Day 96: Sesuatu Di Jogja by Adhitia Sofyan // 7

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Image result for sesuatu di jogja adhitia sofyanGENRE: acoustic, folk
Slowing it down a bit, we take a look at a more soft-spoken, humbling artist. A voice matching his composure and outward appearance, his songs bring upon a warm feeling of home, even if it's not in your home language. In fact, I'm not even sure what language it is. Gimme a second. Okay, it's Indonesian, so that's definitely new.

In reality there's not much going here, a simple singer and his acoustic guitar showcasing a personal message. All I can really say is that the singer's voice fits and projects the language in a very beautiful manner. I wonder what Indonesian traditional music is like. One day we'll see and compare. Perhaps it's akin to Indonesia urbanizing and coming upon it's own identity.

Rating: 7/10 


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