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Angin Kencang is the debut solo album by Malaysian musician and Hujan's frontman Noh Salleh.[1] It was first released as an EP on 7 July 2014 via Noh Phrofile Enterprise and distributed by Sony Music Malaysia.[2] Angin Kencang expanded into a full-length album; Noh Phrofile Enterprise re-released Angin Kencang on 4 August 2017[3] with the help of Warner Music Malaysia acting as the distributor.[4][5]
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| Recorded | 2012–2014 |
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| Genre | Soft rock, French pop, New age jazz[6] |
| Length | 39:52 |
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Background[edit]
Noh, a friend and an avid fan of the Indonesian indie rock band Sore, reached out to the band to help him produce the album.[7] As a result of Sore's production, the album shows influences of retro-styled French Pop and new-age jazz,[8] which was how Noh wanted his music to sound.[9]
Releases[edit]
Angin Kencang was released digitally on 7 July 2014 and was officially launched on 28 October 2014 at White Box, Publika in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.[10]
Reception[edit]
Upon release, Angin Kencang became a cult EP amongst fans.[8][11] The EP was also well received by critics.[11]
Track listing[edit]
All tracks are written by Noh Salleh, except noted
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Length |
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| 1. | "Gelung" | Ade Firza Paloh | 4:29 |
| 2. | "Angin Kencang" | 3:57 | |
| 3. | "Biar Seribu" | 3:59 | |
| 4. | "Bunga Di Telinga" | Ade Firza Paloh | 4:14 |
| 5. | "Sang Penikam" | Ade Firza Paloh | 5:42 |
| 6. | "Angin Kencang (Live Piano Version)" | 5:07 |
All tracks are written by Noh Salleh, except noted
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Length |
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| 1. | "Mr. Polia" | Sigit Pramudita | 4:27 |
| 2. | "Renjana" | Rahne Putri | 4:08 |
| 3. | "Sarawak" | 3:50 |
Charts and sales[edit]
Chart perfomances[edit]
In 2022, Angin Kencang peaked at number 73 on the iTunes Charts in Singapore and number 25 on the Apple Music Chart in Malaysia.[12] The title track peaked at number 24 in Indonesia's Weekly Top Songs Chart on Spotify, while also peaking at number 119 on Malaysia's Weekly Top Songs Chart on Spotify.[13] The fourth track of the album, "Bunga Di Telinga," peaked at number 176 in Malaysia's Weekly Top Songs Chart on Spotify.[13]
Sales[edit]
As of 2017, the album have sold more than a thousand copies in Indonesia.[4]
Personnel[edit]
Per EP/album credits.[14]
Musicians[edit]
- Noh Salleh – lead and background vocals
- Adink Permana – electric guitar, acoustic guitar, bass, vibraphone, organ, synthesizer, percussion arranger, producer
- Ramondo Gascaro – electric piano, piano, harpsichord, accordion, organ, synthesizer, percussion, arranger, producer
- Ade Firza Paloh – background vocals
- Ledu Chandra – drum
- Brury Effendi – flugelhorn
- Hari Winanto – flute
- Robby Subarja – cello
- Faizal "Lok U" Uzir – piano, arranger
- Dono Firman – arranger
- Bonny Buntoro – saxophone
- Ivan Indramsyah – trombone
- Brury Effendi – trumpet
- Alvin Witrasa – violin, viola
Technical and production[edit]
- Adink Permana – producer
- Ramondo Gascaro – producer
- Dimas Martokoesoemo – mastering engineer, mixing engineer
- Ledu Chandra – mixing engineer
- Emme Vamp – recording engineer
- Mr. Khang – recording engineer
- Alvin Yunata – production manager
- Adrian Yap – photographer (2014 EP)
- Mayumi Haryoto – artwork designer (2014 EP)
References[edit]
- ^ Yap CK, Adrian (September 13, 2017). "7 Malaysian band artistes who have gone solo". www.redbull.com. Retrieved 2023-07-03.
- ^ "Noh Salleh Tidak Ambil Mudah Promosi Angin Kencang". mStar. (29 October 2014). Retrieved 2023-07-04.
- ^ Salleh, Noh (2017-08-04), Angin Kencang (in Malay), retrieved 2023-07-03
- ^ a b Mahmud, Farihad Shalla (September 13, 2017). "Noh Salleh promosi album di pasar malam". Berita Harian. Retrieved 2023-07-03.
- ^ Warner Music Malaysia (2017). "Noh Salleh - Angin Kencang Album". web.archive.org. Retrieved 2023-06-07.
- ^ Noh Salleh. Apple Music. Retrieved 3 July 2023.
- ^ "Apa Alasan Noh Salleh Bekerja Sama dengan Sore untuk Urusan Musik?". kumparan (in Indonesian). Retrieved 2024-01-13.
- ^ a b "Noh Salleh Biography". Apple Music. Retrieved 2023-07-04.
- ^ "(HIBURAN) Pelancaran Album 'Angin Kencang' Noh Salleh". Galaksi Media. Retrieved 2024-01-13.
- ^ Ayu Nadhirah (29 Oktober 2014). Pelancaran album solo Wanista. Dicapai pada 8 Disember 2014.
- ^ a b Adly Shairi Ramly (2020).
- ^ "Angin Kencang - Album Charts History". Top Charts. Retrieved 2023-07-06.
- ^ a b "Noh Salleh - Spotify Chart History". kworb.net. Retrieved 2023-07-06.
- ^ Noh Salleh (2014). Angin Kencang. Album credits. Noh Phrofile Enterprise. Retrieved 2023-07-04.
Bibliography[edit]
Ramly, Adly Syairi (2020). Angin Kencang. OBI liner notes. Teenage Heads Records.