Music beyond borders — Interview with Justinas Stanislovaitis

When did you start your way to music? What was pop music for you?

Stanislovaitis: Well I started as pure rock: but I like to experiment with new sounds, I wrote orchestral music, pop music, rock music, Jazz, House, EDM: and now I have developed Justin 3 sounds mixing electronic music and classical rock music.

How did your path to music start? What was pop music for you?

Stanislovaitis: “Well I actually started out as a pure Rocker but i like to experiment with different sounds, I have written orchestral music, Pop music, Rock Music, Jazz, house, EDM and now i kind of developed the sounds of Justin 3 to the mix of electronic and classic rock music”)

You took part in X-FACTOR. In fact, there are also many talents in Italy (such as X factor, AMICI, THE VOICE). Do these talents show an advertising format for you or a path to help young artists like you achieve the peak of success?

Stanislovaitis: I'm not sure, there are many examples when someone who participates in such shows achieves an international success. These shows definitely help you develop yourself as an artist, because you are placed in the position where you can't retire and you have to find a way to succeed or fail. And these situations create character, it is also an excellent promotional opportunity. But I can't say it's a guarantee, it works for some people, and for some people it's not.

You participate in X factor. In fact, even in Italy there are many talent shows (such as X factor, Friends, the voice). Are these talent shows an advertising format for you or a path to help young artists like you reach the peak of success?

Stanislovaitis: “I am not sure, there are a lot of examples when someone participating in such Shows achieve even international success. These shows definitely help you to develop yourself as an artist, because you are put in the position where you can’t retreat and you must than find a way to succeed or fail. And these situations builds character, also it is a very good promotional opportunity. But I can’t say that it is a guarantee, it works for some people, and for some it doesn’t.”)

In the Italian version of The Voice, we witnessed the victory of Sister Cristina. With the victory of Sister Cristiba, can pop music join a fideistic attitude and at the same time transmit messages of hope?

Stanislovaitis: I think it’s possible, music in general is a very magical thing, we have so many songs nowadays so many artists that people are starting to take for granted every singer, composer performer, and it’s becoming difficult to appreciate the amount of work and emotions that people put in their music. But music is a phenomenal thing unexplained. It can touch people where no one else can, it can change the way people think.

In the Italian voice, we witnessed the victory of Sister Cristina. With the victory of Sister Cristiba, can pop music join a fideistic attitude and at the same time transmit messages of hope?

Stanislovaitis: I think it can, music overall is a very magical thing, we have so many songs nowadays so many artists that people are starting to take every singer, songwriter and performer for granted, and it is getting hard to appreciate the amount of work and emotions people put into their music. But music is an unexplainable fenomenal thing. It can touch people where nobody else can, it can change the way people think.)

What is your favorite Italian singer with whom would you want to duet receive a song written by him?

Stanislovaitis: I grew up with Zucchero's music, it's such a powerful versatile actor. I also admire Tiziano Ferro, his song "Lo Stadio" is always up when I drive my car. I'd like to make a duet with Sugar or Tiziano Ferro, it would be huge.

Which is your favorite Italian singer with whom would you like to duet and receive a song written by him?

Stanislovaitis: “Well, I grew up with Zucchero music, he is such a powerful and versatile performer. Also I really admire Tiziano Ferro, his song The Stadium is always on when I drive my car. I would love to do a duet with Zucchero or Tiziano Ferro, that would be huge.”)

When you write your songs at a particular time, or write them thinking about something about the current situation (such as violence against women on children and the elderly, peace, fight against war, etc...)?

Stanislovaitis: Music is unexpected. Mostly, I spend my time in the studio, and I spend a lot of it and when some ideas hit. Over time I developed a skill in which I can imagine some events, things then put all those emotions in music.

When you write your songs you write them at a particular time, or you write them thinking about something about the current situation (such as violence against women on children and the elderly, peace, the fight against war etc...)?

Stanislovaitis: “Music comes to me unexpected. Mostly, I spend my time in the studio, and I spend a lot of it and when some idea strikes. Through time I developed a skill where I can imagine some events, things and than put all those emotions into music.”)

In the music scene we had the famous boy bands (from take that, backstreet boys, spice girls). How much have these groups of boys influenced, these duets and choral groups in music and what have they taught in the world of youth and adults?

Stanislovaitis: Well those bands were compiled by professionals, all in which very charismatic people surely, these bands left a huge trail in the development of pop music today

In the music scene we had the famous boy bands (from take that, backstreet boys, spice girls). How influence these boy bands, these duets and choral groups in music and what did they teach in the youth and adult world?

Stanislovaitis: “Well those bands were compiled from professionals, all of them where charismatic people and definitely, these bands left a huge trail in Pop music developement”)

What models have you inspired to become a big popstar?

Stanislovaitis: I think Michael Jackson was unbeatable in all fields, dancing, writing and singing. Today I'd say Justin Timberlake is doing a great job.

Which models were you inspired to become a great pop star?

Stanislovaitis: “The Think Michael Jackson was unbeatable, in all fields, dancing, songwriting and singing. Today I would say that Justin Timberlake is doing a great job.”)

What is the soundtrack of your artistic journey and your life?

Stanislovaitis: I couldn't choose one.

Which is the soundtrack of your artistic path and life?

Stanislovaitis: “ I could not pick one”)

Who would you like to thank for your artistic journey and your life? What will your plans for the future be?

Stanislovaitis: I am eternally grateful to many people. To my parents who always support me in a very strong way. To my classic vocal coach Giedrius Žalys who taught me what music is, how to read between the lines as a real artist. To my friends Ieva Stankutė for believing in me, giving me the chance to prove that I can do more than I expected and always support me. To my girlfriend to be there for me.

For my current producer Mario Kernn who is very creative and supportive, Gareth has helped me unconditionally to bring my music out there and, of course, to all the people who support me in my path. I'm always grateful to all of them. Future plans contain new songs, hoping to perform in other festivals next summer, tour and spread a positive message

Who would you like to thank for your artistic path and life? What will your plans be for the future?

Stanislovaitis: “I am forever grateful to a lot of people. To my parents who always support me in a very strong way. To my classical vocal coach Giedrius Žalys who taught me what music actually is, how to read between the lines and how to be a true artist. To my friends Ieva Stankutė for believing in me, giving me a chance to prove that I can do more than expected and for always supporting me. To my girlfriend for being there for me.

For my current producer Mario Kernn who is very creative and supportive, to Gareth for unconditionally helping me in getting my music out there and of course to all people who support me on my path. I am forever grateful to them all. Future plans holds new songs, hoping to perform in even more festivals next summer, tour and spread positive message”)