Julius Juzeliūnas - Melika

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Review by choi raena

Album Review: Melika by Julius Juzeliūnas Let’s get real for a sec—classical music isn’t always the easiest thing to connect with. Sometimes it feels like you’re tiptoeing through a museum, scared you’ll accidentally knock over a vase or something. But then there’s Melika. This 2016 gem from Lithuanian composer Julius Juzeliūnas hits different. It’s contemporary classical, yeah, but it doesn’t try to intimidate you into liking it. Instead, it invites you in, like an old friend saying, “Hey, sit down. Let me tell you a story.” The album opens strong with Piano Sonata No. 2, particularly the third movement, Sadula. Yearning. Man, this track sticks with you. It’s not just music—it’s that ache you feel when you’re staring out a rainy window, thinking about someone you miss but can’t quite name. The piano lines are delicate yet deliberate, almost like they’re whispering secrets only you can hear. You don’t need to be some kind of classical expert to feel the weight of it; it just lands. And honestly? I think I played it three times in a row before moving on. It’s haunting, but in the best way possible. Then there’s Melika, the title track. If Sadula is a quiet confession, Melika is a full-blown conversation. The string quartet arrangement adds layers upon layers of emotion—you can almost picture shadows dancing across the walls as you listen. There’s this moment near the middle where everything swells, and suddenly it feels like your chest might burst open. Not in a bad way, though. More like… catharsis? Like all the stuff you’ve been holding inside finally has somewhere to go. It’s raw and real, and it reminds you that music doesn’t have to scream to be heard. What makes Melika stand out is how human it feels. Juzeliūnas doesn’t hide behind flashy tricks or overly complicated structures. He lets the notes breathe, giving each one space to resonate. Credit also goes to Šarūnas Nakas for curating the project and Arūnas Zujus for engineering—the sound quality is crisp without being cold, intimate without being intrusive. Here’s the thing about Melika: it sneaks up on you. One minute you’re just listening, and the next you’re sitting there wondering why you’re suddenly crying over a string quartet. Maybe that’s the magic of it. Or maybe it’s just proof that good music doesn’t care what genre it belongs to—it finds you anyway. Oh, and here’s a random thought: if this album were a person, I’d want to hang out with it. Weird, right? But true.

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Filename: julius-juzelinas-melika.zip
  • MP3 size: 31.2 mb
  • FLAC size: 286.8 mb

Tracks

TrackDurationPreview
Melika
Piano Sonata No. 217:21
II. Judabra. Anxiety7:24
I. Linagauda. Concentration6:31
Raqa A Quattro. String Quartet No. 418:29
III. Sadula. Yearning5:50

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Catalog Numbers

MICL CD091

Labels

Lithuanian Music Information and Publishing Centre

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Formats

  • CD
  • Album

Companies

RoleCompany
Recorded AtMAMAstudios

Credits

RoleCredit
Composed ByJulius Juzeliūnas
Curated ByŠarūnas Nakas
EngineerArūnas Zujus

Notes

  • Recorded at The MAMA Studios, October 2016.
  • ℗ & © Lietuvos muzikos Informacijos centras
  • Envelope type of sleeve

Barcodes

Barcode: 4 779042 310427

About Julius Juzeliūnas

Lithuanian composer, organist, 1916  2001.

Name Vars

  • J. Jouzeliunas
  • J. Juozeliunas
  • J. Juzeliunas
  • J. Juzeliūnas
  • Julius Juzeliunas
  • Juzeliūnas
  • Ю. Юзелинас
  • Ю. Юзелюнас

Interesting fact about Album

Here’s something cool: The album *Melika* by Julius Juzeliūnas is a gem of contemporary classical music from Lithuania. Released in 2016, it blends deep emotion and intricate compositions. One standout track, *Piano Sonata No. 2*, takes listeners on a journey with movements like *Sadula. Yearning* and *Judabra. Anxiety*. What makes it special? The entire project was curated by Šarūnas Nakas, a key figure in Lithuanian music, and brought to life by engineer Arūnas Zujus. It’s not just an album—it’s a snapshot of modern Lithuanian artistry.