Making a baby tree grow

Rock on, NITRUS!

NADIRAH H. RODZI

Friday, June 26th, 2009 05:24:00

SUPPORT is crucial for everyone, including a band that has been around for 10 years!

Nitrus may be a familiar name for those who are tuned into the local music scene. For those who are not, it's not too late!

The band's popularity soared with the release of the Kami soundtrack in 2007. The soundtrack was inspired by Kami, the hit TV series on 8TV. Nitrus was one of the indie bands featured alongside big names in the underground scene like Love Me Butch and OAG.

If you have not heard of their hits, including Kamu, Hujung Dunia and Sisa, check out their MySpace at www.myspace.com/nitrusband.

While many artistes come and go, Nitrus has managed to maintain a rocking presence on the scene with good lyrics and music.

"We're not a technical band. If we're considered technical it'd be in songwriting and the presentation of the songs, but never in playing," said guitarist, Syed Helmy Alhabshi.

According to him, Nitrus is heavy only in terms of the interpretation of their music, especially the lyrics.

Consistent, captivating yet deep, Nitrus started out in 1999 when vocalist Eddie, real name Edriely Ibrahim, had an intense desire to start a band with his mate, Syed and two other friends.

"Better Days and Twisted were the first songs we wrote and the band finally released the songs in a compilation album titled Another Boring Sunday in 2001. By then, we had recruited two new members, bassist Mohd Azle Mohd Isa and drummer Iskandar Syah Ali," he said.

Later, the band released their first album titled Rasa, which took four years to record.

"There were a lot of fill-ins, very experimental, as at the time we weren't sure if we were capable of producing good tunes.

"Also, we didn't have any specific direction relative to where we were heading. But because of that, everything
fell into place beautifully and here we are. I guess we just went with the flow," he said.

This resulted in Hujung Dunia, which was the first song featuring Eddie as the lead vocalist. The tune was later featured in local film, Goodbye Boys.

"After that, we tried to minimise our musical arrangements. Our new goal was to make tunes that people could
easily appreciate and enjoy. We took only two weeks to record.

‘‘Previously, we took four years to finish preparing Rasa. It definitely got us to test our credibility as musicians. Plus, we learnt a lot during the recording sessions of the first album," Eddie added.

Through the years, Nitrus has developed a style of deep, sophisticated music that banks on its strong lyrics.

In August last year, Nitrus launched their second album, simply titled Nitrus.

Fans who couldn't get enough of them claimed that, "When you really like a band, you just don't compare them with other bands that share a similar sound."

Another cited, "from the first track Tunggu Esok to Benar Salahku, the lyrics are good enough to deserve a literature award for the meaningfully crafted words and good melodies."

To know more about the Nitrus, read their blog http://nitrusband.blogspot.com or follow them on Twitter (http://www.twitter.com/nitrusband).

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Regards,
Nadirah H. Rodzi

NITRUS CHECKS IN!

We don't know about you guys but it certainly felt like home. As cheesy as that sounds. Haha.

Before we forget, kami dah ada Twitter! Jadi sekarang korang semua dah boleh "ikut" kami. We will try to update as often as we can. So head down to http://twitter.com/NitrusBand, and start following us. We love being stalked by you guys! Kepada yg takde Twitter tu, apa lagi, buatla sekarang! Haha.

That's it boys and girls, that's all we have for you guys. We're taking a bow. Hit us up with comments if you guys were there or just to say hi, it sure is nice to get a warm hello every now and then!

Review Album "2" Harian Metro

Respirasi Muzik: Cita rasa pelbagai dalam Nitrus

Rap

Album: Nitrus Artis: Nitrus

KUMPULAN Nitrus mula dikenali apabila single mereka, Hujung Dunia menjadi lagu latar untuk drama dan filem Gol & Gincu arahan Bernard Chauley.

Sejak itu, setiap karya dihasilkan kumpulan dianggotai Edriely Ibrahim (Eddy-vokal), Syed Helmy Syed Hood (Syed-gitar), Mohd Azie Mohd Isa (Bob-bass) dan Iskandar Shah Ali (Is-dram) menjadi perhatian pendengar muzik tempatan.

