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{{Short description|Indonesian rock band}}{{Infobox musical artist

| name = Ungu

| background = group_or_band

| origin = Jakarta, Indonesia

| genre = {{flatlist|

  • Alternative rock
  • pop rock{{cite news|url=http://www.straitstimes.com/lifestyle/entertainment/indonesian-band-ungu-coming-back-stronger|title=Indonesian band Ungu coming back stronger|newspaper=The Straits Times|first=Eddino Abdul|last=Hadi|date=February 8, 2017|access-date=February 8, 2018}}{{cite web|url=https://grantland.com/hollywood-prospectus/grading-the-top-10-songs-in-indonesia/|title=Grading the Top 10 Songs in … Indonesia!|website=Grantland|first=Molly|last=Lambert|date=July 2, 2013|access-date=February 8, 2018}}{{cite news|url=https://seeds.theborneopost.com/2015/09/23/indonesian-pop-rock-band-ungu-launches-12th-album/|title=Indonesian pop-rock band Ungu launches 12th album|newspaper=The Borneo Post|first=Jude|last=Toyat|date=September 23, 2015|access-date=February 8, 2018}}
  • pop{{cite news|url=http://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2014/07/03/ungu-hold-religious-concert.html|title=Ungu to hold religious concert|newspaper=The Jakarta Post|date=July 3, 2014|access-date=February 8, 2018}}{{cite news|url=http://jakartaglobe.id/archive/ramadan-music-from-ungu-and-opick/|title=Ramadan Music from Ungu and Opick|newspaper=Jakarta Globe|date=September 6, 2009|access-date=February 8, 2018}}

}}

| years_active = 1996{{cite web|url=http://www.unguband.com/#about|title=About – The Band|website=Official website|language=id|access-date=February 8, 2018}}–present

| label = {{plainlist |

}}

| website = {{URL|http://www.unguband.com/}} {{URL|https://www.xneet.id/}}

| current_members = {{plainlist|

  • Sigit Purnomo Said
  • Franco w.m. Kusumah
  • Arlonsy Miraldi
  • Makki
  • Muh. Nur Rowman

}}

| past_members = {{plainlist|

  • Mikel Pattiradjawane
  • Franky Hediakto
  • Bambang Ari Nugroho
  • Gatot Kies
  • Pasha A. Firmansyah
  • Richard Jerome

}}

}}

Ungu ({{lit.}} 'Purple') is an Indonesian rock band formed in Jakarta in 1996. Its previous names were Glasses (1992-1995) and Glover (1995-1996). The group comprises vocalist Pasha, guitarists Enda and Onci, bassist Makki, and drummer Rowman.{{cite news|url=https://www.nst.com.my/lifestyle/groove/2017/09/277477/all-set-afgan-and-ungu|title=All set for Afgan and Ungu|newspaper=New Straits Times|first=Syahirah|last=Mokhtazar|date=September 8, 2017|access-date=February 8, 2018}}

Ungu is known for their hit singles, such as "Demi Waktu", "Tercipta Untukku", "Andai Ku Tahu", and "Kekasih Gelapku".{{cite web|url=https://www.esplanade.com/events/2017/ungu-20th-anniversary-concert|title=Ungu 20th Anniversary Concert Live in Singapore 2017|website=Esplanade|access-date=February 8, 2018}}

Ungu gained mainstream popularity in Malaysia around 2006 with the release of their single "Demi Waktu". followed by their third album Melayang (2006).{{cite news|url=http://ww1.utusan.com.my/utusan/info.asp?y=2006&dt=0620&pub=Utusan_Malaysia&sec=Hiburan&pg=hi_02.htm|title=Ungu atasi rekod jualan album di Indonesia|trans-title=Ungu to overcome record of album selling in Indonesia|newspaper=Utusan Malaysia|language=ms|first=Mohammad Arif Nizam|last=Abdullah|date=June 20, 2006|access-date=February 8, 2018}}{{cite news|url=https://musik.kapanlagi.com/berita/ungu-gelar-konser-di-malaysia-9dvx60s.html|title=Ungu Gelar Konser di Malaysia|trans-title=Ungu held a concert in Malaysia|website=KapanLagi.com|language=id|first=Darmadi|last=Sasongko|date=April 5, 2006|access-date=February 8, 2018}}

