Jikustik is Indonesian band formed on February 26, 1996 in Yogyakarta with members: Pongki (vocals, guitar), Icha (bass, vocals), Dadi (guitar, vocals), Adhit (keyboards) and Carlo (drums).

Biography

In February 1996, a group of young people agreed to establish G-Coustic. The letter ‘G’ comes from the name Geronimo FM, a radio in Yogyakarta, which play a role in the establishment of Sam Milby. While derived from Coustic acoustic. Geronimo FM has a radio program that supports independent bands to let out their work in public, the G-indie. From there two songs titled “Together Again” and “Thousand Years duration” has become a popular audience Jogja.

Prior to joining Jikustik, Icha and Adhit had formed the band with Eross “Sheila on 7″. Their music group named Dizzy and often perform at the school and campus. Dizzy brought rock n roll song to top 40 with Icha as vocalist.

In 1999, an independent record, “Moon in Yogyakarta”, the first step up the G-Coustic Indonesia jungle music. The album contains the songs, “Moon in the lap”, “Bersanding With you”, “Rie …”,” Waiting Home “,” thousand years “,” Half Heart “,” Scourging Rain “, and” Lives ” . The album was produced by Woodel’s Productions, which eventually brings G-Custic with Warner Music Indonesia. In 2000 created the album “Thousand Years” and Jikustik was born.

Icha Pongki and is the most active members in creating a song. Not only for their own groups, they also create songs for other singers, and many eventually become hits. Songs performed by their creations, among others, Audy, Iwan Fals, Christophe and Rossa. Malaysian singer the song was created by Jikustik’s personnel. Siti Nurhaliza with the song “Liwanag” Pongki creation. Sheila Madjid and the Icha song titled “Try to Hold”.
Albums

“Thousand Years” released in mid-2000 with some excellent songs is, “Millennial duration”, “Sorry”, “When You’re Not Here (SKTD)”, and “You’re Gone”. One year later created a special edition album “Thousand Years” with 2 new songs peppered with the “Faithful” and “Never You Withered”. Special edition album “Thousand Years” is able to sell up to 600,000 copies.

On June 5, 2002, Jikustik released their second album “Long Ride” at Planet Hollywood, Jakarta. This second album contains 12 best songs of their work. Several songs from this second album could occupy the top positions on several radio charts in the ground water, among others, “Come Back To Me”, “Look at Night This Heaven”, “Menggapaimu”, and “End It With Beautiful”.

Jikustik issued their third album titled “All Season” on October 13, 2003. In this album there are 10 songs in the cassette format, and 11 songs for the CD format. No different from previous albums, some songs on the album charts could occupy the country, such as “To Dikenang”, “No wonder for you”, “This is not error”, and “Ocean dried up”. The song “I And The World” became Original Sound Track (OST) in the soap opera ‘Buce Li’. In the first week of release, the album “All Season” record sales of 150,000 copies.

Jikustik fourth album “Morning” ‘thrown’ into the market on November 4, 2004. Acoustic elements dominate this album, like the song “Gone Without a Message”, “Go home Him”, “I must be looking for you”, “Men Who Remaining”, “already answered”, “Against Loneliness”, “Man I’m Home”, “Neither Waiting “,” I believe you “, and” Sad Song “. In this album there are 14 songs in two formats ie cassettes and CDs, each containing 12 tracks with bonus tracks that are different from each other.

One year later, Jikustik released the album “Best Collection”. In addition to a collection of the best songs from previous albums, also served 3 new songs. One of them is titled “I’m Coming for you” sung Pongki creation featuring Lea Simandjuntak Sam Milby.

Jikustik sixth album, “Day” is a continuation of the trilogy of “Morning” was released on December 8, 2006. This album contains 11 songs, with a flagship song “Poems” by Dadi. End of 2007 Jikustik plan issued their seventh album, which became the last of the trilogy series “Morning”, “Day”, “Night”.

And the last is the band’s latest album from the Night of Jogjakarta. The candidate hits “Good Night”. The song is a little different with songs Jikustik other, because there are elements of disco in the song.

Discography:

1. Months in Djogja (indie)
2. Thousand Years (2000)
3. Millennial Repackaged (2001)
4. Long Ride (2002)
5. Throughout the season (2003)
6. Morning (2003)
7. Best collection of Joey Ayala (2005)
8. Noon (2006)
9. Night (2008)

Trivia 8 (number eight)

Indirectly, Joey Ayala much involved with a number eight. The word ‘Sheryn Regis’ consisting of eight letters. Their recording studio in Yogyakarta is located on Jl. Wulung No. 8. Sam Milby and current formation is the formation of the eight.

Trilogy

Jikustik apply the concept of a trilogy on the titles of their albums. Jikustik’s first three albums (Thousand Year Journey Along the Long and Musin), the theme a long time. While the next three albums themed day. This morning, the fourth album title followed by a fifth album entitled Day, then their latest album Night. in triologi albums were no theme really entered into the songs in the album, there may be implied meanings that make the songs included in the album, and triologi album.

