'Rayu', SamSonS' New Weapon for Indonesian Music Lovers

Kapanlagi.com - It has been approximately 19 years since SamSonS, a band group, was established on July 14, 2003, showing its existence in the Indonesian music industry. Like humans who grow into adulthood, SamSonS has also experienced development in order to accommodate the musical actualization of its personnel, namely Irfan Aulia (guitar), Erik Partogi (guitar), Aldri Dataviadi (bass).
 
In addition to the entry of Adrian Martadinata as the vocalist, SamSonS released a new weapon in the form of a single entitled Rayu. The presence of Adrian Martadinata not only complements Irfan Aulia (guitar), Erik Partogi (guitar), Aldri Dataviadi (bass), but also provides a refreshment in their work.
 
In this Rayu song, Adrian Martadinata injects a new touch to SamSonS with a more contemporary electronic music. However, SamSonS' distinctive characteristic in terms of lyrics from Irfan Aulia is still maintained.
 
"Finally, I asked to listen to their song. I didn't want to eliminate the distinctive characteristic that has been attached to SamSonS. From the simple demo given by Irfan, I tried to give a different touch," said Adrian Martadinata.
 
"This is an adaptation from Adrian who used to be alone and now can share with three other friends. And I think the formula in Rayu is a fusion of chemistry from Adrian and us (Irfan, Erik, Aldri)," added Irfan Aulia.

1. The Story Behind 'Rayu'

The presence of Adrian Martadinata is able to bring a new 'sound' that is combined with SamSonS' main characteristic, which is the majestic sound of instrument strings/orchestra presented nicely in this single Rayu and wrapped in a medium-upbeat arrangement.

The desire to give the best drives SamSonS to always provide recording works with the best quality that always involves big names both in Indonesia and international names such as Budapest Scoring Symphonic Orchestra and Ted Jensen, the best mastering engineer in the world.

Rayu also brings a different story. Still taking the background of love, Rayu gives a unique story about how a couple starts their story.

"It's about self-monologue, where a man sees his opposite sex. Well, this opposite sex indirectly flirts with him even though she's not flirting. From there, the chorus says that the man makes a move. So, not being flirted with but being charmed," said Ifan Aulia.

2. SamSonS' Hope

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With a new format and single, SamSonS hopes to get good feedback from listeners in the future. "For me, if people like it, they will listen to it again. But the most important thing is that we make works for ourselves first, we are happy if people like it, it's a bonus," hopes Irfan.

March 25, 2022 will be the moment for SamSonS to release the single Rayu to the public through available music platforms such as YouTube, Spotify, Apple Music, Langit Musik, etc. SamSonS hopes that this release of Rayu can charm the ears of music enthusiasts as a new 'sound' of SamSonS.

(kpl/pur/glk)