Queef and Dave at Dungeon Halloween Party (picture and video)

Next gig for Queef and Dave after playing at ISS is at one of the Queef's place, Mira, in Amsterdam. We played three song, "Ode", "Orthdoxy", and "Fu Manchu". We were planning to do a cover of "Smells Like Teen Spirit" but decided not to play it. Anyway, it was a great party, great crowd, cool costumes, and great host for sure!

Pictures courtesy of Antti Kupila, Vina, Vicky, and myself
Here's the medley video from the gig!

Queef and Dave gig at ISS (picture and video)

This few weeks have probably been one of the craziest weeks... with all the piling assignments, and the preparation for my first time ever drumming with Queef and Dave! The last time I played the drums was 13 years ago, back at junior high, while playing in cover band for Nirvana, Greend Day, and Rancid's songs. So we had our first practice three days before the gig. We practiced two Queef and Dave's new songs, "Orthodoxy" and "Fu Manchu". Don't forget to check out the myspace and facebook page!
The gig was a charity event for the victim from disaster that strikes Indonesia and Philippines, held at ISS (Institute of Social Study) in Den Haag. ISS Idol was kinda the theme for the event. So they had a list of juries that will comment after each performance. Well, here's the video for all the practice that we did (we only got to practice one time before the gig).
Pictures and video courtesy of Vina.

Telegraph on Amazing in Bed's Anniversary

After a long recess, Telegraph finally gets on stage again. Tomorrow, 21st of October, we will support Huru Hara. This is Amazing in Bed's 5th anniversary concert, that will be held at the Green, Kemang, South of Jakarta. The last gig we made was last July. Hopefully we can give a good performance for the show. Tomorrow, we will start the opening line up for Amazing in Bed, with Holly City Rollers and Dzeek.
We will have a help from Grab the Mic's Irna, on the keyboard. We will also pass the demo CD giveaways tomorrow. So, if you haven't heard of Telegraph, have listen at our myspace page, and sing along with us tomorrow!

Tribute to 8 bit System

Saw this video on my friends page, Aditya Muharram. He's one of 8-bit sound fans (I guess). As a genre, 8-bit music also have other names or subgenders, like chiptune, SIDstation, Circuit Bending, Bitpop, Game Boy music, Nintendocore, Picopop, and Fakebit (from wikipedia).
8-bit sound and pixel art is something that blends and come together as an integrity. Here's a cool proof for you to see...

Dzeek - Terlihat (Video)

Dzeek (www.myspace.com/dzeekmusic) is one of Indonesia's promising bands which was formed six years ago. Recently they made a video for their first single from the latest self-titled album, “terlihat”. The video was taken on the pedestrian overpass in Jakarta. It features the lead singer of Amazing in Bed, Lani Leyli, and Dzeek’s band member as the cast. I assume it’s one of the stunts so the member will appear on Amazing in Bed’s video vice versa… or even… the manager will do it! Kidding Renggo! Hohoho…

Unbelieveable Talent over Photoshop!

All I want to say is that I'm not much of a soccer fan.. and I don't have anything else to say on this one...

(Another) Indonesian Music Hero!

We are overwhelmed when we heard about great bands that have Indonesians as the member, that got big across the globe. Just name "Young and Restless" from Australia, and Sandhy Sandoro, who won an international music contest, from Germany, as a few. So, the word 'Hero' on the title maybe is a bit too much, but when I've just discovered this new Melbourne band a few days ago, their music just blew me away! And it makes me so proud to be Indonesian. The band is called 'The Temper Trap'. First time I heard it was from my friend Vina, who actualy have seen them perform live before they contributed in "500 Days of Summer" Soundtrack. But I realized about the nationality of the vocalist from a video posted by my friend, Ical, over Facebook.



You know the feeling when we get so proud of somenone who is representing what you are, or where you're from, and you felt that you can burst into bubbles?? That's what exactly I felt when tried to look for The Temper Trap on the internet, and see what they've achieved.

Seems that it wasn't long ago that Dougy Manadi, came to Australia in 1999 to pursuit his study straight after constantly moving from Bali and Hawaii. With a big influence over Radiohead, Bowie, Prince, TV and the Radio, Mars Volta, and weezer, Dougy and his skateboard mates form The Temper Trap in 2005. They started to make music since then.


They've made a few EP's and recorded a full length album this year, 'Conditions' which was produced by UK producer Jim Abbiss (UNKLE, Adele, Kasabian, Arctic Monkeys). They have a tight tour schedule this year. This month, they'll play across the United States. And on November and December, they will play across Europe, and I hope I'll get the chance to see the guys perform here in Netherlands on the 17th and 20th of December.

