Bella Fawzi And Asteriska Reveal Rahwana's Melancholy Side In A New Song

Bella Fawzi and Asteriska (Photo: Antara)

JAKARTA - Bella Fawzi has released a new song titled Ratapan Rahwana. Performed with Asteriska from Barasuara, this song was taken from Bella's newest EP (mini album), Kembali ke Akar, which was released some time ago.

Reporting from Antara, Tuesday, November 10, Bella revealed that this was not her first time working with Asteriska. Previously, they had collaborated on the song Rama Shinta which was released two years ago.

Bella feels Asteriska's vocal character, or what she usually calls Icil, is unique. That is why he felt fit for Icil's duet.

Lifting the antagonist in the puppet character Ramayana, it turns out that Bella has a special intention to lift Rahwana in this song.

"This song tells the melancholy side of Rahwana. In the Ramayana story, we always see Rahwana as an antagonist, even though he may have another side behind it, "said Bella.

As a songwriter and executive producer, Bella is assisted by Tiyo Alibsjah as the producer of this song. The mixing and mastering processes were executed at Sumit Studio.

The song Ratapan Rahwana was also presented by Bella and Asteriska in the music video. With careful preparation, they combined the concepts of Indonesian and Indian ethnic cultures.

"That is why, in the music video there is a figure of Rahwana dancing the Bharatanatyam dance from South India, while Shinta is dancing the Kathak dance from North India," said Bella.

The costumes used by Bella and Asteriska in this music video are a combination of these concepts. Bella wore a kebaya with a Balinese headdress, while Asteriska wore a batik and black top.