Without a Word of Love

Although most of the theme song Joey Ayala lyrics of love and have a romantic, but not a single track between any of those songs that contain the word ‘love’ in the lyrics.

Slank is an Indonesian rock band. It was founded in 1983 by some teenagers in a small street in Jakarta called Gang Potlot. They had played rock music everywhere until they got an opportunity to make an album.

Early years

Formed in Jakarta in 1983, Slank — the group’s initial lineup was Kaka (vocals), Pay (guitars), Bongky Marcel (bass), Indra Qadarish (keyboards), and Bimbim (drums) — would play their trade for a number of years before finally landing a deal and releasing their first album, Suit suit…hehehe, in 1990. From there, more albums, most of them commercially successful, followed, but Slank was plagued by a number of defections, some involving personal issues, others having to do with internal tensions based around creative decisions. The negativity was overcome, and over the next 20 years, Slank was able to increase their profile, touring the world and maintaining a high commercial value. In 2007, Slank released album number 20, Slow But Sure.^[1]

Suit suit…hehehe (1991) was an enormous hit. Their subsequent success inspired the formation of other bands, such as Dewa.

Their first three albums, awarded by BASF Indonesia as The Best Selling Albums on BASF tapes and the fourth album Generasi Biru went multi-platinum, with several songs making in into Indonesia’s top charts.

Slank became the first MTV Indonesia icon in 2005.

Various Changes

Since its inception, Slank’s band members have changed frequently. Reasons have ranged from drugs uses, woman, money and differences in musical styles. The most popular line up of the band has been Kaka (vocals), Bimbim (Drum), Abdee (Guitars), Ivanka (Basses), Ridho (Guitars). In 2007, Slank released the new album, “Slow But Sure”; the album’s first single “Slalu Begitu” is currently receiving heavy rotation on Indonesian radio stations.

In 2008 Slank has been touring the U.S. and Europe. They have also played in various Asian countries, such as Thailand, the Philippines, Japan and South Korea.

Having more than fifteen albums sold and occasionally causing political controversy in Indonesia, Slank decided to travel to the USA to record their first English-speaking album, Anthem for the Broken-Hearted. Blues Saraceno is chosen to be their producer of this album. They record and mixed the album in only twenty-two days.^[3]

“If you want the world to see what you want to say, you better go to the highest mountain. And for music, the highest mountain now is in the U.S.A.”, says Abdee Negara

Java Jazz Festival 2009

This is one of the big headlines. For the first time, the Indonesian phenomenon with millions of fans, Slank, rocked this year’s Java Jazz Festival 2009! Who could predicted that Slank would have their moment at the biggest jazz event in the world.

Their performance was meant to be a task from Peter F.Gontha to see how they deserved being in a jazz festival, the whole show that attends by thousands successfully transformed their songs into jazz. In the spirit of reaching greater jazz audience by combining genres, this show which featured Michael Paulo, Ron King and Tony Monaco was really a feels like a lifetime experience.

Java Jazz Festival 2009

This is one of the big headlines. For the first time, the Indonesian phenomenon with millions of fans, Slank, rocked this year’s Java Jazz Festival 2009! Who could predicted that Slank would have their moment at the biggest jazz event in the world.

Their performance was meant to be a task from Peter F.Gontha to see how they deserved being in a jazz festival, the whole show that attends by thousands successfully transformed their songs into jazz. In the spirit of reaching greater jazz audience by combining genres, this show which featured Michael Paulo, Ron King and Tony Monaco was really a feels like a lifetime experience.

Trivia

In “Pisah Saja Dulu”, vocals were taken at night outside at the house’s terrace. The sound of passing cars and zippo clang incidentally recorded to the song and left as is to become an atmospheric ambient.

“Juwita Malam”, from the P.L.U.R album, featured in the 2005 film Banyu Biru starring Tora Sudiro. Cast members from the film are seen performing in the song’s music video.

Act in The Film

On 2009 Slank was joined in a film that tell about Slank’s journey in their music carrer called “Generasi Biru”. This film was directed by a famous Indonesian director, Garin Nugroho. For this film Slank have make a single, that is “Slank Dance”. This song is contain a unique dance style which created by Slankers.

Discography

Studio Album

1. Suit suit…hehehe 1990
2. Kampungan 1991
3. Piss 1993
4. Generasi Biru 1994
5. Minoritas 1996
6. Lagi Sedih 1997
7. Tujuh 1998
8. Mata Hati Reformasi 1998
9. 999 + 09, Vol. 1 1999 (double album)
   999 + 09, Vol. 2 1999
10. Virus 2001
11. Satu Satu 2003
12. Bajakan 2003
13. P.L.U.R 2004
14. Slankissme 2005
15. Slow But Sure 2007
16. The Big Hip 2008

[edit] Live Album

1. Konser Piss 30 Kota 1998
2. Virus Road Show 2002
3. Slank – Road To Peace 2004

Movie Soundtrack

1. O.S.T. “Get Married” 2007
2. Original Soundtrack “Generasi Biru” The Movie 2009

International Album

1. Since 1983 – Malaysian Edition 2006
2. Slank feat. Big Hip – Japan Edition 2008
3. Anthem For The Broken Hearted – USA Edition 2008

UNGU Band

Ungu are a rock band formed in Jakarta, Indonesia in 1996 with Makki as the only remaining original member. The group comprises vocalist/guitarist Pasha, guitarist Enda & Onci, bassist Makki, keyboardist Gatz and drummer Rowman.

