Energy of Asia: Official Album of Asian Games 2018 is an official music album for the 2018 Asian Games by Indonesian musical artists, released on 13 July 2018 by the Indonesia Asian Games Organizing Committee (INASGOC), Recording Industry Association of Indonesia (ASIRI), and record label Jagonya Musik & Sport. The album was produced by Abdee Negara of Slank, involves several cross-genre musical artists that some of them collaborate. The album consists of 13 songs, available for purchase at KFC fast-food outlets in Indonesia and for streaming on YouTube and Spotify.[2][3]
| Energy of Asia: Official Album of Asian Games 2018 | ||||
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| Compilation album by Various artists | ||||
| Released | 13 July 2018 | |||
| Recorded | February 2017 – June 2018 | |||
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| Length | 48:00 | |||
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| Producer | Abdee Negara[2] | |||
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Background
editINASGOC took some famous Indonesian musicians and singers to enliven the 2018 Asian Games which were held in Jakarta and Palembang on 18 August to 2 September 2018. According to the INASGOC organizing committee chairman Erick Thohir, in addition to encouraging the athletes, the involvement of artists and musicians was also used to promote Indonesian music to the world.[4][5] For the Asian Games, they took themes such as solidarity, sportsmanship, victory, struggle, spirit, unity, friendship, and become champion. INASGOC then partnered with ASIRI since it is the trust for recording industry in Indonesia. ASIRI searched for musicians, artists, and songwriters for the album; the tracks then listened and reviewed by INASGOC. The selection of songs was also based on ASIRI's recommendations and research. The basis of assessment was taken from the market of each musician. After those various processes, they finally chose 13 songs representing various genres to be included in the Asian Games compilation album.[1]
Composition and lyrics
editINASGOC committee contacted d'Masiv vocalist Rian to create two songs for the Asian Games album. One of them, titled "Bright as the Sun" was sung by 18 Indonesian musicians, tells about the differences in Indonesia that can be an example for other countries and to appreciate the differences. He created it on four days before the one year countdown of the Games on 18 August 2017. The instrumental version of the song was used as background music for the games' International Games Broadcast Services (IGBS) title sequence. Another song, "Menaklukkan Dunia", tells about the spirit and to not easily despair to reach the victory, sung by Indonesian rock singer Once and a contestant of The Voice Kids Indonesia Season 1 Shakira Jasmine.[6][7]
Indonesian rapper JFlow also provided two songs for the 2018 Asian Games, titled "Unbeatable" and "Dance Tonight". "Unbeatable" was sung by him alongside Dira Sugandi, featuring a musical arrangement of hip hop and pop genres, tells to rekindle the fighting spirit to the end.[8] His other song with Bunga Citra Lestari, "Dance Tonight", is dedicated specifically for female athletes.[9]
The second song of the album, "Janger Persahabatan", was written by Guruh Sukarnoputra and sung by Noah vocalist Ariel and Hivi! former vocalist Dea. Taken from Balinese dance Janger, the song is expected to strengthen the friendship of Indonesia with other countries.[10][11] The song used both Indonesian and English lyrics but retains ethnic elements that are capable of showing Indonesia's rich cultural identity. The ethnic element becomes a challenge for NEV+, a band which is responsible for the song arrangement. Keyboardist Randy said that they needs help from several parties to create the music, one of them is Vicky Sianipar.[12][13] They later worked together to presents the rhythm of the spirit, contemporary music, and the thick ethnic nuance.[14]
