Theophilus London at The W Hotel | Reptar at Bardot 2011.07.28 Miami, FL

W Hotel Flyer

Miami was calling this past Thursday night and I was ready to answer the stacked lineup of young up-and-coming artists showing off their stuff in the Magic City. Despite a hot iron fiasco and a hidden wallet, my +2 at the W Hotel's 2nd Anniversary party made it into WET with enough time to exercise our open bar bracelets. Global music director Michaelangelo L'Acqua had really done his homework in selecting rising hip-hop name Theophilus London to provide the entertainment for the warm summer evening. A brand new album, an appearance on Kimmel and an upcoming tour with Big Boi in Oz are just a few things going on in the life of the brand smart rapper. We were on Miami time, so the music didn't kick off until after 10PM, but he jumped right into it with a medley of electro pop-hop tracks that showcased his aptitude for catchy beats and decrying lyrics. The venue was a beautiful pool surrounded by perfectly grown palms and over the top cabanas. The only off piece of the perfect setting was a lacking PA system that just wasn't cutting it for Theo's smooth flow. Beyond that, we had a time grooving in the to overtly funky instrumental undertones as we sipped palliative Canadian whiskey.

 From a poppy "Love Is Real" as the set opener to other noteworthy tracks from Time Are Weird These Days, including energetic rockish anthem "I Stand Alone" and bass line driven "Why Even Try", the set covered all the bases. The crowd seemed some what confused, or perhaps apathetic, but this did little to dull Mr. London's onstage antics and off kilter dance moves. I admired his confidence and vowed to catch him in a more presentable room that would bring out his entire sound.

 My outlandishly dressed cohort on this particularly evening has an even more questionable music addiction than myself. That being said, we were not satiated enough to head back North. Instead a plan made earlier in the day went into action, and the next stop was Bardot for an intimate show with Atlanta youngsters Reptar. Previous exposure included a single YouTube video and jokes about their nomenclature's ode to a childrens cartoon monster from the show Rugrats. The place was packed from the bar to the couches with just enough hipsters for comfort. Luckily the band took it upon themselves to wait for us to get there before starting the set. The next 90 minutes would encompass one of the more powerful auditory experiences I have had in recent history.

I stood amazed, in between swift dance moves, as I witnessed pure, unadulterated energy push from the five boys playing way beyond their years. The crowd didn't seem to be in tune with what they were witnessing, but much like Theophilus earlier in the night, this did little to dissuade them from dropping a full out dance rock attack on the Miami club. Front man Graham Ulicny was doing his best to flex charisma as his stuttered, yet fitting, vocals shifted between low moans to high pitched yells. Keyboardist William Kennedy held nothing back as synthesizer waves bounced around the room as much as he did behind the rack.

A tight knit rhythm section with an accentuated percussion element rounded out the building tension abilities and overall feel good cavorting. I really can not say enough about these guys other than the quality of the product is right on, and I am buying. In this case I will admit that words are limited in describing the fresh yet familiar sound Reptar captures, so I will for once let the music speak for itself. If you don't believe me, then maybe you should pick up their album Oblangle Fizz Y'all - the first CD I have purchased in over four years.

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Street Stylin' with Stockholm

What's up, everyone? I have good news and bad news. The bad news is this is the only post you'll get this week. The good news is this post is good, and you'll probably get a good Life post next week. Why? I'm going to a Leadership Conference in LA until July 31st. I'll tell you more about it next week. =)

Today, I decided to show you a few of my favorite pictures from Stockholm Streetstyle. There are some insanely stylish people just walking around minding their own business. It's amazing.

I once read a quote that said, "Life is too short to wear boring clothes." It applies nicely here, don't you think?

There were so many photos I liked, but I didn't want to overwhelm you all. I'll probably post more pictures from the site in the future. If you want to see more, check out Stockholm Streetstyle HERE.

Do you have any favorites from my favorites here? Let me know!

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Greenhouse Lounge | Sir Charles 2011.07.23 Tobacco Road Miami, FL

Part 2: Keg Stands and Live Electronic Bands

All Aboard! 

Saturday turned into a throw away afternoon of recovery, writing and venting on the events of the night previous. The dust had settled and the general consensus was that the venue was the notorious dirty party and this was just a last straw for the tight knit local community of music-inclined. After a short stop to check up on Cheesehead Productions, who were gearing up for Cope at The Funky Buddha Lounge and Brewery, I was on the road heading South. Brotherly Love Productions partnered with reggae band The Resolvers to organize a bus-turned-party wagon for the crew to roll down to downtown Miami.  This had potential!

Get Down On It

Welcome to Miami

Things got off on the right foot and the good vibe was in full swing when we stopped to pick up more passengers in Hollywood, but not before numerous keg stands took place. The silly antics built the friendly atmosphere filled with Soul Train sing-a-longs and humorous banter. By the time we arrived at the Transit Lounge I was feeling pretty damn good and probably had my share of the transportation cost in liquid consumption alone. I was not alone in this endeavor. My partners in imbibing, Mr. and Mrs. Earthspice, lead our short stumble over to Tobacco Road just in time to catch the last few songs of Greenhouse Lounge's first set.

Tobacco Road 

The cozy upstairs venue was close to full and the Miami BLP Krewe was already going hard on the short bar. Luckily the party bus made for a meeting of the buzzes. Sir Charles' set was a high energy dance party by the small stage. Even the older heads running sound were bobbing to the heavy bass. Whether it was the Miami mindset or the gritty venue dynamic, the Jacksonville DJ was bringing the heat to an already warm venue. He paid homage to Pretty Lights with a particularly well placed mix and satisfied my previous curiosity as to whether the Fort Collins producer was a heavy influence on his sound. After over an hour he announced his last track and jumped off the stage like a ball of raw energy. The guy had just completed a 60 minute dance aerobics session on stage and was still ready to go. I was impressed.

