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Concert 3 Veto: A Fusion of Old and New

From Utusan Malaysia · () Malay

Translated from Malay and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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  • Three legendary Malaysian rock bands, Wings, Search, and XPDC, will perform together for the first time on August 1 at the Megastar Arena in Kuala Lumpur.
  • Organizers faced challenges uniting the bands, with Wings initially unavailable due to prior commitments.
  • The collaboration aims to be a memorable event, with plans for joint performances and rearranged songs, though some classics will retain their original arrangements.

In a unique and ambitious collaboration, three of Malaysia's most iconic rock bands – Wings, Search, and XPDC – are set to share the same stage for the first time ever. The concert, dubbed "Konsert 3 Veto," is scheduled for August 1 at the Megastar Arena in Bukit Bintang, Kuala Lumpur.

This is a healthy cooperation because these three bands have never collaborated, united on the same stage. So I hope for good results. We are excited because it is a cooperation that will be talked about by many. So, God willing, we will try to do our best.

· Awie (representing Wings)Expressing excitement and anticipation for the historic collaboration.

Organizers Bintang Batu Event, with support from Seri Simfoni Sdn. Bhd., acknowledge the significant undertaking required to unite the distinct energies and demands of these legendary groups. Initial efforts to secure participation, particularly from Wings, proved challenging. The band was initially unavailable due to performances in Sarawak, but organizers persevered, adjusting the concert date to accommodate their schedule.

The task will still be carried out no matter with whom or where it is done, the important thing is that we are truly ready.

· AwieConfirming Wings' commitment and readiness for the concert.

Awie, representing Wings, expressed excitement about the unprecedented collaboration, highlighting it as a healthy partnership that will be widely discussed. He confirmed the band's readiness to meet the challenge, emphasizing that their commitment to performing remains regardless of collaborators or venue. Plans are underway for potential joint performances of Search's or Western songs, alongside Wings' extensive catalog.

There are hundreds of songs. If we play unpopular songs, people will just stare. We have to choose songs that people like. Sometimes we get tired of the same songs. That's why the best step is to change the arrangement so it's not boring for the fans.

· AwieDiscussing the challenge of selecting and arranging songs for the concert.

Selecting the setlist presents another hurdle, with Wings possessing hundreds of songs. Awie stressed the need for careful consideration to choose popular tracks that fans can sing along to, while also considering rearranging some songs to avoid monotony. However, he noted that the arrangement for the iconic song "Sejati" will remain unchanged, adhering to its original form.

One thing, let the song Sejati keep its original arrangement as it was. We have to follow the original.

· AwieStating that the song 'Sejati' will retain its original arrangement.
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Originally published by Utusan Malaysia in Malay. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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