Classic Rock - RnB, Five Songs Frequently Listened to by Ikmal Tobing in 2020

Kapanlagi.com - Drummer Ikmal Tobing is one of the musicians who loves listening to songs. During 2020, there were a number of songs from various genres that Ikmal Tobing has listened to. Among the many songs he has listened to, there are at least five bands that he must listen to during 2020.

Here are the five songs that Ikmal Tobing has listened to during 2020.

1. The Beatles

It is widely known that Ikmal Tobing is a musician who is a big fan of the legendary band, The Beatles. According to him, the influence of The Beatles in the world is very significant.

"The Beatles, for everyone, for me it's The Beatles, John, Paul, Ringo, George, I can say that if there were no Beatles, those four people, there would be no music in this world. So in my opinion, we should be very thankful to The Beatles," said Ikmal Tobing to Kapanlagi.com on Trans TV, South Jakarta, Wednesday (23/12/2020).

2. Metallica

Not only The Beatles, in 2020 Ikmal Tobing also enjoyed listening to songs from an American band, Metallica. Ikmal said, actually when asked about listening to music, he listened to almost all music genres during 2020.

"So if you listen to my songlist, it's really random, from listening to electronic music like Zedd or Chainsmokers, suddenly switching to Slipknot, then going back to Saosin, then back to Blink 182, and back to Nirvana. So I enjoy listening to everything," he said.

3. Slipknot

Ikmal Tobing (credit: Kapanlagi.com/Fikri Alfi Rosyadi)

Songs from the band Slipknot were also on Ikmal Tobing's playlist in 2020. Actually, in 2020 Ikmal Tobing was supposed to meet Slipknot's drummer, Jay Weinberg, at the Hammerconis 2020 event. However, due to the pandemic, Ikmal Tobing had to cancel his plan to meet Jay Weinberg.

"It didn't happen on March 27 because honestly I have been DMing with their new drummer but he hasn't been able to come because of this (pandemic)," said Ikmal.

4. Classic Rock

A number of classic rock bands are also included in Ikmal Tobing's playlist in 2020. He admits to often listening to songs from Rush, to Deep Purple.

"There are many classic rock bands, like Rush, Deep Purple, more than five actually. But the mandatory ones are The Beatles, Slipknot, Metallica, there are actually more than five. If asked if five is enough, it's not," said Ikmal Tobing.

5. Hip Hop and RnB

In addition to listening to rock music from the 70s and 80s, Ikmal Tobing also keeps up with contemporary music. Not forgetting, in 2020 Ikmal also enjoyed listening to EDM, Hip Hop, and RnB music.

"Various electronic genres, various genres, there are current ones and RnB. I enjoy it, even though I am known as a rock drummer. But personally, since the beginning of my career, I have enjoyed RnB, Hip Hop, and electronic music a lot. Now I have collaborated with DJ Goeslan. So I am used to these genres, especially now that there are so many subgenres of RnB, more of this, more of that, I really like it," concluded Ikmal Tobing.

6. Pandemic Ends in the New Year

Listening to music can be one way to relieve stress and boredom. Especially during this pandemic, we are advised to stay at home if there are no important activities. Well, what is your favorite song that you often listen to during 2020, KLovers?

Hopefully, in the new year, there will no longer be a thing called the coronavirus. #RememberMother'sMessage so that this difficult situation can pass soon. Wear a mask, wash your hands regularly, and keep your distance.

(kpl/far/lou)