Propulsion, by Batavia Collective

Propulsion

by Batavia Collective

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Indonesian trio Batavia Collective follow up their stunning debut single, ‘Affirmation’, with another dazzling production and display of musical mastery. On ‘Propulsion’, the Jakarta based threesome of Doni Joesran, Elfa Zulham and Kenny Gabriel surge to dizzying heights, as jazz chops and expert skills result in a breath taking and powerful instrumental, drenched in mesmerising melodies and dramatic passages.

But don’t just call it jazz, as BTCV explain “we are often asked what kind of jazz this is. To tell you the truth we don’t know. We don’t even know if our music can be considered jazz or not. We just happen to play jazz and we love to party.”

Taking their influences from the UK drum ‘n’ bass scene alongside the jazz and funk masters, Batavia Collective remain loyal to their homeland, which used to be called Batavia under Dutch occupation. The streets and sounds of Jakarta have also had an audible impact on the players, creating a hot and eclectic mix of erratic patterns and colourful themes. Seasoned musicians, Joesran, Zulham, and Gabriel initially met when they were assembled to play covers of popular hip-hop and soul songs; the idea of starting their own band together gestated from there, spontaneously coming to their compositions by allowing influences from all genres and styles into the mix. “We create the music through jamming, and afterwards, we vote on certain compositions together,” say the collective, wielding an open-ended way of structuring the band and their future goals. ‘In the end, the purpose is mainly to have fun.’

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released June 10, 2022

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Batavia Collective Jakarta, Indonesia

The name is simple. The music it produces, is not.

Consisting of Elfa Zulhan on drums, Doni Joesran on keys and Kenny Gabriel on synth bass, the trio present genre bending music that combines mind-altering synths, snazzy chord progressions, deep sub-bass, energetic grooves and neck-breaking tempos to produce a sonic feast that excites the body and stimulates the mind ... more

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