Tuesday, June 14, 2011

They are in my heart part 1 - J-Rocks

J-ROCKS

Background information:
* Origin Jakarta, Indonesia
* Genres alternative rock, Pop Rock
* Years active 2003 – present
* Labels Aquarius Musikindo
* Website j-rocks.co.id
* Members :
1. Iman Taufik Rachman
2. Sony Ismail Robbayani
3. Swara Wimayoga
4. Anton Rudi Kelces

J-Rocks is an Indonesian rock
band formed in 2003 with the
members: Iman (Lead vocal,
Rhythm guitar), Sony (Lead
guitar), Wima (Bass guitar) and
Anton (Drums). The music style of
J-Rocks recognized as Rock or
Pop rock but heavily influenced
by the Japanese style of rock
music. J-Rocks fans are called J-
Rockstars.

History
In 2004, J-Rocks competed at the
music competition, Nescafe Get Started, in Jakarta that were sponsored by a record label, Aquarius Musikindo. They managed to win the competition and the opportunity to contribute in a compilation album, Nescafe Get Started,
which was the beginning of their
cooperation with Aquarius Musikindo. Finally, they succeeded in launching their debut album, Topeng Sahabat, with record label Aquarius
Musikindo in 2005 and also filled
two songs on the soundtrack album of the motion picture
Dealova. Those songs were "Serba Salah" and "Into The
Silent". The band started to gain
popularity since their second album,Spirit, in 2007. They
played a variety of musical styles in the album, including:Rock 'n Roll, Waltz, Symphonic Metal,
Blues, Classical music, and others. In the single "Kau Curi Lagi", they collaborated with a female guitarist, Prisa Rianzi. They also made a music video in Japan for the single "Juwita Hati". It was handled by music video director Hedy Suryawan. Some regions in Japan, including Shibuya and
Harajuku were used as the shooting location. That music
video has increased J-Rocks' popularity quite significantly in
Indonesia.

Abbey Road Studios

J-Rocks made their mark as the first Indonesian band to have recorded at the world-famous Abbey Road studios in the United Kingdom. The recording and mixing process were performed during the five days from 12-16
October 2008. At Abbey Road studios, they were helped by
Chris Butler, a renowned sound
engineer. The result was their EP album,Road to Abbey, which contained 5 songs, released in
2009. The album cover's image
portrayed band members crossing Abbey Road's zebra
cross, imitating the style of The Beatles in the 1969 album, Abbey Road.

Band members
Iman – lead vocals, rhythm guitar
(2003-present)
Sony – lead guitar (2003-present)
Wima – bass guitar (2003-
present)
Anton – drums (2003-present)

Discography

* Studio albums
2005: Topeng Sahabat
2007: Spirit

* EP's
2009: Road To Abbey

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