This is actually one of two songs that has parts of it recorded in a real music studio. For this song, it was the drums, performed by my high school friend Ricky.
Not very often I write a rock (or an indie-rock) song like this one.
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I love writing – be it about my feelings, thoughts, poems, experiences, and whatever it is that I can write. Luckily, I am a bit of a musician as well, therefore many of my writings can be transformed into songs. You can call me a singer-songwriter, though I’m probably more of a storyteller.
I write – record – produce – perform – mix – and engineer my own songs. With cheap musical and audio instruments (microphone, pre-amp, mini mixer, laptop, midi controller, VST plugins, some sequencer, some sampler, acoustic guitar, bass and electric guitar), I started to record songs in my bedroom.
Back in the days in Jakarta, I used to perform at pubs, radio shows, weddings and other events. For what it’s worth, 8 of my songs have been aired in some of the most famous radio stations back home. Disclaimer: I used to work at one of these radios.
After about 2 years working on my music on the side, I decided to leave home and moved to London to pursue my master’s degree. Being a full-time student, I perform regularly at some open mic nights, friends’ birthdays, and other random events. There, I usually perform together with my Swedish-duet, Sophie – who sings much better than me.
After London, I moved to Sydney, Australia, where I currently live. I haven’t really sang or perform here much, apart from some random work events and open mic nights.
After procrastinating for years and years, I’ve decided to start releasing my songs to streaming platforms. Here are my songs on Spotify.
Lagu Cinta – A.K.A Lagu Gombal
It amazes me how a delusional guy in his darkest and loneliest moment can write a beautiful love song like this.
If you hear the lyrics, it is about two people who commit to love one another, forever and ever. And whatever things may come, they will overcome it together. All love, butterflies and rainbows.
Belum Waktunya
This is one of those songs that is often misunderstood based on the lyrics. Mostly it is my fault as the writer, but hey I can write whatever the hell I want, right.
The actual story about this song is people tend to build an invisible wall or protections around themselves, that only allows them to be surrounded by like-minded people – based on their own version. But this actually prevents them from being happier.
Half the World Away
I’m one of those people who are unlucky (or is it lucky) enough to have experienced many long distance relationships, flings, and what not.
Quite funny if I remember those moments when I consider myself to still be a child compared to present time, the excitement to see that someone was online in instant messenger, saying hi and just checking in.
Pergi – a song about leaving
We’ve all have gone somewhere and left people behind.
Some people were lucky enough to go far away and leave for a longer period of time, years or even decades.
More on Everyday is Like Sunday
Simple really, there was a period in my life where I had no full-time job.
Back in 2005, after I finished working at Hard Rock FM, I rejoined the Indonesian national baseball team – but this time as an official. And once that was done, that is it.
I’m on Spotify
Several months ago, I came across this quote:
Don’t die with your gifts still inside you.
Hits me directly in the nerve.
If you have known me well during my 20s, you’d know that I have been writing songs since then. Throughout these years, I’ve written around 35 songs (yeah some of them are crap). But I have only produced like 12 of them into recordings.
Foto & Video Konser Coldplay di Sydney, Australia
Kompilasi Video Konser Coldplay di Sydney
Foto-foto dan video diambil dari konser Coldplay di Allianz Stadium, Sydney, tanggal 13 Desember 2016 dengan kamera Samsung S6 Edge dan GoPro.
Icelandic Music – Icelandic Bands – Iceland Playlist
Just in case I haven’t told you, I think Iceland is the most beautiful place on earth. They also have the most beautiful women on the planet (for real), amazing nature, friendly and social people, delicious (and healthy) food, good beer (surprised?), and great music.