In February 2016, Pasha was elected as Deputy Mayor of Palu, Central Sulawesi. However, Pasha is still a member of the band. The vocalist position is taken by both Enda and Onci while Pasha serves as Deputy Mayor.{{cite news|url=https://www.star2.com/entertainment/2017/09/07/indonesian-rock-band-ungu-denies-break/|title=Despite their singer's politics, Indonesian rock band Ungu denies split|website=Star2.com|first=Angelin|last=Yeoh|date=September 7, 2017|access-date=February 8, 2018}}

History

=Formation and early years (1995–1999)=

Before becoming Ungu, the initial formation of Glover consisted of guitarist Ekky, bassist Herry, drummer Pasha Akbar Firmasnyah and vocalist Ariyo Wahab. In 1996 Ariyo Wahab and Herry Surya left the band to be replaced by Michael Pattiradjawane and Makki Parikesit. The reason the name Glover is changed to Ungu. In 1997 Pasha Akbar also left the band to be replaced by Bambang Ari Nugroho. In 1998 Bambang Ari Nugroho also left the band to be replaced by Richard Jerome. In 1999 Pasha and Getz joined forces. Pasha entered to replace Michael, then in 2001 Enda and Rowman joined, Rowman replaced Richard.

=''Laguku'' (2000–2002)=

In 2000, Ungu focused efforts on their debut album. Ungu has also released "Hasrat" and "Bunga" for a compilation album, Klik.

Ungu released their first full-length album, Laguku on July 6, 2002. Their first single "Bayang Semu" was used for a soundtrack in ABG (RCTI). Even though the album was considered success, it reached Platinum Award after two years of its release date.{{cite news|url=https://musik.kapanlagi.com/berita/ungu-memilih-suara-hati-sebagai-single-kedua-crfqoba.html|title=Ungu Memilih 'Suara Hati' Sebagai Single Kedua|trans-title=Ungu chose 'Suara Hati' as the second single|website=KapanLagi.com|language=id|first=Darmadi|last=Sasongko|date=March 3, 2004|access-date=February 8, 2018}}

=''Tempat Terindah'' (2002–2005)=

Just before starting the new album, Ekky decided to leave the band in 2003. His position was replaced by Onci who had just left Funky Kopral.

Ungu released its second album Tempat Terindah in December 2003. The album spawned a hit single "Karena Dia Kamu" and "Suara Hati". The album sold 150,000 copies.

Ungu has also collaborated with Chrisye in his 2004 album, Senyawa.

=''Melayang'' (2005–2007)=

Ungu successfully recorded new materials for their next album in 2005 and released their next album Melayang in December 2005 in Indonesia alone.

This new album had put Ungu into the spotlight with their hit single "Demi Waktu". The single received massive airplay in both Indonesia and Malaysia which causes 4 record labels in Malaysia to own Ungu's copyright to distribute the album in Malaysia. Malaysian's Suria Records who owns Siti Nurhaliza, won the copyright.{{cite news|url=https://musik.kapanlagi.com/berita/ungu-melayang-ke-negeri-jiran-xcczajj.html|title=Ungu 'Melayang' ke Negeri Jiran|trans-title=Ungu 'Melayang' to Malaysia|website=KapanLagi.com|language=id|first=Moch. Indra|last=Kurniawan|date=April 13, 2006|access-date=February 8, 2018}} The album received good reviews from both Malaysian and Indonesian critics. With the successful airplay from another hits likes Seperti Yang Dulu, Tercipta Untukku, Sejauh Mungkin, and Aku Bukan Pilihan Hatimu, this album able to got double platinum certification.{{cite news|url=http://ww1.kosmo.com.my/kosmo/content.asp?y=2014&dt=0118&pub=Kosmo&sec=Hiburan&pg=hi_03.htm|title=Konsert Ungu 28 Februari di Malaysia|trans-title=Ungu's concert on February 28 in Malaysia|newspaper=Kosmo!|language=ms|first=Faten Saphilla Mohamed|last=Isa|date=January 17, 2014|access-date=February 8, 2018}}

=Other albums and activity (2005–present)=

Ungu released a mini album, SurgaMu to celebrate Ramadhan in December 2006.{{cite news|url=https://musik.kapanlagi.com/berita/surgamu-mini-album-ungu-sambut-ramadhan-fpfn73y.html|title='Surgamu', Mini Album Ungu Sambut Ramadhan|trans-title='Surgamu', Ungu's mini album welcomes Ramadan|website=KapanLagi.com|language=id|first=Moch. Indra|last=Kurniawan|date=September 28, 2006|access-date=February 8, 2018}} 150,000 copies sold in 15 days. The album received an inspiring recognition from Yusuf Kalla but the band didn't receive it as the band's appearance in Presidential Palace, didn't follow the correct procession protocol.

