MOCCA

Mocca is an Indonesian four-member band formed in 1997 in Bandung, West Java, Indonesia. The band's musical style is inspired by the retro sounds of the 70s, with influences of Swing, Bossa Nova, Swedish Pop, and Jazz. The core of the band is Arina Ephipania Simangunsong, Riko Prayitno, Achmad ("Toma") Pratama, and Indra Massad. When playing live, MOCCA is supported by six additional players on keyboards, guitar, percussion, trumpet, trombone, and sax.

Band members :

Arina Ephipania Simangunsong(vocals and flute) was born on 4 May 1978 in Bandung, West Java, where she graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree from the Bandung Institute of Technology, together with bandmate Riko. A fan of Bing Crosby and Frank Sinatra, Arina uses stage gestures and musical dynamics often found in jazz and folk-dixie tunes.

Riko Prayitno (guitar) was born on 29 January, 1977 in Bogor, West Java. Like Arina, he also graduated from the Bandung Institute of Technology. He began playing guitar at an early age, and began playing professionally with Arina while still in college.

Ahmad Pratama aka Toma (bass) was born on 27 June, 1976 in Bandung, West Java and has lived there ever since. A product designer by training, Toma has excelled in setting up the key components of their music. His punctual bass tone accentuates the tempo and rhythm set by Indra's drumming skill. His influences include Sting and Phil Collins.

Indra Massad (drums) was born on 31 January, 1976 in Medan, North Sumatra. He and Toma studied product design in Bandung together, and joined Mocca at about the same time. Unlike other drummers that use many tom-toms and cymbals, Indra prefers the simplicity and versatility of a single snare drum. His brush technique during acoustic sessions acts just like seven different mallets making seven different tones.

MOCCA - MY DIARY (2002)

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1. Once Upon a Time
2. Secret Admirer
3. Twist Me Around
4. What If
5. Me & My Boyfriend
6. Telephone
7. Dream
8. When The Moonlight Shines
9. And Rain Will Fall
10. Life Keeps On Turning
11. What If (acoustic)
12. Me & My Boyfriend (acoustic)
13. Goodnight Song

MOCCA - FRIENDS (2004)


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1. On The Night Like This
2. I Think I'm In Love
3. My Only One
4. Friend
5. Lucky Man
6. I Would Never
7. You And Me Against The World
8. Buddy Zeus
9. This Conversation
10. How Wonderful Life Would Be
11. Swing It, Bob!
12. It's Over Now

MOCCA - COLOURS (2007)



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1. I Love You Anyway
2. You Don't Even Know Me
3. (I Can't Believe) You've Cheated On Me
4. Dear Diary
5. Do What You Wanna Do
6. You
7. Seven Days Ago
8. The Best Thing
9. Hyper-Ballad
10. Sing
11. The Object Of My Affection
12. Let Me Go
13. Ode For The Love One