Here's the video of their first hit single from the album 'Condition', "Sweet Disposition". Which in my opinion, sounds like "When in Rome" :) Enjoy, and keep supporting good music!

5 Years From Now...

Made a drawing for the dancing animal. This month's theme is "5 Years From Now..." If you have a great deep thought about what you will be in the next 5 years, submit your illustration based on our October theme. Simply click on our great illustration blog http://thedancinganimal.blogspot.com

As for my case, maybe this is something that my friend will agree... well, only for the first sentence that is.. :D

"... I'll be late for my appoinments. After an all night long speech from some ambassador of some country. And I was too drunk that night to remember. "

Junksound Award 2009

Forget about the argumentation around the claim over batik, pendet dance, or whatever that has been pointed towards Indonesia’s sister country, Malaysia. Like an old phrase,” music can unite people all across the globe”. It is a multi-language that everybody can understand.

For the second year, www.junkonline.net, a webzine based in Malaysia, held a South East Asia Region music award. It is an award that the reader will chose their favourite band across South East Asia. Last year the only Indonesian band that carries the award is Andra and the Backbone’s “Sempurna”, for the ‘Song of The Year’ category.

This year, the guys at Junkonline have pointed out some-in my opinion- great band or act today in Indonesia. Out of 10 categories, 10 Indonesian bands are nominated.

Best Pop / Indie Rock Act (solo/group)
The Sigit (myspace.com/thesigit)




Pee Wee Gaskins (myspace.com/peskins)


Best Hardcore / Metal Act (solo/group)
Ghaust (myspace.com/soundofghaust)



Best Urban Act (solo/group)
RAN (myspace.com/myranspace)


Best Electronic / Fusion Act (solo/group)
Goodnight Electric (myspace.com/goodnightelectric)


Best Live Act (solo/group)
The Sigit &
Pee Wee Gaskins

Best Acoustic Acts (solo/group)
The trees and the Wild (myspace.com/thetreesandthewild)


Endah N Rhesa (myspace.com/endahnrhesa)


Best Breakthrough Act (solo/group)
Monkey to Millionaire (myspace.com/monkeytomillionaire)


Most Promising Act (solo/group)
Monday Math Class (myspace.com/mondaymathclass)
The Wispy Hummers (myspace.com/thewispyhummers)

Song of The Year
The Trees and the Wild – Honeymoon on Ice

Album / EP of the Year
The Sigit – Hertz Dyslexia








Monkey to millionaire – lantai merah








The Trees and the Wild – Rasuk








For more details around the nomination, click here. And don't forget to vote the bands that is really good. Hey, even the country where formally known to make weepy songs, can tell good music, if you know what I'm mean?

Instead of pointing out fingers to people who claimed a work that we only appreciate just when it’s threatened, maybe we should try to respect other works. If the others are good, we can think of how to produce and promote our work, just to level it. And if the others are crappy, we should have more confidence to promote the work across the globe, not just only in South East Asia.

Another Books For Sale

Since there's quite a lot of people ask me about other books, other than music, I've put some books on the list. And offcourse, I added another music book as well... Remember, if you want any of the title below, please do order before October 11th. And yes, the price on the list is including shipment. Click here for the previous book titles.

You can transfer in the amount as marked on the price tag, to this Bank Account: BCA 6800419903, or mandiri 1280004772197 by the name of Nike Prima Dewi.

Instantly contact me via email afterwards to: octa.rama@gmail.com.

Thanks :D

Animation Now! (Taschen 25th Anniversary) (Hardcover)

by Anima Mundi & Julius Wiedemann

351 pages (full colour)
IDR 280.000

The Firm [ILLUSTRATED] (Paperback)

by Joecelyn Bain Hogg
196 pages
IDR 300.000

Mas! Cine Mexicano: Sensational Mexican Movie Posters 1957 - 1990 (Paperback)

by Rogerlio Jr. Agrasanchez
132 pages
IDR 225.000

Gonzo: The life of Hunter S. Thompson (hardcover)

by Hunter S. Thompson, Steve Crist, & Johnny Depp
240 pages
IDR 350.000

Lou Reed - Walk on the Wild Side: The Stories Behind the Classic Songs (Paperback)

by Chris Roberts
144 pages
IDR 180.000

Albums: The Stories Behind 50 Years of Great Recordings (Hardcover)

by Various Contributors
320 pages
IDR 400.000

I'll Be Watching You: Inside the Police, 1980-83 (Hardcover)

by Andy Summers
375 pages
IDR 340.000

1000 Record Covers (Taschen 25) (Paperback)

by Michael Ochs
576 pages
IDR 250.000

Lowside of the Road: A Life of Tom Waits (Hardcover)

by Barnie Hoskyns
640 pages
IDR 340.000











Slash (Hardcover)
by Slash and Anthony Bozza
480 pages
IDR 240.000

Johnny Cash: I See a Darkness (Paperback)

