I love writing, be it about my feelings, thoughts, poems, experiences, and whatever it is that I can write. Luckily, I am a bit of a musician as well, therefore many of my writings can be transformed into songs. I do not like to be called a singer-songwriter, as I am not much of a singer. I would prefer the term storyteller.
I write – record – produce – perform – mix – and engineer my own songs. With cheap musical and audio instruments (microphone, pre-amp, mini mixer, laptop, midi controller, VST plugins, some sequencer, some sampler, acoustic guitar, bass and electric guitar), I started to record songs in my bedroom.
Me and my band
I used to perform at pubs, radio shows, weddings, and other events back home. My lovely band members who were always there for me are Yessi Delaila (piano, keyboard, midi), Ava Victoria (violin), Dimas Chondro (guitar), and Ricky Respito (drums). For what it’s worth, 8 of my songs have been aired in some of the most famous radio stations back home.
But then I decided to leave everything behind, and moved to London to pursue my master’s degree. Hey, there is no insurance in becoming a successful musician. Let’s just say that I’m going for the safer bet. But that doesn’t mean that I won’t produce my indie album in the future.
Sophie and me
Comes London, the capital of music industry. It’s hard to live just from music there. I would need to dedicate my full-time doing that, and of course know the right people in the industry. I perform at some small pubs, small events, keep writing songs and what not. When performing, I am usually accompanied by a good friend of mine from Sweden, Sophie.
Comes Sydney – where I live at the moment. Haven’t done that much in music here. But I’m intending to. Or at least will start small anyway.
Be sure to download my songs and watch my music videos on my site.