Peterpan is an Indonesian pop rock band. The group started in 1997 when Andika Naliputra Wirahardja (nickname: Andika) formed a school band in Bandung, called Topi, together with Mohammad Kautsar Hikmat (nickname: Uki), who plays guitar, Nazril Irham (nickname Ariel) as a vocalist, Abel (bassist) and Ari (drummer). They mainly played Brit Alternative until Ari withdrew from the group that marked the end of Topi.
Andika started to regroup Topi former members on 2000. The drummer position was replaced by Reza (Ilsyah Ryan Reza), a college student from Palu. Loekman Hakim (nickname: Loekman), Indra's elder brother's friend, also joined them as their lead guitarist, which added a sense of matureness and enriched the melody in their songs to complete the band.
Andika then suggested Peterpan as the name for the band, Peter referring to a dreamer who wanted to fly, a Disney cartoon character name which according to Andika comes in front of other character names such as Mickey Mouse, Spiderman, X-Men etc. After the name was chosen, Peterpan was formally founded on September 1st 2000
The band originally began in 1997 when Andika Naliputra Wirahardja formed a band called Topi with guitarist Uki (Mohammad Kautsar Hikmat), his junior at Bandung 2 High School. Uki then asked Ariel (Nazril Irham) to join as vocalist and Andika asked his friend Abel to play bass and Ari to play drums.
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Peterpan is a poprock band from Bandung, Indonesia who now lives four members. The band was formed in 1997 and famous thanks to the songs "Ada Apa Denganmu", "Topeng", and "Kukatakan Dengan Indah". Initially the group consisted of Ariel Peterpan, CIU, Loekman, Reza, Andika and Indra. But in the month of November 2006, two members, Andika and Indra was fired from the band. The split was triggered by the differences in principles of creativity.
In 1997, Andhika (keyboards) formed the band hat with his class in high school took second brother Bandung, Uki (guitar), as well as playmates, Abel (bass) and Ari's (drums). CIU also invites his junior high school friend Ariel, who fill the vocal position. With a formation like that, they began performing and playing musical homage to Brits alternative. Ari later resigned and was dismissed without cause Hats definite.
Andika reassemble the personnel Topi in 2000. But this time, the position held by Reza drums. To give a more mature vocal color and richer melody, then invite Loekman, a friend of Indra's brother, who eventually became lead guitar (lead guitar). After the formation is formed by six people, they also took the name peterpan. September 1, 2000 is officially peterpan formed.
Peterpan professional journey began in 2001 with expanded from café to café in Bandung. They play at café O'Hara and Broom Sticks by bringing top 40 songs, and alternative rock like Nirvana, Pearl Jam, Cold Play, U2, Creed, etc.. When the café is Lidi Brooms their potential seen by Kang Noey (base Java Jive), which was looking for a band to fill out a compilation album. Of the three songs that are sent to the demo, "Friends", "Perfect Dream", and "Sky Garden", selected the song "Perfect Dream" to put into Acts 2002 compilation album, released in July 2002 night. Unsuspected hero song became the album and boost sales to over 150 000 copies.
Taman Langit
Musica Studios record company did not miss any potential peterpan. Musica expedite submission of the contract for their debut album peterpan. Finally peterpan titled debut album released in Taman Langit in June 2003. Not the blue, the album was able to sell 650 000 copies in the figures. Of their achievement, they received a Multi-Platinum albums for Taman Langit.
Not only the number of sales, Peterpan was also successful concert marathon record in six provinces within 24 hours on July 18, 2004. The concert, titled "LA Lights Peterpan 24 Hour Breaking Record" was started in Medan, North Sumatra at about 7:55 until 8:40 pm. From there, they then proceed in Padang, West Sumatra at around 10:45 until 11:30 pm. At 12:55 hours until 13:40 pm, Peterpan concert in Pekanbaru, Riau, Lampung continues at 16:25 hours until 17:10 pm. Ariel and then opening concert in Semarang, Central Java, at around 19:45 and ended at 20:30 pm. Peterpan concert in Singapore closed at around 22:15 until 23:00 pm. On this achievement, they are entitled to be recorded in Indonesian Record Museum (MURI).
Bintang Di Surga
Not long to wait, peterpan re-released their second album titled Bintang Di Surga in the months of August 2004. Within two weeks, the album has sold 350 000 copies, and in early January 2005 has reached 1.7 million copies. The album is a candidate "What's Up With you" later this month (February 2005) through the 2 million copies. And according to records, this second album peterpan were able to sell as many as three million copies. [five] are pretty fantastic value, considering the time it was the vocalist, Ariel was tripping problems. Ariel said to have impregnated a former girlfriend, Sarah Amalia.
Year 2005 was also a year of 'triumph' for Peterpan, not only in terms of album sales, but also awards. In early 2005, has been awarded peterpan favorite artist at the MTV Asia Aid Indonesia on May 9, 2005 in Bangkok. MTV Asia Aid is another name for the MTV Asia Awards 2005 event could be held regularly every year. This change as a form of concern over the International MTV earthquake and tsunami that struck in 11 countries, December 26, 2004. In Anugerah Music Indonesia (AMI) in 2005, the top ranked peterpan nomination by obtaining 11 nominations. Four of them printed through the song "Ada Apa Denganmu". Of the 11 nominations that, peterpan won seven awards, among others for the title of best band, best album, best album, graphic design and best production work, it's all thanks to the album Bintang Di Surga. In the event of SCTV Music Awards 2005, awarded in the category peterpan album Ngetop Pop Group and Best Song Ngetop. After the previous year also received Rookie Group Terngetop. peterpan also won Best Band category Ngetop on SCTV Awards 2005
In 2005, peterpan released two albums. Although this time they did not release the album 'main'. VCD To Sahabat is containing Original VCD Karaoke including video clips and documentation when they perform a concert for record breaking 24 hours in six cities. And the soundtrack album of Alexandria.
Disunity
On November 4, 2006, Andika and Indra, officially quit the band members. The two former personnel eventually formed another group called The Titans.
After the release of Andika and Indra, their positions are occupied by two additional musicians, namely Lucky and David. With this additional formation, Peterpan released, sunny days. Launching event was also created another album because it is done in the two countries. In RUUMS Kuala Lumpur on May 25, 2007 after it was in Bandung at the Monument of Heroes Gazebo and broadcasted live on six television stations.
This album is claimed as their last album under the name "Peter". Ariel claims that eventually they will release the name of Peter and the use of other names.
Although without foramsi intact as before, peterpan still able to show 'taring'nya. In the month of September 2007, they had the honor to attend the event "Song Festival" in South Korea. previously, peterpan also still capable of bagging the award for Best Favorite Artist Indonesia MTV Asia Award 2006 and the Pop Group Album SCTV Music Award 2006 Ngetop.
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