- 1Tembang Tandur (The Gardener's Song) - Layar Terkembang Version
- 2Kebun Terakhir (The Last Garden) - Layar Terkembang Version
- 3Growing Up - Layar Terkembang Version
- 4Sebuah Lagu Untuk Teman (A Song for a Friend)
- 5Layar Terkembang (With Sails Unfurled)
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The thematic core of the album revolves around understanding melancholy and the transformative power of letting go. Through five carefully curated tracks, hara takes the audience on a cathartic journey, providing solace for those who seek to navigate the complex terrain of their own emotions.
The album's centerpiece, "Sebuah Lagu Untuk Teman" (A Song for a Friend), and the titular track, "Layar Terkembang" (With Sails Unfurled), stand out as the main pillars of this musical exploration, showcasing hara's lyrical prowess and emotive delivery. Additionally, the inclusion of "Growing Up," a new rendition of the OST from the Indonesian Box Office hit "Two Blue Stripes" (2019), adds a nostalgic touch to the collection, further expanding the depth of the album.
In hara's own words, "My music is for sad people who want to understand their sadness." The sincerity in this statement resonates throughout the album, offering a comforting embrace to those who find solace in the beauty of melancholy.
Currently based in Pōneke, Aotearoa, hara invites listeners to embark on a sonic expedition, exploring the depths of emotions, and ultimately, unfurling their own sails in the vast sea of self-discovery.
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released December 22, 2023
Performed by hara
Written & composed by Rara Sekar Larasati
Strings arrangement by Jeremia Kimosabe & Rara Sekar Larasati
Produced by Rara Sekar Larasati & Dissa Kamajaya
Vocal, guitar, soundscape performed by Rara Sekar Larasati
Additional acoustic guitar and backing vocals on Sebuah Lagu Untuk Teman performed by Febrian Mohammad
String section performed by Jeremia Kimosabe Bukit (cello), Oscar Artunes (violin 2), Rezky Yahya (contra bass), Saptadi Kristiawan (violin 1), Wasita Adi (viola)
Mixed by Dissa Kamajaya at Wood Cabin, Dago.
Mastered by Dimas Pradipta at Sum It! Studio.
Artwork by Ben Laksana.
2023 © Akar Wangi Records
The album's centerpiece, "Sebuah Lagu Untuk Teman" (A Song for a Friend), and the titular track, "Layar Terkembang" (With Sails Unfurled), stand out as the main pillars of this musical exploration, showcasing hara's lyrical prowess and emotive delivery. Additionally, the inclusion of "Growing Up," a new rendition of the OST from the Indonesian Box Office hit "Two Blue Stripes" (2019), adds a nostalgic touch to the collection, further expanding the depth of the album.
In hara's own words, "My music is for sad people who want to understand their sadness." The sincerity in this statement resonates throughout the album, offering a comforting embrace to those who find solace in the beauty of melancholy.
Currently based in Pōneke, Aotearoa, hara invites listeners to embark on a sonic expedition, exploring the depths of emotions, and ultimately, unfurling their own sails in the vast sea of self-discovery.
credits
released December 22, 2023
Performed by hara
Written & composed by Rara Sekar Larasati
Strings arrangement by Jeremia Kimosabe & Rara Sekar Larasati
Produced by Rara Sekar Larasati & Dissa Kamajaya
Vocal, guitar, soundscape performed by Rara Sekar Larasati
Additional acoustic guitar and backing vocals on Sebuah Lagu Untuk Teman performed by Febrian Mohammad
String section performed by Jeremia Kimosabe Bukit (cello), Oscar Artunes (violin 2), Rezky Yahya (contra bass), Saptadi Kristiawan (violin 1), Wasita Adi (viola)
Mixed by Dissa Kamajaya at Wood Cabin, Dago.
Mastered by Dimas Pradipta at Sum It! Studio.
Artwork by Ben Laksana.
2023 © Akar Wangi Records
