Though the band has always been active in the indie music scene, in 2004 they signed a contract with Sony-BMG, a major label. Navicula released their 4th album, Alkemis, with Sony-BMG. But, in 2007 they released their 5th album, Beautiful Rebel, independently and returned to following their ideals through the indie music scene. In 2009 Navicula released a 6th album “Salto”, and they are now working on their 7th full-length studio album (release date still to be announced). Navicula is based in Bali, but continue to keep up a national profile.
Navicula’s music is strongly influenced by alternative 90’s rock, especially grunge rock/Seattle sound, through bands such as Soundgarden, Pearl Jam, Alice in Chains, and Nirvana. But what makes their music so unique is their condition of beginning in the melting pot of modern Bali and having the opportunity to mold their creativity out of contrasts so extreme. From the spiritual mountains of Bali’s ancient kingdoms, to passion driven international artists who have come to find inspiration in Bali, and the raw punk rockers of down-town Kuta, this band finds their own taste through it all, the taste of ‘golden green grunge’, the taste of Navicula.
Navicula “the Green Grunge Gentlemen”
Navicula are known as “the Green Grunge Gentlemen”. Since the formation of the band back in the 90’s, environmental and social issues have been a consistent theme in Navicula’s music. Living in Bali, the band often finds inspiration in nature, and seeing the environmental changes happening in Bali and the world, this inspires many of the topics of their songs.
Navicula continues to support social and environmental campaigns in Indonesia and around the world. Following are some of their most recent Social/Eco-Actions:
2010: Navicula was chosen as official spokesperson for Live Earth Bali 2010. Live Earth is an International Organization founded by Emmy-winning producer Kevin Wall, in partnership with former U.S. Vice President Al Gore. Live Earth seeks to leverage the power of entertainment through integrated events, media and the live experience to ignite a global movement aimed at solving the most critical environmental issues of our time.
2009: Navicula contributed the song “Mafia Medis” to Prita Muliyasari’s fight for medical justice and freedom of speech. The song was offered for free download on the band’s website, encouraging fans to listen to the song for free and then as payment donate directly to Prita’s cause (Koin untuk Prita).
2008: Navicula was featured on a national compilation album founded by LIPI to raise Disaster Awareness. Robi (vocalist of Navicula) along with Pepeng (drummer of Jakarta band Naif) we’re chosen as the spokespersons of the program and participated in giving trainings to communities in disaster prone areas of Indonesia, including Irian Jaya, Yogyakarta, and Bali.
2007 Navicula was awarded Environmental Ambassadors of Bali by the local government.
Navicula also is active as a performer, supporter, speaker, producer, as well as event organizer for many fundraisers, educational and art campaigns, social work, and sub-culture events.
Pantai Mimpi
Navicula Lyrics
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begitu ramai.
Hanya ada teman-temanku dan bidadari-bidarai
cintaku.
oh bahagianya diriku memimpikannya.Walau
sekejap saja.
Dan aku terus berharap. Semua mimpi2 yang
indah kan jadi nyata.
sejuta sayang semuanya
begitu cepat berlalu. Karna pagi buta tlah
bangunkan tidurku.
Tapi ku masih ingat jelas mimpi itu kita semua
having fun dibawah mentari
dipinggir pantai. Kita menari dan bernyanyi lagu
reggea ala bob marley
The song "Pantai Mimpi" by Navicula talks about a dream where the singer is on a quiet beach with only their closest friends and the angelic beings of their love. Though the dream only lasts momentarily, the singer holds onto the hope that all of the beautiful dreams will come true. However, they wake up to the harsh reality of morning, but still hold onto the memory of having fun under the sun, dancing and singing reggae music on the beach.
The lyrics of "Pantai Mimpi" are quite poignant, as they describe the fleeting nature of dreams and how they can be quickly ripped away by the waking world. The song also touches on the theme of hope and the desire for something better, even when faced with the darker aspects of life. The use of bidadari-bidadari cintaku (angelic beings of my love) adds a touch of mythology to the dream, further highlighting the otherworldly nature of dreams and how they can transport us to places beyond our imagination.
Line by Line Meaning
Aku bermimpi berada disebuah pantai. Yang tak begitu ramai.
I dreamt of being on a beach, peaceful and serene, without a huge crowd of people around.
Hanya ada teman-temanku dan bidadari-bidarai cintaku. oh bahagianya diriku memimpikannya.Walau sekejap saja.
Only my friends and the angels of my love were around me. I was happy just to dream, even if it was only for a short while.
Dan aku terus berharap. Semua mimpi2 yang indah kan jadi nyata.
And I keep hoping that all the beautiful dreams I have will come true someday.
Tapi sayang sekali semua itu mimpi. Sayang sejuta sayang semuanya begitu cepat berlalu. Karna pagi buta tlah bangunkan tidurku.
Unfortunately, it was all just a dream. It's such a pity that it passed so quickly. I was awakened by the darkness of the early morning sun.
Tapi ku masih ingat jelas mimpi itu kita semua having fun dibawah mentari dipinggir pantai. Kita menari dan bernyanyi lagu reggea ala bob marley
But I still remember the dream vividly, where we were all having fun under the sun on the beach. We danced and sang along to Bob Marley's reggae tunes.
Contributed by Asher A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Ndes_lure
grunge still alive \m/
Sanji Radicalz
Teruslah Berkarya...Tyang Bali \m/
Agus Aditya
apik tenan oe....
Hemel yk Official
manteb bro
Hendra Nugraha
hhahaha...keren...tapi sensor yg aneh.. sengaja kayaknya.
Dewa gede adi
your taste is better