Polyester Embassy "Tragicomedy" 2006 + "Fake / Faker" 2011 + "Since Tomorrow" EP 2018 + "Evol" 2023Â Indonesia Prog,Electronic,Indie,Alternative,Experimental Rock
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Polyester embassy is an Electronic Rock Experimental Band (actually their music too complicated to explain but if you want something more obvious about their music so far this is what they can explainâŠwould you tell something really special about themâŠ???).Theyâre Based in Bandung. The Band was Formed By Guitarist/ Vocalist Elang Eby, Guitarist/ Synthesizer Sidik Kurnia, Bassist Ridwan Aritomo, Guitarist/ Sampling Ekky Darmawan, Drummer Givarie MP. Back in 2002, when five old fellas united by their common interest in music.
But somehow theyâve made a lot of stunning performance in Indonesia âPolyester embassy â Tragicomedy Concertâ and Malaysia âPolyester embassy â Tragicomedy tour in 2007ââŠand Have a lot of Collaboration with So many electronic musician For Some Live Performance Such as : Hendra (RNRM), Deena dellyana (Homogenic), Evan (Storn Modular), Iman (Electrofux), and Souldelay.
So far, the band has Released Full length album called Tragicomedy.Released by FFWD Records ( Bandung based Record label ) In 11 november 2006. Gained inclusion into the late-â90s Electronic Rock surge due chiefly to the labels their recordings appeared on, not the actual music they produced. Their sound, a variant of the Krautnoize sound coaxed into a relaxing Anti depressant vision of the late 90s, looked back to a variety of phenomena from the period â Guitar and synthesizer from new wave music of the nonspiky variety, and obscure film soundtracks.. And the point are they love to play a lot of Musical instrument and mixed up with a song which they try to sing it on the other ways.....~
Polyester Embassy "Tragicomedy" 2006 double LP
The definition of perfection is often too feared to be acknowledged. We are even trapped in a dogma that says perfection never existed and never will. Yet, humans seek their own form of perfection, journeying to find the ideal in all that is imperfect.
"Tragicomedy," an album released in 2006 by ffwd records by a band called Polyester Embassy from Paris van Java, is another manifestation of perfection. The album contains nine songs, presenting a space atmosphere that visualizes the absurdity of human life, both sweet and beautiful. Listening to this album is like witnessing human evolution in another form, as Stanley Kubrick attempted to convey in his film "2001: A Space Odyssey."
Starting with âOrange Is Yellowâ which penetrates the recesses of the soul with the determination of the guitar in the intro of this 7-minute song, Polyester Embassy spreads its first message of a music that tries to say that perfection is achievable. They are not afraid of the sound they want to form and convey. The echoing guitar effect accompanies the melodic tone accompanied by the sound of drums and bass that sticks to our subconscious mind, making this song function as a serious message from Polyester Embassy, ââthat they will do something great on this album.
They continue this innovative approach in "Blue Flashing Lights," which begins with a roaring guitar that seems to tear apart the limitations of our minds. They don't stop there. Amidst a hypnotic loop, vocalist Elang Eby sings with a voice that's just as captivating as their guitar, "Can't you see, it's shine on, it's shine on," over and over throughout the song. Without realizing it, we're drawn into their musical embrace.
The song is followed by âThe Answer Is No,â which is no less dangerous in raping our five senses. We will fantasize with them, carried away to a feeling that is difficult to say what we really feel. This is another form of achieving greatness that we will never reach. âRuinsâ gives us a moment of calm, with a relatively slower tempo compared to the other songs on this album. In this song, Polyester Embassy envelops us in the melodic sound of their music filled with a strange and at the same time suffocating feeling, almost religious. Close your eyes, listen to Elang Eby whisper âShe turn on the light, she make my day so bright⊠Then now the light is off I am surrounded by inky dark⊠Will she feed me when I'm drowning or she killed me when I'm young, I'm just sit here to catch and take as much as you can throw, don't you know it's not so great in here. Wise one comes and than the ruin fall on me.â Release all feelings, and you will understand what is meant.
A bass line that paves the way for a living being's turmoil begins "Polypanic Rooms," which is then quickly filled with a combination of two guitars, as if to displace that turmoil from our lives. This is the culmination of an epic presented by Polyester Embassy. Its splendor is unmatched, until we reach the end of this song and shout to greet the sun, "I love you like I love the sunrise in the morning."
