Kontraritam (album)

Kontraritam is the debut studio album by the Indonesian experimental rock band, Senyawa. Released in 2011, the album showcases the band's unique blend of Javanese traditional music and contemporary experimental sounds. Featuring Rully Shabara's guttural vocals and Wukir Suryadi's self-made instruments, often crafted from repurposed agricultural tools, Kontraritam is characterized by its raw, intense, and often dissonant soundscapes. The album's title, Kontraritam, translates roughly to "counter-rhythm," reflecting the band's approach to music, which often involves juxtaposing contrasting rhythms and textures. The tracks explore themes of tradition, modernity, and the human condition through abstract and evocative sound. Kontraritam is regarded as a significant work in the development of Senyawa's distinctive style and a landmark album in Indonesian experimental music.