Current members:
Guitar and Keyboard: Dhani Ahmad Prasetyo (1986-2011).
Lead Guitar: Andra Junaidi (1986-2011).
Vocal: Once Mekel (1999-2011).
Bass: Yuke Sampurna (2002-2011).
Drums: Agung Yudha (2007-2011).
Previous members:
Drummers:
Wawan Juniarso (1986 - 1994).
Rere Reza (1994-1995).
Wong Aksan (1995-1998).
Bimo Sulaksono (1998).
Setyo Nugroho (1999-2007).
Vocal: Ari Lasso (1989-1999).
Bass: Erwin Prasetya (1986-2002).
Dewa 19's original drummer, Wawan Juniarso, was left the band while they recorded their album "Format Masa Depan" in 1994. He was replaced by a temporary drummer, Rere Reza (Drummer Ada Band) to finishing the album.
Rere Reza was replaced by Dewa's official drummer, Wong Aksan, while they recorded "Terbaik Terbaik" in 1995. But one year after they were released "Pandawa Lima" album, Wong Aksan has officially fired because too many Jazz style on his drums style. Wong Aksan was replaced by Bimo Sulaksono but not long after that, he was left the band and creating a new band Romeo with Bebi in 1998.
Dewa 19 had another problem too. Their Vocalist and Bassist, Ari Lasso and Erwin Prasetya were having reliance with drugs. Their drug habits made Dewa 19's concert were canceled and their fifth album was unfinished. Ari and Erwin have been gived some rehabilitations by Dewa 19's management. Unfortunately, just Erwin was succesfully rehabilitated, and Ari was getting worse for their habit.
Ari Lasso were forcefully fired in 1999 because his condition was too worst for consequence about his drugs habit. Dewa 19 was released their best songs from previous albums in an album, "The Best of Dewa 19" to commemorate Ari for his merits for Dewa 19.
Ari Lasso was replaced by Once Mekel in 1999. Once was inviting Setyo Nugroho to join Dewa 19 too. Then Setyo was officially as Dewa 19's Drummer in 1999.
After vacuum for three years, they were changing their name from Dewa 19 to Dewa and they were presented their new formation. With new band name, they were released three great successful albums, "Bintang Lima", "Cintailah Cinta", and "Laskar Cinta".
After the band was released "Cintailah Cinta", Erwin Prasetya was fired by Dewa 19 management and then he was replaced by former bassist of The Groove, Yuke Sampurna. The band changed back their band name to Dewa 19 in 2004 after releasing "Laskar Cinta".
After the band was released "Kerajaan Cinta" album in 2007, Setyo Nugroho's suffer for legs nervous breakdown. According to some advices from neurology doctors, Setyo was mandated to left the band because his nerve breakdown made him couldn't play the drums for the long time. Setyo Nugroho was replaced in 2007 by Agung Yudha.
After their world tour concert in 2006, Every members was focused for their side-projects. Andra has side-project band, Andra and The BackBone. Once Mekel has focused for his solo career. Yuke Sampurna has two side-project bands, Number One and The Chemistry. And Dhani has developing their management become a new management named "Republik Cinta" which it was popularizing some musicians like Dewi Dewi, Mulan Jameela, The Virgin, Mahadewi, and Alexa Key.
All members were too focused their project and that was making their tenth album "Kesultanan Cinta" unfinished.
In 2011, Once Mekel was declaring if he has left the band. After 25 years in Indonesia's music arena, Dewa 19 has officially disbanded.
Liberty
Dewa 19 Lyrics
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Ku rasakan Gemuruh panjang
Nada - nada sumbang
Coda:
Terbersit tanda tanya
Itu sebuah proses panjang
Terucap jawaban
Reff:
Liberty... Oh... Oh...
Mimpi kami Memburu sketsa masa depan
Liberty... Oh... Oh...
Nanti kita butuh satu prasasti
Asasi...
