Ungu

Ungu are a Pop-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.[1]
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History
[edit] 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.
[edit] 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.
[edit] 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.
[edit] 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.
[edit] 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".
[edit] 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 Production/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 Ungu (Tak Terulang)
10. Tercipta Untukku
12. Sejauh Mungkin

UNTUKMU SELAMANYA - Trinity Optima Production/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

PENGUASA HATI - Trinity Optima Production/Suria Records, 2009

Songtrack:

1. Akulah Cintamu
2. Dilema Cinta
3. Hampa Hatiku
4. Ku Ingin S'lamanya
5. Beri Aku Waktu
6. Kau Tahu
7. Indonesiaku
8. Yang Pertama
9. Luka Disini
10. Terang Dalam Gelapku
11. Badai Kini Berlalu
12. Penguasa Hatiku

[edit] Religious Album

* SurgaMu (2006)
* Para PencariMu (2007)
* Aku Dan Tuhanku (2008)

Dewa 19

Dewa 19, often referred to as Dewa, is an Indonesian rock band originating from Surabaya, East Java.

Since the band's formation in 1986 there have been a number of changes to the lineup. The current members are: Ahmad Dhani (keyboard), Andra (guitar), Tyo (drums), Yuke (bass guitar), and Once (vocals).
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History
[edit] Beginnings

Dewa was first formed in 1986 by four students from a junior high school SMPN 6 in Surabaya. The name Dewa originated as an acronym of the founding members' names: D from Dhani (keyboard, vocals), E from Erwin Prasetya (bass guitar), W from Wawan Juniarso (drums) and A from Andra (guitar). Dewa is also an Indonesian word meaning 'god', or 'deity'. The band was initially based at Wawan's dorm in the Airlangga University complex.

Wanting to take a different direction, Wawan left the band in 1988 and formed Outsider with Ari Lasso. The name Dewa was changed to Down Beat which became a reasonably well-known name in East Java during that time.

When Slank became well-known, Wawan was asked to rejoin Dewa to rejuvenate the band and Ari Lasso was invited too. As the age of the bands members was 19 years at the time, Down Beat was changed to Dewa 19. Due to the lack of a studio that met their requirements in Surabaya, the band was forced to move to Jakarta where after a number of rejections by record companies, a Dewa 19 master was finally recorded by Team Records.
[edit] Mainstream success and line-up instability

The first album Dewa 19 was released in 1992. Exceeding expectations, the album received awards from BASF in the categories of Best Newcomer and Most Popular Album of 1993.

During the making of the second album Format Masa Depan which was released in 1994, Wawan left the band again due to incompatibility between the members. After their 1995 album Terbaik-Terbaik which enjoyed sales of more than half a million units was completed, Wong Aksan joined the band as drummer. Wong departed too after the following album Pandawa Lima was finished in 1997 and was replaced by Bimo Sulaksono, a former member of Netral. Not long thereafter Bimo left Dewa 19 and together with Bebi formed the band Romeo.


In addition to the problem of frequent changes to the lineup, Dewa 19 also suffered from the implications of the alleged drug problems of two other band members. Erwin entered a rehabilitation program to end a drug dependency which was ultimately successful. Ari Lasso also experienced difficulties and Dhani insisted that the vocalist role be filled by Once. The vacant drummer's seat was filled by Tyo Nugros.

In their fifth album Bintang Lima released in 2000, the band changed their name from Dewa 19 back to Dewa. Bintang Lima was a hit, selling over 1.7 million copies[citation needed]. Erwin returned to the band as bass guitar player.

After the 2002 release of the popular album Cintailah Cinta, a number of problems emerged. The song "Arjuna Mencari Cinta" was plagued by copyright issues and eventually the band was forced to change the name to "Arjuna" only. Erwin left due to differences with the band's management and was replaced by Yuke Sampurna, formerly the The Groove bassist.

In 2004 Dewa released a live album entitled Atas Nama Cinta I & II followed by the studio album Laskar Cinta. In the same year Dewa changed its name to Dewa 19 again.

In 2006 the eighth studio album Republik Cinta was released. The album has spawned three radio hit singles: "Laskar Cinta", "Selimut Hati" and "Sedang Ingin Bercinta".

In 2009, Dewa 19 lost Tyo Nugros due to illness in his legs that meant he cannot play drums for an extended time.
[edit] Side Project

Now, Dewa members have their own side project. Dhani now also playing for The Rock, Andra playing guitar for his own Andra and The BackBone, and also Once develops his career as a solo singer.
[edit] Discography
[edit] Studio albums

* Dewa 19 (1992)
* Format Masa Depan (1994)
* Terbaik Terbaik (1995)
* Pandawa Lima (1997)
* Bintang Lima (2000)
* Cintailah Cinta (2002)
* Laskar Cinta (2004)
* Republik Cinta (2006)
* Kerajaan Cinta (2007)

[edit] Live albums

* Atas Nama Cinta I & II (2004)
* Live in Japan (limited edition DVD) (2005)

[edit] Compilation albums

* The Best Of Dewa 19 (1999)
* The Best Of Republik Cinta Management (2008)

Gigi (band)

Gigi is an Indonesian poprock band led by founder, Armand Maulana, and songwriter Dewa Budjana. Formed in March 1994, the band has released fifteen studio albums. The name "Gigi" (teeth) itself is named after the laugh members of the group had after the name "Orang Utan" nearly was decided as the name of the band.

History

Aria Baron, Thomas Ramadan, Ronald Sristisnto, Dewa Budjana and Armand Maulana. That is the founder of Band Gigi at first, which was established on March 22, 1994.

Imagination is the debut album from the Angan, the album sold 100,000 copies, it made quite the size of a bygone era. The amount is already quite a lot.

The promise is one hit song on the second album Dunia, the second album was released in 1995. The album sold 400,000 copies hinnga, really a very good improvement, with the success of the second album made a lot of requests from the masses to re-print first album. At the time Gigi was named best band.

Aria Baron left Gigi in September 1995, followed by Thomas and Ronald who left in November 1996. As a result, there were only two members left; they persisted and recruited Opet Alatas (bass) and Budhy Hartono (drums).

'3/4' is a unique name for an album, it's the third album from Gigi, the album sold in the market the program with the amount not much different from selling on its second album, which is 400,000 copies. At the time Gigi was named the most shining band in 1996.

Discography

[edit] Studio albums

• Angan, 1994
• Dunia, 1995
• 3/4, 1996
• 2 X 2, 1997
• Kilas Balik, 1998
• Baik, 1999
• The Greatest Hits Live, 2000
• Untuk Semua Umur, 2001
• The Best of Gigi, 2002
• Salam Kedelapan, 2003
• Ost. Brownies, 2004
• Raihlah Kemenangan, 2004
• Raihlah Kemenangan (repackage), 2005
• Next Chapter, 2006
• Pintu Sorga, 2006
• Peace, Love 'n Respect, 2007
• Gigi, 2009

[edit] Band members

[edit] Current members

• Armand Maulana - vocals (1994-present)
• Dewa Budjana - Guitar (1994-present)
• Thomas Ramdhan - Bass (1994-1996, 1999-present)
• Gusti Hendy - drums (2004-present)

[edit] Former members

• Aria Baron - Guitar (1994-1995)
• Ronald Fristianto - Drums (1994-1996)
• Opet Alatas - Bass (1996-1999)
• Budhy Haryono - Drums (1996-2004)