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OAG's story is the story of writer/singer/frontman Radhi. Even he wouldn't be able to tell you how many lineup changes the group has had..:)
OAG's 1994 debut album on the Positive Tone label was industry changing, a watershed. Old Automatic Garbage gave birth to 'Crunchy Pop Fuzz'. Officially it sold triple platinum, but that was before the official distributor was found to be pirating copies into shops! The big hit was the song 60's TV.
Then came 1997s Melody Mocker, a new lineup, and a commercial disappointment despite the wonderfully 'Knocked Silly' and 'Creepy Crawlies'
Lyrics like "creepy crawlies, flowing my viens..creepy crawlies, stuck in my brain..when i don't get no full attention..." should give u an idea, but when sung to hooky, heavenly guitar-pop, the result is startling.
Opera-Radhio-Friendly in 2001 (once again a new lineup)started the comeback for OAG with a significant number of Malay language tracks..a new commercial hit 'Slumber' the action packed 'Stanza' and beautiful indie-pop 'For Whatever' - penned by Alim
Satellite.ink in 2003 saw the band with a more polished production and arrangement...and yet as Daryl Goh in The STAR wrote...
"The whole “crunchy pop fuzz” phenomenon ensued and also tragically imploded as the early chaotic OAG machine crashed. Today OAG is nearly a VH1-style story waiting to be told – and there are some true sex, drugs and rock ’n’ roll tales to be unleashed here. But hold the rock history bit. There is still plenty of life kicking about in the bones of this “veteran” guitar-slinging band. That’s certain.
The fresh blood and bounce breathe vibrancy in the music. But it’s Radhi’s honeyed tunes that drive this band home. The infectious new and energised cuts, mostly with tongues placed firmly in cheeks, are still catchy, winsome and simply too exuberant to resist.
Radhi’s present ongoing renaissance continues but the main change is that he’s slowed things down. Tracks like Nowwhy2 and Konspirasi Bising Internasional could have easily been overpowering indie-rockers in the vein of Knocked Silly or Slumber, but there’s a velvety sparkle to them and you get more soul in the layers, and possibility more reality, by the entire band spreading the pace."
The new 2006 album is...for someone else to review..i haven't got a copy yet:) For sure though, it'll be worth picking up, and there'll be hidden gems inside, that most people will never get to hear.
Also look out for the limited edition "Best of.." from around 1999..2 new tracks, unreleased tracks and all the best versions of early OAG.
My favourite early track is Creepy Crawlies - the best of OAG in one song, and absolutely no-one knows it!..i still don't understand:)
Natural
OAG Lyrics
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Yeah-yeah-yeah yeah-yeah-yeah
Yeah-yeah-yeah yeah-yeah-yeah
Yeah-yeah-yeah yeah-yeah-yeah-yeah
Di Karnival Raya ini
Silaturrahim antara malaikat syaitan-Nya
Insya Allah kan bersimfonik
Di Fiesta Fitri ini
Silaturrahim di antara bangsa-bangsa-Nya
Insya Allah kan berharmonik
Hingga ke akhir masa
Yeah-yeah-yeah yeah-yeah-yeah
Yeah-yeah-yeah yeah-yeah-yeah
Yeah-yeah-yeah yeah-yeah-yeah
Yeah-yeah-yeah
Di Aura Fitri ini
Silaturrahim di antara semua familia
Insya Allah kan bersatu
Di hari mulia
Di Aura Fitri ini
Silaturrahim di antara engkau dan aku
Insya Allah kan bermelodik
Hingga ke akhir waktu
Yeah-yeah-yeah yeah-yeah-yeah
Yeah-yeah-yeah
Rasa sayangku kepadamu
Natural, natural, uuh spiritual
Rasa sayangku kepadamu
Natural, natural, uuh spiritual
Rasa sayangku kepadamu
Natural, natural, uuh spiritual