Ku pandangi Nafas sesak seorang kawan
Teriakkan hak asasi itu
Yang slalu terlupa
Back to Coda, Reff:
In Dewa 19's song "Liberty," the lyrics tell a story of standing at the corner of democracy, feeling a long rumble of conflicting and dissonant notes. The chorus mentions the dream of pursuing a future sketch (mimpi kami memburu sketsa masa depan) with the need for a solid foundation of basic rights and freedom (nanti kita butuh satu prasasti asasi). The verses refer to a friend struggling with their breath, shouting for their basic rights that are often forgotten. The coda talks about a long process of finding answers (terbersit tanda tanya, itu sebuah proses panjang, terucap jawaban), and the process is not simple but one that involves both logic and emotion (merasuk nurani menyentak logika).
The lyrics of "Liberty" suggest that even in a democratic society, there is still inequality and dissatisfaction. The song encourages citizens to continue to seek answers, question authority, fight for basic rights, and eventually leave behind a legacy of freedom (satu prasasti asasi).
Line by Line Meaning
Ku berdiri Disudut demokrasi
I stand in the corner of democracy
Ku rasakan Gemuruh panjang
I feel a long-lasting uproar
Nada - nada sumbang
Discordant notes
Terbersit tanda tanya
Doubt arises
Itu sebuah proses panjang
It's a long process
Terucap jawaban
The answer is spoken
Merasuk nurani menyentak logika
Penetrating the conscience, shocking the logic
Liberty... Oh... Oh...
Freedom... Oh... Oh...
Mimpi kami Memburu sketsa masa depan
Our dream is to hunt for the sketch of the future
Nanti kita butuh satu prasasti
Later, we will need a monument
Asasi...
The foundation...
Ku pandangi Nafas sesak seorang kawan
I look at the shortness of breath of a friend
Teriakkan hak asasi itu
The scream for human rights
Yang slalu terlupa
That is always forgotten
Liberty... Oh... Oh...
Freedom... Oh... Oh...
Nanti kita butuh satu prasasti
Later, we will need a monument
Asasi...
The foundation...
Contributed by Caleb I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@mayoritasbangga1495
Klo di eropa ada lagu berdurasi panjang spt;
Stairway to heaven_ led zeppelin
Bohemian Rhapsody_ Queen
November Rain_ GNR
Still got the blues_ Garry more
Dan indonesia diwakili oleh;
Sembilan Hari & LIBERTY_ Dewa 19
Mantaffffffff............👍👍👍👍👍
@galerilegend3001
DEWA 19 sudah ditakdirkan jd Band Legend di Bumi ini
@oneandonly266
Jaman 80 akhir dan awal 90 an wajar jika band (termasuk dewa 19) bikin lagu mirip2 band luar.. Krn masa2 itu band2 kita kalau tampil di panggung sering bawain lagu2 barat (bukan ciptaan sendiri).. Seperti metallica, queen, van halen, bon jovi, toto, iron maiden, warrant, skid row dll.. Jadi pada saat mereka bikin lagu sendiri sedikit banyak pasti terpengaruh lagu2 dari luar, baik nada lagu maupun irama gitar atau piano
Nah dewa 19 saat awal 90 an jadi salah satu pelopor band pop rock yg bawakan lagu ciptaan sendiri (setelah slank)
@Duta_Agna
Arek Suroboyo keren banget....💚💚💚💚💚
@iswantorafiart3353
yg tdk pernah berubah dari dulu adalah..isian2 gitar andra...khas banget...andra memang ikonik...
@cacakarul1758
Di album ini mereka sudah 20an tahun... Andra main gitar benar benar Hero...usia segitu tapi gila banget skillnya
@mjsibiblue
Alhamdulillah masih bisa mendengarkan musik/lagu yg berkualitas di era milenial...
@rezarachim1576
Personil dewa 19 skill nya hebat semua.
@duffchannel5922
Ini lagu legend...ada nuansa yg bikin kita balik ke masa lewat...
@wilibrodussmitshambur1030
Salam hormat buat mas Dhani untuk karya-karya indah termasuk lagu Sembilan Hari & Liberty. Suara om Ary di lagu Liberty ini ampunn dehhhh....dasyat bikin merinding. Sembilan Hari ini sepertinya lagu penuh kenangan buat mas Dhani. Sukses selalu mas Dhani semoga ada karya-karya baru lagi sebagus album-album sebelumnya. Amin.
@zazatproplis9005
Lagi kangen Album format masa depan yg bikin senyum2 kalau inget masa2 indah dgn mantan pacar yg skg udah jadi mamanya anak2.