KOTAK's Two Decade Concert: Rock Music Never Dies

Concert Two KOTAK Decades (Ivan Two Men/VOI)

JAKARTA - Rocket never dies / Until whenever there is / Rock never dies / Until the end of the world. The Chorus of the song 'Rock Never Dies' depicts the Two Decade KOTAK Concert which took place at the GBK Basketball Hall Senayan, Central Jakarta on Saturday, November 23 night.

The concert, which was held by Northstar Entertainment and Megapro Communications, shows how rock music has been a link between Tantri (vocals), Cella (guitar), and Chua (bass) and KOTAK Relatives (fans) over the past twenty years.

On stage, Tantri expressed her gratitude to fans who have faithfully supported KOTAK. He also greeted the base of fans who came far from various regions to Jakarta.

"This is 20 years KOTAK has worked in the Indonesian music industry. Aki wants to say thank you very much for those who have attended, everyone, thank you for coming," said Tantri.

"I really know, for all those here it takes effort. Those who are usually free, now have to pay. I know your efforts are extraordinary. Thank you for buying tickets," continued the vocalist.

Popular songs such as 'Still Love', 'Always Love', 'Except You', 'Friend's Inspirations', and 'Pelan-Pelan Only' managed to make thousands of viewers sing with Tantri. This shows how KOTAK for the last twenty years, has a hit song that is still attached to the ears of many people.

But not only that, loud distorted songs such as 'party', 'Energy', 'One Indonesia', and 'Rock Never Dies' also succeeded in making the audience gossip and turning their heads. This shows that KOTAK is not only a band that follows the market direction, but still maintains their rock identity.

Reflections are also presented through fairly new songs, such as 'Sabda Netizens' and 'Budak Content'. Here, KOTAK calls for his views on the impact of digitalization on social order in Indonesia.

The KOTAK Decade Two Concert is proof of how this band has become the best rock band in its generation. The energy-filled vocal Tantri, as well as the Cella and Chua stage action which fills the entire stage corner, so the spectacle is not boring at all.

Satisfaction can be seen from the faces of the personnel. Tantri revealed how KOTAK and the entire team prepared for this concert.

"It took four months to make this concert. We all dedicate it to KOTAK Relatives," said Tantri.

"This is our first single concert, and honestly it's not easy to make a concert like this," he added.

In this show, Marcello Tahitoe (Ello), Sara Wijayanto, and Yacko were presented as collaborators on stage. Several public figures were also present at the audience, including Shin Tae Yong, Anggi Umbara, Hanung Bramantyo, and Zaskia Adya Mecca.

KOTAK not only presents music, they also bring Adji Santosoputo for a healing session with the audience.

Towards the end of the show, Tantri announced that one of the fans present will undergo Umrah next year with KOTAK. This prize is given to fans caught on camera, going to the prayer room around the venue for prayers before watching the show.

In his last repertoire, Tantri cs performed a loud distorted song that was popular for Indonesian music lovers. Tengangan dari Langit and Beraksi menutup Konser Dua Dekode KOTAK yang akan selalu diperingatkan penggemar loyalnya.