Menarik mengenai lagu yang dimuatkan dalam album Nitrus ini, ia bertunjangkan rock, tetapi mempunyai cita rasa pelbagai. Malah apabila menghayati lagu Resah, pengaruh irama brit pop cukup kuat. Riwayat dan Selalu di Hati pula pengaruh ska dan pop menjadikan ia mudah diterima dan muziknya begitu ringan.

Dalam erti kata lain, album Nitrus agak seimbang dari sudut melodi dan penyampaian. Malah susunan muziknya berada di tahap baik. Persembahan permainan instrumen juga terkawal dan seiring dengan vokal dipersembahkan Eddy.

Paling menarik perhatian dalam album Nitrus ini apabila mereka turut menampilkan lagu bertemakan ketuhanan, Tuhan ciptaan vokalisnya. Penyampaian liriknya mudah untuk difahami dan ia kedengaran sangat jujur.

Review Album "2"

Muzik zaman indie tarik peminat

Ditulis oleh Rosli Manah Rabu, 11 Mac 2009 13:10

Lapang dengar lagu Nitrus

Album: Nitrus Judul: Nitrus Edaran: Metadome Lagu Sedap: Tunggu Esok, Cinta, Bintang-Bintang, Selalu Di Hati, Sisa, Riwayat, Benar Salahku


Ulasan: Sekarang ini zaman muzik rock indie menarik minat
pendengar. Nitrus salah sebuah kumpulan yang memperjuangkan muzik yang
terarah kepada aliran itu.
Banyak lagu sedap yang dimuatkan di dalam album Nitrus yang
menggunakan nama kumpulan sebagai judul album. Kalau rasa bosan dengan
masalah yang berlaku di persekitaran kita, cuba dengar lmuzik Nitrus,
pasti anda boleh rasa lega sedikit.
Kira bolah jadi terapilah. Lagu rancak pun rasa sedap sahaja apabila masuk ke telinga.
Nilai: ***** bintang.

Terima kasih Penang!! X-gig best

X-gigs Penang SABTU 21 MAC

Hi semua org kedah,penang dan perlis jemput dtg ke Q2 club berdekatan dgn jeti penang pada pukul 1-5pm ramai band2 akan juga menghiburkan anda ..pertama kalinya kami buat show di Penang

semoga kami berjaya menghiburkan orang2 penang!!!

NITRUS @Sg Petani and Penang 21&22 Feb

Metadome Sdn. Bhd. dengan julung kalinya bakal mengadakan siri jelajah di Utara, Semenanjung Malaysia pada 21 & 22 Febuari 2009. Siri jelajah ini adalah bertujuan bagi mendekatkan artis dan peminat di Utara tanah air disamping mempromosikan artis-artis dibawah naungan Metadome Sdn. Bhd iaitu The Fabulous Cats, Nurul, Zhana , Imran Ajmain , Liyana Jasmay dan Nitrus.

Menariknya siri jelajah ini turut mendapat kerjasama dari pada majalah Hai, selaku majalah hiburan terbitan Utusan Karya Sdn. Bhd..

Antara aktiviti yang akan dijalankan ialah persembahan artis dan sesi bertemu peminat di Central Square, Sungai Petani, Kedah pada 21 Februari 2009 jam 3.00 – 5.00 petang. Manakala pada jam 8.00 – 10.00 malam pula akan bertempat di The Carnival, Cinta Sayang Resort.

Hari kedua siri jelajah ini pada 22 Februari 2009 akan bergerak ke Sunway Carnival Mall, Seberang Jaya, Pulau Pinang untuk sesi bertemu peminat dan mengadakan persembahan disana pada jam 3.00 - 5.00 petang.

Manakala persembahan Eksklusif di The Carnival Cinta Sayang Resort akan di taja oleh Pihak Metadome Sdn.Bhd.Disamping itu, pihak Utusan Karya Sdn. Bhd turut membuat jualan majalah Hai dengan harga promosi sebanyak RM2.00 sahaja.

Pastikan anda tidak melepaskan peluang ini untuk bertemu dan beramah mesra dengan artis-artis kesayangan anda yang didatangkan khas oleh pihak Metadome. Jumpa di sana !!!