A Novel Graphic by Reinhard Kleist
224 pages
IDR 370.000

Steve McQueen (25th Anniversary Special Edtn) (Hardcover)

by William Claxton
191 pages
IDR 210.000






















Taschen Movie Icons Series (A Picturegraphy by Paul Duncan)
192 Pages
IDR 180.000

Also these great artworks from the famous artist for IDR 220.000 each

Scared of Numbers

Yesterday earthquake shook West Sumatera in the scale of 7.6 sclarichter. It wasn't long time ago that the world shattered to the people in West Java, that came with the number 7.3 SR. West Sumatera is the province where I was born, and spent most of the holidays there.

My deepest condolences and prayers to my hometown and all the victims. Stop blaming others, do what you can do to help our brothers and sisters. If you can't reach, try to help by finding information to people who have lost their loved ones.

If you have any info about the people or anything that can reduce the trauma of the victims, call "hotline gempa sumbar" at (0751) 9824971 s/d 9824980 there's 10 FREE CALL numbers in Padang.

These are few pictures that I took on my last trip to West Sumatera, on July the middle of July 2009.

Music Books For Sale

This is the list of books that are available for sale. It's all new books. Pick your choice, and contact me for order. Please do order before October 11th. All price is including shipment. Thanks :D

Echoes: The Complete History of Pink Floyd (paperback)
by Glenn Povey
368 Pages
IDR 450.000

The Beatles Anthology (paperback)

by The Beatles
368 Pages
IDR 340.000

U2 Show: The Art of Touring (paperback) by Diana Scrimgeour 312 Pages IDR 360.000

Mozipedia: The Encyclopedia of Morissey and the Smiths (hardcover) by Simon Goddard 544 pages IDR 800.000

R.E.M: Hello (hardcover)

by David Belisle
187 pages
IDR 250.000

Biopic: Iggy Pop (hardcover)

by Gavin Evans (photograph)
128 pages
IDR 200.000

Goodbye 20th Century: A Biography of Sonic Youth (paperback)

by David Browne
422 pages
IDR 370.000

Dirty Blond: The Diaries of Courtney Love (paperback)

by Courtney Love
304 pages
IDR 360.000

Band ID: The Ultimate Book of Band Logos (Hardcover)

by Bodhi Oser
420 pages
IDR 370.000

Punk is Dead Punk is Everything: From the Martyred Music Movement (Hardcover)

by Bryan Ray Turcotte & Doug Woods
288 pages
IDR 380.000

I Walked the Line: My Life with Johny Cash (paperback)

by Vivian Cash & Ann Sharpsteen
352 pages
IDR 270.000

INXS: Story to Story: The Official Autobiography (paperback)

by INXS Publications & Anthony Bozza
320 pages
IDR 250.000

Watch You Bleed: The Saga of Guns n Roses (paperback)

by Stephen Davis
448 pages
IDR 280.000

Frank Sinatra: The Family Album (hardcover)

by Charles Piqnone
144 pages
IDR 280.000

Meet the Beatles: A Cultural History of the Band That Shook Youth, Gender, and the World (paperback)

by Steven D. Stark
368 pages
IDR 250.000

Classic Queen (Hardcover)

by Mick Rock
192 pages
IDR 270.000

The Doors by the Doors (Hardcover)

by The Doors & Ben Fong-Torres
304 pages
IDR 420.000

Room Full of Mirrors: A Biography of Jimmy Hendrix (paperback)

by Charles R. Cross
400 pages
IDR 180.000

Pass the Mic: Beastie Boys 1991-1996 (hardcover)

by Ari Marcopoulos & Carlo McCormick
144 pages
IDR 370.000

Heavier Than Heaven: A Biography of Kurt Cobain (Paperback)

by Charles R. Cross
432 pages
IDR 190.000

Duran Duran: Unseen…: Photographs 1979-82 (Hardcover)

by Malcom Garett, Kasper de Graaf & Paul Edmond
144 pages
IDR 340.000