Estranged (Malaysian Band)
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Estranged are a Malaysian alternative rock
band that formed in Damansara
, Kuala Lumpur
in 2001. Currently comprising vocalist Rich Gimbang, lead guitarist Nor "Enha" Hanafi, rhythm guitarist Din Hormatov and drummer Azwin Andy, the band have released two full-length albums: In Hating Memory (2004) and Remain Unknown (2008).
After Rock the World 4 (Malaysia's annual rock festival), the band started work on their debut 11-track album 'In Hating Memory', released in December 2004. The album includes 10 English tracks, and 1 Malay track. Their first single 'Velocity' started receiving airplay in June 2005, followed by the second single 'Chocolate Syrup'. Both singles were accompanied by music videos, directed by Motion Notion and Tan Chee Meng, respectively.
The band played alongside The All-American Rejects
, Hoobastank
, Raygun
, Boys Like Girls
, Pixie Lott
, Misha Omar
, and Kasabian as one of the live acts at Asia's very first MTV World Stage Live In Malaysia
concert that was held in Malaysia on 15 August 2009.
-TERRINA HUSSEIN, The Malay Mail
, 15 June 2005
Estranged's approach may seem middle ground, but there's still plenty of anger, as evident with plenty songs on 'In Hating Memory' being about times.
-ADLIN ROSLI, New Sunday Times, 26 June 2005
Former members
Alternative rock
Alternative rock is a genre of rock music and a term used to describe a diverse musical movement that emerged from the independent music underground of the 1980s and became widely popular by the 1990s...
band that formed in Damansara
Damansara, Kuala Lumpur
Damansara is a township in the Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Damansara is a central commercial hub, second only after Kuala Lumpur , and houses several affluent residential areas...
, Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur is the capital and the second largest city in Malaysia by population. The city proper, making up an area of , has a population of 1.4 million as of 2010. Greater Kuala Lumpur, also known as the Klang Valley, is an urban agglomeration of 7.2 million...
in 2001. Currently comprising vocalist Rich Gimbang, lead guitarist Nor "Enha" Hanafi, rhythm guitarist Din Hormatov and drummer Azwin Andy, the band have released two full-length albums: In Hating Memory (2004) and Remain Unknown (2008).
History
The band held their first ever live show in 2001 at TwelveSI. The band has also gone through many changes to its line-up, including original lead guitarist Adzrai departing to further his studies. New grunge-influenced guitarist, Hanafi replaces him. Estranged participated in the "Yamaha Asian Beat Competition" in 2001, finishing 2nd runners-up for the competition.After Rock the World 4 (Malaysia's annual rock festival), the band started work on their debut 11-track album 'In Hating Memory', released in December 2004. The album includes 10 English tracks, and 1 Malay track. Their first single 'Velocity' started receiving airplay in June 2005, followed by the second single 'Chocolate Syrup'. Both singles were accompanied by music videos, directed by Motion Notion and Tan Chee Meng, respectively.
The band played alongside The All-American Rejects
The All-American Rejects
The All-American Rejects are an American rock band formed in Stillwater, Oklahoma in 1999. The band consists of lead vocalist and bass guitarist Tyson Ritter, lead guitarist, Nick Wheeler, rhythm guitarist, Mike Kennerty, and drummer Chris Gaylor....
, Hoobastank
Hoobastank
Hoobastank is an American rock band, best known for their 2004 hit "The Reason" and other hits "Crawling in the Dark" and "Running Away". They formed in 1994 in Agoura Hills, California, with singer Doug Robb, guitarist Dan Estrin, drummer Chris Hesse, and original bassist Markku Lappalainen. They...
, Raygun
Raygun (band)
Raygun was a British band currently signed to RCA Records.-History:Guitarist The Adj used to work as a fishmonger at a supermarket when he was 16....
, Boys Like Girls
Boys Like Girls
Boys Like Girls is an American rock band from Massachusetts. Formed in 2005, the group gained mainstream recognition when it released its self-titled debut album. Boys Like Girls was the co-headliner with Good Charlotte for the Soundtrack of Your Summer Tour 2008 that toured across the United...
, Pixie Lott
Pixie Lott
Victoria Louise "Pixie" Lott is an English singer-songwriter, dancer and actress. Her debut single "Mama Do" was released in June 2009 and went straight to number one in the UK Singles Chart. Her second single "Boys and Girls", also topped the UK charts in September 2009. Her debut album Turn It...
, Misha Omar
Misha Omar
Samiha @ Aisah Binti Omar , commonly known as Misha, is a Malaysian singer and actress. She was first discovered by Adnan Abu Hassan when she became a finalist of the "Bintang RTM" competition in 2001 alongside fellow singers Azharina and Siti Sarah. Misha did not win the competition but her...
, and Kasabian as one of the live acts at Asia's very first MTV World Stage Live In Malaysia
MTV World Stage Live in Malaysia
MTV World Stage is a global series that brings multi-genre talents with global relevance to an audience in over 550 million households. Recorded "live" at the most exclusive gigs, world renowned music festivals and unique concert locations from around the world, MTV World Stage is the "front row...
concert that was held in Malaysia on 15 August 2009.