In 2006, Ungu was nominated for Most Favorite Band/Duo in 2006 MTV Indonesia Awards, Best Video Director "Demi Waktu" Abimael Gandy and Video of the Year "Demi Waktu".{{cite news|url=https://hot.detik.com/music/691998/nominasi-penghargaan-mtv-indonesia-2006/228|title=Nominasi Penghargaan MTV Indonesia 2006|trans-title=Nominees of the 2006 MTV Indonesia Awards|website=Detik.com|language=id|date=October 9, 2006|access-date=February 8, 2018}}

In 2012, Ungu released a compilation album, Timeless. The album was only sold at KFC outlets in Indonesia, and has sold 500.000 in two month. The album compiled top hit singles and four new songs, "Apa Sih Maumu", "Kau Anggap Apa", "Sayang" and "Puing Kenangan". Ungu also includes musicians who merged their albums sold in KFC stores like Cinta Laura, Indah Dewi Pertiwi, Noah, Agnes Monica, SM*SH, T.R.I.A.D, Rossa, Slank, Last Child, Ello, Sammy Simorangkir and Armada.{{cite news|url=http://www.radarjakarta.com/berita-619-ungu-rilis-album-timeless.html|title=Ungu Rilis Album "Timeless"|trans-title=Ungu released "Timeless" album|website=Radar Jakarta|language=id|date=May 10, 2012|access-date=February 8, 2018}}{{cite news|url=https://hot.detik.com/music/d-1913438/ungu-jualan-album-timeless-di-gerai-kfc|title=Ungu Jualan Album 'Timeless' di Gerai KFC|trans-title=Ungu selling album 'Timeless' at KFC outlets|website=Detik.com|language=id|date=May 9, 2012|access-date=February 8, 2018}}

In 2015, Ungu launched an album called Mozaik. Released on March 18, 2015. This album featuring 2 singles is "Terbaik" and "Aku Tahu". This album feels different from their previous albums, because this album has various musical genres in each song. This album is only sold in all KFC outlets in Indonesia. On July 7, 2015, the Mozaik album received a multiplatinum award for selling more than 200 thousand copies.

In 2015, main vocalist Pasha announced that he will become a candidate to being a Vice Major of Palu in the 2015 simultaneous regional head election alongside major candidate Hidayat. They currently have the most votes.

Case

=Riots on concerts=

During a concert in Mojokerto, East Java, on March 30, 2006, dozens of female fans fainted. Nine months later, on December 19, 2006, the concert "Popcoholic with Purple" at Widya Mandala Krida Stadium, Kedungwuni, Pekalongan ended in riots that resulted in 10 deaths and six others seriously injured because of being trampled and lack of oxygen when tens of thousands crowded out after watching their concert.{{cite news|url=https://www.antaranews.com/berita/49105/10-penonton-tewas-dalam-konser-musik-ungu-di-pekalongan|title=10 Penonton Tewas dalam Konser Musik "Ungu" di Pekalongan|trans-title=10 Spectators died at "Ungu" concert in Pekalongan|website=Antara News|language=id|author=Priya|date=December 20, 2006|access-date=February 8, 2018}}{{cite news|url=http://news.liputan6.com/read/134732/pelajaran-berharga-dari-tragedi-konser-ungu|title=Pelajaran Berharga dari Tragedi Konser Ungu|trans-title=A valuable lesson from Ungu concert tragedy|website=Liputan 6|language=id|date=December 26, 2006|access-date=February 8, 2018}}

Band members

{{columns-start|num=2}}

;Current members

  • Makki Omar Parikesit — bass guitar, occasional backing vocals {{small|(1996–present)}}
  • M. Nur "Rowman" Rohman — drums, occasional backing vocals {{small|(2001–present)}}
  • Sigit Purnomo Syamsuddin "Pasha" Said — lead vocals {{small|(1999–present)}}
  • Franco "Enda" Medjaya — guitar {{small|(2001–present)}}, vocals{{efn|name="Vocals"|group=lower-alpha|

