AATPSC was formed in 2012 at Indonesia Art Institute Yogyakarta, one of the oldest art campus in Indonesia that located on the southern side of Yogyakarta. Two ethnomusicology students Dhima Chistian Datu (vocals, accordion, ukulele, banjo, synthesizer, loop) and Aurelia Marshal (ukulele, guitar, keyboard, synthesizer, vocoder) decided to form a music group, by inviting one of their friend in ethnomusicology majors, Aris Setyawan (drums) and friends in music majors, Ahmad Mursid (trumpet) and Rian Hidayat (percussion). The band's creative process began by trying out the rehearsal in the studio. But because it felt there was still a vacuum in the rhythmic department, Aris then invited his acquaintances, a jazz musician Danny Rachman (bass) to join. Later Bayu Atmojo (trombone) joins to complete the brass section.
AATPSC released its debut album in 2013 in two formats: celluloid tape (Tomat Records, Jakarta) and CD (independent release). In a short time the debut of Self Titled was sold out and received a positive response from various parties. Because of the many positive responses while the album was sold out, some time later finally the debut album was later re-released in the form of vinyl and cassette records (Elevation Records, Jakarta). Even because demand is still high, in 2014 Elevation Records re-released the album with the title Redux.
After performing on various stages and releasing albums, AATPSC began to be known by the audience of music lovers. The response of various media to AATPSC has always been positive. The Jakarta Post calls AATPSC "...unassuming young men and women who carved their own niche by playing music that is not only unique but also a breakthrough in a scene ..." BBC Indonesia
stated "AATPSC was welcomed by indie listeners from home, thanks to their ability to bring utopian melodies." South East Asia Indie (SEA Indie) reviews AATPSC "all the musical creativities have been crystallized into one precious gem; a whimsical melodic and rhythmic style of European music. "While the Southeast Asian indie music watch site The Wknd calls AATPSC music" sounds very français but very nusantara at the same time, surprisingly."
Although AATPSC had been on hiatus for approximately two years from the beginning of 2014 to 2015, at the end of 2015 AATPSC decided to return to music by holding a performance titled "Back To Wonderland" in Yogyakarta, Indonesia. The simple show, which was attended by carnivalse (nickname for AATPSC music listeners), became a sign that AATPSC was ready to play music again, present on stage, and establish a tone and rhythm in typical music to be enjoyed by many people.
In 2016 AATPSC returned to work by releasing a new single titled “Melerai Lara”. The song can be downloaded for free on the soundcloud. This year, Rian Hidayat (percussion) decided to take a break from music with AATPSC due to his business activities. So AATPSC continued its musical activities with 6 personnel. These six people carry the name AATPSC on various musical stages, and are busy processing new song arrangements for their second album. After going through a fairly long production process, the second album titled Bloom was finally released in December 2018.
Wonderland
Aurette and The Polska Seeking Carnival Lyrics
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It'll take you take to some new place such a wonderland
So you could imagine yourself as a seagull
Who have a clear point of view About the freedom from the highest sky
It's a wonderland, place where you can find happiness
It's a wonderland, place where you can be free
It'll take you to some new place such a wonderland
So you could imagine yourself as a rabbit
Running forward so fast, never looking back to the past
The lyrics to Aurette and The Polska Seeking Carnival's song "Wonderland" encourage the listener to explore their curiosity and imagination in order to find a place of wonder and freedom. The song suggests that combining these two qualities can take you to new and exciting places, much like Alice in Wonderland. The reference to imagining oneself as a seagull or rabbit further emphasizes the idea of escaping and finding freedom in the unknown.
The lyrics also suggest that this wonderland is a place of happiness and freedom, where one can truly be themselves without fear or inhibition. The song is thus a call to action, encouraging the listener to seek out their own wonderlands and embrace the curiosity and imagination that will lead them there.
Overall, "Wonderland" is a whimsical and inspiring song that celebrates the power of the human imagination and the joy that can be found in exploring the unknown.
Line by Line Meaning
Curiosity and imagination will be great when they're combined
The combination of curiosity and imagination can lead to greatness
It'll take you to some new place such a wonderland
Curiosity and imagination can take you to amazing places, like Wonderland
So you could imagine yourself as a seagull
With imagination, you can put yourself in the perspective of a free bird, flying high
Who have a clear point of view About the freedom from the highest sky
The seagull can see the world from a unique perspective, emphasizing the freedom that comes with being up high
It's a wonderland, place where you can find happiness
Wonderland is a special place where happiness can be found
It's a wonderland, place where you can be free
Wonderland is a place where freedom is abundant and available to those who seek it
So you could imagine yourself as a rabbit
With imagination, you can put yourself in the perspective of a fast and agile rabbit
Running forward so fast, never looking back to the past
Just like a rabbit, you can move forward quickly and leave the past behind you, focusing on the present and the future
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Written by: Aris Setyawan
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