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Navicula

NAVICULA "Bali's Green Grunge Gentlemen"

About Me

Navicula didirikan tahun 1996 di Denpasar, Bali oleh dua aktivis musik: Robi dan Dankie. Setelah beberapa kali ganti personil di tahun-tahun awal band ini dibuat, formasi terkini adalah: Rob (vokal, gitar), Dankie (gitar), Made (bass), Gembull (drum). Nama Navicula diambil dari nama sejenis ganggang emas bersel satu, berbentuk seperti kapal kecil (dalam bahasa Latin, Navicula berarti kapal kecil). Band ini mengusung grunge sebagai warna dasar musik mereka, berpadu dengan beragam warna etnik, psychedelic, alternatif, progresif, dibalut rock murni. Liriknya sarat dengan pesan aktivisme dan semangat tentang Damai, Cinta dan Kebebasan.

Navicula dikenal aktif di dunia indie musik, walau sempat kontrak dengan major label Sony-BMG di tahun 2004. Bersama Sony-BMG, Navicula merilis album ke-4 mereka yang berjudul, Alkemis. Namun, tahun 2007 album ke-5 mereka, Beautiful Rebel, dirilis secara independen dan band ini kembali mengobarkan semangat idealisme mereka melalui jalur indie. Navicula bermarkas di Bali dan tetap eksis di dunia musik nasional meski berjuang di jalur indie. Sejak launching album ke-5, Navicula sudah mulai mengadakan promo tur ke daerah Jawa. Walaupun distribusi album ini belum menyebar luas, lagu-lagu mereka dari album ini sudah bisa dibeli lewat i-tunes atau dipesan melalui situs ini atau email ke: [email protected] booking, please contact Robi:

HP: 081 2361 9603
email: [email protected]

Navicula was formed in 1996 in Denpasar, Bali by two musician activists: Robi and Dankie. After changing personnels numerous times, the current formation is: Rob (vocals, guitar), Dankie (guitar), Made (bass), and Gembull (drums). The name Navicula was inspired by a type of single celled golden algae, which is shaped like a small ship (in Latin Navicula means small ship).Their music has a grunge rock undertone, but is combined with many other genres of sound, such as ethnic, psychedelic, alternative, progressive, and straight forward rock. The band's lyrics are heavy with activism messages of Peace, Love and Freedom.Though the band has always been active in the indie music scene, in 2004 they signed a contract with Sony-BMG, a major label. Navicula released their 4th album, Alkemis, with sony-BMG. But, in 2007 they released their 5th album, Beautiful Rebel, independently and returned to following their ideals through the indie music scene. Navicula is based in Bali, but as an independent band, they continue to keep up a national profile. Since releasing their 5th album they have already began promotion through Java. Though distribution of the album isn't as widespread, it is available on i-tunes or it can be ordered through the band's myspace site or email: [email protected] more clips by Navicula, visit: http://www.youtube.com/naviculabali

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 2/28/2007
Band Members: Robi - Vocals, guitar, ethnic percussions /// Dankie - Lead guitar /// Made - Bass /// Gembull - Drums ///
Influences: Soundgarden, Pearl Jam, Nirvana, Alice in Chains, Blind Melon, Radiohead, Led Zeppelin, Black Sabbath, Iwan Fals....
Sounds Like: Navicula!

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Record Label: unsigned
Type of Label: None

My Blog

Navicula’s Upcoming Gigs in Jogja, Semarang & Solo this October & November!

Calling to all Navists&This October-November Navicula will be rocking out at the following events:Oct 25 - Taman Budaya Yogyakarta(launching album kompilasi LIPI Siaga Bencan)Oct 28 - Oto Sport Cafe, ...
Posted by Navicula on Thu, 16 Oct 2008 09:19:00 PST

Robi Navicula di Papua: Awas, Indonesia Rawan Bencana!

Robi Navicula di Papua: Awas, Indonesia Rawan Bencana!Oleh Robi NaviculaFoto oleh: Robi Navicula & Endi 70's OC">Indonesia yang indah permai ini ternyata menyimpan segudang bencana, seperti isi lagu "...
Posted by Navicula on Wed, 17 Sep 2008 05:02:00 PST

TMIF Quiz: Cara Gampang Dapetin T-Shirt & DVD Navicula

Dear friends,Di Musikator.com ada quiz nih, namanya TMIF (Thanks Musikator It's Friday). Hadiah minggu ini adalah T-shirt, DVD dan sticker Navicula.Kalo berminat, gabung aja fren.. siapa tau kamu yg d...
Posted by Navicula on Tue, 16 Sep 2008 11:24:00 PST

Interaksi Hati Para Maniak Ide by Robi Navicula

Helo Grungers se-tanah air,Aku ada tulisan mengenai komunitas grunge Bandung, bernama ISI (Interaksi Hati), yang diprakarsai oleh Che Cupumanik and friends.Silakan disimak yah... and jangan lupa kasi ...
Posted by Navicula on Fri, 12 Sep 2008 01:31:00 PST

Navicula  Latest review di Hai-online.com

Jumat 15 Agustus 2008Navicula: Beautiful RebelMendengarkan album ini sungguh menyenangkan. Barisan lagu-lagunya apik dan seru. Dengan semangat grunge yang terasa di tiap lagu, membuat musik rock ala N...
Posted by Navicula on Sat, 30 Aug 2008 02:26:00 PST

Gegar Navicula di Jawa Tengah (part 2) + Bonus 3 Lagu Live FREE DOWNLOAD & Galeri Foto!

http://www.musikator.com/gegar-navicula-di-jawa-te... Check out this awesome review of Navicula Part2 Central Java Tour with Netral... exclusively on Musikator.com we have also uploaded 3 live tracks ...
Posted by Navicula on Fri, 22 Aug 2008 08:38:00 PST

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Posted by Navicula on Sat, 09 Aug 2008 09:59:00 PST

GRUNGE! at TWICE BAR - June 14th

Grunge Nite with NAVICULAAda acara Grunge Nite di Twice bar, Sabtu 14 Juni 2008! Band yang main berturut-turut: Negative, Spank Monera, The Gotham dan Navicula, sebagai penutup acara. Acara ini merup...
Posted by Navicula on Tue, 24 Jun 2008 12:01:00 PST

NAVICULA & SAINT LOCO Concert Live on TV - Gig Review

Sabtu, 31 Mei 2008, Navicula dan Saint Loco maen bareng di acara Weekend on the TV, acara baru produksi TVRI Bali.Karena alasan untuk keperluan broadcasting, kita (Navicula) kaget mendapatkan set list...
Posted by Navicula on Thu, 05 Jun 2008 07:20:00 PST

Check out this event: Weekend on the TV

Hosted By: TVRI/One Way Productions/CountryWhen: Saturday May 31, 2008 at 7:00 PMWhere: Halaman TVRI (accross from Suicide Glam)RenonDenpasar, IndonesiaDescription:TVRI/One Way Productions/Country Cl...
Posted by Navicula on Sun, 25 May 2008 01:52:00 PST