Nitrus@Flyfm Campur Chart Goes Live Laundry bar The Curve

Zoom In NITRUS di RTM

Tiket2 boleh didapati dengan email ke nitrus.band@gmail.com

NItrus @UNITEN

Nitrus @8tv Homegrown

Date:11 Jan 2009
Time:10.30pm
8TV

Selamatkan Palestin

NITRUS-Masih Sama

Semenjak kecil ku tertanya

Apa terjadi di sana

Sering saja mengemis, menangis

Tapi kini ku dah dewasa

(Ku) lihat derita di sana

Apa yang terjadi masih sama

Adakah kita buta

Biarkan mereka dilapah

Tapi yang sebenarnya kita

Tak upaya apa

Cho:

Masih kita…relakannya

Pentas dunia karya mereka

Harganya nyawa dan digniti kita

Masih sama

Masih mainan mereka

Terus dihina kerna kita tak sekata…na na na

Ku rasa ku tahu jawabnya

Ceritanya masih sama

Sering saja mengemis, menangis

Kalangan kita yang upaya

Dikabur nikmat dunia

Yang sebenar hanya sisa mereka

Masihkah kita buta

Biar dianjing mereka

Tapi yang sebenarnya kita

Tak menghayatinya

Cho:

Masih kita…relakannya

Pentas dunia karya mereka

Harganya nyawa dan digniti kita

Masih sama

Masih mainan mereka

Terus dihina kerna kita tak sekata…na na na

Solo

Cho:

Masih kita…relakannya

Pentas dunia karya mereka

Harganya nyawa dan digniti kita

Masih sama

Masih mainan mereka

Terus dihina kerna kita tak sekata…na na na

Sampai bila…kita rela

Saksi lakonan mereka

Pentas dunia, ini miliknya

Harga nyawa digniti kita…na na na

Ria Sentral Shooting

Tanggal 29hn Dec yang lalu..kami telah diundang oleh Ria Sentral untuk tetamu di Rancangan ini.Terima kasih banyak kerana mengundang kami..dia kesempatan ini juga kami sempat mengambil Foto dengan 2 pengacara Ria Sentrak Sazzy Falak dan yasmin...Jangan lupa tarikh siarannya dan secara Esklusifnya Muzik Video "CINTA" di tayangkan di siaran ini...

Nitrus@The 8TV Unzipped

Nitrus
Lagu Cinta nyanyian Nitrus baru sahaja selesai dari pembikinan klip video mereka yang diarahkan oleh Ghaz bertempat di MMU baru-baru ini. Bagi para peminat Nitrus, pastikan anda tidak ketinggalan menyaksikan persembahan dari Nitrus di Unzipped saluran 8TV pada 26 Disember 2008 hari Jumaat jam 10.30 malam. Saksikan klip video Cinta dari Nitrus di Youtube sekarang!

Muat turun Nada Dering Pemanggil "Cinta".

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Nitrus - Cinta Official MTV

CINTA

Langkah ku makin panjang
Menuju arah itu
Aku pasti di sana kau menunggu

Biarpun lelah jiwaku
Ternampak oleh mu
Aku pasti kau lebih tahu

Ku merenung dan merindu
Jelas untukmu kasih
Hanya untukmu

Yakin aku hampiri dirimu yang semakin jauh
Yakin kamu menanti diriku yang sering keliru
Kan ku tuju,kan ku tuju,dan di situ
Halalkanlah aku

Resah yang makin hilang
Ditinggalkan jejak ku
Aku pasti mahumu begitu

Biar terkadang waktu
Bertatih mencarimu
Aku pasti kaulah yang satu

Kau merenung dan merindu
Jelas untukku kasih
Hanya untukku

Yakin aku hampiri dirimu yang semakin jauh
Yakin kamu menanti diriku yang sering keliru
Kan ku tuju,kan ku tuju,dan di situ
Halalkanlah aku

Yang ku inginkan hanyalah CINTA

Lagu & Lirik : Eddie

Download Now Nitrus Caller Ringtones

The Making Of Cinta Music Video

Date:15th November 2008
Venue:Cretive Multimedia MMU Cyberjaya
Director:Mr Ghaz

New Official Music Video "sisa"

Another Album "2" Comment

Comment From:http://www.jasemarioworld.blogspot.com/

Ini merupakan Single Terbaru yang dilahirkan oleh Indie Band ini bersempena dengan Bulan 1000 Rahmat ini, Ramadhan. Dalam album kedua band ini, lagu ini dinyanyikan spenuhnya oleh Vokalis Band ini tetapi jika kita berkesempatan mendapatkan Album Single Ramadan daripada Metamobile "CINTA YANG SEMPURNA". Single TUHAN ini menampilkan Afgan (penyanyi Indonesia) sementara CINTA YANG SEMPURNA pula adalah kolaborasi di antara 6ixthsense dan Noe vokalis Letto. Lagu TUHAN ini memang syahdu di dengar dengan lirik yang amat bersahaja dan dekat dengan diri kita. Jika selalu diputarkan di radio, saya kira boleh melekat di jiwa kita.

