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Waren we al in Indonesië geweest? Nou, hierbij dus.... 

How could I ever expect that when I finally got to hear an Indonesian band it would be such an overwhelming musical experience? DISCUS was formed in 1996 and their music is as progressive and innovative as progressive rock can be. They incorporate many different genres into one. Here you can find elements from such different genres as Art-Rock, Blues, Canterbury, Classical, Jazz, Jazz-fusion, Jazz-rock, Progressive Rock and-god knows what. Any comparisons to other bands would probably only confuse you, so I won"t try to. - The musician"s virtuosity is more than evident, and besides the traditional rock instrumentation, they"re also using 21-String Harpguitar, Balinese Rindik, Flute, Soprano, Alto & Tenor Saxophones, Clarinet & Bass Clarinet and Violin. - Maybe their music is a little bit too intricate for the average listener, but what the heck; they"ve got enough bands to listen to, so let us have DISCUS for ourselves. I only hope that they get the chance to be heard throughout the world. I can"t find superlatives enough to describe it. Highly recommended! 


Studio Album, released in 1999

Songs / Tracks Listing 
1. Lamentation & Fantasia Gamelantronique (8:14)
a) Lamentation
b) Fantasia Gamelantronique (for J. S.)
2. For This Love (6:18)
3. Doc"s Tune (7:47)
4. Condissonance (trio for violin, bass clarinet & 21-string Harpguitar) (5:54)
5. Dua Cermin (5:41)
6. Wujudkan! (4:39)
7. Violin Metaphysics (music for violin & digital delay) (5:40)
8. Anugerah (4:11)
9. Contrasts (incl. the traditional theme "Gambang Suling") (12:57)
a) Opening & Meditation
b) Gambang Suling
c) Q/A & Odd Time Improvisations
d) Ostinato (Metal Attack!)
e) Lydian Piano Theme & Minor Dance
f) Gambang Suling

Total Time: 51:30
NB: Dit is de internationale versie, zoals uitgebracht door Mellow Records in Italië. De Indonesische versie (alleen uitgebracht in Indonesië) heeft een andere volgorde van de tracklist.

Line-up / Musicians 
- Iwan Hasan / guitar, 21-string harpguitar, Balinese Rindik, electronic percussion & lead vocals
- Anto Praboe / flute, Soprano, Alto & Tenor saxophones, clarinet & bass clarinet
- Eko Partitur / violin & electronics
- Fadhil Indra / keyboards, background vocals
- Hayunaji / Premier drums & electronic percussions
- Kiko Caloh / 5-string & fretless bass
- Krisna Prameswara / keyboards, MIDI percussion programming
- Noonie / lead vocals