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‘aMakna’: Mantra Vutura-Raissa Anggiani collab sends forth ethereal message
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Heavenly message: Mantra Vutura’s latest single, “aMakna”, released digitally on Oct. 28, 2022, is intended to convey the message that “the world is temporary and the hereafter is eternal”. (Courtesy of Sun Eater) (Courtesy of Sun Eater)
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he alternative pop duo’s latest entry, featuring young and rising songstress Raissa Anggiani, is a fitting soundtrack for welcoming whatever lies ahead.
Tristan Juliano and Zakari “Zaki” Danubrata of Mantra Vutura observed how, since their 2017 debut and recent Anugerah Musik Indonesia (AMI) Awards nod back in September, their profile had grown both higher and broader. No longer were the two buddies a couple of indie musicians with nothing to lose: This time, they had to deal with fame, fans and all sorts of expectations.
“With a bigger audience comes bigger responsibilities, certainly,” Zaki told The Jakarta Post during an interview on Nov. 30.
“But we haven’t ‘exploded’ like [indie pop artist] Pamungkas just yet, so things are still pretty manageable. Still, pressure is good for us.”
The contemplative “aMakna” was digitally released on Oct. 28, and the duo couldn’t have dropped their latest single at a better time. While Mantra Vutura has been enjoying its second wind, the song’s featured artist, folk pop singer-songwriter Raissa Anggiani has been dominating the streaming charts with her viral “Kau Rumahku” (You’re my home).
Even so, the duo has decided not to let their ambitions get the best of them. As Zaki put it, “We still have big dreams. But we approach them more realistically [this time around].”
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