About Black Waters
Captivating combination of symphonic metal and traditional Indonesian instruments creates a unique and romantic blend. Featuring guest musician Maulana Malik Ibrahim playing suling, gamelan and performing Sundanese mantras.
While passion is often likened to flames, for us it resonates more as a black, deep, enigmatic water: a gradual immersion into its tender embrace, concealing an unfathomable abyss beneath. It’s a journey where you’re enveloped in its warmth, yet unaware of what lies beneath. Surrendering entirely can be as perilous as the fieriest blaze though.
Goosebumps appear involuntarily as Maulana’s voice comes in, accompanied by an incredibly expressive female vocalization in the background. The question remains: which is more beautiful—the recitation or the piercing guitar solo that follows shortly after? Nevertheless, the entire piece makes the audience spontaneously applaud this wonderful musical spectacle.
Pearl Hunting review by Mariusz Fabin
🇮🇩 MAULANA MALIK IBRAHIM
MAULANA MALIK IBRAHIM is a contemporary folk musician from West Java, Indonesia. Since 2012, he has composed over 100 original pieces and released two albums: “Bolster Gasah” and “Skizofrenia.” Specializing in Asian pentatonic music, Maulana’s work reflects his Indonesian roots and diverse cultural influences.
Ethnic instruments used in Black Waters
Suling & gamelan
The suling is a traditional Indonesian bamboo flute known for its hauntingly melodic tones. The gamelan is an ensemble of traditional Indonesian musical instruments, comprising percussion instruments such as metallophones, gongs, drums, and bamboo flutes. Originating from Java and Bali, the gamelan holds deep cultural significance in Indonesian society.
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