Sir Charles 

Party in the City 

It was getting late, and the room was as full when Greenhouse Lounge started their second set. Right out of the gate a burst of high octane grooves got the place pulsing in the dim lit room. I snapped a few pictures, but the beats and booze combined and I had to abandoned camera to take my place on the dance floor. Each time I took a grooving reprieve  or stopped to open my eyes I caught familiar faces lost in the trance of multifaceted dub and deep electronic rhythms. It felt good to let loose and surrender to the music. The aforementioned sound engineers had the levels near perfect and this allowed for Zach Weinert's intricate samples and guitar chops to really shine. They were on a totally different level tonight and it felt more like a music odyssey than a predetermined set of individual tracks.

Greenhouse Lounge 

As a result the movements moved towards higher destinations and blissful peaks of release. Jason Hunnicutt was playing more of a lead roll behind the drums and using every opportunity to hit a fill. Their underrated tightness, and ability to hit changes, is remarkable given how textured each composition is from an instrumental perspective. Zach is balancing his role as a guitar player with  having to be precise on his sample board triggers. This literally dictates the overall flow of each composed and improvised section. I watched him flawlessly nail it every time. They were really feeling it. A particularly fierce "Slow Drip" emphasized this technique and was extended out into multi-layered pick ups and drops. As the last synthesizer tones rung out I came back to reality and felt the tune really capped off a strong set. An encore with a tribute to Michael Jackson's duet with Janet "Scream"confirmed that the hype was real.

Zach Weinert Triggers A Sample

The Heat Is On

The lack of any reasonable curfew in Miami allowed for the crowd to unwind throughout the venue for a while before dispersing. Impressions of the band ranged from impressed to ecstatic. I dabbled with the idea of sticking around for an after party near by. Instead I made my way out into the oddly desolate Miami street.  The heat hung thick in the air and given it was early morning at this point, I jumped in a cab towards Miami Beach for some shenanigans till the sun came up. Yet another overly successful night thrown by Brotherly Love Productions. As Alonso the Taxi Driver and I crossed the bridge heading towards the Purdy Lounge, he asked about the band playing that night. The conversation ended with a warm, yet sloppy invitation to their next planned gig in the area at Aura Music and Arts Festival.  Maybe we will see him there.

Set 1: Silhouette, Empires, Defeating Harrison> Merrimac Merchants, Sands 

Set 2: Bebot (Up Until Now Remix), Slow Drip, Let's Go (Trick Daddy Remix), Beel, Koto, Backdoor Deal, Scream (Michael Jackson Remix)

Dave McSweeney Flexing Bass Skills

Jason Hunnicut Is a Machine On Drums

Party Time

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Greenhouse Lounge | Sir Charles | Aquaphonics 2011.07.23 Old City Limits Delray Beach, FL

Part 1: "Un-be-liev-able"
As an avid patron to local music venues in South Florida, and abroad, bearing witness to a night like this seems inevitable. It is unfortunate, but rest assured that even upholding a status as a seasoned veteran could not have prepared anyone for the series of events that transpired.

Aquaphonics and Marc PaperScissor Team Up

After months of mounting anticipation, the North Florida dub-fusion trio Greenhouse Lounge kicked off a two night run from Delray to Miami last night. Hailed as a staple act of Aura Music and Arts Festival, as well as garnering a strong support base on their turf,  South Florida ready for a strong dose of homegrown live electronic music to get the weekend started.  

The heat lightening overhead lit up the sky above Atlantic Avenue. Ominous clouds threatened rain but more importantly served to set the tone for an eerie and hot summer night. Something in the air was off. I felt this even before I arrived. A cold beverage in the lot cooled my nerves and my body temperature. I was on time for once but the venue had the doors closed. This was odd given that every other establishment in the surround area was full and in swing. An unsettled group was forming outside but I wrote it off and readied my camera bag.

Things Go South

A member of the Cheesehead Productions crew hit me up and warned me to not come in. He came out and told me they just kicked Matt Beck out of the venue. As the head of Brotherly Love Productions and the promoter for the event, booting him would have some heavy repercussions. I made my way towards the entrance and caught up with him. A perfect storm of misunderstanding, mismanagement and inflated egos that stemmed from earlier in the evening had catapulted into the illogical decision to have him escorted out by a third party security personnel.

Given my personal interactions with Matt and Brotherly Love Productions, I know how much time and effort goes into bringing in talent and making sure every show runs smoothly for the band, the audience and the venue. He takes this very seriously and this was a big night for him, the bands and the local scene. Like any well oiled machine, the more simple things appear on the surface is usually an indication of more intricate processes going on in the background.  In a nutshell the whole thing went awry when the venue kept the doors locked after the scheduled opening time out of some unjustified fear that no one was going to show up. When Matt stepped up to point out possible problem areas he was seen as a threat to the internal power struggle. Even as I write this it seems incomprehensible that a revered promoter could be penalized for simply doing his job.  

Beyond that the staff was disproportionate with only 1 bartender and half a dozen security guys, complete with ear pieces and bad attitudes. The end result was a tragic case of too many chiefs distorting the truth and the upper level management of the venue letting his staff make executive decision based on misinformation. No matter what was actually said or not said, the way it was handled was completely unprofessional and a huge turn off to the concert goers and BLP  Krewe faithful.

Despite the blatant mistreatment by the venue, Matt swallowed his pride and put on his professional face when he rallied for everyone to support the bands and tear up the dance floor for them. The venue realized they were in a bad place and decided to wave the $10 cover, thus sacrificing an easy $1,500 that would have been kicked back to the establishment and promotions. This kind of drastic decision making coupled with other revelations, such as a poorly stocked bar, may be an indication that this place is in trouble. Now we know why.

