A Lasting Echo: Snapsounds Says Farewell with Epic Collaboration

In the early days of 2009, composer Domas Strupinskas, cinematographer Narvydas Naujalis, and sound engineer Tomas Verbaitis conceived a simple yet remarkable idea – Snapsounds.

This audiovisual project merged their passion for music and visuals, honed their skills in capturing the essence of musical performances, and nurtured this venture over the course of several years.

Snapsounds carefully curated their selection of artists, seeking those who embodied an authentic connection with their craft and an ability to resonate deeply with their audience. Each artist brought a unique flavor to the project, showcasing their passion, resilience, and creativity.

But now, after years of devoted creativity, Snapsounds has decided to lay the project to rest. Despite this decision, Snapsounds leaves behind a lasting legacy—a representation of Lithuania’s alternative music scene and a collection of captured performances that will resonate through time.

Art and Tech Combine to Encapsulate a Legacy

Before they take their bow, Snapsounds has one last project in the works: a vinyl anthology that charts their journey. In line with the spirit of community that kept Snapsounds thriving for so long, this project is a collaboration supported by mobile development company deverium, driven by their dedication to community innitiatives that have an impact on culture and humanity.

Snapsounds and deverium were first united by their shared appreciation for unique visions and talents, and by their desire to supporthelp those talents shine and transform the world around them—one through the power of art, one through the power of tech.

“It was important for Snapsounds to attract a tech partner who understands the magic of the creative process, who knows what can emerge when all the sounds in a room unite in harmony,”

says Domas Strupinskas, Snapsounds co-founder.

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“A lot of wheels had to spin together for Snapsounds to have its impact, and deverium understands what that’s like. It might seem like we work in different areas, but really we speak the same language. There’s nothing more important than that. The process of creativity and invention applies to all industries”

By collaborating on a vinyl anthology, Snapsounds and deverium are working to ensure that the impact of the musical community they created over the last fourteen years will endure for many more to come.

“There are so many authentic creators in the world whose voices need to be heard,” says Erika Maslauskaitė, a co-founder and CEO of deverium, who has followed the Snapsounds project for years. “This collaboration with Snapsounds will be a lasting emblem of the values we share: community, authenticity, creativity, and so many more.”

"We all want to have a lasting echo, and we’re proud and excited to help Snapsounds shape theirs.”

Erika Maslauskaitė

Fourteen Years of Passion, Music, and Light

Over the years, Snapsounds produced an impressive collection of 25 music videos, each presenting a vivid visual narrative that complemented the artist’s aesthetic and creative approach. With moody imagery and striking cinematography, the team brought these musicians’ stories to life, weaving a tapestry of inspiration that would become an essential part of Lithuania’s musical history.

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The project began humbly with a basic photo camera that also had a filming function, but as time passed, Snapsounds gained access to better equipment through the support of kind-hearted individuals. This enabled them to improve the quality of their recordings and films, while staying true to their DIY spirit. However, they remained committed to the project’s ethos of keeping costs low to preserve the genuine essence of the music they captured.

Narvydas Naujalis cherished the moments between takes, engaging with the musicians and becoming a part of their music during the recording process. Snapsounds’ strong community was built not on popularity-seeking, but on the genuine love for music and a desire to explore new sounds and ideas together.

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For Domas Strupinskas, the project was driven by pure love for music and the art of capturing live performances. The magical feeling when everything clicked during a take and the camaraderie with his fellow team members are memories that he’ll cherish forever. Snapsounds allowed him to explore the intersection of music and visuals, providing valuable insights into how music can impact camera movement.

Tomas Verbaitis also reminisces about the fun and games that inspired the project’s beginning. The joy of successful guesswork and the satisfaction of creating well-performed recordings with the musicians stand out as favorite moments.

With Loving Support and Community

As the years went by, the project experienced its share of challenges. The team often relied on the kindness of others, borrowing equipment and asking for favors to keep their passion-driven endeavor alive. However, the support from the community and the musicians themselves allowed Snapsounds to overcome these hurdles and forge ahead.

Despite the decision to bring Snapsounds to a close, the team has no regrets. Their genuine passion for music and the nurturing of a strong, trusting community remains a lasting testament to the power of creative collaboration.

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The project began humbly with a basic photo camera that also had a filming function, but as time passed, Snapsounds gained access to better equipment through the support of kind-hearted individuals. This enabled them to improve the quality of their recordings and films, while staying true to their DIY spirit. However, they remained committed to the project’s ethos of keeping costs low to preserve the genuine essence of the music they captured.

Narvydas Naujalis cherished the moments between takes, engaging with the musicians and becoming a part of their music during the recording process. Snapsounds’ strong community was built not on popularity-seeking, but on the genuine love for music and a desire to explore new sounds and ideas together.

Outro: A Farewell Etched in Vinyl

As Snapsounds, with a heavy heart, bids farewell to its creative journey, it seeks to conclude its endeavors gracefully by releasing a limited edition vinyl anthology spanning the years 2009 to 2023. This carefully crafted vinyl collection will serve as a tribute to the artistry and dedication of the project, capturing the essence of the Lithuanian music scene it so passionately showcased.

In the spirit of gratitude and appreciation, Snapsounds plans to gift a select number of vinyl records to its valued artists and partners as a token of their heartfelt thanks for the unwavering support throughout the years. Additionally, they aim to present vinyl records as gifts to their talented artists and the dedicated technical personnel who contributed their efforts to make the project a resounding success.

The remaining copies of the vinyl anthology will be made available for purchase, with all proceeds directed towards supporting Ukraine.

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The vinyl anthology will encapsulate the very soul of Snapsounds’ musical journey, a rich tapestry of emotions and experiences, etched onto vinyl grooves, ready to be cherished and relived by music enthusiasts.

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The carefully curated collection will evoke nostalgia and remembrance, serving as a testament to the power of creative collaboration and the boundless beauty of music and visuals combined.

As Snapsounds begins this final chapter of their remarkable odyssey, they invite their community, artists, and supporters to join them in celebrating the magic they created over the years. The vinyl anthology will stand as a lasting memento of the Snapsounds legacy, while the profits channeled towards supporting Ukraine will represent the project’s commitment to making a positive difference beyond the world of music.

With hearts filled with gratitude and a sense of fulfillment, the Snapsounds team hopes that their anthology will inspire future generations of artists and creators to pursue their passions fearlessly. As they gracefully lay their beloved project to rest, Snapsounds remains etched in the hearts of all those touched by its music and visual narratives, forever influencing the landscape of the Lithuanian music scene.

Is an initiative launched by deverium to support authentic inventors, talents, and artists from around the globe whose work sets out to challenge and re-invent the status quo, reshape social norms, and encourage the power of collaboration with an emphasis on growth. At heart, deverium is a team of passionate developers, designers, and digital enthusiasts who live and breathe mobile. This initiative is a natural extension of their passion for pushing the limits of what digital products can do, to help creators bring about the change they want to see in the world.

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Darius is the IT transformation professional and self-described geek with a strong set of technical and interpersonal skills—a killer combination that has bolstered his success over the last ten years. Through years of international work experience, he has managed diverse teams and completed complex assignments in such areas as IT development, organizational change management, and big infrastructure and network development projects. Over his career of more than 15 years in telecommunications and Fintech industries, Darius has transformed big enterprise companies and led enormous business projects in Nordics and Europe. His sharp eye for detail and his dogged pursuit of the most efficient solutions possible have made him into thes keen and reliable tech industry leader that he is.

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