Tembang Tandur (The Gardener’s Song)
Tumbuh (The blooming)
Gugur (The withering)
Tumbuh (The blooming)
Gugur (The withering)
Kulantunkan (As I serenade)
Tembang tandur (This gardener’s song)
Agar tanah kami subur (To bless our land fertility)
Tumbuh (The blooming)
Gugur (The withering)
Tumbuh (The blooming)
Gugur (The withering)
Kebun Terakhir (The Last Garden)
Kebun yang mati adalah kebun yang hidup dalam sunyi (A dying garden is a garden that lives in silence)
Kebun yang mati adalah kebun di mana aku berdiri (A dying garden is a garden where I stand)
melihat dan mendengar (to see and listen)
segala membelukar (to the overgrown)
mengakar dan menjuntai (the rooting, the swaying)
jadi gulma yang benar (of true wildflowers)
Tanah air udara (Oh land, water, air)
Teriakku meminta (I beg, I plead)
Tanah air udara (Oh land, water, air)
Tubuh-tubuh terluka (These broken bodies)
Tanah air udara (Oh land, water, air)
Teriakku meminta (I beg, I plead)
Tanah air udara (Oh land, water, air)
Tubuh-tubuh terluka (These broken bodies)
Melihat dan mendengar (to see and listen)
Segala membelukar (to the overgrown)
Mengakar dan menjuntai (the rooting, the swaying)
Jadi gulma yang benar (of true wildflowers)
Kebun yang mati adalah kebun yang tumbuh (A dying garden is a growing garden)
Growing Up
Growing up
What are we supposed to see, to feel, to meet
Growing up
What are we supposed to miss, to keep, to leave
When it hurts
It hurts me
When it hurts
Still hurts every time
One leaves, one ceases
Growing up
How are we supposed to give, to take, collate
Growing up
How are we supposed to love, to breath, to be
When it hurts
It hurts me
When it hurts
Still hurts every time
We fall and we crawl
Can anybody tell me
Can anybody tell me
Can anybody help me
How to
What to do
Can anybody tell me
Can anybody tell me
Can anybody help me
How to
What to do
Can anybody tell me
Can anybody tell me
Can anybody help me
How to
What to do
Can anybody tell me
Can anybody tell me
Can anybody help me
How to
What to do
Can anybody tell me
Can anybody tell me
Can anybody help me
How to
What to do
Can anybody tell me
Can anybody tell me
Can anybody help me
How to
What to do
Can anybody tell me
Can anybody tell me
Can anybody help me
How to
What to do
Denizens of the deep
Drifters of the current
Where do we go
Where do we seek?
If not
Within
Within me
Within you
Within me
Within you
Within me
Within you
Within me
Within you
Within me
Within you
Within me
Within you
Within me
Within you
Within me
Within you
Sebuah Lagu Untuk Teman (A Song for a Friend)
Gelombang besar selalu datang (The great waves always arise)
dari laut yang dalam (from the deep sea)
Sauh kulepas (I release the mast)
Nafas terbentang (Breath unfolds)
Tiada waktu tuk karam (No time to sink)
“Terus berjalan, (“Onwards,)
terus berjalan” (onwards,”)
Kata-katamu, teman (Your words, my friend)
Sampai berjumpa (Until we meet again)
Di persimpangan (At a crossroad)
Atau di ujung jalan (Or the end of the road)
Dan meski jalanmu tak selalu (And though your path may not always be)
Seperti yang kau inginkan (As you desire it to be)
Meski jauh, (Though distant,)
Kuharap (I hope)
Kau masih mungkin bahagia (You may still find happiness)
Hirup sebentar (Inhale this fleeting moment)
Bahagiamu (Your happiness)
Bahagiaku (My happiness)
Hirup sebentar (Inhale this fleeting moment)
Bahagiamu (Your happiness)
Bahagiaku (My happiness)
Hirup sebentar (Inhale this fleeting moment)
Bahagiamu (Your happiness)
Bahagiaku (My happiness)
Terang (Light)
Jalanmu (May your journey be)
Terang (Light)
Jalanmu (May your journey be)
Terang (Light)
Jalanmu (May your journey be)
Tenang (Calm)
Riak lembayung mengambang (The lilac ripples of twilight float)
Riak lembayung mengambang (The lilac ripples of twilight float)
Riak lembayung mengambang (The lilac ripples of twilight float)
Riak lembayung mengambang (The lilac ripples of twilight float)
Layar Terkembang (With Sails Unfurled)
Saatnya pulang (It is time to leave)
Layar terkembang (With sails unfurled)
Sudah selesai (All is done)
Sudah selesai (All is done)
about
Step into the ethereal world of hara's latest record, "Layar Terkembang" (With Sails Unfurled), a captivating journey through ambient folk-cinematic pop that transcends boundaries and embraces the universal language of emotion. Hailing from West Java, Indonesia, hara weaves a tapestry of sound that is both introspective and cinematic, a sonic voyage that explores the depths of melancholy.
At the heart of this musical odyssey are dreamy vocals that caress the soul, intertwined with a cinematic string quintet arrangement that evokes a sense of grandeur. Intimate acoustic guitar melodies serve as the backbone, while nature soundscapes add a layer of serenity, creating an immersive sonic experience that transports listeners to a different world.
The mood of "Layar Terkembang" is a delicate blend of melancholy, introspection, dreaminess, and cinematic splendor. Each track unfolds like a scene in a poignant film, with hara's evocative storytelling and emotive vocals guiding the listener through the intricate landscapes of the heart.
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.
"Layar Terkembang" EP marks hara's second mini-album, a testament to the artist's growth and evolution. Released in December 2023, this enchanting collection of songs establishes hara as a luminary in the ambient folk-cinematic pop genre, with a unique ability to captivate and console.
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.
hara is Indonesian singer-songwriter Rara Sekar’s solo project. Her music blends inspiration from folk with Indonesian
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