Afgan Shares Moments While Recording the Song Kacamata, Making It Hard for Himself Because the Notes Are Too High

Kapanlagi.com - Afgan has just released his latest single titled Kacamata on Friday, October 10, 2025. This song serves as the opening for his seventh album titled Retrospektif.

After seven years without releasing a full album in Indonesian, Afgan is back with a work that many fans have been waiting for. His last two albums have been more focused on English songs, making Kacamata a marker of a new era for Afgan.

This single not only quenches the longing but also presents an interesting story behind its recording process. Afgan even shared moments while recording the song Kacamata, which was full of struggles due to the high notes. For more details, check here KLovers.

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1. New Single Release

Afgan releases new single Glasses (credit: Instagram.com/afgan__/)

Afgan officially launched his latest single, Glasses, on October 10, 2025, capturing the public's attention immediately. This song is not just an ordinary single, but serves as the opener for his seventh album titled Retrospective. This is Afgan's first full album in Indonesian after seven years. Afgan expressed his enthusiasm for this release.

"'Glasses is the first single from the album #Retrospective, my first full Indonesian album after 7 years," he wrote in an Instagram post.

He hopes that the works in this album can meet the expectations of fans who have been waiting for a long time.

2. Meaning of the Single Glasses

The meaning of the new single Kacamata (credit: Instagram.com/afgan__/)

The song Glasses has a much deeper meaning than just a catchy melody. Afgan explains that this title represents a person's perspective on life and self-change.

"Glasses may seem simple, but for me, it's about how we see things; sometimes it's not the world that changes, but the way we look at it," said Afgan.

He added that this song is the beginning of the journey of Retrospective, his new album set to release this November.

The album Retrospective itself is not just a collection of songs but a reflection of Afgan's life journey, from joys and sorrows to his life experiences.

3. Song Recording Process

Afgan's recording process of the song Kacamata (credit: Instagram.com/afgan__/)

The process of creating the song Kacamata involves collaboration with talented musicians who provide a unique touch. Petra Sihombing plays a crucial role as both producer and composer, while Kamga Mo also contributes as a composer and vocal director. The synergy among these musicians results in a cheerful arrangement, even though the lyrics have a melancholic tone. Meanwhile, Afgan shares behind-the-scenes moments of the recording process of his new song through his personal Instagram account.

4. Recording Multiple Times Due to High Notes

Afgan's high notes in the song Kacamata (credit: Instagram.com/afgan__/)

Behind the cheerful melody of Kacamata, there are moments filled with struggle during the recording, especially due to the challenge of high notes. Afgan shows that the recording process of the song Kacamata involved repeating several parts.

"Indeed, it's my fault for liking to create problems (making the song's pitch so high)," wrote Afgan in his post.

He acknowledges that this song has a challenging vocal range. This challenge is felt not only by Afgan but also by the production team. They must ensure that Afgan's vocals remain excellent even while having to repeat difficult sections, for the sake of a perfect final result.

5. Repeating the Difficult Parts of the Song Lyrics and Team Debates

The process of Afgan recording the song Kacamata was repeated several times (credit: Instagram.com/afgan__/)

Some parts of the lyrics of the song Kacamata became the focal point of debate during the recording process due to vocal difficulties. Lyrics like Indeed, I am the one at fault, Always looking for trouble, Half of the blame is mine, Hoping for humanity posed a unique challenge. Iqbal Siregar, one of the songwriters, shared his thoughts on the recording process of the singer.

"In my opinion, Afgan shouldn't have gone falsetto here." he stated.

Meanwhile, Kamga added his reaction when Afgan recorded that part of the song's lyrics.

"It's like if Bukan Cinta Biasa, you scream there Gan. It could be Masalah. That's it, then falsetto." said Kamga.

This debate shows how detailed the team is in working on every vocal nuance in the song Kacamata.

6. Finally Successfully Conquering the Difficult Notes

Afgan successfully conquered the high notes of the song Kacamata (credit: Instagram.com/afgan__/)

After several attempts and intense discussions, Afgan finally succeeded in conquering the difficult vocal parts of the song Kacamata. This moment of success was well received by the production team. Kamga and Iqbal had a discussion about Afgan's abilities.

They believe in Afgan's vocal capacity to conquer those high notes. Meanwhile, Afgan himself joked during this recording moment.

"I think I will lipsync this song," said Afgan, showing how challenging that part was.

Despite initial doubts, Afgan managed to do it well. The entire production team immediately cheered happily when Afgan successfully conquered the high notes. This success is proof of the hard work and professionalism of the whole team.

7. QnA Song Kacamata by Afgan

1. When did Afgan release the single Kacamata?

Afgan released his latest single titled Kacamata on Friday, October 10, 2025.

2. What is the meaning behind the title of the song Kacamata for Afgan?

For Afgan, Kacamata is a metaphor about how a person views and transforms themselves, as well as a reminder not to lose one's identity for the sake of others. It is also a symbol of his return to the roots of Indonesian pop music.

3. Why was the recording process of the song Kacamata a challenge for Afgan?

The recording process of the song Kacamata was challenging due to the high notes that were difficult and required repeating several parts, even sparking discussions with the production team about the use of falsetto.

4. Who was involved in the production process of the song Kacamata?

The production process of the song Kacamata involved Iqbal Siregar, Petra Sihombing as producers and composers, as well as Kamga Mo as a composer and vocal director.

5. What is the music video for Kacamata like?

The music video for Kacamata also attracts attention with its collaboration with actress Yuki Kato. Afgan explained that the concept of this music video was intentionally made different from the usual, not focusing on romance.

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8. Collaboration with Yuki Kato and the Aesthetic Nuance of the MV "Kacamata"

The music video "Kacamata" also attracts attention with its collaboration with actress Yuki Kato. Afgan explains that the concept of this music video is intentionally made different from usual, not focusing on romance.

"I wanted something different, and Yuki is suitable because of her natural and funny expressions," said Afgan. The concept presented more depicts a funny and slightly 'toxic' relationship, providing a fresh nuance to the visuals of the song.

The MV "Kacamata" also brings a unique and minimalist aesthetic of the 90s era. This visual further strengthens the theme of "Retrospective" that Afgan carries, inviting the audience to reminisce while enjoying his latest work.

(kpl/nlw)