[Cover Song] Delirium - Epica Cover

I just love this song. Nuff said :)

Btw, thank you thank you thank you for those who had come to the gig "And Metal For All" held by Bijikopi Records last Sunday night in Bulungan. GELAP appreciates you guys A LOT!! ^^

G.


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CREDITS
Song originally from Epica
Titled: Delirium
Instrumental song: http://youtu.be/HkLU5VGJ1xA
Vox: Iwed
Back vox (except the choir): Iwed

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LYRICS

Black was the night when I did surrender
I did give in to my weakening sight
Now that I'm empty my dreams once were many
Soul's bitter cry to unleash th divine

When you think there's no way out
And all you see collides
Hope will in the end chase all your fears away

Fighting the source was not recommended
Trails of a wish were the hope to survive
skins full ablazing release crystal gazing
All of it led to a deeper demise

When you think there's no way out
And no one comprehends
Hope will show your smile again

What I left behind
Another night
Of weary dreams, unravelling
What's been left behind
Another time
Where days of late are far away
Far away

Losing my reasons,
No lies to believe in
Left the obscure to
The means of escape

Core has been shaken,
There is no more pain to break me
Time has commenced and I long to awake

When you think there's no way out
Leave everything behind
You can live your life anew

Dark days behind me
Won't ever break me now

All that I left behind
Another night
Of weary dreams, unravelling
What's been left behind
Another time
Where days of late are far away

Far away

Just another night
In another time

[Event] Hammersonic Summer Fest 2013

It's a late post. Sorry for I just have the time now to post it. Anyway this event was my dream-come-true moment, because I've been waiting for Epica to perform here since forever! ^^

G.

Mami Renny jidatnya kepentung stick drum nya drummer Obituary, LOL

My Gothic queen, finally!!

[Review] Samson Meteor Condenser Mic with USB Plug.

Salam 'alaikum!

This is one quite different review that I make. I won't be reviewing make up / cosmetics / movies / music album... But I will review this amazing stuff which I bought 2 months ago. It's a Samson Meteor Condenser Mic with USB Plug! This babe costs for IDR 540.000. Actually in market you won't be able to buy this mic with the mentioned price. In store, this mic is sold for IDR 660.000. Yeaps, I know someone who can give me this stuff with rather cheaper price of course, LOL.

I was caught up by the unique shape of it. Looks more of an iron jellyfish, LOL. But this thing is amazing! It has 25mm diaphragm condenser for rich audio recording & cardioid pickup pattern. For the audio, it is set on smooth, flat frequency response of 20Hz-20kHz with 16-bit, 44.1/48kHz resolution for CD quality. And back to the shape, the fold-back leg design provides optimal mic positioning.

I have been doing cover songs / voice notes for my band's / duo's new songs with this mic. It helps a lot! Just put your mouth more or less 6 inches from the mic and you'll have the clear voice output and intonations. I don't even have to do much editing, mastering & mixing with this. But please note that this is best use for recording acoustic instruments (guitar, flute, bass, cajon, etc) and vocal (podcast, home recording, video broadcasting etc). But I don't suggest you to use this mic for making pro album because I don't think this mic has all the needed requirements of a pro microphone. It is more of an acoustic / home recording babe.

The only weakness I found on this mic is the "bh" and the "ph" sound you'll get when your mouth is too close to the mic. You'll need a pop-filter to get rid of that noise.

Aside from that, I proudly announce that I am fully satisfied with this mic for a price that doesn't hold a breath. For you who are searching for an affordable yet best-quality in its class, you can rely on this USB-plug mic ^^

Wassalam,

G.

The box

Me with Samson Meteor Mic when recording

One of the cover songs I made in Soundcloud using Samson Meteor Mic

[Music] My cover songs.

I forgot to post some of my cover songs here! How could I? LOL

Here they are. From 30 Seconds To Mars, No Doubt and Tori Amos.

Oh yeah I also make a cover song duet with my friend Ira. Please hear it here.

All my cover songs are also in my Soundcloud page ;)

Have a nice Monday, lovebugs

Wassalam,

G.

[Cover Song] Carolyna - Melanie C

Yelloow!

I have written in my Twitter timeline that someday I'll be doing Melanie C cover song. And amazingly I found this amazing Youtube account that has uploaded his guitar cover for this song [Credits are below]. Frankly speaking I love Mel C so much! Nobody here might have known that I used to be the Spice Girls' biggest fan back then at 1996 - 2000 and I particularly adore Mel C. She's just the real singer for me. And yes, she proves it! She might be the only Spice that achieves success in her solo career life. Love her <3

G.

Credits:
Original song: Carolyna by Melanie C
Guitar cover: Link
Vocal: Iwed
Backing vocal: Iwed
Soundcloud Version: Link

[Cover song] Alanis Morissette - Ironic

Alanis is one of the reason why I love alternative rock music. She rocks my world & for everything I am now, she's responsible to be involved some in my evolution. A true fighter and a true singer she is.

One of my [and maybe people all over the world's] fave songs of her. Enjoy :)

G.