Reviews
With a bit more diversity in the music arrangement, providing more variety between tracks, Estranged could well be an undiscovered Malaysian gem.-TERRINA HUSSEIN, The Malay Mail
The Malay Mail
The Malay Mail is a newspaper in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, first published in 1 December 1896 when KL was the capital of the then new Federated Malay States, making it the first daily to appear in the FMS....
, 15 June 2005
Estranged's approach may seem middle ground, but there's still plenty of anger, as evident with plenty songs on 'In Hating Memory' being about times.
-ADLIN ROSLI, New Sunday Times, 26 June 2005
Shows
- 2003
- Rock the World 4
- MTV's Search for Linkin Park
- AXNAXNAXN is a Pay television, cable and satellite television channel owned by Sony Pictures Entertainment, which was first launched on May 22, 1997. The network is now spread across several regions in the world, including Japan, Europe, other parts of Asia and Latin America...
- 2004
- Asian X – Games
- 8TV's late night talk show Latte@8
- 2005
- AXNAXNAXN is a Pay television, cable and satellite television channel owned by Sony Pictures Entertainment, which was first launched on May 22, 1997. The network is now spread across several regions in the world, including Japan, Europe, other parts of Asia and Latin America...
- Hitz.tv's birthday bash
- AXN
- 2006
- Hitz.tv's birthday bash
- Konsert Gemilang Anugerah Era
- 2007
- Rock the world 7
- Hot FM Big Jam Kuala Lumpur
- Konsert Akademi FantasiaAkademi FantasiaAkademi Fantasia is Malaysia's first reality television show in which a number of contestants called students compete for the winning title and a chance to start their career in the entertainment industry. The first season premiered in June 3, 2003 and was one of Astro Ria's highest rated shows...
Season 5 Episode 5 - MTV LIVE with Good Charlotte
- Muzik Muzik
- Anugerah Planet Muzik
- Festival Muzik Borneo
- Hot FM's Mini Jam Tours
- 8TV's8TV (Malaysia)8TV is a private Malaysian Chinese television station, previously known as MetroVision Channel 8. Metrovision closed on 1 November 1999. 8TV was officially launched on Thursday, 8 January 2004 as 8TV after being acquired by Media Prima Berhad....
Campus Tour - Muzik Muzik Semifinals
- Anugerah Juara Lagu ke-22
Recognition
- 2006
- Nominated for the "Favourite Local English Artiste" at the Anugerah Era
- Won the "Favourite Local English Artiste" at the Anugerah Era
- Nominated for two categories "Best Rock" and "Best Video" at the Hitz.fm Malaysian English Top 10 Awards
- Won the "Best Rock" category at the Hitz.fm's Malaysia English Top 10 Awards
- Won the "Best Video" category at the Hitz.fm's Malaysia English Top 10 Awards
- 2007
- Nominated for the Favourite Rock Band category at the Anugerah Era
- Nominated for the 'Favourite Rock Hit at the Anugerah Era
- Finalist for 22nd Anugerah Juara LaguAnugerah Juara LaguAnugerah Juara Lagu is a popular annual music competition in Malaysia, organized by TV3. It features the best musical and lyrical compositions of each year it is held...
- 2008
- Won the Pop/Rock Category at the 22nd Anugerah Juara LaguAnugerah Juara LaguAnugerah Juara Lagu is a popular annual music competition in Malaysia, organized by TV3. It features the best musical and lyrical compositions of each year it is held...
- Won the Best Song Award category at the 22nd Anugerah Juara LaguAnugerah Juara LaguAnugerah Juara Lagu is a popular annual music competition in Malaysia, organized by TV3. It features the best musical and lyrical compositions of each year it is held...
- Won the Most Popular Group category at the Anugerah Planet Muzik
- Won the Most Popular Song category at the Anugerah Planet Muzik
- Nominated for the Best New Artist category at the 15th Anugerah Industri MuzikAnugerah Industri MuzikAnugerah Industri Muzik , is Malaysia's music award-giving ceremony. It is the Malaysia's equivalent of Grammy.-Best Album:-Best Song:...
- Nominated for the Song of the Year category at the 15th Anugerah Industri MuzikAnugerah Industri MuzikAnugerah Industri Muzik , is Malaysia's music award-giving ceremony. It is the Malaysia's equivalent of Grammy.-Best Album:-Best Song:...
- Won the Pop/Rock Category at the 22nd Anugerah Juara Lagu
Band members
Current members- Rich Gimbang – vocals (2001–present)
- Nor "Enha" Hanafi – lead guitar (2005–present)
- Din Hormatov – rhythm guitar, backing vocals (2001–present)
- Azwin Andy – drums (2001–present)
Former members
- Adzrai Zainal – lead guitar (2001–2005)
- Chow Ken Chung – bass (2001–2007)