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Ba (stylized as ba.) is a
Lithuanian Lithuanian may refer to: * Lithuanians * Lithuanian language * The country of Lithuania * Grand Duchy of Lithuania * Culture of Lithuania * Lithuanian cuisine * Lithuanian Jews as often called "Lithuanians" (''Lita'im'' or ''Litvaks'') by other Jew ...
rock band formed in Vilnius. The band, originally consisting of only lead singer and guitarist , currently consists of rhythm guitarist
Simonas Motiejūnas Simonas (shortened as Simas) is a Lithuanian masculine given name, a cognate of Simon, and may refer to: * Simonas Daukantas (1793–1864), a Lithuanian writer, ethnographer and historian *Simonas Krėpšta (born 1984), a Lithuanian orienteering c ...
, bassist
Nikita Voitovas Nikita may refer to: * Nikita (given name) * Nikita, Crimea, a town in Crimea * Nikita the Tanner, a character in East Slavic folklore Film and television *'' Little Nikita'', a 1988 film * ''La Femme Nikita'' (film), also known as ''Nikita'', ...
and drummer
Dominykas Babikas Dominykas is a Lithuanian language, Lithuanian masculine given name, a Lithuanian variant of the name Dominic. People bearing the name Dominykas include: * Dominykas Domarkas (born 1992), basketball player * Dominykas Galkevičius (born 1986), foo ...
, alongside Aleksandravičius.


History


Early years

ba. (initials of Benas Aleksandravičius) began as a solo music project. From childhood Aleksandravičius enjoyed creating sounds and playing electric guitar. He made his first breakthrough at 17 with the song "Tai ne žmogus" (English: "It's not human") in 2013. His music video gained attention and popularity on YouTube. Later, Benas collaborated with Jonas Butvydas (drums). they played many concerts and festivals. In 2013, ba. released its first EP album R''aktas'' ("key"). The album had five tracks. The following year, EP ''Namai'' ("home") came out with 3 tracks. After touring, ba. released a full-length album ''Rasti/Pasiklysti'' in 2015. Its most popular songs were "Tai ne žmogus", "Sugebet pasikeist", "Naktį judu" and "Į mane", garnering views on YouTube and recognition on radio and television. ba. strengthened the group's structure by adding Maratas, on bass guitar. The band released another EP, ''SAULĖSUŽTĖMIMAS''" in 2016 and EP ''Garsiai Mastau'' in early 2017. The same year, filmmaker group "TWODICKSKLAN" made a visual trilogy, ''Kūną palikai/Atsibudai''.


Band renovation

In 2017, Maratas and Butvydas left the band, replaced by Simonas Motiejūnas (guitar), who had played with ba. occasionally in early years, Nikita Voitovas (bass guitar) and Dominykas Babikas (drums). They continued to perform.


ba. 5 years anniversary

In 2018, ba. published a book ''Chaosas manyje nieko naujo'' (Chaos inside me is nothing new), which consisted of photos from backstage at performances and a CD with their most popular songs. The band released a documentary film about the group's wild musical life.


Discography


External links

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