |
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| Background information | |
| Born | 8 April 1985 Kaunas, Lithuania |
| Genres | Alternative Rock |
| Occupation(s) | Musician • Singer • Songwriter • Drummer • Composer |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals • Guitar • Drums |
| Years active | 2005- present |
| Website | https://nerijusmusic.com/ |
Nerijus Glezekas (born 8 April 1985) is an American singer, musician and songwriter. He is recognized for his musicianship, substantial lyrical work and charismatic stage personality.
Glezekas has recorded two full albums with the band Heart-Set Self Destruct and has produced three solo albums with the arsenal of over thirty songs since 2005.
Early life[edit]
Nerijus Glezekas was born 8 April 1985 in Kaunas, Lithuania. At the age of 8 he got his first drum set and showed tremendous interest in it. After some guidance from his father Ernestas Glezeckas and numerous private lessons, Glezekas had his first musical performance at the age of 8 (1993) that ended in a standing ovation and first article written in next day's newspaper Kauno Diena. His early drumming performances at the age of 14 were with professional well-known Lithuanian musicians, triple his age were taking place at music club Elfu Selsmas in Kaunas.[1]
Life in United States[edit]
At 16 (2001) Glezekas moved to Buffalo Grove, Illinois in the United States of America and immediately started looking for the bands to play with. In 2004 Glezekas recorded his first five original songs at Jerry Soto studio Soto Sound Studio.[2] In 2005 he joined newly formed band Heart-Set Self Destruct which accumulated many local shows and numerous national acts. In 2007 Heart-Set Self Destruct released their first album Victims Like Me at Dan Malsch studio Soundmine Studio, PA.[3] In 2008 the band was signed under Soundmine MusicWorks record label.[4] Same year the band played at Vans Warped Tour '08 and many other Midwest shows. In 2009 second album Bridges to Burn[5] was recorded and released. Soon after, Glezekas decided to part ways with Heart-Set Self Destruct and started writing his own original music. The transition from drummer to a vocalist/guitarist was pretty smooth since he already knew how to play guitar and singing came naturally to him. In 2011 Glezekas recorded his first full album Vacant[6] at Black/White Studios (currently known as Formless Audio[7] recording studio). In 2017 he made his debut as an official singer songwriter and recorded his second original album Beyond Simplicity[8]. In 2023 Glezekas relesed an album Perfect Delusion[9].
The Relevant[edit]
The Relevant was an original alternative rock band based in Chicago, Illinois.
The band formed in 2017 when Nerijus Glezekas decided to work on this project. Gintaras Milius and Ran Romanelli joined in as a wonderfully unique addition of percussion and lead guitar. Followed by incredibly talented duo- bassist Matthew Malec and drummer Aaron Allan. The Relevant- an infectious alternative rock with every lyric being a story. "You feel their impressive storytelling come to the fore as they sing about life’s struggles, social injustice and love endeavours, with an honest tone that has you closing your eyes and imagining the world in a simpler form. There is much to admire about their atmospheric energy which seems to have you floating into the sky above, to find a better place that is away from any messy drama."[10] After playing with incredibly talented world known musicians such as Hinder,Tommy Vext, Otherwise, Enuff Z'Nuff and others The Relevant has decided to separate in August of 2022.
Lyrics[edit]
Glezekas' lyrics incorporate deviant indirect messages for psychological, political, and social injustice matter. Great majority of the songs are written during dark months of the year- fall and winter, and bear colossal emotional attachment to each one of them. Glezekas' lyrics are stories based on true historic events, undeniable social and environmental issues and hypothetical affection hardship. Every lyric is thought through to be felt through by the listener. Also, Glezekas' stage image is a reflection of the story world Glezekas created with the lyrics.
Seeds Will Grow[11] lyrics were born with a mere purpose of creating song so emotionally powerful it stings. This song is a story about human will to live, to survive and endure the impossible while promoting hope and purpose. In 2023 "Seeds Will Grow" was nominated number one rock song in it's category and received an award from "Great American Song Contest" [12]
The Truth is Gone is touching a vast majority of social and environmental affairs. From global warming, to endless war, diseases and unsatisfactory human appetite for profit. This song is a search for one-fits-all truth. "Highly passionate track filled with scintillating soundscapes that has you feeling so wildly reflective, as you wonder what has happened to this rather strange world we live in. Made with a tremendously delightful complexion and featuring an uplifting energy, this is a stunning single that will have you thinking much deeper than before."[10]
Don't Give Up is a song about Lithuanian partisans and their fight against the Soviets. Nerijus Glezekas' great-grandfather Kazimieras Venckaitis was a secret communicator between Lithuanians. He had played an enormous role in Partisan War against Soviets resulting in disastrous Siberian exile of the whole family.[13][14] In 1983 K. Venckaitis died without ever seeing a liberated Lithuania. Glezekas had heard this story many times growing up and got inspired to sing about it.
On the Other Side is about the rise and fall of Berlin Wall- nation divided in half, will to survive and prosper no matter the hardships.
Influences[edit]
Nerijus Glezekas grew up listening to his father's vinyl collection which mainly consisted of various blues artists, Howlin' Wolf, Taj Mahal and Creedence Clearwater Revival. Blues naturally came into his life. Later on, his musical preference included artists like Tommy Castro and Keb' Mo'. Glezekas doesn't listen to rock music in excess because it intervenes with his style of writing the original music. One band that he always turns to is Dream Theater- it's ballads like Through Her Eyes, Hollow Years and many more do their therapeutic magic and build emotional strength.
Discography[edit]
Heart-Set Self Destruct
Victims Like Me (2007)
Bridges to Burn (2009)
Solo
Vacant (2011)
Beyond Simplicity (2017)
Perfect Delusion (2023)
References[edit]
- ^ "JAV alternatyvaus roko grupėje – lietuvis būgnininkas (Nuotraukos)".
- ^ "Soto Sound Studio". Discogs.
- ^ "SOUNDMINE RECORDING STUDIO". SOUNDMINE RECORDING STUDIO.
- ^ "Dan Malsch Music". DANMALSCHMUSIC.COM.
- ^ "Heart-Set Self-Destruct". RadioKing.
- ^ "Vacant by Nerijus Glezekas".
- ^ "Formless Audio on SoundBetter". SoundBetter.
- ^ "Beyond Simplicity by Nerijus Glezekas".
- ^ "Perfect Delusion by Nerijus Glezekas".
- ^ a b Screen, Llewelyn (October 17, 2021). "We Need More: Chicago Alt-Rock act The Relevant hope that we can fix up the mess on 'Truth Is Gone'".
- ^ "Nerijus Glezekas released phenomenal new song 'Seeds Will Grow'". 19 March 2023.
- ^ "Great American Song HALL OF FAME: Winners of the annual Great American Song Contest songwriting competition".
- ^ "Represuotieji - Lietuviai Sibire".
- ^ Kaunietis, Romas (2014). Laisves kovotoju prisiminimai. Lithuania: Vaga. p. 893. ISBN 9789986094579.