Estranged (band) explained

Estranged
Origin:Sabah, Malaysia
Genre:Alternative rock, pop rock
Years Active:–present
Label:Bornaya Records
Associated Acts:Fazura
Current Members:Richael Lawrence "Rich" Gimbang
Nor Hanafi Noor Hadi
Solihuddin Hormat (Din Hormatov)
Past Members:Chow Ken Chung
Adzrai Zainal
Alda Evan Tan
Azwin Andy Malik
Lionel Chan

Estranged is a Malaysian alternative rock band that formed in Damansara, Kuala Lumpur in 2000.[1] Currently comprising vocalist Rich Gimbang –who was known as a contestant in the 4th season of Akademi Fantasia–, lead guitarist Nor Hanafi and rhythm guitarist Din Hormatov,[2] [3] the band have released three full-length albums: In Hating Memory (2004), Remain Unknown (2008), Anugerah Hidup (2013) and an extended play (EP): Sepenuhnya Vol. 1 (2016). The band also have released a song called "Odoi" in 2018.

History

Estranged was established in 2000 when two Sabahans, Rich Gimbang and Din Hormatov met while pursue their studies in music at the International College of Music (ICOM) in Kuala Lumpur. The band's name was inspired by the American rock band, Guns N' Roses' 1994 single of the same name. They held their first live show in 2000, at TwelveSI. The band went through many changes to its line-up, including original lead guitarist Adzrai Zainal departing to further his studies, replaced by Nor Hanafi Noor Hadi, a grunge-influenced guitarist. Estranged participated in the "Yamaha Asian Beat Competition" in 2000, finishing 2nd runner-up.

After Rock The World 4 (Malaysia's annual rock festival), the band started work on their debut album In Hating Memory, released in December 2004, includes 10 English tracks. 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.

In Hating Memory was re-released in 2007 as a repackaged album, with addition of one Malay track, "Itu Kamu" which earned them a mainstream success and won the Best Song at the Anugerah Juara Lagu 2007.[4]

Estranged released their second album, Remain Unknown in October 2008, with four singles released from the album. This is their first album following the departure of their bassist, Chow Ken Chung who left in 2007. This album earned Estranged an eighth nomination at the Anugerah Industri Muzik 2009.[1]

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.[5]

In 2013, the band released their third studio album and their very first Malay album, Anugerah Hidup, with "Pengganti" and "Baru" released as singles. The album contains 10 tracks including a cover version of The Cranberries song, "Linger".[6] Anugerah Hidup would be the last studio album Estranged recorded and released prior to the departure of their drummer, Azwin Andy in 2015 due to family and work commitments.[7] [8] [9]

In 2016, Estranged released their debut EP, Sepenuhnya Vol. 1, contains five tracks including its main single, "Hancur Aku" featuring Malaysian actress, Fazura.[10] [11] [12] To promote the EP, the band embarked a promotional tour, Konsert Estranged Sepenuhnya Vol. 1 which took place in Kilang Bateri, Johor Bahru, Johor on 3 February 2017.[13] [14] [15] [16] They also embarked another tour to promote the EP, titled Konsert Estranged Sepenuhnya: Setia Sedekad, Itu Kamu which took place at the Wisma Auditorium Bentley on 13 May.[17]

Estranged released new single, "Milik Ku" on 15 September 2018. The band decided to not sold the single for download and streaming on iTunes, YouTube and Spotify, and only available via CD format which can be purchased at their Facebook page.[18] The CD single sold-well during the 2019 Borneo Electric Mission Tour.[19]

Band members

Current members
Former members

Discography

Studio albums

EP

Singles

Concerts and tours

Awards and nominations

Notes and References

  1. News: Portfolio: Estranged. Universal Music Malaysia. 5 November 2016.
  2. News: Estranged berubah angin. Ardini Sophia Sina. Harian Metro. 3 May 2019. 5 November 2019. ms.
  3. News: Erti persahabatan Estranged. Berita Harian. 15 April 2017. 5 November 2017. ms. PressReader.
  4. News: Perpecahan akrabkan Estranged. Nor Eryani Yusop. Kosmo!. 18 December 2015. 18 December 2015. ms. https://web.archive.org/web/20180117013449/http://ww1.kosmo.com.my/kosmo/content.asp?y=2015&dt=1218&pub=Kosmo&sec=Hiburan&pg=hi_01.htm. 17 January 2018.
  5. http://worldstage.mtvasia.com MTV World Stage Live In Malaysia
  6. News: Kematangan Estranged. Fatin Farhana Ariffin. Berita Harian. 13 May 2013. 5 November 2013. ms.
  7. News: Estranged keluar gua. Wahi Aziz. Harian Metro. 5 December 2015. 5 December 2015. ms.
  8. News: Beza pendapat, Andy undur diri. Utusan Malaysia. 7 December 2015. 13 December 2015. ms. https://web.archive.org/web/20151208094651/http://www.utusan.com.my/hiburan/beza-pendapat-andy-undur-diri-1.166582. 8 December 2015.
  9. News: Muzik Andy tak mati. Utusan Malaysia. 7 March 2016. 16 February 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180616054359/http://www.utusan.com.my/hiburan/selebriti/muzik-andy-tak-mati-1.198099. 16 June 2018. ms.
  10. News: Estranged kembali Sepenuhnya. Nur Farah Ain Suhaimi. Berita Harian Singapura. 24 February 2016. 5 November 2016. ms.
  11. News: Estranged hopes for future collaboration with Fazura again. New Straits Times. 13 January 2016. 5 November 2016.
  12. News: Estranged bangkit setelah 4 tahun menyepi. Nina Sharom. Sinar Harian. 20 January 2016. 5 November 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20180116160225/http://www.sinarharian.com.my/hiburan/estranged-bangkit-setelah-4-tahun-menyepi-1.475007. 16 January 2018. ms.
  13. News: Konsert Estranged Sepenuhnya Vol 1 di Johor. Budiey. Sensasi Selebriti. 8 December 2016. 5 January 2017. ms.
  14. News: Johor destinasi pertama konsert jelajah Estranged. Kemalia Othman. mStar Online. 4 December 2016. 5 December 2016. ms.
  15. News: Estranged bikin konsert di Kilang Bateri Johor. Rojak Daily. 4 December 2016. 5 December 2016. ms.
  16. News: Konsert jelajah, Estranged pilih Kilang Bateri. Fiza Kamarudin. Astro Gempak. 8 December 2016. 5 January 2017. ms.
  17. News: Estranged gabung anggota baharu, lama dalam konsert. Berita Harian. 11 April 2017. 6 November 2017. ms.
  18. News: Estranged keluarkan lagu terbaru, Milik Ku melalui CD sahaja. Zim Ahmadi. The Daily Seni. 21 September 2018. 8 November 2018. ms.
  19. News: TERBAIK! Estranged jual CD bantu perkampungan di Sabah. XTRA. 16 January 2019. 8 November 2019. ms.

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