Indonesian rock band Slank collaborated with DJ Dipha Barus bring the spirit of unity and peace through their dance-pop song "(Non Political) Asian Dance". The song invites people to unite and support Asian Games which will be held in next August and put aside various differences. "So we made the song Asian Dance, because by dancing, people can forget everything," said Slank drummer Bimbim.[15]
A pop dangdut song of the album, "Meraih Bintang", was chosen as the theme song for the 2018 Asian Games.[16] It was written by Pay and sung by popular dangdut singer Via Vallen. Using full of Indonesian lyrics, it breathes the spirit of victory in a sportive way in which an athlete must make their best effort to achieve the best performance.[17]
Drive former vocalist Anji alongside Ade Govinda create the eleventh track of the album titled "Indonesia Berpesta". According to Anji, it tells that Indonesia as the host of the Asian Games must be great, unite the spirit and unite the determination.[18] At the same day, on 12 July 2018, INASGOC released the next Asian Games song titled "Bukan Anak Kemarin Sore". It was created and performed by Indonesian band from Palembang, Armada. It was made "to prove to the world, everyone can be the best. It is a song to encourage as well," added Armada vocalist Rizal.[19]
Track listing
edit| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Performer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Meraih Bintang" (Reach for The Stars) |
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| Via Vallen | 3:09 |
| 2. | "Menaklukkan Dunia" (Conquering the World) | Rian of D'Masiv | Rian of D'Masiv |
| 3:31 |
| 3. | "Janger Persahabatan" (Janger of Friendship) | Guruh Sukarnoputra |
| 3:58 | |
| 4. | "Dance Tonight" |
| JFlow |
| 4:06 |
| 5. | "Kemenangan" (Victory) |
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| Cakra Khan | 4:04 |
| 6. | "Indonesia Berpesta" (Indonesia's Partying) | Anji | Ade of Govinda | Anji | 3:04 |
| 7. | "(Non Political) Asian Dance" |
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| 3:23 |
| 8. | "Unbeatable" |
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| 3:42 |
| 9. | "Cita Kita" (Our Goal) | GAC | GAC | GAC | 3:55 |
| 10. | "Bukan Anak Kemarin Sore" (Not A Green as Grass Boy) |
| Armada | Armada | 3:41 |
| 11. | "Be Alright" |
| Afgan | Afgan | 3:31 |
| 12. | "Asia’s Who We Are" | Isyana Sarasvati | Isyana Sarasvati | Isyana Sarasvati | 3:16 |
| 13. | "Bright As The Sun" | Rian, Rama of D'Masiv | Energy18[a] | 4:40 | |
| Total length: | 48:00 | ||||
Release history
edit| Country | Date | Format |
|---|---|---|
| Indonesia | 13 July 2018 | Digital download |
| 19 July 2018 | CD |
Notes
edit- ^ Consists of 18 Indonesian musicians: Ariel of Noah, Rian of D'Masiv, Iman of J-Rocks, Tantri of Kotak, Cita Citata, Anji, Rizal of Armada, Cakra Khan, Sheryl Sheinafia, Once, GAC, Ikke Nurjanah, Naga of Lyla, Rossa, Virzha, Pia of Utopia, Afgan, and Delon.[20][21]
References
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- ^ a b Kumampung, Dian Reinis (13 July 2018). "Semangati Para Atlet lewat Album 'Asian Games 2018: Energy of Asia'" [Encourage athletes through the album 'Asian Games 2018: Energy of Asia']. Kompas (in Indonesian). Retrieved 14 July 2018.
- ^ "Putting it briefly: INASGOC launches official music album". The Jakarta Post. 14 July 2018. Retrieved 14 July 2018.
- ^ Raya, Mercy (13 July 2018). "INASGOC Luncurkan Album Asian Games 2018" [INASGOC launches the 2018 Asian Games album]. detik.com (in Indonesian). Retrieved 14 July 2018.
- ^ Azasya, Stella (14 July 2018). "Rilis Album, Ini 13 Lagu yang Akan Jadi Soundtrack Asian Games 2018" [Released album, these are 13 songs which will be the soundtrack of the 2018 Asian Games]. IDN Times (in Indonesian). Retrieved 14 July 2018.
- ^ Nabila, Arin (13 July 2018). "Cerita Seru Rian d'Masiv di Balik Lagu Asian Games 2018" [Rian d'Masiv's exciting story behind the 2018 Asian Games song]. Kompas (in Indonesian). Retrieved 14 July 2018.
- ^ Rura, Cecylia (4 July 2018). ""Menaklukkan Dunia", Lagu Kolaborasi Once dan Shakira Jasmine untuk Asian Games 2018" ["Menaklukkan Dunia", collaboration song by Once dan Shakira Jasmine for the 2018 Asian Games]. MetroTVNews.com (in Indonesian). Archived from the original on 7 July 2018. Retrieved 14 July 2018.