Enda and Onci fill Pasha's position as vocalists for a while since he served as Deputy Mayor.{{cite news|url=http://bangka.tribunnews.com/2016/04/05/ini-vokalis-baru-ungu-band-tonton-juga-video-clip-terakhir-pasha|title=Ini Vokalis Baru Ungu Band|trans-title=These are Ungu's new vocalists|work=Tribun News|language=id|date=April 5, 2016|access-date=February 8, 2018}}{{cite web|url=https://www.bintang.com/celeb/read/2495991/pasha-keren-ungu-punya-3-vokalis|title=Pasha: Keren, Ungu Punya 3 Vokalis|trans-title=Pasha: Cool, Ungu have 3 vocalists|work=Bintang|language=id|first=Dreses|last=Putranama|date=May 1, 2016|access-date=February 8, 2018}}}} {{small|(2016–present)}}

  • Arlonsy "Onci" Miraldi — guitar {{small|(2003–present)}}, vocals{{efn|name="Vocals"}} {{small|(2016–present)}}

{{column}}

; Additional Members

  • Gatot "Gatz" Kies - keyboards piano, backing vocals

;Former members

  • Pasha Akbar Firmansyah — drums {{small|(1996–1997)}}
  • Michael Pattiradjawane — vocals {{small|(1996–1999)}}
  • Gatot "Gatz" Kies — keyboards {{small|(1999–2002)}}
  • Bambang Ari "Yongky" Nugroho — drums {{small|(1997–1998)}}
  • Richard "Icad" Jerome — drums {{small|(1998–2001)}}
  • Franky "Ekky" Hediakso — guitar {{small|(1996–2002)}}

{{columns-end}}

Discography

=Studio albums=

class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;"

! scope="col" | Title

! scope="col" | Album details

scope="row"| Laguku
{{small|(My Songs)}}

|

scope="row"| Tempat Terindah
{{small|(Most Beautiful Place)}}

|

  • Released: December 2003
  • Label: Hemaswara / Musica Studios
  • Formats: CD, cassette, digital download
scope="row"| Melayang
{{small|(Floating)}}

|

scope="row"| Untukmu Selamanya
{{small|(Forever For You)}}

|

  • Released: June 15, 2007
  • Label: Trinity Optima Production, Suria Records
  • Formats: CD, cassette, digital download
scope="row"| Penguasa Hati
{{small|(Ruler of the Heart)}}

|

  • Released: May 1, 2009
  • Label: Trinity Optima Production, Suria Records
  • Formats: CD, cassette, digital download
scope="row"| 1000 Kisah Satu Hati
{{small|(1000 Stories One Heart)}}

|

  • Released: August 18, 2010
  • Label: Trinity Optima Production
  • Formats: CD, digital download
scope="row"| Mozaik
{{small|(Mosaic)}}

|

  • Released: March 18, 2015
  • Label: Trinity Optima Production
  • Formats: CD, digital download

=Extended plays=

class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;"

! scope="col" | Title

! scope="col" | EP details

scope="row"| SurgaMu
{{small|(Your Heaven)}}

|

scope="row"| Para Pencari Mu
{{small|(Your Seekers)}}

|

  • Released: September 15, 2007
  • Label: Trinity Optima Production
  • Formats: CD, cassette, digital download
scope="row"| Aku dan Tuhanku
{{small|(Me and My God)}}

|

  • Released: August 14, 2008
  • Label: Trinity Optima Production
  • Formats: CD, cassette, digital download

Awards and nominations

class="wikitable plainrowheaders sortable"

! Year

! Award

! Category

! Work/Nominee

! Result

! class="unsortable"| Ref.

scope="row"| 2006

| MTV Indonesia Awards

| Most Favorite Group/Band/Duo

| "Demi Waktu"

| {{nom}}

| align="center"|

scope="row"| 2006

| MTV Indonesia Awards

| Video of the Year

| "Demi Waktu"

| {{nom}}

| align="center"|

scope="row"| 2007

| Music Planet Awards

| Best Song

| "Demi Waktu"

| {{nom}}

| align="center"|{{cite news|url=http://www.budiey.com/pemenang-anugerah-planet-muzik-2007/|title=Nominasi dan Pemenang Anugerah Planet Muzik 2007|trans-title=Nominees and winners of the 2007 Anugerah Planet Muzik|work=Budiey.com|language=ms|date=June 8, 2007|access-date=February 8, 2018}}

scope="row"| 2007

| Music Planet Awards

| Most Popular Song

| "Demi Waktu"

| {{nom}}

| align="center"|

scope="row"| 2007

| Music Planet Awards

| Best Duo/Group

| "Melayang"

