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When was the last time i met up with these boys for band practices. Our passion for music; we just love it. They like experimenting music very much. At times i would be so worn out especially when i'm the vocalist and my kind of instrument that i used was just me!
I learnt quite a number of few things from them. Most of all, their determination. It's not just about talent we're talking about. They sacrificed most of their time to learn because they felt they had the passion for the instruments they play. Falling in love with these boys, who wouldn't?
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Amir - the guy who plays the drums. The percussion. I met him a long time ago through Facebook. Never knew we had the same interest. We started this band right from the very beginning. However our long busy schedule really took our time for passion away.
Kurniawan - someone i knew through Amir's network of friends. He's a pianist. I got charmed for his kind of talent. He gets the notes and everything about techniques correctly. He doesn't sing much but he does know the kind of qualification and achievement a singer needs.
So here's the thing, every successful person has their own story. I bet for sure!
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When i first met Amir, he played the guitar. Composed his own song. That was dated in 2011. He named it "Hold me close to you". It seemed very depressing but you need to rely on the background of the story that he wanted to tell you.
About a sick dying man having had to stay in bed and reminiscing the moments of love he shared with his dearest one. Talking about those memories they had in their younger days and that he only wants her to hold him close to get him through his final moment.
Enough said about the song. Go on and listen to it! -
"HOLD ME CLOSE TO YOU"
Like i said, his great determination and passion for music gave him the chance to perform. The last time i had met ups with him, he told me that he performed for SG50 celebration. He even met up with local artist and production people. He has a 'bunchful' of networks. Apart from his personal issues, he had matured so much from the day i knew him. Although his mom doesn't really approve much of his passion, he stubbornly went after his belief because he believed in himself that he could do it. In fact he did!
As for Kurniawan, i was told by him that when he was a Millennia Institute student, he would always be by the piano practicing all keys and would spend most of the night understanding and figuring everything all out. To a point he said that most kid around the corner would think he was crazy. Madly insane for staying back after school to practice on his own without the help of anyone. But now, he doesn't need to look at the music sheet to know to play. He plays it simply by listening attentively. I was amazed indeed. If i'm given the opportunity to employ someone as part of my band, i would gladly pick him!
Then i realized it would take years and great patience - how much of an effort a person would need to take in order to be professional in the kind of passion he has for it. It takes a crazy maniac kind of person to be truly known for his talent. Take Albert Einstein for example. He was considered insane because he never gave up. He believed in himself that he could do it and so he proved it.
Every story i shared, if you believed in yourself that you could do it then never give up. It doesn't matter what people would say about you. If you're determined, prove to those people that you would someday become a successful person - but it's okay if it's not about being popular or so. Just as long you're capable of doing something they couldn't do however never look down on them. Or else you would become the exact kind of person the latter had been before. Avoid being an ignorant person. Stay rooted!
