Vocalist performs despite wife's critical condition, learns news post-concert
Translated from Malay, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Muss, vocalist of Barbarik, performed despite his wife's critical condition, only learning of her worsening health after the concert.
- The concert, featuring Cromok and Barbarik, ran smoothly with no major technical issues.
- Cromok debuted a new song, "Wisdom," to demonstrate their continued productivity and relevance.
Muss, the vocalist for the band Barbarik, demonstrated remarkable professionalism by performing at the "Black On White: Cromok-Barbarik" concert, even as his wife's health took a critical turn. He was kept unaware of her deteriorating condition until after the show to ensure his focus remained on stage. The concert, held at Idea Live Arena, featured Barbarik performing around 20 songs before Muss rushed to the hospital immediately following their set.
According to Karl, guitarist for Cromok, the concert proceeded without significant disruptions. He emphasized that perfection is elusive in both performances and life, but the key lies in how challenges are managed. The show, a blend of rock and thrash metal, adhered to the planned schedule, with no major technical hitches requiring interruptions.
Cromok used the concert as a platform to showcase their ongoing creativity by performing their new song, "Wisdom." Karl explained that releasing new material is vital for a legendary band to prove they remain active and productive, not just reliant on past hits. He noted that performing unreleased songs educates fans about the band's current work and reinforces their active status.
The concert also included a tribute segment to two original Cromok members, the late Din and the late Miji. The song "Fallen Heroes" was dedicated to them, honoring their foundational contributions to the band's identity. The event, organized by Karl Legacy in collaboration with Pentas Barbarik, received support from the Malaysian Ministry of Communications through MyCreative Ventures.
Originally published by Utusan Malaysia in Malay. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.