Music Saves The Night

Aquaphonics hesitantly took the stage around 10:30 PM to a decent sized crowd of eager fans. The vibe was tense at first but as soon as the music started all negative thoughts were out the door. This was the biggest stage I have seen them grace and they took full advantage of the sound capabilities. Images projections displayed local artist Marc PaperScissor's designs through psychedelic filters and sequences as the boys hosed the crowd with smooth electronic movements  and reaching jam sections. Much like they have been doing in recent history, Aquaphonics was on point, playing up and the best I have ever heard them.

Aquaphonics 

Taking a vow to never again monetarily support the current management of the venue meant heading across the street for a beer and shot combo before coming back to Sir Charles' electronic bass efforts. My research into his sound lead me to believe he would have a different approach, but the crowd was vibing to the hybrid dubstep-electronica. I could not help but place him as a generic rendition of producers like Derek Smith, but that could be a result of my limited exposure to the genre or the limitations of the genre itself.  The guy believe in his music, which any music fan will applaud regardless of their own personal preference. His unending energy on stage proves it. I will give him another chance tomorrow.

Sir Charles 

The Last Straw 

It was getting late and Greenhouse Lounge took the stage. They band made a point to give a warm shout out to Matt that was met by a loud, positive response from the crowd. In hindsight I think that jab might have set the venue personnel off. The staff collected every piece of BLPJessiah, the drummer from Aquaphonics was tossed for an undisclosed reason. Those that protested and tried to question the security were also given the boot. It was an unreal turn of events and the most unsettling thing I have seen happen at a show. After the show was over I went back in to question the general manager. She had no idea who I was but went off on Brotherly Love Productions management and responded that the other patrons were forced out for rough housing. Having nothing to lose at this point, I called her out on this false information before being told to leave.

Greenhouse Lounge Kills It

Unfortunately the peripheral events taking place were a distraction from what was happening on stage. That being said, Greenhouse Lounge took the crowd on a trip through heavy dub lead by Dave Sweeny's thunderous bass and robotic posture. Skillful hip-hop vocal samples from  the likes of Ole Dirty Bastard incorporated well with their break beat tendencies. The tones were on point, especially Zach Welnert's clean space guitar. I had to shed my own predispositions about how they might take the hypnotic composed sections to soaring peaks and improvisational segments. Instead they rely heavily on grooving textures and strategic effect sequencing that aim to capture the ear and no necessarily fulfill tension and release junkie's desires.

Greenhouse Lounge 

The set was much shorter than expected, but for obvious reasons. I enjoyed some of the darker moments in the music and was impressed with their tight transitions. The crowd put in a good energy for the band and seemed more than satisfied with the performance.  It was only night one and the general consensus was to get out of there reasonably unscathed was a major plus. See you guys in Miami tonight!

Greenhouse Lounge

Set 1: Bebot (Up Until Now Remix), Koto, Backdoor Deal, Sands, Let's Go (Trick Daddy Remix), Empires Fall, Scream (Michael Jackson Remix) 

Aquaphonics
Set I: Sip, Spooky, In Dub/In Dew, Animal, Super Moon, Waiting For It, Fingerbreaker

Videos Courtesy of Mark Duclos - Cheesehead Productions!

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Broken Heart Is Not End Of Everything

Indahnya janji yang pernah terikrar
Manisnya cinta yang pernah tercipta
Bagaikan mimpi yang tak pernah berakhir
Sejak kau gantung cinta ini

Meski bibir tak mampu berucap
Meski mulut tak mampu berkata
Namun bulan dan bintang telah pahami
Betapa tulus cinta ini untukmu

Jika rindu ini menjenuh kanmu
Jika sayang ini menyakit kanmu
Jika cinta ini membuatmu menjauh
Aku rela engkau membenci cintaku

Bukannya hati ini tak sakit
Bukannya hati ini tak hancur
Bukannya hati ini tak perih
Hanya kepasrahan yang mengiringi

Terimakasih cintaku
Untuk kenangan yang pernah kau beri
Satu ikrar untukmu
Tak akan kumencari pengganti


Mengukir namamu

malam ini ku mengukir namamu di hatiku, ku tuliskan dengan indah namamu
ku ukir pelahan-lahan , hingga terdalam
ku tuliskan di tepi namamu, ribuan syair hanya untukmu
dan di hati ku ini, hanya terukir namamu
jika engkau membelah hatiku, nisca kau temukan namamu di dalamnya
kau temukan lukisan wajahmu di hatiku, takkan pernah ada yang lain

From : 'ASTO JIWO'

Beautiful promise never terikrar
Sweetness of love ever created
Like a dream that never ends
Since you're hanging this love

Although the lips could not utter
Although the mouth could not say
But the moon and the stars have to understand
What a sincere love for you

If you miss this menjenuh you up
If love is painful you up
If it makes you love away
I'd love to hate you

Instead of this heart no pain
Not that the heart is not broken
Not that the heart is not sore
Only resignation that accompanies

Thank you my love
For memories that once you give
A pledge to you
No replacement will kumencari


carve your name

This evening I carve your name in my heart, I write with a beautiful name
I carved slowly, until the deepest
I write on the edge of your name, thousands of poems just for you
and in my heart, only your name engraved
if you divide my heart, Nisca you find your name on it
you find your face in my painting, never anyone else

From: 'Asto Jiwo'


