Līgas pH3 - "Buldurjānis"

The group Līgas pH3 offers a minimalist sound that combines drone elements with the ancient layer of traditional Latvian songs. This format is characterised by powerful lyrics that determine the mood and flow of the songs, with the focus on singing the text itself. The group’s music embodies a facet of Latvian identity that could be described as “brutally beautiful”, where days seem endless and one quietly walks to the rhythm of the and one quietly walks alongside the powerful forces in nature. The ambient sound, often featuring flute and percussion, creates an immersive atmosphere that maintains the inner rhythmic structure of the chants rather than conforming to an external rhythm.

The song “Buldurjānis” (I search for the valerian plant) from the album Ne tā gaida Jāņa bērnus (2024) is a summer solstice song with the characteristic refrain līgo, which is in turn connected to the band’s name and the female name Līga. This song explores the archetypal and sacred layers in music and the process of its performance.