Fariz RM

Fariz Rustam Munaf (born 5 January 1959), better known as Fariz RM, is an Indonesian singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist of mixed ethnic Minangkabau and Dutch-Betawi descent. He is the uncle of Indonesian singer-songwriter, Sherina Munaf.

Biography

Fariz Rustam Munaf was born on 5 January 1959 in Jakarta.

Beginning his career in 1977, he has released 19 solo albums and three with other artists. He is best known for his songs "Barcelona" and "Sakura" (Cherry Blossom). Three of his solo songs were listed in Rolling Stone Indonesia 2009 list "The 150 Best Indonesian Songs of All Time", with another of his compositions also listed.

In 1977, Fariz RM joined the Prambors FM Song Writing Contest for adolescents, finishing in the top ten. it was during this time that Chrisye gave him the nickname Fariz RM, which Fariz RM continued to use as a stage name because "Chrisye thought it sounded nice." and questioned in relation to the bombing of an Acehnese dormitory in Setiabudi in May of that year. Fariz RM also expressed concern for Acehnese refugees, to whom he was prepared to donate some proceeds of record sales.

In 2009, Fariz RM wrote and published Living in Harmony, a book on his life and influences, with Budianto Shambazy and Salomo Simanungkalit as editors. It outlined 60 events in his life and how they influenced him.

During his career, Fariz RM has been a member of numerous bands, including WOW!, Jakarta Rhythm Section, Symphony, Transs, Rollies, and Giant Steps. and "Interlokal" which Fariz played with his band Symphony in 94th.

Discography

Source: Chr Nast (FRM Private Library – 08129083267) Rolling Stone Indonesia

Solo albums 1979 – Selangkah ke Seberang (A Step Across) 1980 – Sakura (Cherry Blossom) 1981 – Panggung Perak (The Silver Stage) 1982 – Peristiwa 77 – 81 (The 77 – 81 Incident) 1983 – Fariz & Mustaka 1984 – Peristiwa 81 – 84 (The 81 – 84 Incident) 1985 – Musik Rasta (Rasta Music) 1987 – Do Not Erase 1988 – Living in Western World 1989 – Fariz Hitz 1989 – Fashionova 1990 – Cover Ten 1992 – Balada (Ballad) 1993 – Romantic 1996 – Dongeng Negeri Cinta (Fable from the Land of Love) 1997 – Super Medley 1998 – Kronologi (Chronology) 2001 – Dua Dekade (Two Decades) 2002 – Mix! 2006 – Curse on Cozmic Avenue 2012 – Fenomena

With other bands

Transs 1981 – Hotel San Vicente 1981 – Tembang Remaja

Symphony 1982 – Trapesium 1982 - Lady 1983 – Metal 1986 – N.O.R.M.A.L

Jakarta Rhythm Section 1983 – Pesona Rindu 1984 – Reinkarnasi 1988 – Aku Harus Pergi (Singles Collection)

Fariz RM Group 1993 – Revolusi Ular, Hiu dan Cendrawasih

Superdigi 1988 – Living in Western World (Fariz RM) 1988 – Malam Dansa (Nourma Yunita) 1989 – Kencan (Single – Indonesia's Top Ten)

Wow! 1983 – Produk Hijau (Green Product) 1990 – Rasio & Misteri (Ratio and Misery) 1991 – Lupus IV (Original Soundtrack Lupus IV)

Duet albums 1991 – Gala Premiere (w/ Jacob Kembar) 1992 – Asean Skies (w/ Janet Arnaiz) 1993 – Tabu (w/ Renny Djajoesman; Taboo)