Samsons
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| Origin | Jakarta, Indonesia |
| Genres | Pop, rock |
| Years active | 2003–present Hiatus: 2011–2012 |
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Samsons is an Indonesian pop-rock band formed in Jakarta in 2003, with five released albums consisting of more than 50 songs as of 2025.[1][2][3]
The band currently has four members: singer Adrian Martadinata, guitarists Irfan Aulia and Erik Partogi Siagian, and bassist Aldri Dataviadi.[4] Former members include vocalist Ariadinata, drummer Chandra "Konde" Christanto and Bambang "Bams" Reguna Bukit.[1][5]
History
[edit]2005–2007: Naluri Lelaki
[edit]Their first album, titled Naluri Lelaki, was released on November 25, 2005 by Universal Music Indonesia. The album was very successful, selling over 11 million copies in physical sales and digital downloads and receiving a Multi-Platinum Award distributed by Universal Music Indonesia.[6]
In addition to the Multi-Platinum Award, Naluri Lelaki was also awarded in several categories at the Anugerah Musik Indonesia (Indonesian Music Awards) in 2006, such as Best Newcomer, Best Group/Duo, Best Song (for "Kenangan Terindah"), and Best Album.[7][8] Their song "Di Penghujung Muda" was number one on the MTV Ampuh chart from August 2005 to December 2005.[citation needed]
2007–2013: Penantian Hidup, SAMSONS and Perihal Besar
[edit]Their second album, Penantian Hidup, was released on July 19, 2007.[9] Production took place in Indonesia, Australia, and the United States. Samsons collaborated with the Budapest Scoring Symphony Orchestra and the Sydney Philharmonic Orchestra on orchestral arrangements written by Erwin Gutawa. Penantian Hidup was mixed by Guy Grey at Sing Sing Studio in Melbourne and mastered by Ted Jensen at Sterling Sound in New York.[10]
With their first single, "Kisah Tak Sempurna", from Penantian Hidup quickly topping all Indonesian and Malaysian radio music charts, followed by their second single, "Luluh", Samsons received a Multi-Platinum Award from Universal Music Indonesia, selling more than 3.7 million copies in physical sales and downloads.[11]
After Penantian Hidup achieved platinum sales status, an extended version of the album, Penantian Hidup: Platinum Edition, was released in 2008 with three additional songs.[12]
Their third, self-titled album, SAMSONS, was released in 2009 and recorded using analog equipment at Aquarius Studio in Jakarta.[citation needed]
In 2013, Samsons released Perihal Besar, their fourth album and the first to feature new vocalist Aria Dinata, who joined in 2012 after the departure of Bams in late 2010.[citation needed] The album featured the single "Di Ujung Jalan".
2016–2021: V
[edit]In late 2016, Samsons released the single "I Love You". In 2017, the single "Cinta Mati" was released.[citation needed] Both songs were included on their fifth studio album, V, released on December 18, 2020.[citation needed] The album included 12 songs, including previously released singles "Tuhan Tak Pernah Salah" and "Jika Nanti".[citation needed] V was the last album to feature vocalist Aria Dinata.[citation needed]
In 2017, Samsons released the single "Cinta Mati", which would later be included on V. The song was written by Irfan Aulia in 2012. Before being performed by Samsons, "Cinta Mati" was originally released and sung by Marcell Siahaan in 2015. Samsons performed the song with a new arrangement, once again working with the Budapest Scoring Symphony Orchestra.[citation needed]
On December18, 2020, the band released their fifth album titled V, which contained 12 songs, including four previously released singles ("I Love You", "Cinta Mati" "Tuhan Tak Pernah Salah", and "Jika Nanti"). V was the band's last album with Aria Dinata as a vocalist.[citation needed]
2022–present: Adrian Martadinata joins
[edit]Adrian Martadinata joined Samsons as their new vocalist in March 2022.[13] The band subsequently released two singles in 2022: "Rayu" and "Rasa yang Salah".[citation needed]
Discography
[edit]- Naluri Lelaki (2005)
- Penantian Hidup (2007)
- Samsons (2009)
- Perihal Besar (2013)
- V (2020)
Band members
[edit]Current
[edit]- Adrian Martadinata – lead vocals, guitars (2022–present)
- Erik Partogi Siagian – guitars (2003–present)
- Irfan Aulia – guitars, vocals, backing vocals (2003–present)
- Aldri Dataviadi – bass (2003–present)
Past
[edit]- Bams (Bambang Reguna Bukit) – lead vocals (2003–2012)
- Konde (Chandra Christanto) – drums (2003–2019)
- Aria Dinata – lead vocals (2013–2021)
Additional
[edit]- Yessi Kristianto – keyboard
- Henrico Octaviano – drums
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Samsons". Discogs. Retrieved 2025-02-06.
- ^ "SamSonS Album". SamSonS Official Website. Retrieved 2025-02-06.
- ^ "Spotify – Web Player". Spotify. Retrieved 2025-02-06.
- ^ antaranews.com (2022-03-10). "SamSonS gandeng Adrian Martadinata jadi vokalis". Antara News (in Indonesian). Retrieved 2025-02-06.
- ^ "BAND SAMSONS | ANTARA Foto". antarafoto.com. Retrieved 2025-02-06.
- ^ "Naluri Lelaki". SamSonS Official Website. Retrieved 2025-02-06.
- ^ "10th AMI AWARDS (2006)". AMI Awards. Retrieved 2025-01-29.
- ^ "SAMSONS hometown, lineup, biography". Last.fm. Retrieved 2025-02-07.
- ^ "Jaxsta | Official Music Credits". jaxsta.io. Retrieved 2024-11-23.
- ^ "Ted Jensen | MASTERING ENGINEER". STERLING SOUND. Retrieved 2024-11-23.
- ^ "Penantian Hidup". SamSonS Official Website. Retrieved 2025-02-07.
- ^ "Penantian Hidup - Platinum Edition". SamSonS Official Website. Retrieved 2025-02-07.
- ^ Alyano, Qenny (9 March 2022). "Adrian Martadinata Menjadi Vokalis Baru SamSonS". Boleh Music. Retrieved 20 September 2022.
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