Sal Priadi Talks About Being Hearty And The First Stage Of Java Jazz 2020

JAKARTA - The 2020 Java Jazz Festival (JJF) has finished. This music festival that focuses on the Jazz genre is always open to other types of music that can combine cross-genres. Sal Priadi is one of the musicians who is trusted to fill the JJF stage this year. VOI had the opportunity to talk for a moment with Sal before he appeared on the MLD Stage Bus.

Her first album, Berhati, was released on February 20. This album contains Sal's scribbles from 2011 to 2019. With a romantic nuance, this album is an expression of Sal's feelings that he expresses in his songs.

Selecting the title Berhati is also Sal's personal experience in working on this album. He found a process where he needed to have a heart before producing this album as well as hopes that people who hear this album can have a heart according to the title.

In his first album, Sal doesn't seem to want to mess around. There is no certain genre that characterizes it. He is not afraid to explore other genres in his songs. It's just that his writing style now seems like a romantic comedy and fits the theme he wants to present.

Nyala track became the first single as well as the opening of the album Berhati. Why did he choose this song?

“Because Nyala is the opening song on the album and I have to match what I imagine, so there is a lot of emphasis on it. The sound is lacking, there is a lack of excavation there, so maybe it is the longest process and needs the most thought. Nyala, "said Sal.

Luckily, Sal was assisted by many producers and friends in working on this album. Apart from that, local independent music and fast growing technology are also contributing factors that make Sal's music so popular.

"Now we can compose our own songs from home, they can be released that day with various media. So the feeling is really happy because there are many new colors, especially the ones we never knew before. "

Current music events not only sell line ups but also experiences gained when visiting the event, for example the stage bus at JJF 2020 which seems intimate.

"Before playing music, music shows were always entertainment but after playing music, it finally became a place to convey messages too."

For Sal Priadi, a career in music is not easy. But the musical process is also a great lesson for myself and others. Through music, Sal also learns to convey feelings because music doesn't exist.

His first stage at Java Jazz was the MLD Stage Bus where he performed songs from the album Berhati. His desire to play in Java Jazz was always great and it finally came true.

In the future, Sal Priadi is preparing to release Berhati in physical form as well as a showcase tour starting from Jakarta first. Sal will be releasing his album as merchandise so stock may be limited. Meanwhile, the album Berhati can be listened to digitally. We wish the official announcement to come out quickly, OK!