This was written to me after i added someone in my Facebook friend's list...
hi
u might be adding me as a friend randomly ( coz i'm not sure why u did so). but it happened to be u're the composer of my favourite song(khabarkan)!
the song gave me this soothing feeling whenever i was down during my study years (oh maybe u shud give credit to sindarela drama series. :P). it made me smile with no significant reason. i guess, the song gives me this hope (dunno how to elaborate on that. i wud say, it's magic! hihi)
anyway, thank you for composing the song and had luscious as the singer! the song is the most played song in my playlist for the past 2 years. love the song to d death.
thanks and good luck to u.
Tq very much for your kind words. I will keep on making good music insyaALLAH and god bless you........
'Life with all the frustrations, still worth living'
Wednesday, August 4, 2010
Monday, July 5, 2010
Solo (coming to town)
Assalamualaikum,
Setelah menyepi sekian lama tanpa sebarang produk, akhirnya single pertama saya yg berjudul 'SOLO' akan siap di print di kilang by this coming Friday. Idea asal adalah utk print beberapa copy sahaja utk kegunaan promosi dan radio DJ, tapi selepas diskusi dgn pihak kilang dan juga faktor harga, pihak pengurusan telah buat keputusan utk printout 1000 keping..
Oleh sebab itu, kami ingin mengambil pre-order awal utk menjual single saya yg berjudul 'SOLO'. Solo adalah sebuah lagu yg berkisar tentang perasaan 'breakfree' dan di dalam lagu tersebut, saya telah berkolaborasi dgn artis hip hop ternama Altimet dan juga penyanyi RnB underground Malaysia. You would also notice perbezaan bunyi yg saya hasilkan utk single saya kali ini. Direction yg saya hasilkan kali ini agak radikal dari direction yg terdahulu. Saya masukkan unsur music live yg lebih penuh, dan selain the rhythm section (drum bass keyboard guitar), saya juga telah masukkan horn section yg terdiri dari trumpet, sax,trombone dan harmonica untuk memberi bunyi yg lebih segar kepada music saya. Manakala vocal pula adalah sgt simple dan adlib yg sgt minima agar lebih mudah diterima.
Solo akan dijual dgn harga yg sgt murah RM 5. Ini kerana focus saya tetap pada album yg akan dilancarkan insyaALLAH sejurus selepas raya, jadi single pertama saya hanya bertujuan sebagai pengenalan kepada industri music. Untuk tempahan awal you may drop a msg at my personal fb or email at andi.a.merican@gmail.com. Untuk pembelian melalui pos, masukkan RM 7 ke akaun maybank saya 164481011394 (Mohd Andi Ariffin Merican) , msg me the time and date and your address too :)
Andi A. Merican
Setelah menyepi sekian lama tanpa sebarang produk, akhirnya single pertama saya yg berjudul 'SOLO' akan siap di print di kilang by this coming Friday. Idea asal adalah utk print beberapa copy sahaja utk kegunaan promosi dan radio DJ, tapi selepas diskusi dgn pihak kilang dan juga faktor harga, pihak pengurusan telah buat keputusan utk printout 1000 keping..
Oleh sebab itu, kami ingin mengambil pre-order awal utk menjual single saya yg berjudul 'SOLO'. Solo adalah sebuah lagu yg berkisar tentang perasaan 'breakfree' dan di dalam lagu tersebut, saya telah berkolaborasi dgn artis hip hop ternama Altimet dan juga penyanyi RnB underground Malaysia. You would also notice perbezaan bunyi yg saya hasilkan utk single saya kali ini. Direction yg saya hasilkan kali ini agak radikal dari direction yg terdahulu. Saya masukkan unsur music live yg lebih penuh, dan selain the rhythm section (drum bass keyboard guitar), saya juga telah masukkan horn section yg terdiri dari trumpet, sax,trombone dan harmonica untuk memberi bunyi yg lebih segar kepada music saya. Manakala vocal pula adalah sgt simple dan adlib yg sgt minima agar lebih mudah diterima.
Solo akan dijual dgn harga yg sgt murah RM 5. Ini kerana focus saya tetap pada album yg akan dilancarkan insyaALLAH sejurus selepas raya, jadi single pertama saya hanya bertujuan sebagai pengenalan kepada industri music. Untuk tempahan awal you may drop a msg at my personal fb or email at andi.a.merican@gmail.com. Untuk pembelian melalui pos, masukkan RM 7 ke akaun maybank saya 164481011394 (Mohd Andi Ariffin Merican) , msg me the time and date and your address too :)
Andi A. Merican
Friday, July 2, 2010
A note to inspire (FloorFever)
Salam guys,
I must say that i ve been checking you guys out quiet frequently. I know the stress that ya'll are up against and after reading a note from Nita, I think i need to write something so that you guys know there are people who appreciate you guys:)
I was reading Nita's article when suddenly i came across 'if u only judge it becoz we're a old! we're not tht pretty! not all together handsome... then thts fine...we will just stick to wat we believe is the best for all..' I know what and how you guys feel and i can sense it more right not. And one of the reason im writing is because ya'll need a friend who is outside the box and tell you what to do and give you strentgh. Me too i ve been in that situation before during 'Gangstarz' and it was so heartbreaking.