SELALU DI HATI adalah lagu yang paling digemari oleh saya dari album ini. Kali pertama saya dengar lagu ini ketika pulang dari Shah Alam ke Putra Permai memang dah tahu yang lagu ini akan melekat di jiwa saya. Saya kira lagu ini ada influence lagu Band Indonesia sebab itulah lagi mudah saya minati. Suara vokalis yang bersahaja memang ngam dengan melodi lagu ini yang amat santai. "ternyatanya kau selalu di hati... semua yang hilang tak ku ganti..." wow.. syahdu dan melankolik.

BINTANG-BINTANG jatuh No 2. Lagu ini amat moderate, bersahaja dan 'easy listening'. Liriknya juga seperti puitis tapi mudah difahami. Sebenarnya lagu mengenai sahabat selalunya akan melekat di jiwa saya (contoh : Sahabat Sejati - SO7). Dengan lirik yang amat positif, lagu ini memang sesuai dijadikan pembakar semangat tika berjauhan, bersendirian atau mencari keteguhan jiwa. Lihat saja... "teman ku punya cita-cita... yang kan ku genggam akhirnya... sudikah teruja tuk bersama... melewati ruang angkasa..." Bukankah itu amat indah sekali?

Ya... saya asyik bercerita tentang lagu itu dan lagu ini... Yaaa... ketiga-tiga lagu indah di atas terkadung dalam album 'Nitrus -2', Indie Band yang pernah memenangi Artis Harapan AIM 2002. Macam tak percaya sahaja. Yalah... saya bukannya pengikut Band Indie haruslaah terlepas pandang akan catatan peristiwa ini. Mungkin dahulu Band ini menyanyikan lagi Inggeris rasanya. Selain dari 3 lagu di atas... Lagu-lagu lain yang tidak kurang menariknya ialah Sisa (yang dah masuk pencalonan MuzikMuzik), Resah (Single Pertama), Hujung Dunia (Sound Track "Good Bye Boys") & Benar Salahku. Sebenarnya Eddy (Vokal/Gitar), Bob (Basis) & Is (Drummer) menurunkan tandatangan di cover CD ini, namun disebabkana menggunakan dakwat hitam, ia kurang menonjol. Yang pastinya semasa saya bertanya Eddy album mana lagi best... Nitrus @ E*******? Kata Eddy tentulah Nitrus. Dan setelah 3 kali mengulang main CD ini, memang Eddy tak masuk bakul angkat sendiri. Ternyata berbaloi memiliki CD ini !!!

Sempat lagi saya bergambar dengan Eddy - Vokalis Nitrus. 'Down to Earth' dan sempoi. YES... Eddy juga pemakai CROCS... Lagi sorang selebriti yang memakai Crocs selain Mawi, Misha & Farah (yang saya tahu laaa) !!!. Sebenarnya Nitrus membuat persembahan pada jam 4.00 ptg rasanya di SACC Mall, Shah Alam hari ini (20/10/2008). Jika nak tahu lebih lanjut mengenai Nitrus; klik di sini.

A long note for NITRUS

Hello Nitrus.
My name is Nazirah and I've been a fan since those early days of 'Better Days' and later when the band won an AIM for 'Most Promising Artist'. Then there was 'Rasa' and now I finally got myself the second album (which I bought the CD last Sunday).

I've never written anything to Nitrus. You guys have been one of my favorite local band and I'm so addicted to 'Resah' that I made it my caller ringtone, (used to) made it a Myspace profile song, sing my heart out whenever I listen to it, (used to) cried once and talk religiously about the song - "If my life is a movie, then 'Resah' would be part of the soundtrack." I can totally relate to it. Period.

