Omega Pacific Production
(OPP) was set up to serve as a platform for musical talents
in Indonesia and the Southeast Asian Region so that they
can network with each other as to enrich their creative capacities.
As we all know, many musicians, notwithstanding talent, find it difficult to
break through the scene mainly because of financial or other constraints. OPP
strives to alleviate these musicians of those constraints by assisting them from
the early through final stages of production. Through financial assistance and
leveraging off its network of talents and distribution partners, OPP has and
will be involved in taking them to the next level of recording and performance
successes.
The creative capacity of the musicians continues to expand as can be seen and
heard throughout the albums that OPP has been privileged to produce.
OPP is committed to providing financial assistance, from part of the net proceeds
of the album sale, to university students seeking financial aid at top universities
in Indonesia.
Letter from Our Director
Dear Friends,
The advent of Omega Pacific Production (OPP) was by
way of realization of the fact that there is a wealth
of musical talent in Indonesia and other parts of Southeast
Asia. These young talents deserve every bit of chance
for exposure in the greater music scene.
OPP is extremely proud to have been associated with
the production of 3 albums, which genres include smooth
jazz, lounge, R&B, pop, and soul. Starting with
Cherokee, our first album that tries to emulate the
feel and touch of music created by world renowned smooth
jazz musicians like Dave Grusin, David Benoit, Spyro
Gyra, Bob James, and others. The album also has pop
and soul renditions that would sound like familiar ballads
in Indonesia.
Bali Lounge, which is our second album, has lounge characteristics
and was crafted by musicians from Indonesia, Malaysia,
France, and the US.
The album has a number of unique sounds from Aceh, Bali,
and India which are blended with typical western instrumentation.
Some of us think of it as the Southeast Asian version
of the Buddha Bar series. The result being wide receipt
among fans across the pop, jazz, and lounge genre fans.
Not to mention a 2005 MTV award nomination for best
newcomer.
"T" or "Tompi" is our third album
and is original of Tompi who was instrumental in voicing
some of the songs in the Bali Lounge album.
Wide ranging songs that are rich in vocal reach but
also reminds many of
us of influences by Stevie Wonder, John Legend, or Usher
on Tompi.
The album has attained wide recognition amongst the
different genres and serves a mere hint of the far distance
that Tompi will go.
All three albums have had chart topping experiences
in local and regional radio stations. OPP's spectrum
is somewhat broad in music and is likely to broaden
even further. With more albums in the making, OPP is
to try to dwell in more genres that would hopefully
make it a platform for, very simply, good and easily
listenable music.
Underway are a couple of albums which involve 2 very
exciting musicians "Nial Djuliarso at Juilliard",
an acoustical jazz recording of many popular tunes.
And "OPP and Friends featuring Bob James", a recording of
new originals by the Maestro with friends in this part
of the world.
OPP wants to thank its musicians, friends, supporting
staff, and all its partners especially Sony Music Indonesia
(Cherokee), Forte/Aquarius (Bali Lounge), E-Motion ("T"
or "Tompi"), Surya Citra Media (SCM). Without
them, we would not be as far as we have gone so far.
The objective of OPP once again is to provide a platform
for aspiring musicians to gain greater exposure. En
route of such endeavor, it can also provide some economic
flexibility. Last but not least, OPP also espouses a
mission of allocating a meaningful degree of its net
proceeds to charitable organizations for higher educational
purposes.
Check out this website for who and what we are, and
of course for what's coming next.
Personal Best Regards,
Gita Wirjawan
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