I must agree with you Nita that this is reality TV. You give what they want instead of what you re capable of giving. Same goes to us Infinatez. We had to sell our soul to the viewers, to get the votes, to please the production and all of the member had such a massive amount of pressure. We are not allowed to sing Boyz2Men, instead they gave us a pop track that made us look stupid. Im sure Luscious had the same issue too ...
We gave up and during the semifinal we wanted out so bad. We refused to be in the final, because to me reality TV is as filthy as being in the politics. Yes they kicked us out, and when they realised most of the money, sms and votes came from us, they put us back in the final against the bloody Indonesian. Then again, who else can fight them indo?
But you know what I learned? Right after the final i realised that there were tons of people and supporters who backed us like mad because of the talent. At the end of the day, we performed for those who appreciate us. So now im sharing wit you guys the same thing. Dont worry about the vote, leave that to us. I told boojae bout that too. It doesnt matter if you lose or win. To em fans, you have already won :)
I look at this from an art point of view. Aku tertarik dgn penyampaian Nita yg inginkan lebih cabaran seperti salsa, zapin, kuda kepang. Kita orang seni kita buat ikhlas. I ve learned a loads this couple of months and studied what art is all about. Art is not an expression of who you are. Seni bukan luahan hati. Seni adalah problem solving. You solve your problem tapi buat dgn ikhlas...
Make them remember who FF really is !!! (god be wit you)
I must say that i ve been checking you guys out quiet frequently. I know the stress that ya'll are up against and after reading a note from Nita, I think i need to write something so that you guys know there are people who appreciate you guys:)
I was reading Nita's article when suddenly i came across 'if u only judge it becoz we're a old! we're not tht pretty! not all together handsome... then thts fine...we will just stick to wat we believe is the best for all..' I know what and how you guys feel and i can sense it more right not. And one of the reason im writing is because ya'll need a friend who is outside the box and tell you what to do and give you strentgh. Me too i ve been in that situation before during 'Gangstarz' and it was so heartbreaking.
I must agree with you Nita that this is reality TV. You give what they want instead of what you re capable of giving. Same goes to us Infinatez. We had to sell our soul to the viewers, to get the votes, to please the production and all of the member had such a massive amount of pressure. We are not allowed to sing Boyz2Men, instead they gave us a pop track that made us look stupid. Im sure Luscious had the same issue too ...
We gave up and during the semifinal we wanted out so bad. We refused to be in the final, because to me reality TV is as filthy as being in the politics. Yes they kicked us out, and when they realised most of the money, sms and votes came from us, they put us back in the final against the bloody Indonesian. Then again, who else can fight them indo?
But you know what I learned? Right after the final i realised that there were tons of people and supporters who backed us like mad because of the talent. At the end of the day, we performed for those who appreciate us. So now im sharing wit you guys the same thing. Dont worry about the vote, leave that to us. I told boojae bout that too. It doesnt matter if you lose or win. To em fans, you have already won :)
I look at this from an art point of view. Aku tertarik dgn penyampaian Nita yg inginkan lebih cabaran seperti salsa, zapin, kuda kepang. Kita orang seni kita buat ikhlas. I ve learned a loads this couple of months and studied what art is all about. Art is not an expression of who you are. Seni bukan luahan hati. Seni adalah problem solving. You solve your problem tapi buat dgn ikhlas...
