Sailing through with Sheila On 7

The crowds � from children to middle-aged mothers � applauded enthusiastically when Eros, the guitarist of pop band Sheila On 7, began playing the intro of its first song for a music program at television station RCTI in Kebon Jeruk, West Jakarta.

�This music program has been made for the release of our seventh album Berlayar [Sailing]. This is a way for the band to thank its fans for their support and tell them that we�re still here playing our music,� Eros said.

Nge-H1etsnya Berlayar is a music program featuring artists from various music genres with a storyline to keep it fresh and favored by its audience. From pop to Rock & Roll music, the program is a show to watch as you relax and enjoy your weekend.

The show�s main theme Berlayar is taken from Sheila On 7�s latest album with the same name. To underline the show, the stage set resembles a sailboat. In addition, the stage is enriched with decorations from Yogyakarta, the band members� hometown.

During the music show, Sheila On 7 also collaborated with other artists such as She, The Changcuters and Yovie & Nuno.

�The idea for this launch came from our label. It is a strategy to work together with friends from RCTI to help us make a concept for this launch. We are all definitely relieved because everything is going smoothly.

�Fans come and sing with us. Beside, we received a Platinum Award for Ring Back Tone & Album Sales. We have it all and just can�t ask for more,� said Akhdiyat Duta Modjo aka Duta, the band�s frontman.

Fans from all over Jakarta seem to enjoy Sheila On 7 who perform hit songs such as�Sephia�and�Pria Kesepian�(Lonely Man). Music enthusiasts also sing with guest artists such as The Changcuters, She, Yovie & Nuno, Mhyta and Lala Karmela.

�Receiving this award is something that has gone beyond my imagination. This is actually the first award I have received since joining Sheila On 7. It is a blessing,�said Brian Kresna Putro, drummer and also the latest member of Sheila On 7.

Behind a great show must be a great creative head who makes the show looks fantastic. For the music program Nge-H1etsnya Berlayar, the creative head is Pristi Gusmatahati.

�The major issue is actually time. Our creative team was only given a week to do this project with Sheila On 7. We have only five effective days,� she said.

On Monday (April 11), the band just landed in Jakarta after their concert in Adelaide, Australia. The creative team had a serial meeting with the band at midnight at the airport.

�Just on Wednesday [April 13] we started preparation for the show,� she added.

Pristi said the music program Nge-H1ets was adjusted to a specific theme. For the purpose of Sheila On 7�s album launch last weekend, the music pro-gram was titled �Nge-H1ets Berlayar�to accommodate the band�s new album Berlayar.

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