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Superman Is Dead New Album...

noreply@blogger.com (INIMUSIKASIK) — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 03:25:00 +0000

Superman Is Dead’s Angels and The Outsiders out Oct 2008

Damn….rasanya sudah 100 tahun lamanya tidak menginjakkan kaki di studio rekaman. And before we jump to the main topic, one thing we must admit, the beginning of this year 2008 and half of 2007 was disaster for Superman Is Dead! Semua terasa berat.
Diawali dengan penghianatan besar, konflik fatal dalam manajemen, kebangkrutan dan ditinggalkan oleh yang tercinta. Semua terjadi secara beruntun bak novel tragedi dari Rusia. Dingin dan tanpa ampun. Dan kita tidak bertambah muda. Dikejar usia, jadilah beban hidup terasa semakin berat dan menghantui setiap inchi langkah yang kita ambil. Saat itu SID seperti kehilangan nyawa dan akal sehat.

Kebingungan dan hampir menyerah.
Tapi untung saja tidak. "Apapun yang tidak membunuhmu akan menjadikanmu lebih kuat". Don't ever fuck with that old saying coz we are the living proof. Setelah hampir setahun hancur lebur dihajar depresi dan segenap negativitas-nya, perlahan kita seperti kembali menemukan jati diri kita, siapa kita dan apa yang kita inginkan. Ditengah rasa sakit kita banyak belajar tentang hidup. Dan satu hal signifikan, malaikat akan selalu ada disana selama kita masih percaya. Energi. Api kebencian, cinta dan airmata. Itulah malaikat. Persahabatan, kesetiaan dan harapan. Itulah malaikat.
Dan kita pun terselamatkan.

Perlahan kita mencoba berdiri lagi, menulis lagu, menorehkan lirik bertintakan air mata dan alkohol untuk menemukan kembali alasan kenapa kita berada di band ini. Dan jangan pernah lupakan rasa terima kasih dari hati kami yang paling dalam untuk semua fans, sahabat dan keluarga yang tiada henti siang malam gelap terang memberi api semangat nan tulus kepada kami. We're so so lucky to have you!
Berbekal harapan setinggi matahari, akhirnya kami benar-benar bisa berdiri dan semua masalah mulai menemukan jalan keluarnya.
Masih memakai sound engineer Yoni dan dengan sound yang jauh lebih tebal dan matang, album ke 7 ini dibuka dengan Luka Indonesia yang memuntahkan rasa cinta kami pada negara dan kolaborasi dengan alat musik tradisional Bali terjadi disini, it's totally Rock-A-Bali! Tema persatuan dan harapan untuk dunia yang lebih baik juga ada di Unfuck The World dan Kuat Kita Bersinar dimana kita memadukan suara tulus anak-anak panti asuhan diiringi denting indah piano dari musisi jazz tangguh Erik. Nuansa kecintaan terhadap pada anak-anak kita pertahankan dalam lirik-lirik jujur Saint Of My Life [feat.Alit Anima on organ], Fly Away, danThe Days Of A Father. Punkrock sayang keluarga. Haha.
Kesedihan dan konten rasa kehilangan kita balut dengan gagah dalam Nights Of The Lonely [featuring Sally Jo Saharadja on violin], Menuju Temaram dan Memories Of Rose yang maha panas dimana perpaduan gitar flamenco Hendra Telephone dan permainan trumpet dahsyat Rio Saharadja akan membuat anda seolah berada di gurun Mexico dengan tequila kadaluwarsa ditangan kiri dan pistol di tangan kanan.
Lalu di track Pulang tema kerinduan akan 'rumah' dituangkan dengan semangat rockabilly nan membara dan tiba tiba terselip nada gulana suling bambu Bali dari Gembul drummer Navicula. Aneh? You'll be the judge. Tak usah terlalu lama terjebak dalam kesedihan karena kita akan menggebrak pesta pesta liar jalanan dengan Brandal Poppies 2 [based on a true fuckin story], Punkrock Lowrider, Twice In Paradise dan Jika Kami Bersama, sebuah masterpiece dimana SID untuk pertama kalinya berkolaborasi penuh dengan Jogjakarta kings Shaggy Dog. This track is guaranteed gonna bring your ass right to the party! Kemudian rasa salut dan hormat terdalam untuk sekumpulan anak muda yang tak mengenal rasa takut dan selalu ada untuk SID kita tumpahkan dalam The Outsiders.
Itulah 15 track yang berhasil kita rekam dalam masa masa terberat dalam karir kita, namun matahari sudah kembali bersinar dan hingga detik ini kami merasa seperti ribuan macan lapar yang siap menerjang apapun dan siapapun yang berdiri dijalan kami.

Cheers!

