Lola stated that the band does not tie itself to any specific genre, but its music tends to strive towards folk, focusing on having poetic lyrics and acoustic arrangements.
The band’s lyrics concern topics of humanity, personal sentiments, as well as world issues, which was demonstrated when they performed their song called “Tentang Hati” (About Heart) inspired by the plight of the Palestine crisis.
Lola noted that when it comes to writing lyrics, one has to be “ikhlas” (sincere) and willing to be open within one’s self. This is evident as the sincerity in the band’s lyrics and the acoustic arrangements within Suara Anak Laut’s music exudes a sound of magical reality and wistfulness.
The CMCO has halted Suara Anak Laut’s ability to perform in front of a live audience, but the band stated that the pandemic has allowed them to grow creatively in lyric writing.
Suara Anak Laut is hoping to record an extended play or a full album in the future.
This was the second edition of the
Lakar Live show since its inception during Malaysia’s Movement Control Order (MCO) back in June 2020. It made its return as the country underwent another restriction period with the Conditional Movement Control Order (MCMO) that lasted from Oct 14 to Dec 7, 2020.
Lakar Live was sponsored by the Cultural Economy Development Agency (CENDANA), through the CREATE NOW Funding programme that aims to support visual artists, arts performers and independent musicians to help cultivate the arts scene in Malaysia.
Recordings of these sessions are available at www.facebook.com/LakarLumut