Maudy Ayunda’s journey towards the release of her highly anticipated album culminates with the release of her third and final single, 'Puisi Kota', a heartfelt collaboration with Iwan Fals. Maudy’s delicate vocals and Iwan Fals’ unmistakable voice weave a beautiful dialog in this poignant track about the rhythm of urban life – its noises, its quiet moments and the beauty that lies hidden in the midst of it all.
With its perfect blend of introspection and hope, 'Puisi Kota' captures the complexities and inner turmoil of navigating the emotional landscapes of self-discovery, societal pressures and the search for meaning in an increasingly chaotic and noisy world. Composed by Maudy Ayunda herself, 'Puisi Kota' invites listeners to find meaning in the seemingly ordinary chaos of lives, especially in today’s world where connection and isolation exist side by side.
“‘Puisi Kota’ was born out of my own reflections, searching for meaning and clarity as I navigate the chaos of life,” Maudy says. “I’ve always felt like the city is a place where you can be both lost and found. It’s full of noises, yet within that noise, there’s also a quiet space where we can reconnect with ourselves. And ‘Puisi Kota’ is about the tension between those two feelings and finding your own rhythm and peace in a city that’s overwhelming and pulling you in all directions.”
“I hope through this song, people can embrace both the noise and the quiet in their lives no matter how chaotic they get. Because there is something profoundly beautiful about the chaos in shaping who we are,” Maudy adds.
The collaboration also represents a powerful conversation between two generations of Indonesian artists, united by their shared passion for storytelling. “Om Iwan [Fals]’s music has shaped so much of Indonesian culture,” Maudy says. “His voice carries such weight and adds depth to ‘Puisi Kota’ that complements the message. I’m grateful to have had the opportunity to share this song with him. It felt like we were telling a story that’s bigger than ourselves. A story about urban life, the search for meaning and the beauty in the everyday struggles we all face.”
“Maudy’s voice and mine complement each other in a way that tells a compelling story,” Iwan Fals says. “‘Puisi Kota’ is a song that speaks to everyone who has ever felt overwhelmed by the city but also found something meaningful in the journey, and Maudy captured that with such rawness and passion.”
This release marks the final glimpse into Maudy Ayunda’s forthcoming album, Pada Suatu Hari. The album is a milestone in her musical career, representing a full reimagining of her artistic identity, offering not just music, but a deeper, more vulnerable side of herself. It is a collection of stories that shaped her over the years, told through Maudy’s evocative lyricism and vivid storytelling.
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