After the Successful First Release, Ria Prawiro and Mark Pattie Collaborate for the Second Time to Release a Song Titled 'Sepanjang Nafas'

Kapanlagi.com - Ria Prawiro and Mark Pattie are releasing a song again after the success of their first release titled Tetap Cinta. They collaborate for the second time and release a song titled Sepanjang Nafas.

This collaboration was chosen by the Kariza Music team for the latest release of the record label. Ria Prawiro admits to feeling comfortable with her new work.

“The melody of the song is light and massive. Mark is also able to sing with an illustrative Pop character,” said Ria, who has been dynamically releasing her work for the past 3 years.

Meanwhile, Mark Pattie himself admits that he learned a lot at Kariza Music. “I learned a lot at Kariza Music. Especially singing with a different character and technique from what I've been doing, which is RnB and Nu Soul. In Mama Iya's (Ria Prawiro) work, I sing with a Pop style. And I enjoy it, because singing for me comes from the heart.” said Mark Pattie.

1. Must Frame Song Material

Gihon Lohanda, who serves as a music director and guitarist, as well as a mixed & master engineer, is challenged. Gihon must frame this comfortable song material, with the mission of bringing music to young listeners.

“In this day and age, music lovers - especially millennials - prefer simple music. That's a challenge for us who are used to writing arrangements with a complete range of instruments,” says Gihon. This is confirmed by arranger Juan Mandagie.

“The most exciting part is when I compose the string section,” says Juan. Because Juan realizes that orchestration is the fundamental essence of Ria Prawiro's music taste. “It has been my commitment since I entered the music industry decades ago,” says Ria. “I am indeed a lover of orchestral music,” he adds. Apparently, this continues to inspire Ria in her work.

2. Possess Aesthetic Sensitivity and Freedom of Expression

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As a Singer Song Writer, Ria Prawiro has an aesthetic sensitivity and freedom of expression. Among other things, she can measure the ideal song for her vocals. But why is Ria reluctant to sing her own work?

"Everyone receives gifts from God. Let my work be sung by a 'proper' Singer," she argues.

Now, Ria is singing again, for her new work Lilin Terang? The main factor is because Lilin Terang is a prayer rap for a mother to her child. "The most suitable and interested in singing it is mba Ria, besides being a mother herself," said music director Gihon Lohanda.

Receiving this wave of support, finally "Yes, I'll try to sing it," Ria smiled. The result? Spotify Asia appreciates it by including it in the "Fresh Finds Indonesia" playlist. Wow!

3. About LILIN TERANG

After not singing for years, Ria's vocal timbre remains the same, excellent with maintained soul. It turns out that Ria once joined Bina Vokalia with the late Pranajaya.

About Lilin Terang, Ria has this mission: "Hopefully other mothers can also enjoy or even sing this song for their children. The melody is simple, the lyrics are the strength of a prayer," said Ria.

Lilin Terang is a song that was released a month ago, preceding Sepanjang Nafas.

Let's continue to follow the journey of these two songs towards becoming hits and being heard by hundreds of thousands of music lovers on digital streaming platforms, not only in Indonesia.

(kpl/bus/nda)