Rock group Sandraun for "Vijesti": We are inspired when we see new faces in the audience

The band from Podgorica recently released their first EP, as well as a music video for the song "Out of Blue".

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Sandraun in the music video for "Out of Blue", Photo: Private archive
Sandraun in the music video for "Out of Blue", Photo: Private archive
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After the members of the band Sandraun presented their first album to the audience during the concert at the beginning of September, as they promised, the songs were also found on online platforms in recent days. Simon Malypko (drums), Mladen Vujović (guitar) and Bojan Đuković (bass and vocals) who make up this band, also screened the song "Out of Blue", so they spoke to "Vijesti" about the recording of the video, further plans, and also reflected on the presentation of the album live to the Podgorica audience.

"The gig in Berlin went great. I think everything came together perfectly that night, so people danced and enjoyed our music, which inspired us to do our best. An indescribably strong and beautiful energy was created, so we believe that everyone who was with us that night and participated in the creation of an unforgettable atmosphere, will remember that concert as we do", Vujović conveyed his impressions, and then told more about the recording of the first music video.

"The recording of the video went smoothly and quickly, which is a real rarity. We had a rough plan to shoot on those Sundays, but we haven't decided which day to shoot because of the changing weather conditions. But once we got going, everything went our way. We filmed on a small stand next to the Russian bridge. The location is interesting because you can see the Morača river, then the bridges and the greenery of Podgorica from the nearby parks", recounts the guitarist.

"We wanted to show the city from another interesting perspective, and the day was perfect, and those colors came to the fore since we were shooting close to the 'golden hour'. He was shooting the video Andrej Smislov, a young friend of the band, while I did the editing along with some animations. Bojan (vocals and bass guitar) and I came up with a short script a few days before, and on that day (September 14) the three of us, together with Andrej (camera), went into action, and we didn't stop until the recording was finished, because we tried to let's capture as much material as possible on that wonderful day", adds Vujović.

"We had logistical help that day and from the side Milan Vujović (Neonoen), as well as Danila Penda (ex Vrpca//Corridors). We are very satisfied with how everything turned out, as well as with the reaction of the audience and people who follow our work", concluded the interlocutor of "Vijesti".

When asked why they decided to make that track the first to receive a music video, the musician says:

"The song 'Out of Blue' was a logical choice, because it contains many aspects of our sound image, and is quite 'catchy'. It often happens that we unknowingly hum it, and we have received similar comments from friends. We wanted her to open our first album, along with the music video and as a single, because she is light, cheerful, and at the same time energetic and energetic".

However, Vujović doesn't want to reveal too much, so the audience will have to wait to find out which next song will get a music video.

"For now, we wouldn't reveal too many details, but we are definitely thinking about filming another song from the album. We don't really have favorites, because the 'Break' EP is a whole that is quite diverse and that follows our sonic development from the beginning until now, so that the sound and atmosphere, tones and melodies of all five songs represent us well to the listeners", he believes. and announces what else "Sandraun" has planned.

"We just had a concert at the first Music and Hills festival in Vojno Hangar, in Zagorič, in support of the legendary DLM. According to the reaction of the audience, our performance went very well, which we felt ourselves on stage, through contact with people during the concert. Considering that we have had several concerts in the past period, we are taking a little break in terms of performances", admits the musician.

"Certainly, we are always preparing something interesting for upcoming meetings with dear people who come to gigs and listen to us, and we are constantly working on our material, so don't expect anything more until the 'small' break. We are extremely inspired when we see new faces in the audience, as well as young forces or people who have finally taken to playing. We hope to motivate at least one girl to play the bass or one boy to pick up the sticks and sit down at the drums. See you soon", said Vujović.

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