| Silat Legenda (Original Soundtrack) | |
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| Soundtrack album by various artists | |
| Released | June 1998 |
| Recorded | August 1997 – March 1998 |
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| Length | 45:12 |
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| Singles from Silat Legenda Original Soundtrack | |
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Silat Legenda (Original Soundtrack) is the soundtrack album for the 1998 Malaysian animated film Silat Legenda . It was released in June 1998 by KRU Records Sdn Bhd and EMI Music Malaysia. The album features ten new tracks performed by Amy Search, Elite, Ella, Indigo, KRU, Ning Baizura, Sharifah Aini, Sheila Majid, and Zainal Abidin. It is notable for being the first original soundtrack produced for a Malaysian film and the first to utilize the Dolby Digital Surround system. [1] [2] [3] [4]
The album was produced by Malaysian boy band KRU between August 1997 and March 1998 at 21A Studio. [5] Unlike typical Malaysia film soundtracks that often feature pre-existing popular songs, the Silat Legenda soundtrack contains ten completely original tracks created specifically for the film. All songs, except "Ceritera", were written and composed by KRU members Norman, Yusry, and Edry Abdul Halim. [6] "Ceritera" features lyrics by Zainal Abidin, with music composed by KRU. [3]
The soundtrack incorporates a variety of musical styles, including rock, jazz, R&B, pop, and traditional Malay music, with each artist given creative freedom to interpret the songs. [7] The project was intended to appeal to a wide audience, from children to adults, and was released ahead of the film to generate public interest. [8]
All tracks are written by Norman, Yusry and Edry Abdul Halim except where noted.
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Performer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Fobia" | KRU | 3:50 | |
| 2. | "Istimewa" | Indigo | 4:02 | |
| 3. | "Orait" | Amy | 3:56 | |
| 4. | "Bawa Daku Pergi" | Ning Baizura | 4:11 | |
| 5. | "Silat Legenda" | KRU | 3:58 | |
| 6. | "Aku" | Ella | 4:05 | |
| 7. | "Takkan Melayu Hilang Di Dunia" | Sharifah Aini | 4:20 | |
| 8. | "Lihatlah Dunia" | Elite | 3:52 | |
| 9. | "Setia Bersama" |
| 4:08 | |
| 10. | "Ceritera" |
| Zainal Abidin | 3:50 |
| Total length: | 45:12 | |||
The film was officially launched in June 1998 by Datin Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail, wife of the Deputy Prime Minister at that time. [9] The soundtrack was released in June 1998 and promoted through live performances, including a showcase at Suria KLCC featuring KRU, Elite, and Indigo. [10] [11] Two music videos were produced for the album’s tracks “Fobia” and “Lihatlah Dunia”. [12] “Fobia” music video was filmed using a private jet valued at RM114 million, owned by an overseas associate of KRU, and was widely regarded as the most expensive Malaysian music video at the time. [12] [7]
The Silat Legenda soundtrack received generally positive reviews for its songwriting and production quality. In a review for the New Straits Times , Zainal Alam Kadir praised the album’s strong songwriting and cohesive production, highlighting KRU’s ability to retain each artist’s musical identity. He cited Zainal Abidin’s percussive "Ceritera", Amy’s "Orait", Ella’s "Aku", Sharifah Aini’s traditionally influenced "Takkan Melayu Hilang Di Dunia", and Ning Baizura’s dance-oriented "Bawa Daku Pergi" as notable examples. The review concluded that the album demonstrated how thoughtful production could successfully unite artists from different genres. [13]
Credits adapted from Silat Legenda (Original Soundtrack) liner notes. [14]
| Region | Release date | Format | Label |
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| Malaysia | June 1998 | CD, Digital download [15] |
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