Closing with the peaceful melody of "Home," Polyester Embassy displays a form of perfection that, while on a different spectrum, hasn't been seen in a band from this country since their debut album, Pure Saturday. "Tragicomedy" is the work of a band unafraid to bring beauty to their experimental sound. The nine songs that make up this album have the potential to become something that will be remembered for a lifetime. "Tragicomedy" is the first step in the formation of a legend.
David Wahyu Hidayat.....~
Tracklist
Orange Is Yellow
Faded Blur
Good Feeling
Blue Flashing Light
The Answer Is No
You'll Be Gone
Ruins
Polypanic Rooms
Home
Polyester Embassy "Fake / Faker" 2011
Tracklist
Air
Later On
LSD
Space Travel Rock N Roll
Good Love
Have You?
Small Stakes
Fake/Faker
White Crime
Polyester Embassy  "Since Tomorrow" EP 2018
Tracklist
F#
Twisted Faith
Since Tomorrow
Tragicomedy (Live Version)
Polyester Embassy "Evol" 2023
News of Polyester Embassy's new EP came to my radar late. After seeing several friends upload the eight-track album on social media, I was immediately captivated by the cover design by Pastewhilewheat.
The listening journey begins with the opening track, "Can I Fly," which unceremoniously kicks off Evol with powerful guitar strums. The heartbreaking lyrics presented in the song are easy to understand, with a vocal melody that invites sing-alongs .
One highlight of "Can I Fly" is the guitar solo at 2:31. The rhythm isn't overly complex, but it reinforces the meaning of the lyrics. For some reason, I have a feeling this sequence of notes will become memorable in the future.
If âCan I Flyâ opens with a guitar, then the next song, âScatteredâ shows off Pramaditya Azharâs skills as a drummer who makes a series of odd beats sound simple and enjoyable.
Once again, Polyester Embassy's most impressive aspect of this album is the melodic vocal arrangement on "Scattered." The chorus always manages to make the hairs on the back of my neck stand on end, thanks to the sheer amount of emotion it conveys.
A one-second cough opens " Parak, " which follows "Scattered." Polyester Embassy's dynamic is like a cosmetic, enhancing the song's beauty in just the right amount. The Indonesian lyrics showcase the band's prowess, speaking Indonesian as well as English.
Honestly, every time I listen to Evol, I struggle to finish it in its entirety. It's not that I'm uninterested in finishing it, but the first three songs on the album are so captivating, it's hard to move on to the later tracks.
After putting my ego aside to only listen to the first 3 songs, I was even more amazed by what the band had to offer in the next 5 songs.
I was pleasantly surprised when I listened to track 4, "Kerai." Polyester Embassy includes some interesting little elements in this song, like the drumstick strikes on the drum kit rim during the verse . The strikes are enough to tickle the ears and mind, commanding the listener's limbs to move to the beat.
The song "Ruins (II)" that followed was my favorite on the Evol album . It opens with a dreamy, ethereal blend of synthesizer and guitar, creating a wall of sound. These sounds strangely transported me to Jakarta's rife pollution.
The further you listen to âRuins (II),â the thicker the layers of sound fill your ears. For me, Polyester Embassy made the right decision to place this intense song in the middle of their Evol list .
The album closes with three final songs that are calmer than âRuins (II).â Thereâs âLaugh and Swell,â which feels like a head massage with its arpeggiator sounds , then thereâs the acoustic nuances of âLook out Looking,â which soothe the listenerâs mind, and âKala,â which concludes the album, presenting musical elements from the previous songs.
As someone who first listened to Polyester Embassy through their album , Evol , I've come to the conclusion that the band draws from a very broad range of references in their work. Despite being known as an electronic band, they still present organic components that make their songs feel more human.
Admittedly, this review isn't comprehensive enough to compare Evol to its two predecessors, Tragicomedy (2006) and Fake/Faker (2011). For me, it's not easy to digest Polyester Embassy's music in a week or two.
On the bright side, during that time, Evol, with its top-notch arrangement, lyric writing, and post-production, managed to make me reluctant to turn to other local bands....~
Tracklist
Can I Fly?
Scattered
Parak
Kerai
Ruins ( II )
Laugh And Swell
Look Out
Looking
Kala
Polyester Embassy "Tragicomedy" 2006 + "Fake / Faker" 2011 + "Since Tomorrow" EP 2018 + "Evol" 2023 Indonesia Prog,Electronic,Indie,Alternative,Experimental Rock
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