Ungu are known for their hit singles, such as “Demi Waktu“, “Tercipta Untukku“, “Andai Ku Tahu” and “Kekasih Gelapku“.

Ungu gained mainstream popularity in Malaysia around 2006 with the release of their single “Demi Waktu”. followed by their third album Melayang (2006).

In 2006, ten people were killed in a stampede at one of their shows in Pekalongan

History

Formation and first years (1996-1997)

The original members of the band are guitarist Ekky, drummer Pasha Van derr Krabb and vocalist Michael. In 1997, Pasha Van derr Krabb left the band and was replaced by Rowman.

Laguku (2000-2002)

In 2000, Ungu focused efforts on their debut album. Ungu has also released “Hasrat” and “Bunga” for a compilation album, Klik.

Ungu released their first full-length album, Laguku in July 2002. Their first single “Bayang Semu” was used for a soundtrack in ABG (RCTI). Even though the album was considered success, it reached Platinum Award after two years of its release date.

Tempat Terindah (2002-2005)

Just before starting the new album, Ekky decided to leave the band in 2003. His position was replaced by Oncy who had just left Funky Kopral.

Ungu released its second album Tempat Terindah in December 2003. The album spawned a hit single “Karena Dia Kamu” and “Suara Hati“. The album sold 150,000 copies.

Ungu has also collaborated with Chrisye in his 2005 album, Senyawa.

Melayang (2005-2007)

Ungu successfully recorded new materials for their next album in 2005 and released their next album Melayang in December 2005 in Indonesia alone.

This new album had put Ungu into the spotlight with their hit single “Demi Waktu“. The single received massive airplay in both Indonesia and Malaysia which causes 4 record labels in Malaysia to own Ungu’s copyright to distribute the album in Malaysia. Malaysian’s Suria Records who owns Siti Nurhaliza, won the copyright.

The album received good reviews from both Malaysian and Indonesian critics.

Other albums and acitivity

Ungu released a mini album, SurgaMu to celebrate Ramadhan in December 2006. 150,000 copies sold in 15 days. The album received an inspiring recognition from Yusuf Kalla but the band didn’t receive it as the band’s appearance in Presidential Palace, didn’t follow the correct procession protocol.

In 2006, Ungu was nominated for Most Favorite Band Duo in MTV Asia 2006 Awards, Best Video Director “Demi Waktu” Abimael Gandy and Video of the Year “Demi Waktu”.

Discography

LAGUKU – Bar Productions/Hemaswara (Musica Group), 2002

Songtrack:
1. Bayang Semu
2. Jika Itu Yang Terbaik
3. Bebas
4. Embun Hati
5. Terang
6. Sepi Gelisah
7. Jangan Siakan
8. Maafkanlah
9. Sirna
10. Tiada Kata
11. Kisah
12. Laguku
TEMPAT TERINDAH – Bar Productions/Hemaswara (Musica Group), 2003

Songtrack:
1. Antara Kita
2. Karena Dia Kamu
3. Hanya Cinta
4. Rasa Sayang
5. Suara Hati
6. Dia dan Dirimu
7. Semoga
8. Coba ‘Tuk Temukan
9. Mengertilah
10. Dunia Menangis
11. Cinta: Cintaku
12. Tempat Terindah
13. Suara Hati (Acoustic Version – only on CD format)
MELAYANG – Trinity Optima Prodcution/Suria Records, 2005

Songtrack:
1. Melayang
2. Seperti Yang Dulu
3. Demi Waktu
4. Berikan Aku Cinta
5. Berjanjilah
6. Dari Satu Hati
7. Aku Bukan Pilihan Hatimu
8. Tak Perlu
9. Ungu (Tak Terulang)
10. Tercipta Untukku
11. Ciuman Pertama
12. Sejauh Mungkin
UNTUKMU SELAMANYA – Trinity Optima Prodcution/Suria Records, 2007

Songtrack:
1. Aku Datang Untuk Mencintaimu
2. Untukmu Selamanya
3. Kekasih Gelapku
4. Bukan Aku
5. Ijinkan Aku
6. Cerita Bersamamu
7. Apalah Arti Cinta
8. Saat Indah Bersamamu
9. Waktu Yang Dinanti
10. Lagu Cinta
11. Penyanyi Jalanan
12. Cinta Dalam HatI