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Credits:
Original song: Ironic my Alanis Morissette
Guitar: Link
Vocal: Iwed
Backing vocal: Iwed
Soundcloud version: Link

[Cover Song] Iwed Goddess - Here With Me [Dido Cover]

My last cover song on 2012. This song is requested by my hubby @Dieforlust. I love Dido but I'm not confident enough to sing her song because we have different types of voice. But anyhow, I hope you'll enjoy :)

G.

Credits:
Original song: Here With Me by Dido
Instrumental music: http://youtu.be/OrFebK_VZjE
Vocal: Iwed
Backing vocal: Iwed
Soundcloud version [Acapella]: http://bit.ly/TFZ6Ff

[Cover Song] Paramore - Decode

Salam 'alaikum!

I can't get enough of Paramore.

Friends of mine have been requesting me to do Paramore cover song, in which I don't mind at all. I just do it one at a time :) Another request is to do the cover song recorded in a video instead of audio. Well, to be honest I've been thinking of that. Since my husband @budie-deathlust has sold his Jackson guitar, I don't have any acoustic duet sparing for a while till he buys a new guitar. But I actually have another name in mind. Just told him bout the idea, he said okay and now we just have to compromise with the time management for doing the cover song video.

Anyway, hope you enjoy this. Will put the credit below :)

Wassalam,
G.

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CREDIT:
Original song: Decode from Paramore
Guitar acoustic: Link
Lead singer: Iwed
Backing vocal: Iwed
Soundcloud Version: Link

[Cover song] Avril Lavigne - Things I'll Never Say

Salam 'alaikum!

Frankly speaking it's been so long I have this secret desire to sing a cover song from Avril Lavigne. Yes, she used to be my sk8er gurl back then about 10 to 7 years ago. Now, I don't really enjoy all of her music but one or two.

Anyway this song can probably be a belated birthday gift song to my lovely husband Die, hehehe. Hope he'll like it :p

Enjoy :)

Wassalam,
G.

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Credit:
Original song: Things I'll Never Say by Avril Lavigne
Guitar acoustic: Link
Lead singer: Iwed
Backing vocal: Iwed
Soundcloud version: Link

[Cover Song] Iwed Goddess - Monster [Paramore Cover]

Salam 'alaiku. I'm baaaack!

This is another cover song that I just did this morning while warming up my voice. I seriously think I should buy a proper non built-in mic for recording. I think I'm gonna buy it next month.

Anywaaay, I hope - with all its jaded outcome sound and all - you can still enjoy this.

Credit below :)

Original Song: Monster by Paramore
Guitar acoustic: Link
Lead vocal: Iwed
Backing vocal: Iwed
Soundcloud version: Link

Youtube version: Link


Wassalam,
G.

[Cover Song] Somewhere - Within Temptation. Dedicated to Gaza

Salam 'alaikum,

Most of TV channels now are broadcasting news about the genocide Israel has been doing upon Gaza civilians. As their muslim sisters & brothers don't we feel as much hurt as they do? Does your feeling got crushed by seeing those assaults and catastrophes Israelis do to The Palestinians?

As much as I want to go there to help my brothers & sisters as much as I can with my own bare hands, but I can't. All I can do now is just pray for them. Pray, every time! Pray for Gaza everytime you pray for yourself, your parents, your children. Pray. They deserve to be remembered as much as you remember your own family. And Donate!

Donate anything you have for them, even if it's just a little. Show them you care.

This cover song I made is just one tiny little thing I can do now for now to remember Gaza, besides praying & donating. It may valueless for their struggle now, but I hope this song can help you remember about them, and act something to help them bear the pain.

#PrayForGaza
#GazaUnderAttack
#FreePalestine
#ITJPeduliGaza

Wassalam,
G.

PS: You can hear this cover song as well in my Soundcloud account :)

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Original Song: Somewhere by Within Temptation
Piano Instrumental cover: http://youtu.be/lIN67Al05yY
Soprano: Iwed
Alto: Iwed

[Cover Song] Adele - Someone Like You

Salam 'alaikum,

Who doesn't love Adele. Frankly speaking the first time I listened to her songs, I didn't quite enjoying her type of vocal. But then when I listened to this track, it got me, deeply. Her voice in this song is amazingly beautiful I can't figure out how she can sing like that. Too beautiful!

This cover song won't be as good as Adele's but I hope you can still enjoy it. :)

Wassalam,
G.

PS: You can hear this song as well in my Soundcloud account :)

[Event] Soulfly Jakarta Concert! [102212]

Salam 'alaikum all,

Finally, after 5 years waiting... UNEARTH was heere! Iyah, gue tau mereka cuma jadi band pembuka. But what the hell? Overall menurut gue performance Unearth & sound nya msh lebih baik dari Soulfly. Walau gw tetep jejeritan liat Max Cavalera. I watched a legend who has the book in which my pictures are in it. How cool is that? Aaaakkk!! Last night was oohh-some! *eargasm*

Wassalam,

G.