Dwiki Dharmawan Admits He's Nervous Ahead Of The Single Concert

JAKARTA - Dwiki Dharmawan is preparing to hold The Musical Journeyof Dwiki Dharmawan which marks 40 years of working on the music scene. He admitted that he was still nervous ahead of the concert.

In his single concert, Dwiki will present his best work, starting from songs created by himself and by other musicians.

A number of singers will participate in this concert, including Krisdayanti, Ruth Sahanaya, Once Mekel, Sandhy Sondoro, Andien, Dira Sugandi, and Ita Purnamasari. Young talents as well as Princess Ariani, Dirly, Ivan Paulus, Jinan Laetitia, Shanna Shannon, to Awdella.

In addition, there were also special performances presented with Krakatau Band, Iskandar Widjaja, Kamal Musallam, World Peace Orchestra, MAC from Papua, as well as Deepro Dancer and the DIAMOND group.

Prestige Promotions CEO Untung Pranoto ensured that the music performance was not just entertainment. The presence of deep visual and artistic elements confirms that Dwiki Dharmawan continues to evolve as an artist who never stops experimenting.

To prepare for the concert, he did not hesitate to go directly to the singers who would be involved. Through a personal approach, he can understand each other so that a slick appearance is expected.

For Dwiki, four decades is not just time. Rather, it is a spiritual journey and a deep love for music. The more he steppes and works, the more he loves and is grateful to his homeland, which is rich in culture and diversity, which is a source of inspiration in his work.

With decades of careers in the music industry, Dwiki has transformed into a popular and respected member of the music industry and is also known as a cultural icon. His work has been widely recognized since three decades ago.

His solo career increased rapidly when he began working with Leonardo Pavkovic of MoonJune Records gave birth to solo albums; So Far, So Close which was recorded in Los Angeles, Klewer Market which was recorded in London, Batu House which was recorded in Barcelona, Third Day recorded at La Casa Murada studio, Barcelona Spain, as well as Anagnorisis which was recorded in Athens, Greece and will launch in 2025.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Dwiki released the singleA Night in Murcia and the single World Peace Orchestra The Spirit of Peace.

For 40 years, he has gone through the music, joy and sorrow. Starting from technological developments to cross-generation collaboration he experienced. Starting from the era of the only television station to the digital era.

"Like it used to be when I appeared on TV, the next day when I entered school I became famous for watching a lot. At that time I was still in high school. I like it when the tapes were sold, but it's sad that the tapes are already in the overhang (piracy). Even though we just released it, but there have been a lot of pirate because the price is cheaper," said Dwiki as quoted by ANTARA, August 19.

The challenges faced every era are different. If at first started his career, piracy became the main enemy of musicians, now the challenges are also not easy with the presence of imitation logic (AI). Although AI can help musicians in their work, he prefers the process in music. The stages that go through range from looking for chords, melodies, adding lyrics, balancing, to mixing.

"For me, it's a process that I really enjoy, stages by stages to create music that can be enjoyed together. I'm willing to go through that," he added.

Apart from the music scene, his involvement in promoting Indonesian culture and tourism throughout the country reflects Dwiki's strong support and love for his nation. He has also served as a member of the 2003-2009 Jakarta Arts Council (DKJ), the Chairperson of the 2016-2022 AMI Awards (Anugerah Musik Indonesia) and the Chairperson of the LMK

Now Dwiki is still Secretary General of the Association of Songwriters and Musicians of the Republic of Indonesia (PAPPRI)

It is undeniable that his mother is a figure who has played a major role in his musical career. He was also inspired a lot by the works of The Beatles, total Hancock, Frank totaling, and others.

Now Dwiki enjoys enjoying his role as a music mentor for the younger generation. He admitted that he learned many things by collaborating with the younger generation who also have different mindsets. All orchestral musicians who will appear at the concert will be a combination of young and senior musicians.

"Frankly, I get a lot of energy by collaborating with the younger generation. I also learn a lot from the younger generation," said the musician who gave birth to this spiritual musical work.

In the future, he hopes to continue to spread benefits to the community through education, training, and cultural exchange. Through the Farabi music educational institution led by the graduate of the IKJ Art Master, he hopes to give birth to talented young talents in the music world.