MV Debut Release What True Friends Mean, Widasroom Involves Artist Dwarfism

JAKARTA - Entering 2024, Widasroom recently released its latest work in the form of music video (MV). He collaborated with director Bimo Zulkarnain from Progressinema, releasing MV for a single what true friends mean.

"MV this song tells the story of three friends who meet again after a long separation," said Widasroom, in a written statement, quoted Wednesday, January 24.

It is special because MV means what true friends mean by involving three artist dwarfism, namely medical or genetic conditions that cause a person to have shorter body posture than humans in general.

'The choice of why the artist chosen is an artist with a dwarfism, because I want to be inclusive with the artwork I do. Incidentally, Bimo also has the same vision," he explained when asked about the selection of talent.

Karya MV ini adalah yang pertama bagi proyek musik Widasroom milik Widi Asmoro. Lewat proyek ini, ia sudah mengantongi 6 solo single setelah non-aktif dari band indie, Everybody Loves Irene.

Music video what does a true friend mean by himself focuses on the story of Ucup, Jupe, and Pelor. It was told that the three of them were friends and were close to playing together since childhood. Until when there was a feeling of love in Ucup's heart to Jupe and Ucup's efforts were very visible. Unfortunately, the conflict occurred when Pelor continued to 'disturb' Ucup who was approaching Jupe.

Because of this conflict and also the busyness of each other, the three separated, never communicated and met again in a night market after years. At the end of the story, it was revealed that the resolution of the three conflicts that made the MV audience excited to see the scene for the sake of the scenes displayed.

"Yes, the point is, friends have to communicate. Don't feel bad or hesitate," said Widasroom inferring the message from MV directed by Bimo Zulkarnain.

The process of shooting MV means that true friends themselves were only carried out last night at one of the night markets in the Cibinong area, Bogor, West Java. There were no significant obstacles during the manufacture of the MV.

"It's just that we have to change the cast many times in the casting process. Because it's not easy to get the actors and actresses that are right for these three characters. Finally, H-1 just got it and immediately shot it," explained the director, Bimo Zulkarnain.

"In addition, building the character of Pelor is also quite challenging. Because he has a character that is fun, nosy, but originally kind," continued Bimo, who is known to often work on commercial TV advertisements and several films such as Pocong 3, XL (Xtra Large), and Automatically Romantic.

For what song does the true friend himself mean, it has been released since May 2021. This lo-fi chill-ramed single was produced by Fifan Christa Atlesta and took up to three years to release MV due to Widasroom's unique condition as a musician.

"Since I am in Singapore and work, my musical arts process is not like most artists. Balance working time, with family and music time is quite challenging," said Widasroom, explaining his career as a living room musician, a musician who makes music from the living room.

"And I always believe, something doesn't have to be rushed. If it's time then the universe will make it easier," added the musician who is currently pocketing these six singles.