- ^ Alamsyah, Ichsan Emrald (19 May 2018). "JFlow Bakar Semangat Tanding Asian Games Lewat "Unbeatable"" [JFlow fosters the competition spirit of the Asian Games game by "Unbeatable"]. Republika (in Indonesian). Retrieved 14 July 2018.
- ^ Nabila, Arin (13 July 2018). ""Dance Tonight", Dedikasi JFlow untuk Atlet Perempuan" ["Dance Tonight", JFlow's dedication to female athletes]. Kompas (in Indonesian). Retrieved 14 July 2018.
- ^ Pangerang, Andi Muttya Keteng (2 May 2018). "Guruh Soekarnoputra: "Janger Persahabatan" Cocok dengan Suara Ariel NOAH" [Guruh Soekarnoputra: "Janger Persahabatan" fits Ariel NOAH's vocals]. Kompas (in Indonesian). Retrieved 14 July 2018.
- ^ Riantrisnanto, Ruly (13 May 2018). "Bareng Nev Plus dan Dea, Ariel NOAH Berpartisipasi di Asian Games 2018" [With Nev Plus and Dea, Ariel NOAH performing the 2018 Asian Games song]. Liputan 6 (in Indonesian). Retrieved 14 July 2018.
- ^ M. Nur Huda (10 May 2018). "Lagu Baru Asian Games 2018, Keren dan Indonesia Banget" [New song for the 2018 Asian Games, cool and so Indonesia] (in Indonesian). Tribunnews.com. Retrieved 10 May 2018.
- ^ ""Janger Persahabatan" Lagu Resmi Asian Games 2018" ["Janger Persahabatan" be one of official songs of the 2018 Asian Games] (in Indonesian). Rakyat Bangkit. 11 May 2018. Archived from the original on 11 May 2018. Retrieved 11 May 2018.
- ^ "NEV+ dan Ariel Noah Tampil Futuristik di "Janger Persahabatan"" [NEV+ and Ariel Noah appear futuristic in "Janger Persahabatan"] (in Indonesian). Radar Semarang. 2 May 2018. Retrieved 4 June 2018.
- ^ Adhiyasa, Donny (27 June 2018). "Serunya Lagu Asian Games Karya Slank & Dipha Barus" [The fun of the Asian Games song by Slank & Dipha Barus]. Viva (in Indonesian). Retrieved 14 July 2018.
- ^ "Via Vallen sings Asian Games official theme song". The Jakarta Post. 1 July 2018. Retrieved 20 July 2018.
- ^ Putra, Muhammad Andika (7 June 2018). "Via Vallen Bakar Semangat Asian Games lewat "Meraih Bintang"" [Via Vallen keep Asian Games spirit through "Meraih Bintang"]. CNN Indonesia (in Indonesian). Retrieved 14 July 2018.
- ^ Mary, Dhefa Mauren Roos (11 May 2018). "Anji Bangga Nyanyikan 3 Lagu & Jadi Bagian Konser 100 Hari Menuju Asian Games 2018" [Anji is proud to sing 3 songs and be part of "100 Days Concert Toward the Asian Games 2018"]. KapanLagi.com (in Indonesian). Retrieved 14 July 2018.
- ^ Kumampung, Dian Reinis (28 April 2018). "Armada Buat Lagu Pembakar Semangat Atlet Asian Games 2018" [Armada made a burning spirit song for Asian Games 2018 athletes]. Kompas (in Indonesian). Retrieved 14 July 2018.
- ^ Nakita (15 April 2018). "Keren! Ini Lagu Asian Games 2018, Kolaborasi Penyanyi Rock, Pop, dan Dangdut" [Awesome! This is the 2018 Asian Games song, collaboration of rock, pop, and dangdut singers]. BolaSport.com (in Indonesian). Retrieved 14 July 2018.
- ^ Nugraini, Galuh Esti (21 February 2018). "18 Penyanyi Indonesia Nyanyikan Official Song Asian Games" [18 Indonesian singers sing the official song of the Asian Games]. KapanLagi.com (in Indonesian). Retrieved 14 July 2018.