Well, the album is good. Not beyond my expectation but not bad at all either. It is indeed a good sophomore effort. It's just better than 'Rasa'; way better.

I am totally amazed by the lyrics I found in the album. Each and every single one of them are very well-written yet very very meaningful. From 'Tunggu Esok' that remind me of my own poem titled 'Aku' to that very beautifully written 'Benar Salahku' which had caught my attention right away.

I can't stop staring at the album sleeve, looking passionately at the lyric of 'Benar Salahku'. These words lingers in my head even till now: "Jika cinta bukan pilihan, jika rasa itu hanya usikan, jika rindu hanya bertamu, ku relakan ia berlalu."

What this song is about really?

Is it a song about letting go? Of mistakes that seems hard to turn back time and be corrected? If that's what it means, then I hate Syed for writing such a song that reminded me of a one small part of my past that I never wanted to re-visit.

Nah, I never meant what I said when I used the word 'hate'. Instead, Syed did such an amazing music and lyric that speaks of real story and real feelings. The song speaks for itself. I wonder if he had to go through such a situation that he tells it right and perfectly well. I couldn't imagine someone who didn't experienced the situation would ever come out with something real and perfectly written. I just can't imagine that.

You see, I can go hours talking about 'Benar Salahku' alone. Every single sentence of it, they can make me argue. And I remember it very well that I've once said to 'him', apologizing for this feeling which Syed mentioned in the last verse of the song.

I'm glad I never cried because if I did, then I will make sure that I'll never listen to the song again but that would be a waste and a shame because such an amazing music is meant to be listen to, to be praised and be shared. Thank you for such an amazing song. Thanks to Eddie for that effortless vocal that suits the song best. The whole thing is just awesome and again, if my life is a movie, 'Benar Salahku' would also be part of the soundtrack. Period.

And it's more than just 'Benar Salahku' and 'Resah'. '2' caught my attention through the song 'Tuhan' too. I salute you guys for working on such a beautiful religious song that doesn't need to be one of those nasyid song. You stick to your musical root and give us (listeners) something to think about, a reminder. I don't think that I will ever get my hands on CDs by Raihan or Rabbani but this kind of song in a Nitrus CD play a huge part in working on the 'dakwah' as much as the fellow nasyid groups. Amazing.

Compared to 'Rasa', I can see that the band is putting it's direction towards a more deep-sophisticated music that depends very much on its lyrics. From the first track 'Tunggu Esok' to my favorite 'Benar Salahku', I just find the lyrics to be up to that extent that deserves a sastera award, if not those AIM ones.

Are you guys poet? Or do you study literature at school/college? Those perfectly written words are superb. They're excellent. Even the lyric of such straight-forward songs like 'Sisa' and 'Bintang Bintang' are admitted efforltlessly written lyric that have its poetrical values.

JUst like 'Benar Salahku', I can write a lot more to respond and discuss about the lyrics of the songs in the album. But, I just can't do that now. I can feel my hand aching. Haha.

But musically, some of the songs are still those kind of music that I've listened to, I've gotten used to, they're musically Nitrus-oriented. They're obvious and expected. I don't know why but I keep skipping 'Cinta' and 'Selalu Dihati' a lot. I'm sorry, but they just doesn't appeal to me much.

Overall, I love the CD. It's totally worth it. Rm39.90 for such great well-produced music are totally valueable. I thank you Nitrus for offering such great local music to me, that brightens my day and make me happy that I've spent my money on something worth more than just the normal respond: "We can download."

Ah, no! Not in a thousand years. And have I mentioned how attracted I am to the different artworks that reflects the different songs on the album sleeve? They're extremely cool. I mean, you might not go with a continuous concept that go through every pages but THAT is the concept. The artworks are beautiful, deep yet captivating.

Ah, I love Nitrus. I just looooveeee Nitrus. Period. In one of these days, I would really love to go catch you guys live whenever my time allows me too. But I definitely will and that would be a promise. And in one of these days, I would really love to see you guys play it for me 'Benar Salahku'. Maybe for my birthday later in December? Haha, I know it's just too much for a birthday wish. Hahaha.

Take care, people. Selamat hari raya! And write more great music, write more more more please. I love the band, I love Nitrus and will always do. Have a nice day people!

Regards, NAZIRAH.