ESQI:EF is a musical creative team has been working on many kinds of musical creations and productions, such as live show entertainments, album production, film theme song, art and musical performances. Each member has a different taste of music, united by the same point of view: “music to share”.

Syaharani and the Queenfireworks is now associated with three “E”: easy-listening, entertaining, and everlasting.
Quotes of ESQI:EF show is: “live the life, live the music”.
In 2006, “Syaharani and the Queenfireworks” aka ESQI:EF launched the album entitled “Buat Kamu” (For You).

ESQI:EF MUSIC
Crossover: Light Jazzy-Power Pop and Lounge Dance The sounds of this new identity musical team can be best described as “ear-friendly” and creates a chill-out mood with the cross- over multiple genres such as pop, soul, jazzy groove and little bluesy rock n roll, topped with the charm and sultry voice of Syaharani. “Music is so colourful, sounds are like inner needs, those we’ll never get enough of. ESQI:EF unfolds fresh and wide ambient to every music lover. Resemblance of awakening, positivity and cheerfulness of sharing and facing life. Happiness, sadness, romance, thoughtfulness, all are poured into one. This is Syaharani and the Queenfireworks way of entertaining.

ESQI:EF FOUNDER

Syaharani
A professional entertainer with three solo jazz albums. Syaharani represented Indonesia in North Sea Jazz Festival 2001. She also produced a trip-hop album entitled “Magma” in 2002. In her vast career, she has performed in duets with international stars such as Al Jarreau, Dave Koz, Keith Martin, and the Yellow Jackets Indonesia tour 2006.

Also expanding her talents by performing in theatrical musical acts (“Madame Dasima” and “Gallery of Kisses”), in a movie (“Garasi” by Miles Film) and also wrote the theme song and lent her vocals for the movie “Betina” (by 9 Palm Film). The movie won the NETPAC Award in Asia Film Festival 2006.

She began her new debut by writing 3 days journal for Suara Pembaharuan during JAKJAZZ Festival 2005, Kompas the leading news paper invited her to write a column about arts and music, and she is also writing her weekly column “Singing with Syaharani” at Tribun Batam since January 2007. On Desember 2008 she releasad her book “Life Stage Delight” published by PT. Gramedia Pustaka Utama.

In 2006, she released new album Syaharani and the Queenfireworks “Buat Kamu”. Syaharani wrote ESQI:EF songs and lyrics, as producer and executive producer ESQI:EF album “Buat Kamu”.

PRODUCING TEAM PARTNER

Ahmad Fareed
Ahmad Fareed Saad a.k.a “Didit Saad” or “Outer DJ” was one of “Plastik Band” founder. (rock n’roll – altenative band with many hits). A multi-instrumentalist – music programer with a warm rock n roll and bluesy touch. Has produced some junior bands and recording projects. As co-producer, arranger and sound designer for ESQI:EF.

Donny Suhendra
Former guitarist of “Krakatau Band”, very well-known as “guitar master”. Has been attending many International festivals and international events such in: Oahu – Hawaii (University of Hawaii), UCLA (California), La Jolla (San Diego), Coronado, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Japan, China, Midem Festival Hongkong. Also recorded Java Jazz album at Mad Hatter studio (Chick Corea). Donny’s dedication to guitar is evident by being active in musical clinic, head guitar teacher for Gladi Resik Music school, as well as guitar curriculum concept maker. In 2000, He released his solo album “Perjalanan” (The Voyage). Donny is an arranger and music supervisor for ESQI:EF.

LIVE SHOW

Live Show Formation
Musicians who contribute their talent for ESQI:EF live shows are members of ESQI:EF community.

Performance Concept
Sound system is ESQI:EF’s number one attention. Performance can be done in accoustic, semiaccoustic, electric or digital concept. Stage deco-ambient preferably in a retro-modern or mod-minimalist design.

Public Target
18 – 45 y.o
Young artistic and productive executive
University and high school community
Pop to jazzy music listeners
Fans of ESQI:EF

UNIQUENESS OF ESQI:EF

The uniqueness of ESQI:EF
1. Simplicity and honest poetical lyrics
2. Fresh and creative arrangement
3. Syaharani’s soulful-husky voice
4. The intimate and warm concert ambience
5. Positive vibes
6. The power of ESQI:EF’s Philosophy Tree
7. Danceable and relaxing music
8. Didit Saad and Donny Suhendra’s bold character
9. Cool packaging design
10. Leave an aftertaste experience. A performance you will remember.