After years of performing and burning up stages after another, soulvibe has earned a reputation as Jakarta's Hot up and coming Neo-Soul and R&B act, since their conception back in '03. Made up of two front men Abenk & Bayu on Vocals, Bassist Handy, Caesar on Drums, Frans on Keys and Rio on Synth, "Sounds of Universal Love" never fails to elevate the vibe in every show with their vibrant presence.
In the beginning, old friends Bayu and Handi came up with the group's concept. "We just started out by playing and having a good time on stage, sharing our common love for soulful music.. and from there things just fall into place!" Bayu states. After many trials and experience performing in various events, namely high school gigs, prom & campus nights, jazz fests & corporate events, the band is now solid with six members, and quite a handful of loyal followers. Handy adds, "After three years rehearsing, writing and performing with soulvibe, we've had our ups and downs, many faces have come and gone, and today I can say we've grown closer together as a family with these six key members".
Aside from performing, soulvibe has also been productive in writing their original tunes, incorporating everything they've been influenced by, both on stage and in the studio. Back in '05, they've even had their demo version of their original tune "No More" played on one of Jakarta's leading radio stations, in which they've climbed up the chart, all the way to the top!
Soulvibe's pre-single "Terang Jiwa" was aired on radios in mid September '07, in the heart of Ramadan. This song is the band's perception of faith, and though it may not be your average spiritual song, the band got their message across in their own
In the beginning, old friends Bayu and Handi came up with the group's concept. "We just started out by playing and having a good time on stage, sharing our common love for soulful music.. and from there things just fall into place!" Bayu states. After many trials and experience performing in various events, namely high school gigs, prom & campus nights, jazz fests & corporate events, the band is now solid with six members, and quite a handful of loyal followers. Handy adds, "After three years rehearsing, writing and performing with soulvibe, we've had our ups and downs, many faces have come and gone, and today I can say we've grown closer together as a family with these six key members".
Aside from performing, soulvibe has also been productive in writing their original tunes, incorporating everything they've been influenced by, both on stage and in the studio. Back in '05, they've even had their demo version of their original tune "No More" played on one of Jakarta's leading radio stations, in which they've climbed up the chart, all the way to the top!
Soulvibe's pre-single "Terang Jiwa" was aired on radios in mid September '07, in the heart of Ramadan. This song is the band's perception of faith, and though it may not be your average spiritual song, the band got their message across in their own
Soulvibe will perform at Axis Jakarta International Java Soulnation Festival 2009 on 30 October
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