Karena Dirimu

Karena dirimu…
Yang membuat diriku bangga
Yang membuat diriku bahagia
Yang membuat diriku lebih berharga
Karena dirimu…
Yang membuat aku sadar akan diriku
Yang membuat aku sadar akan kelebihanku
Yang membuat aku sadar akan kekuranganku
Karena dirimu…
Yang membuat aku menjauhimu
Yang membuat aku meninggalkanmu
Yang membuat aku melupakanmu
Yang Membuat aku benar-benar kehilanganmu
Tapi karena dirimu…
Aku akan selalu menjagamu
Aku akan selalu melindungimu
Aku akan selalu Menyayangimu
Aku akan selalu Mencintaimu

From : 'ASTO JIWO'

because of Love

Because of you ...
That makes me proud
That makes me happy
That makes me more valuable
Because of you ...
That makes me aware of myself
That makes me aware of kelebihanku
That makes me aware of my flaws
Because of you ...
That makes me away from you
What makes me leave
That makes me forget you
Makes me really miss you
But because of you ...
I will always look after you
I will always protect you
I will always love you
I will always Love

From: 'Asto Jiwo'


Darimu Untuk Diriku

ikeheningan malam ku bersenandung,
Kuhanyutkan asa dijiwaku dengan lirih suara hati.
Cinta… andai semua itu sirna
sirnalah cahaya kehidupan.
Sayang… andai semua itu hilang,
Hilanglah harapan dan impian
tetaplah bersamaku temani hidupku
Dan aku kan setia mendampingimu
Mengiringi detak jantungku,
Ada namamu yang selalu terucap.
Sayang..hanya kata itu yang selalu melengkapi hembusan napasku.
akankah kebersamaan ini tetap milik kita?
Aku tak ingin jauh darimu Aku tak ingin kehilanganmu
Ku akui rasa ini slalu menghujaniku
Entah sejak kapan. Bermula,
tengah-tengah, ujungnya masih samar
ku akan terbuka pada jawaban saat ini
“tak tau” ragu menjemput diri.
Namun sejujurnya ku sangat menyayangimu.
Aku manusia yang ingin merubah jalan hidupku,
tapi kenapa jalan itu terasa berat untuk kujalani,
katakan padaku apa yang harus ku lakukan?
Beribu tantangan menghadang amarahku
Mencemooh dan dicemooh sang insan lain
Usaha untuk memperbaiki akan aku arungi.
Doapun selalu kupanjatkan setiap kali.
Pendengar setia tlah hilang diterkamnya.
Mangsa tlah mengerogoti hawa buruknya.
Tertawa tuk melupakan sebuah masalah.
Menghilangkan lebur-lebur noda dalam diri.
Tersadar oleh ketidak puasan,
harga diri serentak berontak menghadangnya,
Tak peduli kesan jelek, aku bosan!
Menuai salahku mengadu padanya dalam diam.

FROM : "ASTO JIWO"


From you to Me

ikeheningan my night humming,
Kuhanyutkan dijiwaku quietly discouraged conscience.
Love ... if it all disappeared
sirnalah the light of life.
Unfortunately ... if all is lost,
There goes my hopes and dreams
stay with me accompany my life
And I stick by my faithful
Accompany my heartbeat,
There is a name that always came out.
Unfortunately .. only word that always complements my breath blowing.
This togetherness will remain ours?
I do not want much from you I do not want to lose you
I admit this sense slalu showering
Whether since when. began,
middle, the tip is still vague
My answers will be open at this time
"Do not know" not hesitate to pick up yourself.
But to be honest I really love you.
I'm a man who wanted to change the course of my life,
but why it feels heavy for the road I lead,
tell me what should I do?
Thousands challenges facing my anger
Booed and jeered the other man
I will attempt to fix the navigating.
Doapun always kupanjatkan every time.
Tlah loyal listeners lost diterkamnya.
The bad weather tlah biting prey.
Laughter tuk forget a problem.
Melting-melting eliminates stains inside.
Realized by discontent,
rebel pride simultaneously blocking,
No matter how bad impression, I'm bored!
Reap the fault complained to him in silence.

FROM: "Asto Jiwo"


Warna Kehidupan-Mu

Ya Rabbi…
Hidup memang begitu indahnya
Penuh dengan warna-warni
Keindahan, Kebahagian, kepedihan dan kekecewaan
Tapi kenapa warna kepedihan yang selalu menyertaiku
Kadang warna keindahan dapat aku rasakan namun hanya sesaat
Bagaikan pelangi yang muncul dan perlahan menghilang.
Ya Rabbi…
aku pasrah pada-Mu
Jika memang ini sudah takdirku
Aku mohon kuatkanlah hatiku
Dari segala warna kehidupan
Yang kau berikan padaku
Sifat Manusia terkadang sulit diterka
Namun tolong sadarkanlah
Sahabat, teman, kekasih yang berada disekitarku
Dan jauhkanlah diriku dari segala tekanan
Orang-orang yang menikmati warna kehidupan-Mu.
Ya Rabbi…
Aku mohon dengarkanlah hambamu ini
Aku sadar selama ini aku telah jauh dari-Mu
Tapi aku tak kuasa dengan warna kehidupan-Mu
Yang kau berikan saat ini
Ya Rabbi…
Aku hanya bisa memohon dan memohon pada-Mu
Karena diri-Mu lah yang dapat menolong aku.
Aku sadar semua warna kehidupan yang aku jalani
Semuanya akan berpulang pada-Mu termasuk diriku.

FROM : "ASTO JIWO"


Color Your Life

Ya Rabbi ...
Life is so beautiful
Overflowing with colorful
Beauty, happiness, sadness and disappointment
But why the color of grief is always with me
Sometimes I can feel the beauty of color, but only for a moment
Like a rainbow that appears and slowly disappears.
Ya Rabbi ...
I surrender to thee
If indeed this is my destiny
I beg my heart be strong
Of all the colors of life
You gave me
Human nature is sometimes hard to guess
But please sadarkanlah
Companions, friends, lovers who are around me
And keep myself from all the pressure
People who enjoy the colors of your life.
Ya Rabbi ...
I beg you listen to your servant
I realize I've been away from you
But I was unable to color your life
That you gave when this
Ya Rabbi ...
I can only beg and plead to Thee
Because thyself who can help me.
I'm aware of all the colors of life that I live
Everything will die in Thee, including myself.

