The Briefs
He was reared by Sophie Hukom, a single mother from Purwokerto and Magelang in Central Java. Atis was born in Makassar, South Sulawesi Province's capital city, a city he cherishes.
His mother sent him to live with relatives in the United States, the Aponno family. Andy began his high school study in America. He enrolled in a private school, Maranatha High School, in the city of Arcadia, California, USA. He then grew up in Arcadia before migrating to numerous Los Angeles areas.
His mother sent him to live with relatives in the United States, the Aponno family. Andy began his high school study in America. He enrolled in a private school, Maranatha High School, in the city of Arcadia, California, USA. He then grew up in Arcadia before migrating to numerous Los Angeles areas.
Passion for music is unmistakable, and it grew even stronger when he was accepted into Michael Sembello’s (the first Italian American producer for Motown Records) music camp. Andy learned a variety of music skills at the camp, including but not limited to songwriting, music composition, music arrangement, and production. He also had the opportunity to learn the science of vocal technique, known as Speech Level Singing (SLS), from Michael and other vocal coaches such as John Deaver, Janice Macy, Elizabeth Sabine, and Chip Hand. Andy received full financial support from his schoolmates, Cokky Silitonga, Bambang Bernanthos, Denny Rinaldi, and Rizal Risjad, who were all Indonesian diasporas living in Los Angeles at the time, during his four years at the Sembello camp.
AFTER HOUR - Andy’s band when living in Los Angeles. Indonesian and American Musicuans, managed by Kenneth (Ken) Barrow
Andy had the opportunity to work with:
Jennifer Batten, the female lead guitarist for Michael Jackson’s Bad Tour.
Stanley Clark, the famous bass player.
Sunnie Paxson,
Elis Hall.
Gilang Ramadhan.
The late David C. Lewis from the group Ambrosia
Jennifer Batten, the female lead guitarist for Michael Jackson’s Bad Tour.
Stanley Clark, the famous bass player.
Sunnie Paxson,
Elis Hall.
Gilang Ramadhan.
The late David C. Lewis from the group Ambrosia
Andy had an incredible experience when he was accepted as a member of Smithy’s Ensemble in South Central Los Angeles. Smithy was an accomplished gospel composer and choir director. Kenneth (Ken) Barrow, Andy’s long-time manager, introduced him to Smithy. Andy went through an audition and was chosen as the ensemble’s tenor vocalist by Smithy.
Andy Atis has produced and collaborated with musicians and recording artists in Indonesia and the United States.
Andy Atis has produced and collaborated with musicians and recording artists in Indonesia and the United States.
There are names like:
YES’s Jon Anderson (Andy sang with Jon on one of his singles in 1993).
Sunnie Paxson is Los Angeles’ Lady Jazz. Sunnie and Michael Sembello collaborated on the song "Dewi" with Andy.
Andy Bayou and Anto Juwono collaborated on her first album, "Kurasakan."
Batten, Jennifer
Wilkins is a well-known Puerto Rican recording artist who performed a duet on Wilkins’ album "Pangayo."
Ambrosia’s David C. Lewis was the keyboard player and music director for Andy’s first appearance in Jakarta in 1994.
Michelle Roll
Ellis Hall
Jeremy, Calvin (Andy was Calvin’s vocal coach for his first recording album).
YES’s Jon Anderson (Andy sang with Jon on one of his singles in 1993).
Sunnie Paxson is Los Angeles’ Lady Jazz. Sunnie and Michael Sembello collaborated on the song "Dewi" with Andy.
Andy Bayou and Anto Juwono collaborated on her first album, "Kurasakan."
Batten, Jennifer
Wilkins is a well-known Puerto Rican recording artist who performed a duet on Wilkins’ album "Pangayo."
Ambrosia’s David C. Lewis was the keyboard player and music director for Andy’s first appearance in Jakarta in 1994.
Michelle Roll
Ellis Hall
Jeremy, Calvin (Andy was Calvin’s vocal coach for his first recording album).
