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1) The Upstairs - indonesian new-wave band
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2) The Upstairs - ukrainian pop-rock band
www.upstairs.com.ua
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1) The lead singer and driving force behind The Upstairs Jimi Multhazam is a charismatic cat. Hes been captivating audiences with his on-stage theatrics and electric energy, mimicking 70s punk rock legend Iggy Pop as he prances around the stage wearing white sunglasses and extra-tight black & white striped pants sporting a Mick Jagger hairdo.
Seeing the band kitted out in their chinos, spangly shirts and, pop art prints and white sneakers, you could hardly miss their retro credentials. Says Jimi, when the group was formed back in October 2001 we were heavily influenced by overseas bands like A Flock of Seagulls, Joy Division, and Depeche Mode, but we like to complement the synthesizers with heavy guitar lines.
The Upstairs beginnings were DIY in the truest sense. They produced and distributed their first EP, Antahberantah, in 2002 by themselves and simply through word of mouth and audiencde reaction it, sold like hot cakes. Known for their free form style of lyricism, eschewing rhyming, the band members include Kubil Idris (guitar), Beni (drums), Alfi Chaniago (bass & keyboard), Elta (keyboard & synths) and Dian (backing vocals).
On Valentines Day in 2004 the band released their CD debut Matraman (also their second studio recording). At the launch party at the famous BBs Club Jakarta, 100 CDs sold out in just two hours. Their moment of glory finally came on the 19th September 2005 when they sealed a contract with Warner Music Indonesia and gave birth to their first major label album Energy with the lethal Disko Darurat (Emergency Disco) on its track list. Theres a certain symmetry to such a pioneering band supporting one of the men who made dance music what it is today.
2) The idea of creating a pop rock band belongs to Olga Chernova. Olga (vocals, guitar) wrote a couple of songs and became obsessed with a dream of arranging and playing them with like-minded musicians. Being determined and devoted to music she started searching for musicians in February 2007. By April Oleg Rudnev (rhythm and solo guitar), Vladimir Ponikarovskiy (drummer) and Kirill Prosandeyev (bass player) joined Olga.
Since June 2007 The Upstairs have played a dozen of concerts in Kharkiv clubs (Churchill’s music pub, Agata, Fort). A song with an ethnic touch “Heart dance” was performed along with a tribal-fussion dancer on the concert dedicated to the band’s birthday. In July 2008 they took part in Ukrainian music festival “Pyat ozyor” along with such outstanding Ukrainian bands as Lyuk and Chayka. They received a great review in a local newspaper “Noviy den”.
In August 2008 bass player Kirill was replaced by Ivan Selyodkin and drummer Vladimir was replaced by Andrey Panasyuk. After those replacements rhythm section became more professional.
The Upstairs are being told their music reminds people of Sheryl Crow, Tori Amos and The Cardigans, some songs remind of Avril Lavigne, others – of Portishead.
The Upstairs have just recorded an EP album named “Give it a Go” which includes 8 tracks. Since October 2008 songs “Sorry” and “Just looking back” have got into radio rotation of “Novaya Volna” and M fm (Kharkiv radio stations).
The Upstairs are planning a tour to present their first album in April-May 2009.
Layak Dikenang
The Upstairs Lyrics
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kerika dia perlahan memulai cerita.
Tentang buah fikirannya berkilau cemerlang.
Kata demi katanya berdecak kagumku.
Ku tunggu selalu kesempatan ini.
Saling mengumpan, umbar cerita.
Kan ku beri ku kan memberinya siang.
Kan ku beri ku kan memberinya malam.
Ku ingin berada disingkat mentari pagi.
Menjadi yang pertama menyapa selamat.
Lalu menyibakkan tira untuknya semata.
Lalu menikmati sinar, hinggap di keningnya.
Kan ku dendangkan pemacu semangat.
Menyongsong gelegar, riuhnya masa.
The Upstairs's song Layak Dikenang is a beautiful ode to seizing the moment and creating meaningful memories. The lyrics open with a description of a bright and shining room, and the singer waits eagerly for someone to begin telling their story. As the person starts to speak, their ideas are described as sparkling and brilliant, leaving the singer in awe. Throughout the song, the singer speaks of the desire to be present in the morning sun and to start the day by being the first to greet their loved one. They want to then bask in the glow of the sun with them, enjoying the moment and letting it become a lasting memory.
The lyrics of Layak Dikenang are a reminder to cherish the small moments in life and to make them count. The song speaks of wanting to be present, truly listening to the people we care about, and experiencing every moment fully. It encourages us to create memories that will stay with us forever, rather than letting moments slip by unnoticed. The song has a romantic feel to it, but its message is universal and can be applied to any important relationship in our lives.
Line by Line Meaning
Seantero ruang bersinar terang benderang,
The whole room is shining brightly, when he slowly begins to tell a story.
Kerika dia perlahan memulai cerita.
As he slowly begins to tell the story.
Tentang buah fikirannya berkilau cemerlang.
About the ideas that shine brilliantly in his mind.
Kata demi katanya berdecak kagumku.
Each and every word he says leaves me amazed.
Ku tunggu selalu kesempatan ini.
I always wait for this opportunity.
Saling mengumpan, umbar cerita.
Sharing stories and feeding off each other's energy.
Kan ku beri ku kan memberinya siang.
I will give him the day.
Kan ku beri ku kan memberinya malam.
I will give him the night.
Yang berkesan, layak dikenang.
Memories worth remembering.
Ku ingin berada disingkat mentari pagi.
I want to be there at sunrise.
Menjadi yang pertama menyapa selamat.
To be the first one to say hello.
Lalu menyibakkan tira untuknya semata.
And to clear the path for him alone.
Lalu menikmati sinar, hinggap di keningnya.
To bask in the sunlight on his forehead.
Kan ku dendangkan pemacu semangat.
I will sing a motivational song.
Menyongsong gelegar, riuhnya masa.
To welcome the loud, chaotic times ahead.
Contributed by Mila G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.