FROM: "Asto Jiwo"


Aku termenung menatap atap langit rumahku
Kali ini aku mulai merasakan lagi kesunyian
Yang Menyelimuti Jiwa dan Hatiku
Perlahan jiwa dan hatiku terasa rapuh
Bagaikan sebuah es yang disinari matahari
dan perlahan-lahan mencair
Untuk Kedua Kalinya dalam hidupku
Aku merasakan Kehancuran
Bagaikan dihantam sebuah pukulan yang sangat keras
Sehingga aku tak berdaya dan Kuasa tuk menahannya
Kini kumerasakan kesendirian
Sahabat hanya diriku sendiri
Ingin rasanya aku berteriak bebas dan lepas
Bagaikan burung yang lepas dari sangkarnya
Hilang sudah semua harapan tanpa bekas
Hanya kenangan dan kekecewaan yang masih tertinggal
Aku hanya bisa pasrah menerima apa yang telah terjadi
Bagaikan manusia bodoh yang dipermainkan berkali-kali
Aku memang bukan yang terbaik,
Tapi aku bisa memberikan yang lebih baik.
Torehan untuk : Cinta, Sahabat dan Musuh

FROM :'ASTO JIWO'


I stared my sky roof
This time I started to feel again the silence
That surrounds the soul and my heart
Slowly soul and my heart feels fragile
Like a sunlit ice
and slowly melt
For the Second Time in my life
I feel Destruction
As if hit by a very hard blow
So I was helpless and Power tuk hold
Now kumerasakan solitude
Friends of just myself
I wanted to scream freely and loose
Like a bird out of cage
Gone were all hopes without a trace
Only the memories and disappointments that are still lagging
I could only surrender to accept what has happened
Like a foolish man who played many times
I'm not the best,
But I can give better.
Notch for: Love, Friends and Enemies

FROM: 'Asto Jiwo'

Kata Hati Yang Tersembunyi

Cuaca Mendung Di Sore Hari
Aku Tetap Termenung
Tidak Seperti Kemarin Meskipun Mendung
Aku Tetap Menemukan Suatu Kebahagian
Langit mulai hitam kelam
Dan Rintik hujan mulai turun
Sejenak ku tergugah
Dengan suara kecil yang berbunyi dari handphoneku
Yang Menyuruh aku tuk mengangkatkan kaki dari rumahku
Hujan semakin deras
Aku tetap melangkahkan kakiku
Dengan harapan ada sesuatu yang bisa aku dapatkan
Suasana dingin dan basah menyelimutiku
Diikuti kenangan pahit yang terlupakan
Tapi hati ini tetap ingin mengatakan.
Sesuatu Yang dulu hampir hilang dari pikiranku
Sunyi senyap membuat suasana semakin akrab
Diikuti canda tawa antara aku dan dia
Detik demi detik terus berlalu
Kata demi kata terungkap dari mulutku
Kata hati yang tak bisa dibohongi
Yang hampir hilang dari pikiranku

FROM : 'ASTO JIWO'


Heart The Hidden Words

Weather Rain On Afternoon
I Still pensive
Not Like Yesterday Despite Rain
I Keep Finding Happiness One
The sky began to jet black
And the rain began to fall
For a moment I was intrigued
With a small voice that reads from handphoneku
Telling me that tuk mengangkatkan feet from my house
Increasingly heavy rain
I keep my foot stepped
In the hope there is something that I can get
Cold and wet atmosphere enveloping
Followed by bitter memories of the forgotten
But this heart still wants to say.
Something had almost disappeared from my mind
Silence made ​​the atmosphere more intimate
Followed by laughter between me and him
The seconds went by
Word for word from my mouth revealed
Conscience that can not be fooled
Which almost disappeared from my mind

FROM: 'Asto Jiwo'


TElah Kutemukan

Saat-saat malam terindah
udara disekitarku nampak memberikan kesegaran
Bintang dilangit tampak indah dan terang memancarkan cahayanya
Aku berpikir apakah ini suatu pertanda baik bagiku?
Aku mulai berpikir
Apakah ini sudah saatnya
Untuk Mengungkapkan segala keresahan hati selama ini?
Apakah ini sudah saatnya
Untuk menemukan alasan dibalik keresahan hati selama ini?
Pagi yang cerah dan indah,
Ku lihat bunga di halaman mekar mewangi
Apakah ini merupakan suatu pertanda lagi bagiku?
Saat itu aku mulai melangkahkan kakiku
Mungkin ini adalah pertanda baik bagiku
Aku sudah tidak berpikir panjang lagi
Untuk mengungkapkan segala keresahan hati selama ini.
Ku Ungkapkan segala keresahan hati
Disaat aku mulai merasakan
Pertanda baik bagiku yang akan menjawab segala keresahan hati
Siang yang cerah, langit tampak kelihatan biru
Akhirnya kutemukan segala keresahan hati
yang selama ini belum terjawab.
Dan disaat itu pula semua keresahan hati mulai terjawab
Akhirnya aku temukan jawaban dari keresahan hati
Yang merupakan bagian yang hilang dari hatiku selama ini.
Cinta yang dapat menbangkitkan seluruh sel ditubuhku
Untuk selalu bangkit dan berjuang dalam mengarungi
Kehidupan ini baik suka maupun duka.
Malam kembali datang,
Kulihat bintang dilangit tampak terang seperti hari kemarin
Saat itu aku mulai berharap
Cinta yang tlah kutemukan
Merupakan Cinta Terakhir, yang tak pernah pupus oleh ruang dan waktu.