Sania, an R&B artist.Andy was Sania’s vocal coach and wrote the song "This Ros is For You" for her first R&B album.
Reza Artamevia’s (Andy was her vocal coach for her first Album titled "Pertama", and Andy was the co-producer of the video clip for the same song)
Andy’s vocal coach in Los Angeles, Janice Macey, John Deaver, and Elizabeth Sabine
Stanley Clark
Bejarano, Daniel (drummer in LA)
Winarto, Budi (a saxophonist in Los Angeles)
Goenarso, Taufan (drummer who was in the same band as him, 4Q and After Hour in LA)
Todung Pandjaitan, the bass player in the band 4Q in LA
Humania’s Eq Purwadireja and Heru Singgih (tried to produce Andy’s album in Jakarta but it was never finished because Andy had to return to LA)
Bobby Alatas, cowriting few songs
… as well as a slew of others.
THE MAKING OF THE FIRST ALBUM IN ASIA
Jesse Lantang, a long-time friend of Andy’s, came to see him in December 2012 and told him that it was time for him to finish his vacation and return to work. Andy smiled and inquired of Jesse, "What was that supposed to mean?" Jesse essentially wants Andy to return to the forefront of the music industry and stop working behind the scenes.
"A chair is designed to be sat in, not stood on," Jesse said, as Atis recalled. So Jesse hired Atis to produce his album and agreed to call it Atis and the Tradewind.
Andy finished all of the music arrangements and compositions two years later. Except for two songs (key fillers for Nadya Sella Belansky’s Single Version Please, Come To Bali, and Searching for Love), Andy wrote the rest of the songs with the help of Ludwig Makasutji on drums, Joshua Risakotta on bass, and Eben Andreas on lead guitar. Five females with amazing angelic voices provided additional assistance: Meivys Sahili, a singer from Cuba, with her amazing vocal tone; Eva Munadi, a gospel singer from Jakarta, with her powerful voice; Bianca and Athina Nelwan, with amazing voices and harmony; and Anna Latuharhary, with her sweet voice.
Jesse Lantang, a long-time friend of Andy’s, came to see him in December 2012 and told him that it was time for him to finish his vacation and return to work. Andy smiled and inquired of Jesse, "What was that supposed to mean?" Jesse essentially wants Andy to return to the forefront of the music industry and stop working behind the scenes.
"A chair is designed to be sat in, not stood on," Jesse said, as Atis recalled. So Jesse hired Atis to produce his album and agreed to call it Atis and the Tradewind.
Andy finished all of the music arrangements and compositions two years later. Except for two songs (key fillers for Nadya Sella Belansky’s Single Version Please, Come To Bali, and Searching for Love), Andy wrote the rest of the songs with the help of Ludwig Makasutji on drums, Joshua Risakotta on bass, and Eben Andreas on lead guitar. Five females with amazing angelic voices provided additional assistance: Meivys Sahili, a singer from Cuba, with her amazing vocal tone; Eva Munadi, a gospel singer from Jakarta, with her powerful voice; Bianca and Athina Nelwan, with amazing voices and harmony; and Anna Latuharhary, with her sweet voice.
For the song "Please Come To Bali," Atis collaborated with Nadya Belansky on keys, Nino Luhukay on electric guitar, and Ludwig Makasutji on drums. It was released as the first single and on iTunes.
Andy and the label both agreed on the title "The Beginning of the End." That name can be interpreted in a number of different ways. To Atis, this means that his behind-the-scenes roles in the industry have come to an end, and it is now time for the general public to hear his music.
"I hope the music lovers in Indonesia will appreciate and enjoy this album."
Jesse asked Atis to collaborate on a song early in the production. The basic concept of the song is about a couple who fall in love on the island of Bali and want to meet again the following summer. Jesse provided the initial lyric ideas, which Andy revised several times before writing the song’s melody. Andy then wrote and orchestrated the music for the song.
The song "Please, Come To Bali" was the first to be rushed to completion and released as a single on iTunes on November 23rd, 2013.
