'Versi Tanpa Distortion' simply means brilliant different arrangements - a one time rendition that you will never experience elsewhere. So, it should not be missed ! Since this is an acoustic approach, the entire set was filled with those 'blues' vibe. The stage, sound and lighting were the best.
The management was also kind enough to allow the fans to record and take photo for the first 3 songs. That appears reasonable and should be kept like that moving forward.
It is impossible that WINGS read our review for 'Rockestra 2013', but oh well, we did got what we asked for - "Dalam Kehadiran Sofiah", "Midnight Blues" and "Rantai".
We were also celebrating our 13th wedding anniversary and it was definitely priceless to celebrate it with the band you grew up with, witnessing WINGS at their best on stage, and your another half close beside. Rockin' romantic ! Hahaha !
From our personal favourite album - 'Teori Domino' (1990), WINGS gave us 6 songs and it was just amazing. Our night was completed when we got the 'Teori Domino' album sleeve signed during the 'meet & greet session' afterward.
With nearly 45 minutes late, the show started with JOE sitting and riffing alone onstage to the blues of "Dalam Kahadiran Sofiah", before the rest made their individual way out, starting with the guitar trio of Hillary Ang, Edrie Hashim and Ujang Tukimon. We were grinning with excitement and just kept telling ourselves, this will be a blast !
WINGS also pay tribute to old local heroes - LEFTHANDED, BLUES GANG and KEMBARA with a song each. When AWIE brought all of us back to 'Belenggu Irama' (1987), we really hope for "Biarkan Berlalu". Then it came, this time he delivered it with only JOE on guitar. You don't get this version even when you played back your old rusty tape of 'Belenggu Irama'.
Our best moment must be when the band grooved "Midnight Blues", a very rare song which we don't remember WINGS had played it live these recent years. Candidly, AWIE also said that Putrajaya is in need of some blues. The track "Perhentian" was great as well.
While, the best arrangement for the night was definitely "Taman Rashidah Utama" which has turned into this one enchanting piece with the organ/piano, and the song must have touched everyone with AWIE emotional vocal.
AWIE also pledged to the fans to fight against record piracy. With nearly 12 years with no album, 'Menakluk Kosmos' fell victim before the album was even released. The crowds were quite silence when the band hit their newest "Peti Pandora Mu" and "Ingatkan Dia". ("Bisa Yang Tertunda" next time please)
The only setback was the show was delayed to nearly 9.30 pm probably due to the late arrival of VIP, perhaps long queue at the entrance or for what other reasons. Everybody just need to be punctual next time please.
Another legendary show. The fans will talk about this for many years to come. So what's next ? An album show in its entirety - starting with 'Belenggu Irama' and 'Hukum Karma' albums perhaps ?! That sounds exciting !
Setlist
1) Dalam Kehadiran Sofiah (Jerangkung Dalam Almari)
2) Bujang Senang (Teori Domino)
3) Perhentian (Teori Domino)
4) Sayap Illusi (Naga Kramat)
5) Hikayat Penuh Ranjau (Hukum Karma)
6) Harapan (Teori Domino)
7) Ku Dihalaman Rindu (LEFTHANDED)
8) Ibu (BLUES GANG)
9) Hati Emas (KEMBARA)
10) Guitar showcase
11) Biarkan Berlalu (Belenggu Irama)
12) Peti Pandora Mu (Menakluk Kosmos)
13) Ingatkan Dia (Menakluk Kosmos)
14) Midnight Blues (Teori Domino)
15) Ameringo (Naga Kramat)
16) Sejati (Teori Domino)
17) Taman Rashidah Utama (Hukum Karma)
18) Rantai (Teori Domino)
