MADAM's 'Mona Lisa' a Challenging Blend of Ethnic and Electronic Rock

Kuala Lumpur – The Malaysian rock band Men of Another Day Another Music (MADAM) has officially launched their debut album, a moment met with anticipation from fans of their unique sound. At the heart of this release is their single "Mona Lisa," a track that the band admits was one of their most challenging to produce.

According to Putera Muhammad, the vocalist of MADAM, the band deliberately approached "Mona Lisa" with a meticulous strategy. Their goal was to offer listeners something truly fresh and distinctive, moving beyond their usual rock sound. This ambition led them to experiment by merging ethnic elements with electronic influences, a fusion they believe sets this song apart from their previous work and other offerings in the market.

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The song that had the most 'drama' to finish was Mona Lisa because what we did this time is different from the band's usual. We combined ethnic elements with electronic elements in the rock genre. That's what differentiates this song from other works.

Addressing potential confusion regarding the song's title, which shares its name with other recent releases, MADAM was quick to clarify that their recording predates these other works. "Actually, the song was recorded a long time ago before other parties released a song with the same title," Putera explained. The band decided against changing the title once the album was finalized, feeling it would alter the song's integrity. This commitment to originality over external factors is a core tenet for MADAM, ensuring each track on the album carries its own distinct identity.

The band, comprising Putera, Azuan, Herman, and Fadhil, has packed their album, titled "MADAM: The Album," with eight tracks. This collection includes "Ini Masa Kita," "Antara Garisan," "Hilang," "Mona Lisa," "Asmaraduka," "Juara," "Tak Mungkin Bersama," and "Smbng." The launch event, "MADAM: The Album," marked a significant milestone for the group, showcasing their artistic evolution and dedication to innovative music within the Malaysian rock scene.

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Actually, the song was recorded a long time ago before other parties released a song with the same title. So when everything was ready and entered the album, it was rather inappropriate to change it. If it were changed, it would feel like it's no longer the same. So we just kept it.