Jesse and Atis had no idea their song would be chosen as the theme song for the "Bali Tourism Promotion Board’s" (BTPB) promotion of the island.
Andy and the label both agreed on the title "The Beginning of the End." That name can be interpreted in a number of different ways. To Atis, this means that his behind-the-scenes roles in the industry have come to an end, and it is now time for the general public to hear his music.
"I hope the music lovers in Indonesia will appreciate and enjoy this album."
Jesse asked Atis to collaborate on a song early in the production. The basic concept of the song is about a couple who fall in love on the island of Bali and want to meet again the following summer. Jesse provided the initial lyric ideas, which Andy revised several times before writing the song’s melody. Andy then wrote and orchestrated the music for the song.
The song "Please, Come To Bali" was the first to be rushed to completion and released as a single on iTunes on November 23rd, 2013.
Jesse and Atis had no idea their song would be chosen as the theme song for the "Bali Tourism Promotion Board’s" (BTPB) promotion of the island.
Andy & the Lantangs - L-R - Billy, Jessy, Andy & Stanley
EXTRAS ON ANDY
Ambon Jazz Plus Festival (Virtual) 2020–12 December As the festival director. Responsible for all pre-productions, productions, and post-productions.
Bali-Kei Archipelago Festival 2019: 7-9 November As the festival director. Responsible for all pre-productions, productions, and post-productions.
Bali-Kei Archipelago Festival 2017: 5-7 October As the festival director. Responsible for all pre-productions, productions, and post-productions.Sophie's Choice (PT. Ini Pilihan Sophie) 2016 September: As founder and CEO
Ambon Jazz Plus Festival 2012: 11/12/13 October As the festival director. Responsible for all pre-productions, productions, and post-productions.
Ambon Jazz Plus Festival 2011 (7/8/9) October As the festival director. Responsible for all pre-productions, productions, and post-productions. On this edition of the festival Andy and his team managed to have the governor of Maluku and the mayor of the city of Ambon to declare Ambon as the CITY OF MUSIC in Indonesia. That declaration gave UNESCO the go ahead to give Ambon the predication as the "Creative City Based on Music"
Ambon Jazz Plus Festival 2010: 7/8/9 October As the festival director. Responsible for all pre-productions, productions, and post-productions.
Ambon Jazz Plus Festival, September 10–11, 2009 As festival director. Responsible for all pre-productions, productions, and post-productions, along with 20 members of the main team and 350 volunteers. It was an international festival that featured 32 recording artists and 180 musicians from the United States, Australia, Europe, and Indonesia.
Ambon Jazz Plus Festival (Virtual) 2020–12 December As the festival director. Responsible for all pre-productions, productions, and post-productions.
Bali-Kei Archipelago Festival 2019: 7-9 November As the festival director. Responsible for all pre-productions, productions, and post-productions.
Bali-Kei Archipelago Festival 2017: 5-7 October As the festival director. Responsible for all pre-productions, productions, and post-productions.Sophie's Choice (PT. Ini Pilihan Sophie) 2016 September: As founder and CEO
Ambon Jazz Plus Festival 2012: 11/12/13 October As the festival director. Responsible for all pre-productions, productions, and post-productions.
Ambon Jazz Plus Festival 2011 (7/8/9) October As the festival director. Responsible for all pre-productions, productions, and post-productions. On this edition of the festival Andy and his team managed to have the governor of Maluku and the mayor of the city of Ambon to declare Ambon as the CITY OF MUSIC in Indonesia. That declaration gave UNESCO the go ahead to give Ambon the predication as the "Creative City Based on Music"
Ambon Jazz Plus Festival 2010: 7/8/9 October As the festival director. Responsible for all pre-productions, productions, and post-productions.
Ambon Jazz Plus Festival, September 10–11, 2009 As festival director. Responsible for all pre-productions, productions, and post-productions, along with 20 members of the main team and 350 volunteers. It was an international festival that featured 32 recording artists and 180 musicians from the United States, Australia, Europe, and Indonesia.