Glory of Love Goes All Out in 'Get Closer', Testing the Limits of Musicality Through Orchestral Arrangements

Kapanlagi.com - Glory of Love (GOL) showcases their musical totality through the music program Get Closer produced by Didimusic Records. Not just performing, GOL takes this moment to explore the arrangements of their songs in greater depth.

The romantic pop rock band, known for songs like 'Rasa Ini Tak Ada Lagi' and 'Kenyataan', offers a more mature and daring musical experience.

1. A Different Side

2. Musical Evolution

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According to Adjie, GOL has also just released the single Teringkarkan in 2024, which shows a musical evolution without losing its identity. "In addition to the work, there is also the ability to make music and their opportunity to maintain existence in the Indonesian music industry," he continued.

He even hinted that Get Closer will be developed into a live program that features an audience in person.

3. Creative Exploration Space

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For the GOL personnel, the challenge of performing at Get Closer actually becomes a space for creative exploration. Herli Bahtiar Saleh, the bassist, shared their unique preparations before performing.

"The preparation is to maintain stamina, run 21 km, attend Zumba and Pilates classes in the two weeks leading up to the big day. To keep the stamina up," he said with a laugh.

4. Different Arrangement

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"We are trying compositions and arrangements that are different from before. The string section adds a new space and color to GOL's songs," explained Herli.

Drummer Aryobimo also added that this experience is one of the most exciting for them. "Meeting new friends with instruments that are not commonly found in GOL's scene. It's really fun!" he said.

5. The Importance of Visualization

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Ivan Pribumi, the vocalist of GOL, highlighted the technical challenges in the performance. "Blending all the instruments, that's the challenge. How we can push everything fairly but still make it sound enjoyable," he said.

Meanwhile, Mamat Subagiyo emphasized the importance of visualization that supports the Get Closer concept. "The most preparation is the costumes that need to match the shooting location so that they blend in," he said.

GOL also acknowledges that this arrangement change is very significant. "Each song has a unique orchestration addition, and this might be the first time Glory of Love is trying that. So the music is more varied, different from usual," Mamat concluded.

6. Q & A about Glory of Love

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Who is Glory of Love?
Glory of Love (GOL) is a melodic punk band from Bandung, Indonesia, known for blending melodic punk elements with emo, creating a unique and original music style.

What is the biggest challenge for Glory of Love in performing 'Get Closer' with orchestral arrangements?
The biggest challenge for Glory of Love is the technical aspect, which is to blend all instruments including the string section to sound delightful and balanced, which is a big task in creating complex harmonies.

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