Bhumiband

Bhumiband is an independent Singaporean Malay band. Formed in 2003, the band consists of lead singers Ard and Awi Rafael, pianist and keyboardist Hang Dimas, drummer Zuher, lead guitarist Athif, bassist Kif, and percussionist Eddy. The band's lineup has remained static during its history, with the only exceptions of the departure of guitarist and co-songwriter Nazri, Ard and Kif in 2005. Hang Dimas would later join the band Hujan in 2008.[1] Awi Rafael also has a successful solo career after Bhumiband.[2][3] Irfan and Reamie both become official members in 2016.

Bhumiband
Left to right: Ard, Irfan, Kif, Reamie, and Zuher
Background information
OriginSingapore
GenresPop Rock
Years active2003-2006, 2016-present
LabelsMonstania Musicworks
Websitewww.facebook.com/BhumibandOfficial
MembersArd
Irfan
Reamie
Kif
Zuher
Atiqah
Past membersAwi Rafael
Hang Dimas
Nazri
Eddy
Athif

History

In 2005, Bhumiband achieved regional recognition with their first album Suara Dunia. The album was nominated for 5 awards, including 2 regional categories in the 2005 Anugerah Planet Muzik (APM),[4] which is the local Malay music industry's awards show. It also featured a Batucada track from Wicked Aura Singapore. The band's second album, Konspirasi Dunia was equally if not more successful in 2006.[5][6] The song "Goda" from the album was featured in the original soundtrack of Malaysian action film, Remp-It.

After touring together with Indonesian band Sheila on 7 and recording non-stop in the late 2006, the band went on hiatus following individual commitment and projects.[7]

Return

In late 2016, the band returned with the single "Hanya Kamu".[8] Bhumiband has been known to use pop and rock in their style of music which was predominant in their 2005 and 2006 albums but "Hanya Kamu" displayed the band's progression and evolution with a wider arrangement akin to its current form. "Hanya Kamu" was nominated in the "Popular Song (Singapore)" category and the band was also nominated in the "Popular Artist (Singapore)" category at the annual Anugerah Planet Muzik 2018.

The band released their 2nd single in January 2018 titled "Gerbang Asmara Hakiki".[9] The single debuts the band's first collaboration with local writer and prolific wordsmith, Mohd Khair Mohd Yasin. In 2019, Bhumiband collaborated with Indah Han and produced her 1st Malay single "Kehadiranmu" (composed by Kief).[10] The band then followed up with a duet with Indah in 2020 on the song "Ku Ingin Tahu" which was originally composed by Atiqah.

To date, Bhumiband has released 2 studio albums, 4 singles and currently recording a collaboration album to be released in 2020. Having sold thousands of records regionally in Singapore, Malaysia, and Indonesia, Bhumiband is one of the most well-known Singapore Malay bands.[11]

Members

Current members
  • Ard - Vocalist
  • Irfan - Guitarist
  • Reamie - Guitarist
  • Kif - Bassist
  • Zuher - Drummer
  • Atiqah - Keyboards

Former Members
  • Awi Rafael - Vocalist
  • Hang Dimas - Keyboards
  • Athif - Guitarist
  • Eddy - Percussionist / Bassist
  • Nazri - Guitarist

Awards

Anugerah Planet Muzik 2005

  • Best Local Song - "Oh Kasih"
  • Best Local Album - Suara Dunia
  • Best New Group/Duo - Bhumiband

Anugerah Planet Muzik 2007 [12]

  • Best Song (Singapore) - "Goda"
  • Best Album (Singapore) - Konspirasi Dunia
  • Best Artist (Singapore) - Bhumiband

Discography
Year Title Label
2005Suara Dunia [13] (album)Rumah Production
2006Konspirasi Dunia [14] (album)Excellent Tunes
2016Hanya Kamu [15] (single)Monstania Musicworks
2018Gerbang Asmara Hakiki [16] (single)Monstania Musicworks
2018 Raya Istimewa (single) oQey Studios
2019 Seadanya [17][18] (single) oQey Studios
2020 Ku Ingin Tahu feat. Indah Han [19] (single) oQey Studios

References
  1. "Hujan Live in Singapore! ..Pijak Hatiku, sung together with guest singer, Awi Rafael from local band Bhumiband". Sungguh.com. Retrieved 20 February 2011.
  2. Nur Isyana Isaman. "Fiesta Muzik! Music collaboration between the best of two countries – Indonesia & Singapore! ..Awi Rafael might be better known as the frontman of successful group, Bhumiband." Sungguh.com. Retrieved 1 October 2011.
  3. Azhariah Kamin (30 May 2011). "Coming of age". Malaysia: The Star Online. Retrieved 13 April 2017.
  4. "Best in Muzik". Today. Singapore. 19 Feb 2005. p. 28. Archived from the original on 7 May 2017. Retrieved 13 April 2017.
  5. Zaharian Osman (28 Apr 2007). "Konspirasi Dunia Menjadi" ["Konspirasi Dunia" Successful]. Berita Harian (in Malay). Singapore. p. 41. Archived from the original on 5 May 2007. Retrieved 13 April 2017.
  6. Zaharian Osman (28 Sep 2006). "Bhumiband semakin gagah" [Bhumiband becomes stronger]. Berita Harian (in Malay). Singapore. p. 11. Archived from the original on 5 May 2006. Retrieved 13 April 2017.
  7. Haryani Ismail (1 Oct 2016). "Anggota Bhumiband turut lestarikan bahasa" [Bhumiband members join in celebrating the Malay language]. Berita Harian (in Malay). Singapore. p. 21. Archived from the original on 8 Oct 2016. Retrieved 13 April 2017.
  8. Haryani Ismail (23 Feb 2017). "'Hanya Kamu' dorong Bhumiband kembali" ['Only You' pushes Bhumibands' return]. Berita Harian (in Malay). Singapore. p. 11. Archived from the original on 1 Mar 2017. Retrieved 13 April 2017.
  9. Haryani Ismail (30 Jan 2018). "Bhumiband enggan terjerat dengan irama patah hati" [Bhumiband refuses to be trapped into brokenhearted songs]. Berita Harian (in Malay). Singapore. p. 12. Retrieved 30 January 2018.
  10. Haryani Ismail (12 Jun 2019). "Siswa tetap senangi lagu Melayu meski dalami muzik klasikal Barat" [University student still love Malay songs even though studying Western classical music]. Berita Harian (in Malay). Singapore. p. 12. Retrieved 13 June 2019.
  11. Zul Othman (25 Feb 2005). "Bhumiband's Happy Ending". Today. Singapore. p. 46. Archived from the original on 7 May 2017. Retrieved 13 April 2017.
  12. "APM 2007 Winners List" (PDF). Toggle (Mediacorp). Retrieved 1 January 2008.
  13. "Suara Dunia - Album Info". National Library Singapore (MusicSG). Retrieved 1 December 2004.
  14. "Konspirasi Dunia - Album Info". National Library Singapore (MusicSG). Retrieved 1 December 2007.
  15. "Listen to Hanya Kamu". Spotify. Retrieved 20 March 2017.
  16. "Listen to Gerbang Asmara Hakiki". Spotify. Retrieved 30 January 2018.
  17. "Listen to Seadanya". Spotify. Retrieved 8 March 2019.
  18. Haryani Ismail (8 July 2019). "Bhumiband... patah tumbuh hilang berganti" [Bhumiband... broken re-grown losrt replaced]. Berita Harian (in Malay). Singapore. p. 10. Retrieved 9 July 2019.
  19. "Listen to Ku Ingin Tahu". Spotify. Retrieved 8 March 2020.
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