Meet the talented campus musicians-Moses and Jordan

Photo by Shout Out Your Dream: Moses (right) and Jordan (left)

In the daytime, they attend the class and do the assignments together. While in the night, they are practicing music on the bridge of school.

Moses and Jordan are from Indonesia, 19 years old, they are studying at Xiamen University Malaysia (XMUM). Jazz and Blues are their favorite type of music to cover. If you have attended XMUM big events such as the Global Village and Christmas events, you might watch their distinctive singing performances. 

They formed a group of five members and named Zion Band since 2016. They always play music together in school. Moses is the lead singer, while, Jordan plays guitar and sing harmonies with Moses. They are funny and entertaining and their performances have won the praises and recognition of the audience in events. 

On 16 December 2019, Moses and Jordan performed to over 400 people in the Christmas event in Xiamen University Malaysia. 

They are not famous musicians, and not plan to become musicians as a career in their future. But, they won’t stop their love of playing music.

Share about when you started to play music? How did it start?

Jordan: I am started playing guitar at 12 years old. The music instruments that I can play are guitar and bass. I like to follow the beat of the song, so I decided to learn to play guitar. 

Moses: I started to learn singing and play guitar since I was 14 years old. I am a Christian, the main purpose to learn music is to play music in Church.  

Have you considered to be a singer or musician during your childhood?

Jordan: During childhood, I aimed to be an artist after high school. I also decided to enter music college to pursue my music ambition. But My parents say no as they said music can just be my hobby, not for a job. After that, I decided to choose International Business as my major because it would be secure for my future and my parents as well. 

Moses: No, I think the music dream is too far, even my parents support to play music. But, I play music as a hobby, not for ambition.

What has been the biggest challenge in your band so far? How did you overcome that obstacle?

Moses: Finding time to have a practice together is the biggest challenge since we have a different daily schedule. Previously, when we pushed other members to meet up and practice, they couldn’t focus on the practice and kept thinking about their own business. We overcome it by gathering our intention to meet up and find a proper time where everyone is ready to play music which means everyone has the same desire to practice.

What music meant to you?

Jordan: Music is amazing artwork. When it comes to my mind is just an art, you can create the music into this artwork.

Moses: Music can connect with our emotions. It can also generate our emotions to music. When we are joyful, you will listen to happy songs. When you are in the down emotional, you will sing and listen to the sad song. Music places a lot of deep connection because of lyrics and atmosphere of music are linked to every situation.

Will you continue playing music after your graduation?

Moses & Jordan: Yes, we would continue as the band! Because music is a part of our life and we don’t want to lose the fun of life.

Watch the Indonesian Romance song "Dekat Di Hati"covered by Moses and Jordan