Kapanlagi.com - KLovers, do you still remember the band that caused a stir with the album BENTUK CINTA? Yes, Eclat Story! Well, they just made a comeback with a new song titled Curang. This time, Eclat Story invites their listeners to feel the pain of being betrayed by someone they trust.
"Through this song, we want to invite listeners to rethink about the lost trust and the impact of that loss. Hopefully, the song CURANG can serve as a reminder that even though it's really hard to trust again, we can still rise and find new hope," they stated in a written statement (20/9/2024).
But don’t get it wrong, even though it talks about heartache, Curang also inserts a glimmer of hope for its listeners. With its very catchy melody, it is guaranteed to stick in your head. So, how does Eclat Story package this emotional journey in the song? Let’s explore further through the following discussion.
1. Spend a Year on Production
Credit: YouTube/@eclatstory
This 4:15 minute pop song took a year to produce. The recording process began long before this song was released to the public, demonstrating how serious Eclat Story is about this project. From the creation stage, recording, to the launch.
Interestingly, Curang is a pure creation of both members of Eclat Story. They collaborated with SOIN as the producer to ensure the quality of the song produced. Meanwhile, for the music video, they entrusted Dionisius Putra as the director.
The good news is, after a long wait, the song Curang is now available on all digital streaming platforms in Indonesia. For those of you who are curious about this song that raises the theme of betrayal, listen to it now on your favorite music platform!
2. The Development of Eclat Story in the Music World
Formed in 2015, the pop band Eclat Story aims to present high-quality music. Its members, Yeshua Abraham and Yosua Gunawan, began their careers by covering songs on their YouTube channel.
Over time, their musical journey strengthened, especially in 2020, when their original song Bentuk Cinta, successfully attracted the attention of many listeners in Indonesia.
The success of that song led them to be nominated at the AMI Awards for the Best Pop Duo/Group category, as well as entering the top 10 of the Billboard Indonesia Hot 100. Additionally, they also managed to get into various playlists on digital streaming platforms in Indonesia.
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Disclaimer: This translation from Bahasa Indonesia to English has been generated by Artificial Intelligence.