Superman Is Dead
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Vidi Aldiano

noreply@blogger.com (INIMUSIKASIK) — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 04:15:00 +0000

NUANSA BENING

oh tiada yang hebat dan mempesona

ketika kau lewat di hadapanku

biasa saja

waktu perkenalan terjalin sudah

ada yang menarik pancaran diri

terus mengganggu

mendengar cerita sehari-hari

yang wajar tapi tetap mengasyikkan

oh tiada kejutan pesona diri

pertama kujabat jemari tanganmu

biasa saja

masa perkenalan lewatlah sudah

ada yang menarik bayang-bayangmu

tak mau pergi

dirimu nuansa-nuansa ilham

hamparan laut tiada bertepi

kini terasa sungguh

semakin engkau jauh

semakin terasa dekat

akan tumbuh kembangkan

kasih yang kau tanam

di dalam hatiku

menatap nuansa-nuansa bening

jelasnya doa bercita

Thanks to Yohan ( sayayohan@gm**l.com ) for submiting this lyric to mp3sgratis.net

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About Herman Li

noreply@blogger.com (INIMUSIKASIK) — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 04:11:00 +0000

BIOGRAPHY

Herman Li is the guitarist behind those over the top hyper guitar fretwork, and part of the recording production core of all DragonForce records.

Born in Hong Kong, Herman is a self-taught musician, learning mostly from listening to his favourite music and watching videos.

After having played in a number of underground rock and metal bands in London, Herman decided the only way for him to move forward, is to form a band instead of joining one. In the summer of 1999, Herman found a number of musicians in the UK to kick start a new band now known worldwide as DRAGONFORCE.

In between intensive world tours with DragonForce, Herman found time to write a monthly guitar column in UK's Total Guitar magazine. He has also given many guitar clinics around the world, showcasing his own approach to the instrument to help inspire guitarists around the globe. As well as evolving as a player, Herman likes to understand his instrument as much as possible. He is heavily involved in electric guitar development, working on new ideas to improve the instrument as much as possible.

Herman won the 'Best Shredder' award at the annual Metal Hammer Golden Gods Awards 2005. Together with Sam Totman, Herman recently won four categories in Guitar World's Readers Poll 2007 for 'Best New Talent' (winning by 70%), 'Best Metal', 'Best Riff' and 'Best Shredders'. They also won 'Best Guitar Solo' with Through the Fire and Flames in Total Guitar's readers' poll 2007 and numerous polls in other printed and online press around the world. Herman and guitar partner Sam Totman have been playing together for years, the dual is currently making a huge impact in today's modern rock and metal scene.

Year 2007 started nicely with Herman receiving an invitation to perform as special guest with guitar legend Steve Vai at the Ibanez Jem/RG model 20th Anniversary show in Hollywood, California. As well as playing on Steve Vai’s set, Herman shared the stage on the evening all star jam with guitar heroes such as Joe Satriani, Paul Gilbert, Tony MacAlpine and Andy Timmons.

Outside of music, Herman's interests includes technology, martial arts and when not touring, enjoys training in Brazillian Jiu Jitsu five days a week. He also speaks three languages fluently.

www.hermanli.com

STAIRWAY TO HEAVEN

noreply@blogger.com (INIMUSIKASIK) — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 02:47:00 +0000

The Story Behind the Song

Stairway to Heaven was the song that everyone wanted to learn when I first started playing the guitar. It was the one song that could define you as a good guitarist among your peers.

Stairway to Heaven was written by Robert Plant and Jimmy Page of Led Zeppelin. They began recording in 1970 and the project was slowly brought to completion one year later in 1971 (after the lyrics were added.) Here are some interesting facts about Stairway to Heaven...

It was performed by Led Zeppelin for the very first time in conjunction with the first concert they gave in Northern Ireland at Belfast's Ulster Hall.
It is cited as the most played song on FM radio stations in the United States, despite never being released as a single there.
Stairway to Heaven is one of the most well-known popular songs in rock and roll history, despite the fact that it was never released as a single.
It is the biggest-selling single piece of sheet music clocking up an average of 15,000 copies yearly.
It is considered by many to be one of the greatest rock and roll songs of all time.
The opening chord progression in Stairway to Heaven is nearly identical to the 1968 instrumental "Taurus" by the group Spirit.

Some critics have accused Led Zeppelin of recording a hidden Satanic message in Stairway To Heaven that can be heard when it's played backward. The band has ignored such claims for the most part. Singer/composer Robert Plant replied to a question on this subject by saying:

"To me it's very sad, because 'Stairway To Heaven' was written with every best intention, and as far as reversing tapes and putting messages on the end, that's not my idea of making music."

Swan Song Records also issued the following statement at the time which said:

"Our turntables only play in one direction—forwards."

I personally don't believe there is anything sinister at all about the song Stairway to Heaven. The words are really quite thought provoking. It begins with words about living a life that is only satisfied with material things...

"There's a lady is sure,
all that glitters is gold,
and she's buying a stairway to heaven.
When she gets there she knows,
if the stores are all closed,
with a word she can get what she came for."

As the song progresses it becomes more reflective and even somewhat spiritual...

"Your head is hummin' and it won't go, in case you don't know,
the piper's calling you to join him.
Yes, there are two paths you can go by, but in the long run,
there's still time to change the road you're on."

I guess everyone must decide for themselves how they feel about this song. As a guitar teacher, I definitley think it's worth learning because it is a true rock and roll classic.

If you're just beginning to learn guitar, you might find Stairway to Heaven a bit of a challenge to play, but it's not impossible. Those of you who have been playing for awhile shouldn't have any problem. Of course, if your in a band, then this song is a must to know as it is a great crowd pleaser. You will definitely gain recognition and a good response if you can play it well.

Kathy Unruh is a singer/songwriter and webmaster of ABC Learn Guitar. She has been writing songs and providing guitar lessons to students of all ages for over 25 years.