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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.
Semburat Silang Warna
The Upstairs Lyrics
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Lelehannya menggembirakan
Taring-taring di gedung pencakar
Jilatan api nafas membara
Hey aspal panas biru menua
Kau digelapkan si rona-rona
Kaki-kaki tinggi menjulang
Gambar
Semburat
Silang-silang warna
Terus dihantam, dihantam
Gambar
Semburat
Silang-silang warna
Terus dihantam, dihantam
Sembul sengak rentang samudera
Gelombang kejar ke mana-mana
Rekam serap diterjemahkan
Seram pukau si ronta-ronta
Hey awan panas jingga merekah
Kau dilatarkan sang luluh lantak
Kaki-kaki tinggi menjulang
Menjulurkan, menyerukan
Gambar
Semburat
Silang-silang warna
Terus dihantam, dihantam
Gambar
Semburat
Silang-silang warna
Terus dihantam, dihantam
Gambar
Semburat
Silang-silang warna
Terus dihantam, dihantam
Gambar
Semburat
Silang-silang warna
Terus dihantam, dihantam
The lyrics of The Upstairs's song Semburat Silang Warna are very poetic and open to interpretation. The opening lines describe a desire for a red sky that brings joy and happiness. The next lines depict a building with sharp edges and fiery breath, creating a sense of danger and excitement. The following lines use vivid imagery to describe a world where asphalt is old and blue, and colors are fading away. The tall legs of buildings are reaching out, calling for attention.
The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "gambar semburat silang-silang warna" over and over again, which means "a picture of intersecting colors." This phrase can be interpreted metaphorically as a representation of the complexity of life, with all its intersections, contrasts, and variations. The final stanza describes waves chasing each other, and their energy is captured and translated into a spell that enchants us. The orange clouds spread out, and their burning flames are subdued, creating a feeling of calm and peace.
The song's overall meaning is difficult to pin down, but it seems to evoke a sense of longing for something that is fleeting and hard to grasp. Perhaps it's the longing for a simpler time, or the need for connection in a world that is increasingly fragmented. The lyrics use a lot of imagery to evoke a sense of danger, excitement, and beauty, which adds to the emotional depth of the song.
Line by Line Meaning
Aku ingin langit memerah
I long for the sky to turn red
Lelehannya menggembirakan
Its warmth brings happiness
Taring-taring di gedung pencakar
Fangs on skyscrapers
Jilatan api nafas membara
Fiery breath of flames
Hey aspal panas biru menua
Hey aging blue hot pavement
Kau digelapkan si rona-rona
You are darkened by the colors
Kaki-kaki tinggi menjulang
Tall legs towering
Menjulurkan, menyerukan
Stretching out, calling out
Gambar
Picture
Semburat
Shades of color
Silang-silang warna
Intersecting colors
Terus dihantam, dihantam
Continuously hit, hit
Sembul sengak rentang samudera
Sharp protrusions spanning the ocean
Gelombang kejar ke mana-mana
Waves chasing everywhere
Rekam serap diterjemahkan
Absorbing and translating impressions
Seram pukau si ronta-ronta
Charming and bewitching, oh colors
Hey awan panas jingga merekah
Hey cracking hot orange clouds
Kau dilatarkan sang luluh lantak
You are spread out, oh broken down
Gambar
Picture
Semburat
Shades of color
Silang-silang warna
Intersecting colors
Terus dihantam, dihantam
Continuously hit, hit
Gambar
Picture
Semburat
Shades of color
Silang-silang warna
Intersecting colors
Terus dihantam, dihantam
Continuously hit, hit
Gambar
Picture
Semburat
Shades of color
Silang-silang warna
Intersecting colors
Terus dihantam, dihantam
Continuously hit, hit
Gambar
Picture
Semburat
Shades of color
Silang-silang warna
Intersecting colors
Terus dihantam, dihantam
Continuously hit, hit
Writer(s): The Upstairs
Contributed by Ava P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
fatchi reza
Aku ingin langit memerah
Lelehannya menggembirakan
Taring taring di gedung pencakar
Jilatan api napas membara
Hey...
Aspal panas biru menua
Kau digelapkan si rona rona
Kaki kaki tinggi menjulang
Menjulurkan, menyerukan
Chorus:
Gambar
Semburat
Silang silang warna
Terus dihantam
Dihantam
Sembul sengak rentang samudera
Gelombang kejar ke mana-mana
Rekam serap diterjemahkan
Seram pukau si ronta ronta
Hey…
Awan panas jingga merekah
Kau dilatarkan sang luluh lantak
Kaki kaki tinggi menjulang
Menjulurkan, menyerukan
Sepulang Sekolah
Semoga lagu baru ini bisa menghantam minat anak-anak SMA sekarang terhadap the upstairs... :')
The Kaset Kusut
Sepulang sekolah nyasar ampe sini😅
D3TE_ Mochamad Eko Ramadhan
Hehehe nihh gan saya anak 2 smk suka the upstairs.
kpnagrog nagrogkp
ane bang sma nih
JBC Network
Yang nyasar ke pensi sekarang ada Happy Asmara, gue jadi muris. Pake ada segala koplo
Zulfa Al Faridzi 222
Jujur 2 tahun lalu pas gw kelas 11 smk pertama tau the upstairs karna vidio ini.. dan sampe skrg 👌DASYAT 💥
Aldi Arfiansyah
Keren sih ini, bangga sama musisi sperti kalian. Indonesia terlihat keren karena adanya musisi seperti kalian
Jacklanton
Kalau ada yg bisa membawa synthwave naik di kancah indonesia....maka memang legendalah yg patut menyiarkan gemanya.
Super gendengggg
Hantammmm
migratory birds
Upp
THE UPSTAIRS
terhuraaa! \m/