After Badhtra Srodja, is there any plan for a follow up album? Please share with us what is in the Modar’s pipeline? In August, Nero Corvino posted that they will collab with Modar, what is the deal all about?
MODAR: So far we don't have any plan for new album or any recording yet. If we don't have any gig invitation, we just keep practicing the same set lists for gig, which at least happen twice per year. Yes,we did collab with Nero Corvino, but for a small deal only. They will promote our album in digital format under their label. Fan can buy that digital format through their page or Modar page.
After four albums and more than three decades in the scene, how do you see the progress of the band and do you think Modar has already matured enough musically? What happened to the Cosmic Dream?
MODAR: Actually we are not a very active band. We seldom perform live and release the album.This is because we are very busy with our own commitment plus we are very seldom to have time to meet each other. One more thing,our musical style also not for gig or concert friendly. So far we still OK with our achievement and still proud with our identity because we don't have any specific target since we are not active and happening band.
About Badhtra Srodja digipack released early this year, the CD was pressed in Taiwan right? Is it cheaper to replicate in Taiwan? Is this record label (Gedebe) decision to press there?
MODAR: Yes, for Badhtra Srodja Digipack version it was pressed in Taiwan. It might be because the price more cheaper and comes with good quality product as well. All decision are made by Gedebe Rekord regarding how many units to press and in which format to release. Since they bear all the cost. Our job only did the recording and design the cover artwork.
Bunyian Tepi Hutan 3 I guess is the most recent gig by Modar. What is the criteria that you take into consideration before you want to say ok to any gig offer? If you have to choose, do you prefer performing live/gig or sitting in the studio and doing the recording?
MODAR: Yes, BTH III was our latest gig. Actually we accept the invitation which has been offered with early notice, at least 3 or 4 months before the date of the gig. This because we need to arrange time to get off-day permission from company where we are working. One more thing, if the gig venue outside of KL, we might be asking for some token to cover the transport cost and place to stay. We are not asking for big and specific amount, only some consideration from organizer which can bring a win-win situation for both parties.
Do you still remember how much you paid to Hellion Studio in 1992 to record your demo back then? Any good memories to share during that demo recording?
MODAR: Sorry, totally forgot how much that recording costed us. It happened long time ago. But good memory is, it becomes the longest running time demo ever released in local scene. Unfortunately we didn't spread it into the scene since we are not really satisfied with the recording result (sound). We just keep the master copy for ourselves.
Thank you for your time and all the best to Modar. Anything you want to say before we end this interview session?
MODAR: Thank you also for this interview. Hmm what we just hope is that Modar will alive and kicking forever in our scene. Not only just as historic entity, but we hope that our presence can contribute something in future, even though not that very often. Keep our darkness and sadness spirit forever which began since the early year....
Thank you..
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