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About Me

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MUSIC VIDEO
Modern Folk Intro - Mercedes-Benz Mixed Tape Vol 3

Ternyata' featured on Mercedes-Benz Mixed-Tape Music Magazine
www.mixed-tape.tv
Formed in 2006, Estrella originally consisted of three members; Ashraf, Syariful Adzwan (Yob), and fronted by Liyana. In May 2006, the Troubaganger acoustic gig marked their first-ever performance, initially winning over the audience at cozy La Bodega KL. However, very soon after the three members were then reduced to the current two as Ashraf decided to leave the band for personal reasons.
Armed with their guitars and heartfelt tunes, Liyana and Yob began circulating the local music scene with their own brand of acoustic music. Numerous open-mic sessions and gigs at notable shows around town followed suit; namely Moonshine, Troubadours, Doppelganger, and No Black Tie, and the band began to generate more attention for the duo from both the audience and the organizers.
In June 2006, Estrella’s first single, ‘Take It Slow’ was featured in Troubadours’s “The Voices Next Door” compilation album, and the song was then taken by RedComm productions as part of the soundtrack for the SunSilk TV series Impian Illiyana which ran for 13 consecutive weeks. Gaining some pretty decent exposure in the media as well as the indie scene, friendships were also made with likeminded individuals and groups along the way, providing them with even more ideas and opportunity to grow musically.
Having captured the attention of the Laguna Music masterminds, Estrella further evolved their genre from indie jazz to a slightly more complex sound, with dreamy and spacey after-effects. Under the suggestion of Laguna Music Producer, Jeffrey Little, the strummers now became a light band - with members, Shamsul Idzwan on percussions and Jeffrey Little, himself on drums.
Making rounds at gigs around town as a full band, opening for Seven Collar T-shirt for their showcase ‘A Seven Collar Sonique Cinematique’ and performing at the annual KL Sing Song 2007 show alongside notable singer-songwriters like Azmyl Yunor, Pete Teo and Shanon Shah, gave the band ample media exposure and a good headstart.
Having worked their way to perfecting their existing and new material, Estrella’s self-titled album was released on the 28th of December 2007. Following the release of the album, Estrella released two singles, ‘Ternyata’ & ‘Stay’, to reach-out to both the Malay & English markets.
Everyday musings and inward thoughts are the main elements in their music, using simplicity as the main staple. Being so new to the scene, Estrella is simply going with the flow, and taking in stride whatever it is that comes their way. Keep you ears peeled for this act, they’re bound to reach and capture the hearts of music-enthusiasts everywhere.
Hello hello :)
If you guys wanna know where you can get our self-titled album, here's a list of places you can go to:
Malaysia:
Tower Records, Rock Corner & Speedy Video
Retail price: RM29.90
Online:
Malaysia
International

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 4/3/2005
Band Website: estrella.laguna-records.com/
Band Members: Liyana - Vocals / Guitars
Yob - Guitars
Jeff - Drums
Wan – Percussions
Ariff – Bass

Influences: The Beatles
Sheila Majid
Allahyarham Tan Sri P.Ramlee
Laura Fygi
Elliot Smith
Cranberries
Imogen Heap
The Cardigans
Sade
The Verve
Smashing Pumpkins
Ten 2 Five
Jack Johnson
Damien Rice
Blues Berry
ACDC
Stina Nordenstam
Jamiroquai
Jimmy Eat World
Frente
John Rouse
Andrea Bocelli
Sex Pistol
Ashes Rise
Jewel
Envy

Sounds Like: peace of mind in killer traffic.

DISCOGRAPHY

Estrella

[Self-Titled Debut Album]
2007

Junk Vol:15
[Compilation]
2007

Voices From Next Door
[Compilation]
2006

UPCOMING SHOWS
Record Label: Laguna Music
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

Now you know the words ;)

It feels good, when there are people out there who wants to know and learn your music. Due to the requests from our Myspace friends, here are lyrics for some of the songs on our album. Sing it! Rasa ...
Posted by estrella on Sat, 10 May 2008 10:09:00 PST

read me

A special message for all our friends: Thank you so much for supporting our band, and for giving us all the great feedback, messages & comments. Thanks so much for coming and showing your love at...
Posted by estrella on Fri, 25 Apr 2008 12:06:00 PST

Vote for STAY on FlyFM Campur Chart..

Hey all, Just want to say thanks for all your votes for the Fly FM Campur Chart. Estrella's single 'Stay' became number 1 a few weeks back and is still in the charts.Because of your votes our song has...
Posted by estrella on Fri, 25 Apr 2008 10:01:00 PST

Estrella on Mercedes-Benz Mixed Tape

Hey everyone,This months edition of the Mercedes-Benz Mixed-Tape features Estrella!Check out this amazing review of the band first Malay single 'Ternyata' at Mixed-Tape.tv music magazine.Estr...
Posted by estrella on Fri, 25 Apr 2008 08:50:00 PST

Please vote for Estrella on the Fly FM Campur Chart

Hey everyone,Please vote for our song ’STAY’ on the Fly FM’s Campur Chart.http://www.flyfm.com.my/campurchart.aspYour votes will make a difference... much love,Estrella...
Posted by estrella on Thu, 20 Mar 2008 05:45:00 PST

The Value Of My Sanity

Estrella, Otam and (most probably) Yuna, are gonna work together in giving our (musical) input for this new upcoming indie film by Goat Films. Film Synopsis: "The Value of My Sanity" is one man's unfo...
Posted by estrella on Tue, 11 Mar 2008 02:42:00 PST

Upcoming Shows - Feb & March 08

Hey guys,we got a few events lined up for the next couple months.1. Estrella - Live at The Loft29th Feb 2008 - 10.30pmThe Loft, Zouk KLFeaturing: Deserters & Twilight Action Girlshttp://www.facebo...
Posted by estrella on Mon, 25 Feb 2008 01:46:00 PST

Call me ;)

Hey everyone,You can now download our Call back tones, so your friends can listen to Estrella when they call you.Follow the instructions below:Instructions:For Maxis Caller RingtuneType *131*CODE and ...
Posted by estrella on Wed, 20 Feb 2008 11:06:00 PST