FROM :'ASTO JIWO'


I have discovered

Most beautiful moments of the night
the air around me seemed to give fresh
The stars looked beautiful and bright light emitting
I think if this is a good sign for me?
I started thinking
Is this the time has come
To Disclose all hearts during this unrest?
Is this the time has come
To find the reason behind the unrest during this heart?
The morning is sunny and beautiful,
I see flowers blooming in the yard scent
Is this a sign to me anymore?
That's when I started to step up my leg
Maybe this is a good sign for me
I was not thinking anymore
To reveal all hearts during this unrest.
Disclose all my heart unrest
When I began to feel
A good sign for me that will answer all the unrest liver
A sunny afternoon, the sky looks blue
Finally I found all the unrest liver
that have been unanswered.
And while it is also all the unrest began unanswered liver
Finally I found the answer from the heart unrest
Which is the missing piece of my heart for this.
Love that can be put into my body throughout the cell menbangkitkan
To always stood up and fought in the wading
Life is good and bad.
Night came again,
I saw the stars look as bright as the day yesterday
At that time I began to hope
I found the love tlah
Love is the last, that never faded by time and space.

FROM: 'Asto Jiwo'


Bila Aku Jatuh Cinta

Allahu Rabbi aku minta izin
Bila suatu saat aku jatuh cinta
Jangan biarkan cinta untuk-Mu berkurang
Hingga membuat lalai akan adanya Engkau
Allahu Rabbi
Aku punya pinta
Bila suatu saat aku jatuh cinta
Penuhilah hatiku dengan bilangan cinta-Mu yang tak terbatas
Biar rasaku pada-Mu tetap utuh
Allahu Rabbi
Izinkanlah bila suatu saat aku jatuh cinta
Pilihkan untukku seseorang yang hatinya penuh dengan
kasih-Mu
dan membuatku semakin mengagumi-Mu
Allahu Rabbi
Bila suatu saat aku jatuh hati
Pertemukanlah kami
Berilah kami kesempatan untuk lebih mendekati cinta-Mu
Allahu Rabbi
Pintaku terakhir adalah seandainya kujatuh hati
Jangan pernah Kau palingkan wajah-Mu dariku
Anugerahkanlah aku cinta-Mu…
Cinta yang tak pernah pupus oleh waktu
Amin !

FROM : "ASTO JIWO"


I asked permission Allahu Rabbi
Next time I fall in love
Do not allow love for Thy reduced
Up to neglect the existence of thee
Allahu Rabbi
I have begged
Next time I fall in love
Fill my heart with Thy love numbers are infinite
Let thy rasaku on intact
Allahu Rabbi
Allow a time when I fell in love
Chose me someone whose heart is filled with
Your love
and made ​​me even more admire Thy
Allahu Rabbi
Next time I fall in love
our Pertemukanlah
Give us a chance to be more love-thy
Allahu Rabbi
Latter is the case pleaded heart kujatuh
Never You palingkan thy face from me
Grant me Thy love ...
Love that never faded by time
Amen!

FROM: "Asto Jiwo"


Harta dan Cinta

Jangan Kau Melihat Wajah Karena Bisa Menipu
Jangan Pula Kau Melihat Harta Karena Bisa Hilang
Datanglah Kepada Orang Yang Bisa
Membuatmu Tersenyum,
Membuatmu Selalu Tertawa,
Dan Membuatmu Merasa Dia akan selalu disampingmu,
Melindungimu dan Menyayangimu.

Jangan Kau Sia-siakan hidup untuk hari ini,
Hidup ini Terlampau Singkat
Bila dilewatkan Bersama Pilihan Yang Salah

Inspirated By Song Terry - Janji Manismu



Apakah Cinta

cinta bukan sesuatu yg patut untuk dibanggakn,
bukan sesuatu yg patut untuk dipamerkan,
bukan sesuatu yg patut untuk dibicarakan,
bukan untuk dicaci,dihina,diludahi………..
juga bukan untuk disanjung,dipuja,diagungkn……
cinta ya cinta………….
bukan tuhan,bukan malaikat,bukan iblis,bukan bidadari….
cinta adalah suatu kehidupan yg perlu dijalani…
ntah itu menyakitakan ato menyenangkan…..
smua itu takdir yg udah diberikn ke km…..
apa km bisa mengubah takdir dr tuhan??????????
cinta itu hidup ditiap ht manusia,,,,,
laksana burung merpati yg terbang n singgah diranting ht yg dia mau……sesukanya……..
manusia yg tak memiliki cinta adlh manusia yg munafik…
N bila terciptanya cinta hanya untuk melukai hati manusia maka apakah kau tak percaya akan kuasa tuhan????????
ada hikmah dibalik perkara,ada kesedihan dibalik senyuman,ada keharuan dibalik tangisan,dan ada cinta dibalik hati seorang manusia .jangan lupakan kata-kata itu!
—– ens —–


FROM : "ASTO JIWO"


Treasure and Love

Do You Looking For Could Face Deceptive
Do Pula You Can See For Lost Treasure
Come To Those Who Can
Makes you smile,
Always made ​​you laugh,
And Make You Feel He will always be beside you,
Protect you and love you.

