After we created a post on Buzzfeed people keep asking us why we didn’t put Tigapagi on that list. Well, this time we featured Tigapagi for this week’s Local Vocal. Tigapagi is a Bandung-based band consists of Sigit Pramudita, Eko Sakti, and Promadian Febrianto.

According to a biography on their website, they describe their band’s name Tigapagi was taken from such a view of one single point in time, when everything is about to begin in the moment when everything comes to an end. Tigapagi was born into the world after Sigit invited Eko and Prima to form a band in 2006. Seven years later, Tigapagi finally released their debut album ‘Roekmana’s Repertoire’ in 2013.

Roekmana’s Repertoire is a mix of classic and modern styles. Tigapagi is successfully partying Sundanese-keroncong with some touch of western. Sigit’s voice really suits the gentle strains of the guitars in ‘Alang-alang’, a single which released a week before the album. Some big names like Cholil Machmud from Efek Rumah Kaca, Ade Paloh from Sore, and Ajie from The Milo also helped Tigapagi to wrap this album. Not like any other indie bands that need process and time to adapt their music, Roekmana’s Repertoire will give you an amazing experience right when you listen the tracks.

Yes, we absolutely agree with you guys, Tigapagi is an incredible band that you should listen to.

Catch their performance at Joyland Festival 2013!

Running, the exercise that has existed since thousand of years ago, has lately been stealing spotlight as the trendiest exercise. Move over, fixie bikes and muay thai, it’s time for pairs of colorful running shoes hitting the tracks. As running sophistication level escalates, we would like to encourage you to get your lazy ass of the couch, and run! It’s healthy, it’s easy, it’s free. It is also best accompanied by selection of songs that would pumped your spirit. Today’s #MixtapeMonday series is thoughtfully picked by Cholil from Efek Rumah Kaca who also loves to jog. The pace of him running reflected on his playlist this week.

The start line until second kilometer is the easy part. Still high-spirited. Estimated time: 15 minutes.

1. Roscoe – Midlake 

2. I Feel The Earth Move – Carole King 

3. St.Petersburg – Brazillian Girls 

4. Ventura Highway – America

Third to fourth kilometer is where we’re getting critical. All the sweating, the faster heart-beating. This is where usually the thought of quitting crosses our mind. So we need songs that will pump the adrenaline, that will keep us going. Estimated time: 15-16 minutes.

5. Alter Ego – Tame Impala 

6. Yet Again – Grizzly Bear 

7. Standing Next To Me – The Last Shadow Puppets 

8. Winter Hill – Doves 

Fifth kilometer. According to some researches, after exercising for approximately 30 minutes, our body will produce enzyme that induces some kind of happy feeling. A joyful outburst. Estimated time: 7-8 minutes.

9. Get Lucky – Daft Punk 

10. I Saw The Light – Todd Rundgren

Sixth kilometer. Cholil’s personal target before trying for 10k run. Victorious-themed songs needed. Estimated time: 7-8 minutes.

11. Ready To Start – Arcade Fire

12. Bright Lit Blue Sky – Ariel Pink’s Haunted Graffiti

The sweaty road of satisfaction. Estimated time: 10 – 15 minutes.

13. Impossible Germany – Wilco 

14. I Think of You – Rodriguez

15.Oh Marc, Please, Let Me Fly With My Lv – Giorgio Tuma

Cholil said that he usually runs at Stadion Kuningan or somewhere around his office, after office hour. Join him, shall we?

(Thanks to Tiara Ayuwardani for helping me wrapping up this article)

As the closing of the crowdfunding event, a grateful gesture, Pandai Besi held its first solo concert at GoetheHaus Institut (01/08) where all the crowdfunders were invited. Children books were the ticket price; each guest had to bring one book as donation for kids via Indonesia Menyala, and got some kind of maracas in exchange. The lobby was filled with people with their enthusiasm to see Pandai Besi, along with the jiggling sound on their hands as they move around the lobby, waiting to get in.

At about 8 pm, the show started with a video narration, and then a pantomime act from Raymond Farly putting on Daur,Baur on vinyl player, followed by the drum intro of ‘Debu-Debu Berterbangan’. Cholil on vocal-guitar, Akbar on drum, Poppie on bass, Hans on guitar, Asra on keyboard, Agustinus Panji on trumpet, Irma and Nastasha on background vocals, are the 8 personnel of Pandai Besi who were about to mesmerize the audience, with a strong background vocal addition from Monica Hapsari.

