Search (band)

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Search
Origin	Johor, Malaysia
Genres	Rock kapak, heavy metal, hard rock, glam rock, glam metal
Years active	1981–present
Labels	Polygram Records; (1984–1987); BMG Music; (1989–2001); LIFE Records; (2006)
Members	Amy Search; Hillary Ang; Man Kidal; Nasir; Kid; Din; Yan; Denden Gonjalez; Minn
Past members	See: Former members
Website	duniasearch.com.my

Search are a rock kapak band formed in Johor Bahru, Malaysia, in 1981 by drummer Yazit,^[1] lead guitarist Hillary Ang, bassist Nasir, rhythm guitarist Nordin and singer Amy. Their debut album was produced by Polygram Records (Singapore). The group have gone through many line-up changes in their career, but the songs and music have remained strong and unique among Malaysian, Singaporean and Indonesian fans. To date, they've released eleven studio albums, number of lives, compilation and joint (with Wings) albums. They've been regarded by Malaysian rock fans^[2] as the greatest rock band in Malaysia^[3] with their numerous hits along with rock anthems.

Band members

Amy – vocals (1984–present)
Nordin Mohd Taib – rhythm guitar (1984–1998, 2003–2006, 2008–2023)
Hamzah Mohd Taib – lead guitar (1988–1998, 2003–2006, 2009–present)
Amran Marsiman – bass (1984–1985, 1990–1994, 2021–present)
Minn - drums (2022-present)

Current touring musicians

Awie – vocals (1997–1999, 2020–2021)
Denden Gonjalez – backup vocals (2021–2023)
Pae – drums (2016–2021)
Minn - drums (2022 - present)

Former touring musicians

Rafi – Rhythm guitar (1999–2001)

Past members

Zainal Rampa – vocals, rhythm guitar (1977-1981)
Moq – vocals (1999–2001)
Shah Slam – lead guitar (1999–2000)
Memek – bass (1977–1981)
Fauzi – bass (1997–1998)
Zam – bass (1999–2001)
Yazit Ahmad – drums (1977–2001, 2005–2016; died 2019)
Lola – drums (2003–2004)

Timeline

Discography

Studio Albums & Tracklists

Cinta Buatan Malaysia (1985)

1) "Isi Atau Kulit" 2) "Cinta Buatan Malaysia" 3) "Cinta Sepi" 4) "Cinta Pertama" 5) "Sirih Gambir" 6) "Balada Pemuzik Jalanan" 7) "Kejora" 8) "Nombor" 9) "Jiwa-Jiwa Luka" 10) "Musafir"

Langit Dan Bumi (1986)

1) "Musnah" 2) "Meniti Titian Usang" 3) "Langit Dan Bumi" 4) "Rozana" 5) "Tumbuk Rusuk" 6) "Pasti" 7) "Bisa" 8) "Mencari Sebuah Nama" 9) "Pada Satu Kedudukan" 10) "Kau Pergi"

Mentari Merah Diufuk Timur (1987)

1) "Pelesit Kota" 2) "Fantasia Bulan Madu" 3) "Gelora Cintaku" 4) "Gadisku" 5) "Bunga Pesona" 6) "Pembakar Perasaan" 7) "Sebatang Tongkat Untuk Berdiri" 8) "Serigala Segalanya" 9) "Mat Rock" 10) "Mentari Merah Di Ufuk Timur"

Fenomena (1989)

1) "Fenomena" 2) "Purnama" 3) "Isabella" 4) "Derap Komando" 5) "Ku Taklukkan Dunia" 6) "Menara Kesesatan" 7) "Bencana" 8) "Pawana" 9) "Songsang" 10) "Gadis Misteri"

Karisma (1990)

1) "Melastik Ke Bintang" 2) "Melayar Bahtera" 3) "Orang Timur" 4) "Dunia Milik Kita" 5) "Emmanuelle" 6) "Memandu Nafsu" 7) "Teguh" 8) "Manusia Reptilia" 9) "Paranoid" 10) "Orait Mama" 11) "Sutera Atau Rayon"

Rampage (1992)

1) "Neo Romantik" 2) "Asli dan Tulus" 3) "Berbagai Wajah" 4) "Metropolitan" 5) "Analogi 0.1" 6) "Feel the Pain" 7) "Nigina" 8) "Sederhana" 9) "Bertopeng Cinta" 10) "Nirmala"

Gema Di Timur Jauh (1995)

1) "Laila Namamu Teratas" 2) "Cintaku Hilang Bisanya" 3) "Menuju Puncak" 4) "Hello Kawan!" 5) "Pinball Superhero" 6) "Honky Tong Kosong" 7) "Jeritan Rindu" 8) "Roket" 9) "Bersalah Atau Tidak" 10) "No Way!!!" 11) "Andai Ku Miliki Semalam"

Rock 'N' Roll Pie (1996)

1) "Panggung Khayalan" 2) "Seroja" 3) "Rock & Roll Pie" 4) "Melintasi Batas" 5) "Satu Bangsa, Satu Arah" 6) "Kereta Merah" 7) "Mengundur Waktu" 8) "Diari Habil & Qabil" 9) "Nantikan Gerimis" 10) "Mata Kucing"

Bikin Wilayah (1998)

1) "Mancis Dah Basah" 2) "Bayangan Baiduri" 3) "Zen (Bikin Wilayah)" 4) "Setia Dalam Kacamu" 5) "Ichiban" 6) "Kanta Biru" 7) "Ghairah Malam 15" 8) "Mutiara Embun" 9) "Penghujung Jalan" 10) "Nur Nilam Sari"

Selepas Banjir (1999)

1) "Selepas Banjir" 2) "Setanggi Ranjang Malam" 3) "Cintaku Karya Tuhan" 4) "Millenium Sakral" 5) "Pergilah" 6) "Cadar Tak Berganti" 7) "Zingaro Blues" 8) "Jaga-Jaga" 9) "Panakea" 10) "Kejoraku Bersatu"

Gothik Malam Edan (2006)

1) "Memoria Anna" 2) "Gothik Malam Edan" 3) "Ampun" 4) "Yin & Yang" 5) "Gurindam Cinta Khayam" 6) "Lara Tari Pencinta" 7) "Irama Marakas" 8) "Menawan Raga" 9) "Penjaga Rahsia" 10) "Nyata Dan Maya"

Katharsis (2017)

1) "Gagalista" 2) "Sidang Kangaroo" 3) "Nama Yang Kau Lupa" 4) "Mitos Atau Nyata" 5) "Henjut" 6) "Sulalatus Salatin" 7) "Jubah Pengantin" 8) "Apologia" 9) "Embun" 10) "Bebas Liar"

References

^ History, Search. "35 Years Of Rock & Roll". No. 20 February 2016. My Metro. Retrieved 20 February 2016.
^ Concert, Search. "Search Tour". No. 30 October 2015. Utusan. Retrieved 20 February 2016.
^ Search Taking Off To Greater Heights In 35 Years Celebration Concert, Search. "Greatest Rock Band in Malaysia". No. 11 February 2016. Malaysian Digest. Archived from the original on 1 March 2016. Retrieved 20 February 2016.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)

External links

[1] History, Search. "35 Years Of Rock & Roll". No. 20 February 2016. My Metro. Retrieved 20 February 2016.

[2] Concert, Search. "Search Tour". No. 30 October 2015. Utusan. Retrieved 20 February 2016.

[3] Search Taking Off To Greater Heights In 35 Years Celebration Concert, Search. "Greatest Rock Band in Malaysia". No. 11 February 2016. Malaysian Digest. Archived from the original on 1 March 2016. Retrieved 20 February 2016.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)

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