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1) The Upstairs - indonesian new-wave band
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2) The Upstairs - ukrainian pop-rock band
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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.
Sekelebat Menghilang
The Upstairs Lyrics
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Dia melewati jalan setapak
Nampaknya ku telah tertawan
Dan terkesima
Sekejap buyar peta otakku Menancap tegas citra terbaru
Bukanku kawan yang nista Nampaknya dia di utus oleh Tuhan Diterik mentari siang Datang khusus untuk kawanmu beta Ceritamu sungguh brilian Ku kan datang lagi tuk melanjutkan Ijinkan aku mengejar Derap kakinya hanya sebentar
Lalu ku seberangi Jalan yang sibuk in i
Penuh rencana dalam otakku Sibuk kuredam degub dijantung Memilah kata-kata tersantun Lalu kuhentikan langkahku Yang tlah menghilang
The lyrics to The Upstairs's song Sekelebat Menghilang depict a moment of realization and awe when the singer sees a person walking calmly along a path. The singer is struck by the beauty of the person and begins to imagine what could have led them to that particular location. The singer's thoughts become muddled as they try to comprehend the situation, but eventually, they are able to focus and contemplate what they will say when they catch up to the person. The singer's desire to catch up to the person and their contemplative thoughts demonstrate a sense of connection and admiration for someone who has momentarily caught their attention.
One interesting aspect of this song is its use of traditional Indonesian musical instruments, such as the gamelan and suling. The combination of these instruments with the rock and pop influences of the band creates a unique and eclectic sound that is distinctively Indonesian. Additionally, the use of traditional instruments reinforces the idea of cultural pride and awareness.
Another interesting aspect of the song is its emphasis on storytelling and narrative. The lyrics describe an encounter with a person, and the singer's desire to continue their story. This emphasis on storytelling is reflective of Indonesian cultural values, which place an emphasis on oral tradition and storytelling as a means of preserving history and culture.
Line by Line Meaning
Maafkan barang sejenak
Please excuse me for a moment
Tak kau lihatkah tadi gerangan
Did you not see what just happened?
Hentikan tolong sejenak
Please stop for a moment
Ceritamu kawan konsenku hilang
I lost focus on your story, my friend
Dia yang berjalan tenang
She who walks calmly
Matahari anggun terpa keningnya
The graceful sun shines upon her forehead
Tak pernah aku melihat
I have never seen
Dia melewati jalan setapak
She passes through a narrow path
Nampaknya ku telah tertawan
It seems I have fallen under her spell
Dan terkesima
And mesmerized
Sekejap buyar peta otakku
For a moment my mind goes blank
Menancap tegas citra terbaru
A clear new image firmly embeds in my mind
Bukanku kawan yang nista
I am not a contemptible friend
Nampaknya dia di utus oleh Tuhan
It seems she was sent by God
Diterik mentari siang
Bathed in the midday sun
Datang khusus untuk kawanmu beta
She came especially for me, your friend
Ceritamu sungguh brilian
Your story is truly brilliant
Ku kan datang lagi tuk melanjutkan
I will come again to continue it
Ijinkan aku mengejar
Allow me to pursue her
Derap kakinya hanya sebentar
Her footsteps can only be heard for a moment
Lalu ku seberangi Jalan yang sibuk in i
Then I cross the busy street
Penuh rencana dalam otakku
My mind is filled with plans
Sibuk kuredam degub dijantung
I suppress the beating of my heart
Memilah kata-kata tersantun
I carefully choose my words
Lalu kuhentikan langkahku
Then I stop in my tracks
Yang tlah menghilang
That has disappeared
Contributed by Austin C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
n mufti sulaiman
the upstairs harus tetap ada , menggali potensi tren musik nusantara era 80-90an :D
Angga Suwastiko
Lagunya asik banget buat afternoon drive di jalanan. Two thumbs up!
Alif Fitriadi
This video uploaded 7 yrs ago and suddenly out of nowhere shows up on my recommended. And its amazing! Keep rockin, Jimi Multhazam!
Saphirsyah
Enak bgt ni lagunya Maju terus buat The Upstairs !
Ivan Matheus
Keren!! gak ada habisnya The Upstairs!!
Muhamad Riyanto
Dibawa kealam bawah sadar sama melody'a kubil,,ini baru musik...
Arsianty Andhany
wow sungguh fresh dan ciamik sekali soundnyaaaaaaa
drzabogar
COOL! GO The Upstairs :)
Subandi
The Upstairs,semakin lama semakin berENERGY
Rico
ini nih, sihir dari melody nya kubil balik lagi, keinget Amatir 2004, mantap thanks upstairs!