Hello dear Hive Open Mic brothers and sisters. It's been a while since I was last here, and now I'm back. Today, we are celebrating the HiveOpenMic event, which has reached week 216, with the theme of Pop Ballads, chosen by 
By the way, I want to share something with all of you here. Recently, I experienced a deep loss. A friend who was also my mentor and the vocalist in our band has left us forever. It's hard to express how broken my heart was when I heard the news of his departure. My friend and I have been together since we were young. We grew up together and shared many adventures and dreams. He was not just a friend who was always there for me, but also a mentor who provided inspiration and guidance in life and music. Together, we formed a band and shared a dream of being rebels in the music world.
Losing a friend and mentor who was so close has left a deep wound in my heart. I feel lost and unsure of how to move forward without his presence. However, in moments like these, I remember what he used to say about having a strong and resilient spirit to face anything. As a tribute to my friend and mentor who has passed away, I decided to cover the song "Selamat Jalan" by Tipe-X. This song carries a deep meaning and lyrics that depict gratitude, honor, and a difficult farewell. Through this song, I want to express how thankful I am for all the support, guidance, and memories we shared.
Indonesian Lyric
Terlalu lama engkau terkenang
Hancurkan diri, kian jauh tenggelam
Lelah mencoba 'tuk lepaskan beban
Kaubeli mimpi, semu tak berarti sendiri
Tak mampu kau beranjak pergi
Jalan yang panjang, nanar kautatap
Tak lagi peduli semua yang terjadi
S'makin dalam larut anganmu melayang
Mimpimu hadirkan semua penantian
Alunan apa ajak kau bernyanyi?
Akhirnya kau pun pergi tak kembali
Banyak sudah kisah yang tertinggal
Kaubuat jadi satu kenangan
Seorang sahabat pergi
Tanpa tangis, arungi mimpi
S'lamat jalan, Kawan, cepatlah berlabuh
Mimpimu kini t'lah kaudapati
Tak ada lagi seorang pun yang mengganggu
Kau bernyanyi
Tiap haruku hanya sanggup mengingat
Jelas bayangmu yang masih melekat
Dalam kecewa, ku hanya mampu katakan
Tetaplah tersenyum, kar'na itu jalan yang telah kaupilih
Terbanglah, oh, terbanglah bersama pelangi
Banyak sudah kisah yang tertinggal
Kaubuat jadi satu kenangan
Seorang sahabat pergi
Tanpa tangis, arungi mimpi
S'lamat jalan, Kawan, cepatlah berlabuh
Mimpimu kini t'lah kaudapati
Tak ada lagi seorang pun yang mengganggu
Kau bernyanyi
S'moga dalam damai, engkau mengerti
Arti dalamnya jalan yang kaudaki
Hingga indahnya bias mentari
Tak lagi kaunikmati
S'lamat jalan, Kawan, cepatlah berlabuh
Mimpimu kini t'lah kaudapati
Tak ada lagi seorang pun yang mengganggu
Kau bernyanyi
Translate Lyrics
Too long have you been remembered
Destroy yourself, sink further and further
Tired of trying to let go of the burden
You bought a dream, meaningless alone
You can't afford to leave
The long road, you stare
No longer care about everything that happens
S'increasingly deep dissolve your imagination drifted
Your dream presents all the waiting
What strains are you singing?
Finally you left and didn't come back
Many stories have been left behind
You made it into one memory
A friend left
Without crying, navigate the dream
S'selamat jalan, Kawan, hurry up and dock
Your dreams are now in your hands
There's no one to disturb you anymore
You sing
Every day I can only remember
Clearly your shadow is still lingering
In disappointment, I can only say
Keep smiling, because that's the path you've chosen
Fly, oh, fly with the rainbow
Many stories have been left behind
You made it into one memory
A friend left
Without crying, embrace the dream
Goodbye, friend, hurry up and dock
Your dreams are now in your hands
There's no one to disturb you anymore
You sing
S'may in peace, you understand
The depth of the path you walk
Until the beautiful bias of the sun
You no longer enjoy
S'lamat jalan, Kawan, hasten to dock
Your dream is now in sight
There's no one to disturb you anymore
You're singing
In the process of covering this song, I used Adobe Audition software and a soundcard to record the bass and vocals. For the drums, I used the Real Drum application on my Android phone. I used distortion effects on the bass sound to express the difficult-to-express feelings of loss. In this cover, I hope to convey the depth of pain and longing that I feel. Even in recording the vocals, I had to redo several takes because I cried while singing. Covering this song is not only to remember and honor my friend who has passed away, but also as a form of therapy and comfort for myself. Music provides a space for me to express pent-up emotions and reminisce about the beautiful memories we shared.
Although this loss still leaves a deep wound, I hope that through this song, I can celebrate the life and legacy that my friend left behind. May through music, I can find peace and strengthen myself to continue our musical journey with the same spirit that my friend, who has passed away, taught me. Thank you for watching and listening to this cover song. May it inspire and bring comfort to those who also experience deep loss. Let us continue to remember and honor those who have departed in the most meaningful ways for each of us. Greetings and blessings.
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