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.
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.
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.