Widasroom Launches Sixth Single Titled Let The Tears Be The Prayer

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JAKARTA - Widasroom has just launched its sixth single, entitled Let The Tears be The Prayer. In this song, Widasroom offers an alternative ballad-ramed music with the influence of Britpop like Oasis and Suede.Widasroom tells the story of emotional struggle, despair and asking for help from the Almighty in the song. He admits to being inspired by a verse from the Quran that reads, "... We are closer to him than his neck vein (50:16)". This song was produced by the founder of the DJ Sumantri campaign who has pocketed various awards at the AMI Awards and also dressed other Indonesian artists such as Agnes Monica, Cinta Laura and Glenn Fredly. This song was written by Widhi Asmoro and assisted by his regular collaborator Ong Jean Wei and also Dwi Yanto Nugroho. The combination of this single is a painting made by a talented young painter, Anzi Matta and entitled A Sad Comedian. At that time I was in trouble but had no words to describe my condition at that time. It seemed like I wanted to cry. Then I consulted with a counselor from Rum Remedi and there appeared these words, explained Widi about the song. Because I didn't memorize it, I just kept the song in mind. And hopefully for those who listen can also help considering that when I was desperate, there is the Almighty who can help! pudhisroom is a music project from Widhi Asmoro who is currently domiciled in Singapore. Previously, he was known as part of the indie band Everybody Loves Irene who had traveled Asia in the 2000s era. The topics raised in his solo music project are about the condition of the household, mental health and also the dynamics of life as a migrant worker. The Tears be The Prayer Leter as the migrant worker.

Writer: Widhi Asmoro, Ong Jean Wei, Dwi Yanto NugrohoProducer: DJ SumantriMixing & Mastering: Living Room Studio, Jakarta, Indonesia Album artwork: Anzi Matta Publisher: 12 WiredLabel: WidasroomDistributor: Triyakom/The Orchard