REVIEW: ŠARENA LAŽA - TURN A NEW CIRCLE!

It is truly – on one hand: surprisingly terrifying, and on the other: even if it is just for that one rare and exceptional moment called – the original art of singing, the original art of songwriting, the original art of playing instruments, within the realm of popular culture, to come across a true diamond in the newer Serbian, but also regional music scene of the 21st century.

That is neither trivial, nor exhausted, nor ordinary, but – wonder of wonders! – clearly and concisely stands out with a sure qualitative leap, reaching the highest possible standards. Deservedly, rightfully, and indisputably, the rock band: ŠARENA LAŽA is, as we see and hear, conquering the pop culture subcultural throne of today, both in our region and in the wider, timeless sense!

This is most evident in the lyrical themes chosen by the celebrated and first-class mastermind from Belgrade, Branislav Bane Lazić, who in this track – Turn a New Circle – is not only the lead vocalist but also the lyricist and bassist. The electric six-string guitar is virtuously played by Dejan Rakonjac, and on the drums is the masterful Boris Savić! The music and arrangements are co-created by Dejan Rakonjac Raka and Branislav Bane Lazić. Together, this trio forms the driving, conceptual, and performing core that faces unyielding resistance with determination!

Of course, the essence and point of the song Turn a New Circle is that this global madness of wars and the apparent destruction and annihilation of the Orthodox faith can end with a simple act... That everything (around us) disappears and God starts life anew on the planet. "TURN A NEW CIRCLE" is a plea to God to punish those who create this "madness in the world." This is how I would paraphrase the very words of Branislav Bane Lazić, the author of the lyrics for this song.

The seemingly minimalist video (and the point is in its simplicity, which is the greatest wisdom in life, wouldn't you agree!) for the track Turn a New Circle lasts three minutes and 13 seconds. Through its alarming guitar, vocals, and monumental drum work, combined with the serious expressions of the three participants in this musical-life mission, it serves as a warning and even evokes a sense of fear, especially when you deeply focus, absorb, and internalize the message these artists are strongly, yet brilliantly, presenting to you on a silver platter!

The daring, almost surgically sharp guitar solo by Dejan Rakonjac Raka, from the very beginning of the track, signals a unique call, which is followed by the somewhat narrative yet melodic, and increasingly frantic, vocals of Branislav Bane Lazić as the song progresses.

This is the debut single of the band Šarena Laža, and they will continue releasing songs as life, the world, and people dictate!

What is truly incredible, yet true, is that the globally embraced new-age trend, which hasn’t spared the music industry either here or worldwide, doesn’t put unique and excellent examples like the rock band Šarena Laža in the spotlight, nor does it promote them properly. Instead, they operate from a sort of underground, making their influence and reach accessible only to the chosen few capable of accepting and understanding true, genuine values.

In this sense, it’s an understatement to say just – bravo! The band Šarena Laža absolutely deserves to be supported, both privately and publicly – with full force!