Discus

The Profile

Discus are an Indonesian progressive rock group led by guitarist-composer Iwan Hasan, noted for intricate, rapidly shifting compositions that blend folk, symphonic, jazz, RIO, and classical elements with English and Indonesian vocals.

Indonesian progressive rock group with strong RIO/jazz/classical flavors; music marked by precise, rapid changes and polyrhythms; male and female vocals in English and Indonesian; led by guitarist-composer Iwan Hasan; Discus 1st released in 1999 on Mellow Records; follow-up ...tot Licht! released three years later on Musea.

Discus are an Indonesian progressive rock group known for rapid, precise shifts between styles and intricate polyrhythms. The review praises their balance of virtuosity and ensemble focus under guitarist-composer Iwan Hasan. Discus 1st (1999, Mellow Records) blends folk, symphonic, jazz, RIO, and classical touches with English and Indonesian vocals. Highlights include For This Love, Contrasts, and Condissonance. The follow-up ...tot Licht! (released three years later on Musea) is noted for a spectacular suite.