As the trio made music and played gigs, they quickly gained popularity. Their contribution for the J.K.T.S.K.R.G compilation from Aksara Records marked the need for a drummer and bass player. At this point, the band had felt that their music had grown from a 3 piece sound based band to a spacey, ambient layered analog band. Thus, they asked Amir (a.k.a Kuro) to play drums, and Yudi (a.k.a Sideburns) to play bass. In November 2003, the five of them performed together for the first time in Aksara Bookstore in Kemang.
In 2005, ZATPP (as the band is also known) contributed 3 of their pieces to the soundtrack of the film "Joni's Promise", including a song called “Mighty Love” which was credited to their alter-ego band Salvatore Mamadou. The film became a major success, causing a huge surge in popularity for ZATPP. In March 2005, ZATPP released their first EP, “Unrescued World”. This EP, with a total of four songs, sold out very quickly after it was released. The popularity of "Unrescued World" generated a lot of buzz, and large numbers of followers. Zeke and the Popo went on to perform at “Les Voila 2005”, in Bandung, Indonesia, which also featured some prominent local acts like Mocca and the S.I.G.I.T.
In November 2006, ZATPP once again contributed a song to the original soundtrack of “6:30”, a film directed by Rinaldy Puspoyo. ZATPP performed with their contemporaries, NAIF and Pure Saturday, at the official movie launch. Aside from being a central part of ZATPP, Zeke was also a composer of a film score and a music director of “KALA”, directed by Joko Anwar (Director of "Joni's Promise".) Zeke also directed the Space in the Headlines’ music video, following a film education in London. As of 2007, Zeke has successfully launcheda “KALA” original soundtrack along with the Zeke and the Popo debut album, “Space in the Headlines” under Black Morse Records. The first single released from the “KALA” original soundtrack was “Hope Killer”, which is also recognized as the teaser for “Space in the Headlines”. In Space in the Headlines, ZATPP offers richer and more organic sounds compared to their previous EP. However, for listeners, it wouldn't be hard to recognize the trademark spacey soundscape that bas become ZATPPesque. Zeke and the Popo is known throughout the local independent music scene because of their unique sound, arrangements, and stage act. They always have brought along their own visual for display each time they perform, which helps people remember them as a one-of-a-kind visual sound band.
trillion woodcutters
Zeke and the Popo Lyrics
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Picture of cloud you strangely shot
Are you turned on?
My holly silly soul says he missed to freak you out
Your snappy mind will glow and telling me that it's a sign
Cheers to the moment where hope and fear they reappear
The mystery of running light is here
Tu.tu.tu.tu
The lyrics to Zeke and the Popo's song "Trillion Woodcutters" touch upon complex relationships and missed opportunities for love. The opening line "We faked a kiss only to miss our honest love" suggests that the two individuals in question did not act on their true feelings when they had the chance to. The next line "Picture of cloud you strangely shot" adds to the mysterious nature of the song, as it is unclear what the image of the cloud represents. The line "Are you turned on?" suggests that there is a sexual attraction between the two individuals but it is not fully acted upon.
The next two lines "My holly silly soul says he missed to freak you out, Your snappy mind will glow and telling me that it's a sign" provide insight into the personalities of the two individuals. The first person is described as being "holly silly" and admitting to missing an opportunity to impress the other person. The second person is characterized as having a "snappy mind" and interpreting things as signs, hinting at a sense of spirituality or belief in fate. The chorus "Cheers to the moment where hope and fear they reappear, The mystery of running light is here" suggests that the two individuals are experiencing a mix of emotions and are unsure of what the future holds. The final line "Tu.tu.tu.tu, Always follow you" adds to the enigmatic nature of the song and leaves the meaning open to interpretation.
Line by Line Meaning
We faked a kiss only to miss our honest love
We pretended to kiss but missed the chance to express our true feelings for each other
Picture of cloud you strangely shot
You took a strange picture of a cloud
Are you turned on?
Are you sexually aroused?
My holly silly soul says he missed to freak you out
My playful spirit regrets not scaring you enough
Your snappy mind will glow and telling me that it's a sign
Your sharp intelligence will shine and signal something to me
Cheers to the moment where hope and fear they reappear
Let's toast to the time when both optimism and uncertainty resurface
The mystery of running light is here
The enigma of moving light is now present
Tu.tu.tu.tu
Repeating sound effect
Always follow you.
I will always pursue you.
Contributed by Emma F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@ardianghore
Dr soleh kesini
@mungekscifo
Mosok kagak ada yang komen lagu kece ini sih
@supplydemandsmc
Nama nya mirim akun dikaskus, zeke and the popo
@CETIBU
Kek Radiohead... 🤔