| {{nom}}

| align="center"|

scope="row"| 2007

| Music Planet Awards

| Most Popular Group

| Ungu

| {{nom}}

| align="center"|

scope="row"| 2008

| Indonesian Music Awards

| Best Pop Album

| SurgaMu

| {{won}}

| align="center"|{{cite news|url=https://hot.detik.com/music/924038/daftar-pemenang-ami-awards-2008/228|title=Daftar Pemenang AMI Awards 2008|trans-title=Winners of the 2008 AMI Awards|work=Detik.com|language=id|date=April 15, 2008|access-date=February 9, 2018}}

scope="row"| 2008

| Indonesian Music Awards

| Best Pop Duo/Group

| "Kekasih Gelapku"

| {{won}}

| align="center"|

scope="row"| 2009

| Indonesian Music Awards

| RBT Awards

| "Dengan NafasMu"

| {{won}}

| align="center"|{{cite news|url=http://oktavita.com/pemenang-ami-awards-2009.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090427161318/http://oktavita.com/pemenang-ami-awards-2009.htm|url-status=usurped|archive-date=April 27, 2009|title=Pemenang AMI Awards 2009|trans-title=Winners of the 2009 AMI Awards|work=Oktavita.com|language=id|date=April 25, 2009|access-date=February 9, 2018}}

scope="row"| 2009

| Music Planet Awards

| Favourite Indonesian Artist

| Ungu

| {{nom}}

| align="center"|{{cite news|url=https://hot.detik.com/music/1142893/afgan-dan-hujan-rajai-nominasi-anugerah-planet-muzik-2009/228|title=Afgan dan Hujan Rajai Nominasi Anugerah Planet Muzik 2009|trans-title=Afgan and Hujan dominate the 2009 Anugerah Planet Muzik nominations|work=Detik.com|language=id|date=June 4, 2009|access-date=February 9, 2018}}

scope="row"| 2009

| Music Planet Awards

| Most Popular Regional Artist

| Ungu

| {{nom}}

| align="center"|

scope="row"| 2010

| Indonesian Music Awards

| Best Soundtrack

| "Cinta Gila"

| {{won}}

| align="center"|{{cite news|url=https://hot.detik.com/celebofthemonth/music/d-1375271/daftar-pemenang-ami-awards-2010|title=Daftar Pemenang AMI Awards 2010|trans-title=Winners of the 2010 AMI Awards|work=Detik.com|language=id|date=June 10, 2010|access-date=February 9, 2018}}

scope="row"| 2010

| Indonesia Kids' Choice Awards

| Favorite Band

| Ungu

| {{nom}}

| align="center"|

scope="row"| 2011

| Indonesian Music Awards

| Best Pop Duo/Group

| "Do'a Untuk Ibu"

| {{nom}}

| align="center"|

scope="row"| 2011

| Indonesian Music Awards

| Best Pop Album

| 1000 Kisah Satu Hati

| {{nom}}

| align="center"|

scope="row"| 2011

| Indonesian Music Awards

| Best of the Best Album

| 1000 Kisah Satu Hati

| {{nom}}

| align="center"|

scope="row"| 2012

| Music Industry Awards

| Best Malay Song Performed by a Foreign Artist

| {{N/A}}

| {{nom}}

| align="center"|{{cite news|url=https://celebrity.okezone.com/read/2012/11/20/386/720418/nirwana-kalahkan-ungu-rossa-sammy-di-malaysia|title=Nirwana Kalahkan Ungu, Rossa & Sammy di Malaysia|trans-title=Nirwana won over Ungu, Rossa & Sammy in Malaysia|work=Okezone|language=id|first=Tomi|last=Tresnady|date=November 20, 2012|access-date=February 9, 2018}}

scope="row"| 2012

| Indonesia Kids' Choice Awards

| Favorite Band

| Ungu

| {{nom}}

| align="center"|

scope="row"| 2013

| Indonesia Kids' Choice Awards

| Favorite Band

| Ungu

| {{nom}}

| align="center"|

scope="row"| 2015

| Indonesian Music Awards

| Best Speaking Region Production Work

| "Baku Jaga"

| {{nom}}

| align="center"|

Notes

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References

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External links

  • [http://www.unguband.com Official website] {{in lang|id}}
  • {{AllMusic|id=mn0002059109|label=Ungu}}
  • [https://music.apple.com/us/artist/ungu/397934108 Ungu discography] on iTunes
  • [https://www.discogs.com/artist/3557089-Ungu Ungu discography] on Discogs

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