t.o.m.p.i

after uploading the song from tompi, i was informed of the version by atilia. actually, i never knew that atilia included the song "selalu denganmu" in her album, til i read hani's comments. then i remembered watching a footage on youtube where tompi did a duet w/ atilia.

tompi has always been a favourite. and he's huge in indo. and i think he's made a couple of rounds of trips here in malaysia. especially on jazz festivals. but everytime i mention the name tompi.. everyone will go "ape??" hehee. must be the name.

turn out.. he's a doctor. oooo.... if i have doctors here singing like this.. hari2 i demam pun takpe. hehe! he's now majoring in plastic surgery.

Excerpt from Omega Pacific Production

Teuku Adifitrian, but more widely known as TOMPI, was born and raised in the town of Lhokseumawe, in ACEH. In 1997, for the first time, he left Aceh and moved to Jakarta to pursue his studies at the University of Indonesia to become a Medical Doctor. His hobby in performance arts has been apparent since childhood as he was actively involved in traditional Aceh music and dance performances. In the midst of his busy schedule, Tompi still tries to find time for his singing hobby.

Tompi continues to gain confidence in performing, especially after seeking professional guidance from Bertha and Tjut Deviana. After his busy day learning medicines and biology, he transforms into a soulful singer, singing in first class clubs and lounges around Jakarta. These experiences have allowed Tompi to envolve from the once shy and timid from a small town in Aceh into the Tompi we see today. Aside from singing and performing, Tompi found another musical talent that has been hidden, that is song writing. He always carries a small recorder or his cell-phone to record tunes that pop up whenever he is "inspired".

In 2002, Tompi and his band became the house band at THE BAR at the Four Seasons Hotel in Jakarta. At the same time, he was recruited as the vocalist in CHEROKEE. With Cherokee, under the production of OPP (in association with Sony Music), he was given the opportunity to perform in many cities in Indonesia and in Singapore.

In late 2004, again under the production of OPP (in association with Forte/Aquarius), Tompi got his recording break as a vocalist in a multi-ethnic world music album entitled Bali Lounge. Through this, people started to notice this multi talented man with an exceptional voice.

In July of 2005, OPP was proud to produce and release (in association with E-Motion) Tompi's self-titled album debut, entitled Tompi or "T". All the songs in this album are self-written, telling stories about experiences of Tompi and the people around him. The album was made passionately and to some extent impulsively, with one track in the album being written ten minutes before recording, while he was waiting outside the studio. This album was supported by well known musicians such as Lewis Pragasam and Marina Xavier.

Of the twelve tracks, six are in English and tell the story of love in many facets. The hit single “Selalu Denganmu”, which features Gita Wirjawan on the acoustic piano, climbed up to number one at all major radio stations in a matter of weeks.