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Legendary World Musician Praises Ahmad Dhani as a Genius, Calls Dewa 19's Song 'Arjuna' Very Good

Legendary World Musician Praises Ahmad Dhani as a Genius, Calls Dewa 19's Song 'Arjuna' Very Good

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Legendary World Musician Praises Ahmad Dhani as a Genius, Calls Dewa 19's Song 'Arjuna' Very Good

A proud acknowledgment comes from one of the legendary rock musicians in the world who will perform at the Dewa 19 Featuring All Stars 2.0 concert. Derek Sherinian, former keyboardist of Dream Theater, openly praised Ahmad Dhani.

This moment happened during a press conference in the Senayan area, South Jakarta, on Friday (05/9/2025), one day before the grand concert at the Gelora Bung Karno Main Stadium (SUGBK). Derek, known as one of the best keyboardists in the world, did not hesitate to call Dhani an extraordinary talent.

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For him, this collaboration will be a spectacular show, partly due to the musical genius possessed by the frontman of Dewa 19.

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"Ahmad Dhani is an extraordinary talent, this will be a cool performance," said Derek Sherinian.

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His praise doesn't stop there. Derek turns out not only to come as a "paid" musician, he admits he has listened to and admired several works of Dewa 19. Specifically, he mentions one of the masterpiece songs from the band hailing from Surabaya.

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According to him, the song 'Arjuna' is a very good composition, especially when performed by vocalist Dino Jelusick, who is also one of the guest stars at this concert. "Arjuna, Dino sings that song. It's a good song," he revealed.

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The acknowledgment from a musician of Derek Sherinian's caliber is certainly a significant validation for the quality of Indonesian music on the world stage. This proves that Ahmad Dhani's works can be appreciated and recognized by international musicians.

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Meanwhile, Eric Martin from Mr. Big also shows the same enthusiasm. He expressed that he can't wait to shake the stage with Dewa 19. "Everyone, I am very excited," Eric said briefly with enthusiasm.

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This cross-country collaboration and appreciation is what makes the Dewa 19 Featuring All Stars 2.0 concert more than just a music performance, but rather a proud cultural event.