Latvian pop-rock band Sub Scriptum has teamed up with cellist Mareks Radzēvičs to release an autumn-themed ballad titled “Rudenī”, featuring the cello as a central element that adds a bright, melancholic atmosphere to the group’s usual sound.
Sub Scriptum and Mareks Radzēvičs Collaborate on Rudeni
The collaboration brings together the 2017-established band and classical strings for one of their most unusual recordings to date. “Ballads are a rarity in Sub Scriptum’s repertoire, but this particular one turned out rarely beautiful,” band vocalist Kristers Rudzītis said, noting that the cello provides the mild melancholy suited for the season’s colors and scents. Rudzītis invited everyone to step into autumn and enjoy the most artistic of the seasons. Cellist Mareks Radzēvičs added that upon hearing the first version, he immediately sensed its potential to deliver a bright sentiment rather than straightforward sadness. He noted that while the cello usually sounds a bit sad, here it provides a bright sentiment, which he believes is exactly what fits autumn. The track became public across major music streaming platforms following publicity photo releases and an appearance on Muzikālā banka program on October 1, where Rudzītis and Radzēvičs discussed the release.
Emils Buiķis Writes Lyrics Born from an August Evening
Lyricist Emils Buiķis penned the words during an August evening while playing acoustic guitar alongside Kristers Rudzītis, keeping the initial structure and mood unchanged from the first version to the finished recording. Beneath the romantic facade of falling leaves, the song addresses loneliness and the solitary path one must walk, with Buiķis describing the concept as the heavy-legged feeling of leaving a closing bar at summer’s end without enough money for a taxi. “Until spring, there are still 500 kilometers to walk, and you’ve left home in slippers,” Buiķis said, portraying a journey from autumn to spring with no guaranteed companion. He added that there is nothing left to do but start walking.
Band Shares Simple Listening Instructions for Fans
Sub Scriptum advises listeners to enjoy the new single specifically during autumn evenings and unhurried mornings. The track marks another studio output for the group following their previous full-length albums “21. gs mode” released in 2020 and “Sub Būris” released in 2024. During their October 1 radio appearance, the musicians also reviewed Patrisha’s single “Paliec mazliet,” an emotionally charged track about everyday bonds and farewells. The song explores the significance of people in daily life and the hope that after a difficult period, there will be a chance to be together again.
Frequently Asked Questions About the New Release
When was Sub Scriptum founded?
The band was established in 2017 and has previously released two full-length albums titled “21. gs mode” in 2020 and “Sub Būris” in 2024.
Who wrote the lyrics for Rudeni?
Emils Buiķis wrote the text during an August evening while playing acoustic guitar with vocalist Kristers Rudzītis.
Where can listeners stream the new single?
The track is available across all major music streaming platforms, accompanied by publicity photographs.
What other song did the musicians discuss on Muzikālā banka?
During their October 1 guest appearance on Muzikālā banka, Kristers Rudzītis and Mareks Radzēvičs reviewed Patrisha’s song “Paliec mazliet.”
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