Bingkai Karya-D’MASIV is ready to warmly greet all music listeners with the release of their latest album entitled “8.” The number 8 was chosen for its sacred meaning, symbolizing resilience and continuous luck. For D’MASIV, achieving the milestone of 8th album is an extraordinary achievement and considered very valuable.
According to Rian D’MASIV, naming the album “8” was not an easy decision. Rian and the other band members always struggled to determine an album title. However, they ultimately chose the number 8 because reaching the 8th album is not an easy thing in a band’s journey. Looking at the album cover, they realized there were 8 people in it; 3 children who are band members’ kids and 5 D’MASIV personnel.
The making process of the album “8” was also different from their previous album. After the more experimental 7th album, D’MASIV returned to their musical roots with a more natural and collaborative approach. They held a 7-day workshop in Bali at a villa. They selected 13 songs on the workshop, plus 2 new songs created just before the recording process concluded. Rian emphasized that this album is very personal and filled with diverse themes, including love songs, touching songs, and songs depicting social realities.
The Obstacles
The main challenge in making this album was the limited time. They have to manage to record all the tracks within a month. All the 15 songs are produced by D’MASIV members themselves without external collaboration.
Despite the significant challenge, they successfully completed the album according to plan without sacrificing the quality. With the album “8”, D’MASIV wants to convey that they are not just a band, but a home for many. Music for them is not just a profession, but also a way to make a positive impact and a place to be together in life’s journey.
