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7:30 PM

Alur Bunyi: ETHER RECURRENCE

Concert|Five artists, each carrying different sonic routes, meet here—not to present a spectacle, but to gather what is frayed.

  • Galeri Nasional Indonesia, Gambir

  • Free of charge | With registration
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Alur Bunyi: ETHER RECURRENCE © Goethe-Institut Indonesia / Each Other Company

Alur Bunyi: ETHER RECURRENCE © Goethe-Institut Indonesia / Each Other Company

Within the span of seven years of existence, Alur Bunyi has endured various shifts. From minor tensions to global pandemic, everything is in constant flux; the noise feels endless, gripping both fingers and minds. News, notifications, thoughts: none of it asks us to be present, yet we are always expected to contribute. Action and reaction linger in the air, a constant tension that guides the daily trajectory and shapes our responses. 
 
Disagreement and polarization are, of course, nothing new. But these days, they sound louder than ever. When things fall into perpetual disarray, music can offer something rare: a safe pocket of stillness, a shared breath, an atmosphere that gently reminds us that listening has its own quiet strength.
 
That is why ETHER RECURRENCE exists: turning bedlam into beats, storming madness into revolt and utopia. Consisting of artists from diverse musical backgrounds, the concert is not a spectacle but a gathering of pique, indignation, and exasperation at the present. Yet instead of remaining in that raw, negative state, ETHER RECURRENCE bends bewilderment into melodies that are genuine, sentimental, and unflinching. Audiences will be guided through distinct moments; each an unexpected turn, never before explored in this program’s seven-year history. These performances channel frustration and disquiet, yet do not remain fixed in them. Consequently, what fills the stage is not ornament, but boundless imagination and music conceived as introspection.
  
Gabriella Miranda, Jesslyn Juniata, Alexandra R, Dalila, and Billy Aryo are not promising grand answers. What they provide is a room where time loosens its grip, where the music does what it does best: reminding us that, even amidst uncertainty, there is quiet.

Biography

Musician, singer/songwriter, voice work based in Jakarta. Interdisciplinary practice in music and art dedicated towards curiosity, artistically driven approaches, encompasses different styles of music, transmitted through electronic music and sounds. 

is a Jakarta-based musician and composer whose work bridges classical training with contemporary experimentation. With a background in performance and collaboration across diverse projects, she now focuses on developing original compositions that merge electronic textures, sampling, and vocals, cultivating a forward-thinking sound that defies genre boundaries.

is a Jakarta-born musician, songwriter, and producer whose artistry weaves together technology, spirituality, and personal expression. Through her solo project Lotus from Jakarta, ambient duo Jeslla, and collaborations across Asia and Europe, she explores themes of futurism, humanity, and healing. A Goethe Talents 2019 alumna and former APAC Product Specialist for Arturia, she also runs her own studio, Jessphillia, where she focuses on vocal direction, sound design, and commissioned works.

a self-taught cellist who started learning cello in a community of street musicians in Taman Suropati. He works with some major orchestras in Indonesia. His appreciation for music brings him to many artistic projects with some bands and any other prominent artists as additional cellist or recording artist. 

is a product designer based in Jakarta who enjoys exploring audio-visual media. She’s also the singer and songwriter for HE3X, an alt pop/rock band, where she continues to experiment with sound and storytelling.