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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
http://vkontakte.ru/club2051163

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.

televisi
The Upstairs Lyrics

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Enggan keluar rumah
Berita layar kaca
Bahaya di jalanan
Kota tak lagi aman

Waktu habis di kamar
Remote control digenggam
Tari s′tengah telanjang

Serial k'las murahan

(Ku senang)
(Pemirsa)
(Ku senang)
(Pemirsa)

Televisi
Televisi
Televisi
Televisi

Sinema elektronik
Info keluarga konflik
Tak ingin ke sekolah
Ku bis-kota-fobia

(Ku senang)
(Pemirsa)
(Ku senang)
(Pemirsa)

(Ku senang)
(Pemirsa)
(Ku senang)
(Pemirsa)

Televisi
Televisi

Televisi
Televisi

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to The Upstairs's song "Televisi" describe the dangers of becoming addicted to television and the negative effects it can have on a person's life. The opening lines express a reluctance to leave the safety of one's home due to the perceived dangers of the outside world. The singer finds solace in the television, which is portrayed as a way to stay informed and entertained without leaving one's room. However, as the song progresses, it becomes clear that the singer's reliance on television has led to a lack of motivation to engage with the real world. They are stuck in their room, watching low-quality television shows and neglecting real-life relationships and responsibilities.

The chorus, consisting of the repeated word "televisi" (meaning television in Indonesian), emphasizes the addictive nature of the medium and the hold it can have over people. The verses describe the specific ways in which the singer's life has been negatively impacted by their television addiction, such as a fear of leaving the house and an avoidance of education.

Overall, the lyrics to "Televisi" provide a warning about the potential dangers of excessive television viewing and call for a more balanced approach to media consumption.

Line by Line Meaning

Enggan keluar rumah
I don't want to go outside

Berita layar kaca
I'll watch the news on TV

Bahaya di jalanan
It's dangerous outside

Kota tak lagi aman
The city is no longer safe

Waktu habis di kamar
I spend all my time in my room

Remote control digenggam
I hold the remote control

Tari s′tengah telanjang
I watch half-naked dancing

Serial k'las murahan
I watch cheap soap operas

(Ku senang)
(I'm happy)

(Pemirsa)
(As a viewer)

Televisi
Television