Rasa sayangku kepadamu
Natural, natural, uuh spiritual
Spiritual, natural
Di Aura Fitri ini
Silaturrahim di antara engkau dan aku
Insya Allah kan bermelodik
Hingga ke akhir waktu
Ye-ee-ah
Rasa sayangku kepadamu
Natural, natural, uuh spiritual
Rasa sayangku kepadamu
Natural, natural, uuh spiritual
Rasa sayangku padamu
Rasa sayangku kepadamu, natural
Yeah-yeah-yeah-yeah, spiritual
Yeah-yeah-yeah-yeah, natural
Yeah-yeah-yeah-yeah, spiritual
Yeah-yeah-yeah-yeah, oh-yeah-yeah-yeah-yeah
Uh-yeah-yeah-yeah-yeah
Yeah-yeah-yeah-yeah-yeah-yeah
Yeah
The song "Natural" by OAG celebrates the joyful and harmonious atmosphere of Eid celebrations. The lyrics are about "silaturrahim" or the tradition of strengthening friendship and harmony among communities during the Eid festival. The song refers to a few different Eid celebrations such as "Karnival Raya" which is likely referring to the Hari Raya Aidilfitri or Eid al-Fitr, and "Fiesta Fitri," which also likely refers to Eid al-Fitr as it is a time of celebration, togetherness, and forgiveness. The song speaks to the shared values of love, harmony, and spirituality that are celebrated during the Eid season. The chorus, "Rasa sayangku kepadamu natural, natural, uuh spiritual" reinforces the notion that the feeling of love and connection is natural and spiritual at the same time.
The song has a celebratory and catchy tune which reflects the happiness and joy associated with the festival. The lyrics are in Malay, which is the national language of Malaysia and one of the official languages of Singapore and Brunei. The language and culture of Malay people are celebrated in the song as it promotes the values of friendship and togetherness, which are central to Malay culture.
Overall, "Natural" by OAG is a song that celebrates the communal and harmonious spirit of the Eid festivals, which are celebrated by millions of people worldwide. The song reinforces the core values of forgiveness, love, and togetherness during these festivals and celebrates the cultural traditions that promote these values.
Line by Line Meaning
Di Karnival Raya ini
Silaturrahim antara malaikat syaitan-Nya
Insya Allah kan bersimfonik
Buat selama-lama-Nya
During this festive carnival,
the friends and foes among the angels
will, Allah willing, have a symphony
that lasts forever.
Di Fiesta Fitri ini
Silaturrahim di antara bangsa-bangsa-Nya
Insya Allah kan berharmonik
Hingga ke akhir masa
During this Feast of Breaking Fast,
the friends of diverse nations
will, Allah willing, harmonize
until the end of time.
Di Aura Fitri ini
Silaturrahim di antara semua familia
Insya Allah kan bersatu
Di hari mulia
On this noble holiday of Breaking Fast,
friends of all families
will, Allah willing, unite
on the auspicious day.
Di Aura Fitri ini
Silaturrahim di antara engkau dan aku
Insya Allah kan bermelodik
Hingga ke akhir waktu
On this noble holiday of Breaking Fast,
the bond between you and me
will, Allah willing, melodize
until the end of time.
Rasa sayangku kepadamu
Natural, natural, uuh spiritual
Rasa sayangku kepadamu
Natural, natural, uuh spiritual
The love I have for you
is natural, natural, ooh spiritual
The love I have for you
is natural, natural, ooh spiritual.
Rasa sayangku padamu
Rasa sayangku kepadamu, natural
Yeah-yeah-yeah-yeah, spiritual
Yeah-yeah-yeah-yeah, natural
Yeah-yeah-yeah-yeah, spiritual
Yeah-yeah-yeah-yeah, oh-yeah-yeah-yeah-yeah
The love I have for you
the love I have for you is natural
deededeedee, spiritual
deededeedee, natural
deededeedee, spiritual
deededeedee, oh yes.
Contributed by Maya A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.