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SINGLE, EP & ALBUM
NACHTMUSIK (EP, 2017)
Emir's debut EP in 2017 was made in Yogyakarta, Indonesia. Co-produced by Eko Yudis Nugraha, visuals by Rizky Raudhul "Yuki". At the end of his youth life period in Yogyakarta, Emir composed a 6-piece cello instrumental music recorded in multitrack approach. The EP was a successful work as a debutant working independently with local distributors, venues and press. Nachtmusik has inspired many works of its contemporaries including music thesis and compositions.
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ANIMINIMAL
(Album, 2019)
When Emir was freshly graduated from his classical music conservatory studies in 2019, he immediately absorbed all his encounters with contemporary music and electronic music scenes of The Hague as a cellist. This period of exploration contributed heavily in his works in minimal music and electronic instruments. ANIMINIMAL was made in The Hague independently and released digitally. One of the track called Pancaswara was previously named after 5 paintings as a practice-composition piece assignment by his composition mentor at that time - Martijn Padding.
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HAYDN CONG-CERTO NO. 2 (Single, 2020)
After Emir's graduation from The Royal Conservatoire of The Hague, he went back to his hometown in Yogyakarta, Indonesia for a short holiday. Upon arrival he had a jam session with his old friends playing informally keroncong music. This jam session sparked an idea of playing classical music masterpieces on keroncong ensemble and style. Thus, he founded Krontjong Blast, a keroncong project focusing on hybrid of two cultures. Within a limited amount of time, he and his friends worked on the arrangements, rehearsed and recorded.
Musicians:
Alfian Emir Adytia, cello arco
Iqbal Harja Maulana, cuk & violin
Abita Wisnu, cak
Adyatmaka Jati, cello keroncong
Indra Waskito Hadi, electric bass
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BEETHOVEN COMPLETE SONATAS FOR PIANO AND CELLO
(Album, 2020)
When Covid-19 strikes, Emir deepened his craft in audio engineering while keeping his physical work as cellist in shape by practicing solo and chamber music repertoire. In the special occasion of celebrating Beethoven's 250th anniversary, Emir had already prepared to perform the complete sonatas for piano and cello. Unfortunately, lockdowns and restrictions were uplifted by the Dutch governments forcing people to once again stay at home. Unwilling of letting go all the practice and preparations made, Emir made it as a recording instead.
Musicians:
Alfian Emir Adytia, cello
Kanako Abe, piano
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STREET SPIRIT (FADE OUT)
(Single, 2020)
Another Covid-19 era work collaborating with his musician/audio engineer colleague, Kaan Yazici on vocals, guitars and production.
DENDANG (Album, 2021)
In late 2021, Emir once again focused in producing electroacoustic composition. 'Dendang' is a word from Minangkabau which means to be recited.
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DEATH OF BEAUTY
(Album, 2021)
In the peak lockdowns series of Covid-19, Emir composed and produced independently a 15-track album consists of original compositions and songs under an album titled 'Death of Beauty'. This dystopian rock album portrays a society that is heavily addicted to "beauty". Emir incorporated traditional rock instruments, heavy bass synthesizers, vocals and cello in this album.
Credits:
Marlina Deasy Hartanto, soprano for track 15 - Aria For The End Of Time. Mixing & mastering guidance by Kaan Yazıcı. Album artwork cover by William Sarginson.
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TEXTURES
(Album, 2022)
A few months after Dendang, Emir released his second wave of electroacoustic works. One of the track of this album, Si Un Jour, was chosen for Spitfire Audio LABS Community Playlist in June 2022 and received a popular listening appreciation.
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AL-ĀKHIRAH (EP, 2023)
al-Ākhirah (Arabic: الآخرة, derived from "Akhir" which means last, ultimate, end or close) is an Arabic term for "the Hereafter"..
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SYMPHONY NO. 1 IN MAJOR CRISIS
(Album, 2023)
Emir's oeuvre as a composer expanded when he composed this electronic symphony in summer 2023. With his knowledge and experience as a classical cellist and conductor, he implemented the idea of sonata forms and traditional 'romantic' era symphony with sonic elements purely electronic clashing grains of noises with securing harmonies.
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DECOLMUSEUM (Album, 2025)
Upcoming album to be announced/released
صبح (EP, 2023)
After two years of extensive works with electronics, Emir returned to acoustic elements and started to work on short series of pieces for piano called 'subh'.
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