Make them remember who FF really is !!! (god be wit you)
Friday, June 18, 2010
Sunday, June 13, 2010
Maaf
Titisan airmatamu, getarkan rasa sakitku,
bukan aku sengaja, pinta ini semua, tiada cara lebih sempurna
kerapkali kau soalkan, rasa hati, kesetiaan,
percayalah kasihku,
tiada setia tak perlu untuk cinta tiada kan bahagia
(C/O)
Tak sanggup untukku bayangkan, mencintaimu hanya menyakitkan,
senyumanmu kan ku simpan dalam ingatan,
hanya ini yang tertulis, untuk kita, maafkanku sayang
Tiada lain di hatiku, jangan kau fikirkan selalu,
bukan caraku, aku bukan begitu,
hanya haluan kita yang tak serupa,
teruskan berjalan...terus,
ku terpaksa membiarkan, namun ku kan berdiri,
memerhati di kau pergi, hingga bayanganmu tiada lagi
(C/O)
Tak sanggup untukku bayangkan, mencintaimu hanya menyakitkan,
senyumanmu kan ku simpan dalam ingatan,
hanya ini yang tertulis, untuk kita, maafkanku sayang
Composer : Andi A. Merican
Lyrics : Nadia Aqilah Bajuri
bukan aku sengaja, pinta ini semua, tiada cara lebih sempurna
kerapkali kau soalkan, rasa hati, kesetiaan,
percayalah kasihku,
tiada setia tak perlu untuk cinta tiada kan bahagia
(C/O)
Tak sanggup untukku bayangkan, mencintaimu hanya menyakitkan,
senyumanmu kan ku simpan dalam ingatan,
hanya ini yang tertulis, untuk kita, maafkanku sayang
Tiada lain di hatiku, jangan kau fikirkan selalu,
bukan caraku, aku bukan begitu,
hanya haluan kita yang tak serupa,
teruskan berjalan...terus,
ku terpaksa membiarkan, namun ku kan berdiri,
memerhati di kau pergi, hingga bayanganmu tiada lagi
(C/O)
Tak sanggup untukku bayangkan, mencintaimu hanya menyakitkan,
senyumanmu kan ku simpan dalam ingatan,
hanya ini yang tertulis, untuk kita, maafkanku sayang
Composer : Andi A. Merican
Lyrics : Nadia Aqilah Bajuri
Sunday, May 30, 2010
A humble request
Assalamualaikum,
Tq for checking out the link and what im about to write. This note is specially written to all the fans that has been supporting Luscious, supporting Nadia Aqilah Bajuri, supporting all the songs that i did for them from Khabarkan to the sad version, to Angan, to Jaguh Perkasa, Diriku Untukmu and till now..
What you guys dont know that by supporting and showing your love to them means that you have also indirectly supporting what i ve always believed in. Let me introduce myself, my name is Andi and for those who dont know, i was part of the group 'Infinatez' which was really close to Luscious during Gangstarz. I personally became really close to them and at one level i have loved them more than i love my own group. Adding up to that, i ve produced and worked closely wit them in and out of the studio over the years and see them grow tremendously.
I remember back then before it all started, no one actually believed in me especially when it comes to composition. But Luscious were there to gave me a chance to help produce them. 'Khabarkan' was very personal to me because it was in my song library for 4 years before i can really select who can actually sing this song the way i imagined it. And the song was my first song that was airplayed on the national radio and TV, even before Infinatez came out. Lets face it, the radio doesnt really believe that the song is a marketable song but when it came out in the series everybody started asking. And i always get this 'proud' feeling everytime they sing my song on stage, far better than being on stage itself. I thank you everytime you guys listen to it and say that its a beautiful song. I appreciate it and i believe its far better than getting a massive airplay without people appreciating my work. There's always a place for good and honest music. And i thank Luscious for giving justice to the song....
Working with Luscious has also been part of my learning process. Everytime i work with them, i found new things for me to adapt and im blessed to be given that chance. If you guys are not familiar with their sound, you guys should checkout more of their songs. 'Angan' is a dope RnB track that was written by Eenaz and Nadia. 'Bintang' is written by Nadia and eventhough its a short interlude, but the concept and idea was brilliant that i too have my own version of Bintang in my next coming album. And the latest track is 'Jaguh Perkasa' that has Mawar Berduri from Ahli Fiqir in it. 'Jaguh Perkasa' shows a different side and angle of Luscious that the mainstream market has yet to notice. And i really hope you guys will continue supporting our music and if you have the chance, please come to their show and checkout their performances. Im sure you guys will be amazed :)
While checking their FB, i realised that i have come such a long way to actually be where i am today. While writing this, im actually celebrating my 27th birthday and after producing a number of songs for Luscious (not to mention other artistes like Infinatez) Im proud to say that im ready to take this journey alone by myself as a solo artistes. I believed that every story should have their ending, or start a new chapter all over again, and this is my starting over. Some of you might not know that i have quit INF, so here i am clearing every speculations but alhamdulillah we remain good friends and i wish them all the best. And right now my mind is focus on completing my own album production which will be released after raya with god's will.
All im asking is for you to support me the way you have supported Luscious and my songs. I will continue making good music but i also need the love from ya'll that has been there for Luscious and Infinatez. I totally understand the obstacle that ill be facing, because people dont know me. All they know is im Infinatez and thats it!!! So thats the reason im writing this so that i can get personal to all of you guys. So that you guys understand that im not that kinda artiste you see in E channel. Im just another guy who loves doing music, and love inspiring people, and when people inspire me, i relate it and put in a song.