Do You Sia wasted life for today,
Life is Too Short
If passed Together Wrong Choice

Inspirated By Song Terry - Promise Manismu



Is Love

love is not something that deserves to dibanggakn,
not something that deserves to be exhibited,
not something that deserves to be discussed,
not to be abused, insulted, spat upon ... ... ... ..
nor is it for exalted, revered, diagungkn ... ...
love ya love ... ... ... ....
not gods, not angels, not demons, not angels ....
love is a life that needs to be lived ...
ato menyakitakan ntah it fun ... ..
who's destiny smua already diberikn to miles ... ..
What could change the fate dr km god ??????????
love is alive in each human ht,,,,,
like a dove flying stopover diranting ht n who he wants as he pleases ... ... ... ... ..
humans who have no love adlh hypocritical man who ...
N if the creation of love just to hurt people so if you do not believe in the power of god ????????
there is wisdom behind the case, there is a sadness behind the smile, there is emotion behind crying, and there is love behind a human heart. do not forget those words!
- Ens -


FROM: "Asto Jiwo"


Hilang semuanya
enggan tuk berkata
jujur jua tak makna
hempas sisi berkata
Meski tak dapat hati
berontak tuk fikir
senyap hati tak terdiri
hanya sesal tercekik
Hening rusak raga
tusuk relungku
hujam tak makna
hidup tak beradu
Pertamaku
sinar tak jatuh
sorot luka hatiku
tak pernah utuh
Hatiku
terlalu teradu
disudut hatimu
buat lara sumsumku
Ragaku tolak takdir
brontak diri
lari tuk pergi
hilang semua kumiliki
Hanya ada sisa
secuil cinta tak berada
di irisan hatinya
buat aku bahagia

FROM : 'ASTO JIWO'


lost everything
tuk reluctant to say
nevertheless honest no meaning
hempas side says
Although she can not care
fikir tuk rebel
silent heart does not consist
only regret suffocate
Silence broken body
puncture relungku
hujam no meaning
life does not collide
first
rays do not fall
highlight wound my heart
never complete
my heart
too teradu
corner of your heart
make lara sumsumku
My body rejected fate
brontak self
tuk run away
I have lost all
There's only remaining
piece of love is
in slices of heart
make me happy

FROM: 'Asto Jiwo'


Luka

aku terluka
tapi bukan karenamu
karena ketololanku
menggangapmu angkuh
yang sebenarnya….
aku tak tahu sama sekali
seiring waktu yang terhampar
keinginan tuk dekat denganmu
perlahan terkubur dalam
meskipun bukan keinginan dari hatiku
namun ke-aku-an ku yang membuat semua ini terjadi
mungkin dulu aku terlalu yakin dengan keadaan

—– ens —–

FROM : "ASTO JIWO"


wound

I hurt
but not for
because of stupidity
menggangapmu arrogant
actually ....
I do not know at all
that unfold over time
tuk desire closer to you
slowly buried in
though not the desire of my heart
but all my I's that make all this happen
maybe I used too sure with the state

- Ens -

FROM: 'Asto Jiwo'


Sakit

kasihani aku kekasih
kasihanilah aku kekasih,
kurasakan suatu derita

bagaimana aku menyebutkan penderitaan ini, karena aku tak tahu penyebabnya.

kasihani aku kekasih,
karena tiap pergantian siang dan malam, aku merasakan sedih berganti duka dan duka berganti tangis

bagaimanakah perasaanmu?
tidakkah kau rasakan kerinduan seperti dahulu?



ill

I feel sorry for lover
have mercy on me lover,
I felt a pain

how did I mention this suffering, because I do not know the cause.

I feel sorry for lover,
because each turn of the day and night, I felt sadness and grief grief changed changed cry

How do you feel?
do not you feel the longing as it used to?


FROM: 'Asto Jiwo'


Tak Sanggup

tak sanggup melupakanmu
kekasih, aku katakan aku tak sanggup...
ketika memaksakan untuk melupakanmu

kekasih, aku katakan aku tak sanggup
ketika pikiranku memaksaku untuk membunuh bayanganmu

kekasih, aku katakan padamu..
aku tak sanggup melepaskan kenangan yang telah terjadi saat itu

walau hingga saat ini aku tak pernah dapat menyentuhmu, atau merasakan jemari-jemari mungilmu atau menyentuh dinding wajahmu..
walau hingga saat ini aku tak pernah dapat lagi bertemu denganmu...
walau hingga saat ini aku tak pernah dapat lagi mendengarkan suaramu..

kekasih ketahulah satu hal..
aku takkan pernah dapat melupakanmu..

FROM : 'ASTO JIWO'


not Able

could not forget you
lover, I was told I could not ...
when forced to forget

lover, I was told I could not
when my mind forcing me to kill your shadow

lover, I say to you ..
I could not let go of memories that had occurred at that time

although until now I can never touch, or feel his fingers through your little fingers touching the wall or your face ..
although until now I can never see you again ...
although until now I can never again listen to your voice ..

ketahulah lover is one thing ..
I never can forget you ..



FROM: 'Asto Jiwo'

Masih Adakah

adakah diriku di hatimu?
sekian lama waktu masih memisahkan kita..
karena ia seakan akan telah pergi ketika selangkah ku jejaki
memang ini semua telah terjadi ..

sekian lama waktu masih memisahkan kita
dan adakah waktu masih membuat dirimu mengingatkan hatimu padaku?

kekasihku , dimanapun kau berada dan apapun aku bagimu
namun untukku enkau adalah kekasihku yang takkan pernah hilang..

kekasihku, maafkan aku yang telah menyakiti perasaanmu dahulu..
kan ku kejar dirimu hingga waktu akan memutihkan rambutku, melemahkan tubuhku namun hatiku takkan pernah rela untuk melepaskan namamu ...

kekasihku ..
aku masih teramat mencintaimu..


still there

there myself in your heart?
long time still separate us ..
because he seemed to be gone when my step jejaki
indeed this all has happened ..

for so long it still divides us
and is there still time to make yourself remind your heart to me?

my beloved, wherever you are and whatever I'm for you
but for me is my beloved enkau that will never be lost ..

my beloved, I'm sorry that your feelings have been hurt before ..
I chased her until the time you would whiten the hair, weakened my body but my heart would never be willing to release your name ...

my boyfriend ..
I still love you very ..

