Iwan Fals
Iwan Fals (born Virgiawan Listanto; 3 September 1961 in Jakarta) is an Indonesian singer–songwriter. In 2002, Time magazine named him as a Great Asian Hero.
Early life
Iwan was born Virgiawan Listanto in Jakarta, on 3 September 1961 to Harsoyo, a soldier, and Lies Suudijah. He studied at SMP 5 Bandung and SMAK BPK Bandung. He continued his studies at Sekolah Tinggi Publisistik and then Jakarta Arts Institute. At the age of thirteen, he appeared as a street musician in wedding ceremonies and other social events.
Career
While he was 18, Iwan Fals, Toto Gunarto, Helmi and Bambang Bule formed a group named Amburadul. The group released the album 'Perjalanan' in 1979, which was not successful, but was re-released with the added track '3 Bulan' as '3 Bulan' (1980) in 1980. The group disbanded and played no further role in Iwan Fals' career.
As part of his early career, Iwan Fals also recorded some comedy albums, after winning a comedy country singing contest. He sang of comic situations and themes, and his first release was on 'Canda Dalam Nada' (the A-side featured five songs by Iwan: Generasi Frustrasi, Dongeng Tidur, Imitasi, Kisah Sepeda Motorku (aka. Kopral), and Joni Kesiangan while the B-side consisted of songs by Tom Slepe and Pusaka Jaya). The songs Dongeng Tidur, Joni Kesiangan and Kisah Sepeda Motorku were released, with one new song, Ambulance Zig Zag, on the Iwan Fals mini-album Canda Dalam Nada, while Generasi Frustrasi and Imitasi were also included on the 'Yang Muda Yang Bercanda II' multiartist comedy compilation.
Podcasts:
Iwan Fals
ALBUMS
- Tergila-gila released: 2011
- Keseimbangan released: 2010
- Manusia 1/2 Dewa released: 2008
- Terbaik & Terpopuler released: 2008
- 50:50 released: 2007
- In Love released: 2005
- In Collaboration With released: 2003
- Suara Hati released: 2002
- Orang Gila released: 1994
- Anak Wayang released: 1994
- Dalbo released: 1993
- Hijau released: 1992
- Belum Ada Judul released: 1992
- Cikal released: 1991
- Mata Dewa released: 1989
- 1910 released: 1988
- Lancar released: 1987
- Aku Sayang Kamu released: 1986
- Ethiopia released: 1986
- Sore Tugu Pancoran released: 1985
- Sugali released: 1984
- Barang Antik released: 1984
- Sumbang released: 1983
- Opini released: 1982
- Canda Dalam Nada released: 1981
- Sarjana Muda released: 1981
- Canda Dalam Ronda released: 1979
- Best of the Best released:
- Wakil Rakyat released:
In Love
Released 2005- Ijinkan Aku Menyayangimu
- Selamat Tidur Sayang (new version)
- Rinduk' (new version)
- Aku Bukan Pilihan
- Buku Ini Aku Pinjam
- Kumenanti Seorang Kekasih (new version)
- Antara Aku, Kau Dan Bekas Pacarmu (new version)
- Kemesraan
- Yang Terlupakan
- Nyanyianmu
- Sebelum Kau Bosan
- Yang Tersendiri
- Jangan Tutup Dirimu
- Maaf Cintaku
- Entah (new version)
- Sesuatu Yang Tertunda
50-50
by: BeefChorus:I never knew what's in it Love
What's in it for me
I figured out the figure of love
And get to 50 / 50
Verse:Intercity 2 way pretty
Yeah
I bought myself a first class ticket this time
A to B and Cee with you and me
When we listen to the rhythm of this track
Ain't no holding back
Ain't no holding back from me
I'm fully packed with pump-ability
And when I drive by
You get down on your knees
I surprise eyes
Yes baby it's I say
Chorus:I never knew what's in it Love
What's in it for me
I figured out the figure of love
and get to 50 / 50
Bridge:Try to find out for yourself
‘s gonna take you a long way from home
I'll be your cabdriver baby
Soul survivor
You are not alone 'cause I
Chorus:Never knew what's in it Love
What's in it for me
I figured out the figure of love
and get to 50 / 50
Solo:Guitar
Singin'!
Chorus:I never knew what's in it
Love
What's in it for me
I figured out the figure of love
and get to 50 / 50
50 for you
And then a 50 for me
Lotta mercy on our souls
Outro:Cupid
Draw back your bow
And let your arrow flow
Straight to me lovers' hart for I
Ay YaY YaY say
Cupid
Draw back your bow
And now let that freaky arrow flow
Straight to me lovers' hart for me
Now I say