Ill keep you guys updated on the progress of my career but im starting all over again and all by myself. The album is mainly produced by me with the help from some friends. The promotion is handled by me. Even all the online medium is done by me (which im not good at) so it might take some time but ill keep on progressing, one at a time. For the time being you can checkout my Facebook music account and type 'Andi A. Merican' or you can just click to this link http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/pages/Andi-AMerican/120958274594267?ref=ts
Till then, thank again for reading this long note. I feel like im writing to a long lost girlfriend plak. All i wanted was to be honest and hope that one day, you ll find progress in me and my music..
Andi A. Merican
Tq for checking out the link and what im about to write. This note is specially written to all the fans that has been supporting Luscious, supporting Nadia Aqilah Bajuri, supporting all the songs that i did for them from Khabarkan to the sad version, to Angan, to Jaguh Perkasa, Diriku Untukmu and till now..
What you guys dont know that by supporting and showing your love to them means that you have also indirectly supporting what i ve always believed in. Let me introduce myself, my name is Andi and for those who dont know, i was part of the group 'Infinatez' which was really close to Luscious during Gangstarz. I personally became really close to them and at one level i have loved them more than i love my own group. Adding up to that, i ve produced and worked closely wit them in and out of the studio over the years and see them grow tremendously.
I remember back then before it all started, no one actually believed in me especially when it comes to composition. But Luscious were there to gave me a chance to help produce them. 'Khabarkan' was very personal to me because it was in my song library for 4 years before i can really select who can actually sing this song the way i imagined it. And the song was my first song that was airplayed on the national radio and TV, even before Infinatez came out. Lets face it, the radio doesnt really believe that the song is a marketable song but when it came out in the series everybody started asking. And i always get this 'proud' feeling everytime they sing my song on stage, far better than being on stage itself. I thank you everytime you guys listen to it and say that its a beautiful song. I appreciate it and i believe its far better than getting a massive airplay without people appreciating my work. There's always a place for good and honest music. And i thank Luscious for giving justice to the song....
Working with Luscious has also been part of my learning process. Everytime i work with them, i found new things for me to adapt and im blessed to be given that chance. If you guys are not familiar with their sound, you guys should checkout more of their songs. 'Angan' is a dope RnB track that was written by Eenaz and Nadia. 'Bintang' is written by Nadia and eventhough its a short interlude, but the concept and idea was brilliant that i too have my own version of Bintang in my next coming album. And the latest track is 'Jaguh Perkasa' that has Mawar Berduri from Ahli Fiqir in it. 'Jaguh Perkasa' shows a different side and angle of Luscious that the mainstream market has yet to notice. And i really hope you guys will continue supporting our music and if you have the chance, please come to their show and checkout their performances. Im sure you guys will be amazed :)
While checking their FB, i realised that i have come such a long way to actually be where i am today. While writing this, im actually celebrating my 27th birthday and after producing a number of songs for Luscious (not to mention other artistes like Infinatez) Im proud to say that im ready to take this journey alone by myself as a solo artistes. I believed that every story should have their ending, or start a new chapter all over again, and this is my starting over. Some of you might not know that i have quit INF, so here i am clearing every speculations but alhamdulillah we remain good friends and i wish them all the best. And right now my mind is focus on completing my own album production which will be released after raya with god's will.
All im asking is for you to support me the way you have supported Luscious and my songs. I will continue making good music but i also need the love from ya'll that has been there for Luscious and Infinatez. I totally understand the obstacle that ill be facing, because people dont know me. All they know is im Infinatez and thats it!!! So thats the reason im writing this so that i can get personal to all of you guys. So that you guys understand that im not that kinda artiste you see in E channel. Im just another guy who loves doing music, and love inspiring people, and when people inspire me, i relate it and put in a song.
Ill keep you guys updated on the progress of my career but im starting all over again and all by myself. The album is mainly produced by me with the help from some friends. The promotion is handled by me. Even all the online medium is done by me (which im not good at) so it might take some time but ill keep on progressing, one at a time. For the time being you can checkout my Facebook music account and type 'Andi A. Merican' or you can just click to this link http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/pages/Andi-AMerican/120958274594267?ref=ts
Till then, thank again for reading this long note. I feel like im writing to a long lost girlfriend plak. All i wanted was to be honest and hope that one day, you ll find progress in me and my music..
Andi A. Merican
Monday, May 3, 2010
Laundry Bar show
Vocal Meister, songwriter, singer and lover of R&B - brings a "Perfect Plan" to join him this coming Thursday 6th May 2010 at Laundry Bar, The Curve. Check out his new single "Perfect Plan" and other cool R&B tunes to whet your appetite for an evening of LOVE.
Accompanied by "The Cameo" with David Ling on keyboard this promises to be a soulful plan for a night out in the burbs!!
Andi A Merican
Laundry Bar
The Curve
Thu 6 May 2010
9.30pm
www.laundrybar.net
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