FROM: 'Asto Jiwo'


Aku adalah masalalu

aku adalah masalalu
sebuah kepahitan yang terlahir dari sebuah cinta
aku adalah kesengsaraan
penderitaan yang hidup dalam jiwa yang hitam
ia adalah sebuah cinta yang terlupakan
dan aku adalah sebuah kesenangan yang tertinggalkan
cinta telah mengubah jalan hidupku menjadi sebuah perjalanan panjang
dan ia telah merubah kebahagiaanku menjadi sebuah penderitaan
usai sudah semua kenangan itu, aku bahagia dapat melepaskanmu
usai sudah semua dustamu, karna waktu telah mengatakan padaku tentang dustamu
dan usai sudah semua cinta yang menyakitkan ini
aku lelah berada dalam dustamu, aku senang berada dalam kesendirianku
aku bahagia dengan kesepianku. menikmati kesendirianku lagi menemaniku..


I was masalalu

I was masalalu
a bitterness born of a love
I was a misery
suffering souls who live in the black
he is a forgotten love
and I was a pleasure forgotten by
love the way my life has changed into a long journey
and he has turned into an agony of happiness
after it had all the memories, I'm happy to let you go
already all over dustamu, because time has told me about dustamu
and over was all love this painful
I'm tired of being in dustamu, I love being in my solitude
I'm happy with my loneliness. enjoy my loneliness again with me ..

FROM: 'Asto Jiwo'


Dahulu saat kau masih di sisiku
Dunia Serasa milik kita berdua
Sekarang saat kau menghianatiku
Aku hanya seperti seorang lelaki tak berguna

Memang Cinta tak pernah diundang
Tetapi cintaku kepadamu takkan pernah habis
Entah kita memulainya dari mana
Dan juga kita mengakhirinya di mana

Sekarang tak ada lagi yang dapat kuperbuat
Aku hanyalah seorang lelaki yang tak berguna di matamu
Memang dunia ini terasa hampa tanpa cinta
Itulah ucapan yang dikatakan oleh seorang yang belum pernah
merasakan betapa sakitnya yang dinamakan Patah Hati
Dan cinta bukanlah Apa-apa bagi yang sudah merasakan betapa sakitnya bercinta

Kadang aku berpikir,Aku adalah manusia terbodoh d dunia ini
Kadang aku merasa kesepian tanpamu
Dan kadang aku merasakan bahwa memang cinta yang slalu kuinginkan adalah cinta yang tak dapat kumiliki
Aku memang hanyalah manusia biasa yang tak luput dari kesalahan
Tetapi semua yang telah kuinginkan kini sudah pergi

Sekarang aku hanya tinggal kenangan masa lalumu
Aku cuman bisa ditertawakan, diejek, dan dicaci-maki
Ini karena hal yang paling salah yang telah kuperbuat selama ini adalah
Aku mencintai dan menyayangimu dengan sepenuh hati
Dan ini semua aku lakukan dengan hati yang tulus

Tak satupun orang yang mengerti perasaanku slama ini
Dan tak satupun orang yang maw mengerti
Betapa dalamnya cinta yang kuberikan kepadamu
Mungkin Cuma Tuhanlah yang bisa mengerti perasaanku kepadamu
Cuma dialah satu-satunya orang yang selalu
menemaniku di saat aku susah dan sedih

Dan satu hal yang Tidak pernah kusampaikan yang saat ini kuingin sampaikan kepadamu
Aku melakukan semua ini hanya demi membuatmu senang.
Tapi apa balasanmu kepadaku?
Kamu telah menghancurkan hatiku,sehancur butiran pasir yang ada d pantai
Saya tidak akan pernah dan dapat melupakanmu


Hatiku Sudah tak dapat menahan kepedihan ini
Kepedihan ini sudah meninggalkan luka di hatiku
Kutak dapat melupakan ini semua
Walaupun sudah kucoba beberapa kali tapi hasilnya tetap sama
Mungkin Apa yang dinamakan cinta
Tak seindah yang aku pikirkan



In the past when you were still by my side
Feeling the world belongs to us
Now when he ever
I'm just like a useless man

Indeed, Love never invited
But my love for you will never run out
Whether we start from where
And also we end up where

Now there was nothing I could do
I'm just a man useless in your eyes
It is this world feel empty without love
That speech was said by one who has never
feel how the pain is called Broken Heart
And love is not What-what for those who have felt the pain of love

Sometimes I think I am the dumbest human beings of this world d
Sometimes I feel lonely without you
And sometimes I feel that it is love that slalu I wanted was love that could not I have
I'm only human who make mistakes
But all that I wanted is now gone

Now I just live your past memories
I can only be laughed at, ridiculed, and reviled
This is because most wrong thing I've done so far is
I love and love you with all my heart
And this is all I do with a sincere heart

Not one person who understands how I feel this slama
And none who understands maw
The depth of love I gave you
Perhaps only God can understand my feelings for you
Only he was the only person who always
with me when I was hard and sad

And one thing that never tell who I want to convey to you today
I did all this just to make you happy.
But what do you repay me?
You have destroyed my heart, that there are grains of sand sehancur d beach
I will never forget you and can be


Already my heart could not withstand the pain
This pain has left wounds in my heart
Kutak can forget it all
Although it has been tried several times but the result remains the same
Perhaps the so-called love
Not as wonderful as I think

FROM: 'Asto Jiwo'

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