Departing from the desire to explore music more widely, Karaeng, Billy, Xandega, and Giovanni had agreed to engage to their own formula of crafting Polka Wars' distinctive sound: the sound of honest feelings and gentle confusions wrapped in layers of sonic pleasure. With two vocal ranges (baritone and alto), variety of instruments (including wind instruments), and synth-generated cold electronic ambient, they are ready to spread their music to that whole new level.
So far, Polka Wars had recorded 4 songs: Coraline & Horse' Hooves (released as a digital demo sampler - 2011) and Sanctuary & This Providence (released as a 7" single - 2013).
To complete the ecstatic experience of Polka Wars' live performance, Gerinov (saxophonist) and Sawi Lieu (keyboards & synthesizers) are now joining the lineup.
As for media coverage, Polka Wars has already well known trough many respectable blogs around the globe. They’ve been featured in NYLON magazine and soon will be joining several music compilations such as Indie Music France (http://www.indiemusic.fr/) and Music Alliance Pact Compilation (http://www.guardian.co.uk).
Instrumentation
Billy Saleh - Guitar / Vocal
Giovanni Rahmadeva - Drums / Vocal
Karaeng Putra Adjie - Lead Vocal / Guitar
Xandega Tahajuansya - Bass / Vocal
Links
Soundcloud http://soundcloud.com/polkawarsmusic
EPK http://www.sonicbids.com/polkawarsmusic
Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/polkawars
Tumblr http://polkawars.tumblr.com/
Mokele
Polka Wars Lyrics
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While it wipes all the trees and clouds
All the visions of a muddled memory
fades beneath all the blurry stills
As the white dreams go static by the winds
While it wipes all the buildings and grounds
As the pearly gates closing unforseen
And all of the signs lead it in
it's turning the tide into fiends
And all of the signs lead it in
it's turning and turn the tide into fiends
Often see you out there
Mokelé-mbembe
As the white dreams go static by the winds
While it wipes all the trees and clouds
and All the visions of a muddled memory
fades beneath all the blurry stills
Cracks are dawning cold under the skin
Tremble all then seize and falls
Palms are laid out catching a trapeze
Falling of from this crooked mind
It rises it falls it calls you out
Bleak demands only holds it out
It rises it falls it calls you out
Bleak demans only holds it out
Often see you out there
Mokelé-mbembe
It's all just a pebble
Just stick it up to the west side
Face all the angles
Clarity hangs on the other side
It may seem irrational
just ride your way till the sunset
A well prized endavour
Clouded away on the other side
The lyrics of Polka Wars's song "Mokelé" speak of fleeting memories and the passing of time, as well as the mysterious Mokelé-mbembe, a creature from African folklore. The first two stanzas describe how the wind erases everything in its path, from trees and clouds to buildings and grounds, as the memories of the past fade away. The next two stanzas speak of cracks "dawning cold under the skin" and limbs trembling, falling off from this "crooked mind."
The chorus repeatedly references the cryptid creature Mokelé-mbembe, and the mysterious presence it holds. The lyrics suggest that the creature is always present, as the singer often sees it, but elusive and unattainable; much like the fleeting memories of the past. The last stanza speaks of a journey to the "other side," where clarity is said to hang, but the path may seem irrational. It becomes clear that the song is about letting go of the past and embracing the unknown, even if the journey seems difficult or uncertain.
Line by Line Meaning
As the white dreams go static by the winds
The dreams of a better future are tainted by the harsh realities of life
While it wipes all the trees and clouds
The destruction of nature and environment
All the visions of a muddled memory
The loss of past memories and experiences
fades beneath all the blurry stills
Slowly gets erased and forgotten by time
As the pearly gates closing unforseen
An unexpected turn of fate leading to closing opportunities
Swallowed up by the hands of time
Time waits for no one, all will eventually be forgotten
And all of the signs lead it in
All the indications hint towards the same outcome
it's turning the tide into fiends
The situation is leading to a negative outcome
Often see you out there
Recurring thoughts, memories or feelings
Mokelé-mbembe
A mythical creature that represents something elusive or hard to find
Cracks are dawning cold under the skin
Hidden issues and problems showing up slowly
Tremble all then seize and falls
The fear that paralyzes and causes failure
Palms are laid out catching a trapeze
Trying to catch onto anything for support and stability
Falling of from this crooked mind
The battle with personal demons and doubts
It rises it falls it calls you out
The cyclical nature of the struggle
Bleak demands only holds it out
The bleakness of the situation makes it seem hopeless
It's all just a pebble
The issue seems small or insignificant
Just stick it up to the west side
Take a chance, try something new
Face all the angles
Approach the situation from all perspectives
Clarity hangs on the other side
The solution is not always obvious, but it is there
It may seem irrational
The solution may not make logical sense
just ride your way till the sunset
Keep going forward, no matter what
A well prized endavour
The satisfaction of achieving something after going through hardships
Clouded away on the other side
The issues and obstacles seem insurmountable, but there is always a way through
Contributed by Blake H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@mencarijejak6010
Gara-gara masuk nominasi di NET 5.0 nyari tau polka wars dan nemu ini... Gila keren banget gan
@pebriokalianda845
once you go MOKELE MBEMBE, you'll never stop~
@fauzanr.pradana1094
agree mas haha
@bluePORTALgun
often.. see you out there
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Kedele Tempe..
@aparatmetong8645
ngehe
@hataward359
brekele jimbee
@hanifsulaiman4372
brekele kele
@Ketekberantakan
brekele lembe
@nukman211
PERKEDEL TEMPE
@ardi1effendi
this band deserve a spotlight