The tunes of Pandai Besi are simple yet intricate. Dramatic, gloomy, and hauntingly beautiful. It excites you with all the new details while you can still feel the sense of familiarity as you vaguely trace the original notes. ‘Jalang’, ‘Hujan Jangan Marah’, ‘Melankolia’, and ‘Desember’ are the several numbers of Efek Rumah Kaca songs that are now also part of Pandai Besi. On the showcase, the combination of the music, the repetitive background video, and the theatrical act when being infused altogether could bring tears to your eyes, as it was harmoniously hypnotizing.

The atmosphere changed once the MC, Saleh Husein and Angganggok, came on stage. After the screening of Pandai Besi’s journey to Lokananta, they explained to the audience about Pandai Besi and its family tree. The duo lit up the room with laughter from all the teasing and joking. They made us recognized the presence of Adrian, ERK’s bassist who haven’t joined the band since his illness, among the audience seats. After the short interview with Adrian on his thought about Pandai Besi, some of the crowdfunders were invited on stage to share why they joined the project, and Pandai Besi gave a gift to them, symbolically as to show their gratitude toward all the crowdfunders.

The show resumed with ‘Laki-Laki Pemalu’, ‘Jangan Bakar Buku’, and ‘Di Udara’. ‘Menjadi Indonesia’, which was the last number on setlist, brought a festive end where all the audience standing up and shaking the maracas. The whole Pandai Besi – Daur, Baur project is an example of independent music at its best. It is truly heart-warming to see the mutual relationship between ERK-Pandai Besi and their listeners, how they collectively gather what they have, all hand-in-hand making it happens.

(Photos by Andriani N. P.)

The first stage we saw after gate check-in is Demajors Stage where Speakeasy, Adam Says, Tristan, Adrian Adioetomo, Kunokini, and Matajiwa had their gigs. Inside the building was the Jansport Stage where The Experience Brothers, Payung Teduh, The Adams, Rumah Sakit, and Efek Rumah Kaca lined-up. Around 6 pm the crowd was still easy, probably due to the heavy rain. We could enjoy the performance while sitting around the room, or go back to Demajors Stage to get some food or warm breeze, for food and smoke were not allowed in Jansport Stage.

By the time The Experience Brothers walked on stage, the crowd’s getting intense it was not enough to just sit around. Everyone’s starting to move forward for Heart Painted Black. Then we heard the girls were screaming as they saw Iga Massardi on stage. The crowd got bigger, She’s Allright chanted louder. As if it’s not enough, they explosively played a medley Black Sabbath’s Iron Man – Nirvana’s Smells Like Teen Spirit – The White Stripes’ Seven Nations Army.

To soothe down the burning sensation from The Experience Brothers performance, up next was Payung Teduh. Sungguh berbicara denganmu tentang segalanya yang bukan tentang kita, selalu bisa membuat semua lebih bersahaja.. Is (vocal) invited Icha, their feature for the new song, Mari Bercerita. Lovely song, adorable duet. Then came the intro of Berdua Saja and the whole room sang along, even without Is. Another surprise was the appearance of Ade Paloh SORE who joined in the song Menuju Senja.

Eventhough The Adams hasn’t produce new album since 2006 , their live performance is still as lively as ever. Selamat Pagi Juwita, Halo Beni, Waiting, Hanya Kau, and Berwisata have triggered everyone’s nostalgic side. Just like the previous band with their featuring partner, The Adams invited Cholil ERK in Konservatif. It’s also their first time playing other than acoustic version of Glorious Time, which was pretty good!

The 3rd Music Gallery also presented the resuming journey of Rumah Sakit. The band which was founded in 1994 has recently had their comeback. Playing eight songs from Datang until Hilang, Rumah Sakit has given one of their best show to their loyal listener.

Last to perform was Efek Rumah Kaca and their alter-ego, Pandai Besi. If you haven’t know who Pandai Besi is, they are basically ERK personnels with additional players in bass, guitar, piano, trumpet, and backing vocals who recreating ERK’s songs by inducing new arrangement. Kau dan Aku Menuju Ruang Hampa, Menjadi Indonesia, Jangan Bakar Buku, Balerina, and Di Udara were played by ERK and Pandai Besi back-to-back. The 3rd Music Gallery was wrapped to the end by ERK’s famous Desember, and  the clock showed 00.30am.

 Overall, The 3rd Music Gallery has noticeable improvements than their predecessors. The show, the crowd, the system, the vibes: it’s all been great. MCs of Jansport Stage were highly entertaining it made a fun additional show to the event. So when some believe that third time is the charm, to you we’d say, agree to that! (Tiara Ayuwardani)