Malaysian musician DVR3N (Darren Teh, lead singer of pop-punk band, An Honest Mistake) unveils his most personal project to date: a 5-track instrumental EP titled Songs For My Father, dedicated to his late father on the first anniversary of his passing.
According to DVR3N, the EP was born out of grief, love, and reflection.
“Throughout the writing process, all I could think of was him,” he said.
“The love, the sacrifice, the commitment to family—everything he instilled in us as men. I couldn’t put it into words, so I let the music flow from the heart.”
5-track instrumental EP
From POM POM TILEH to ST. XAVIER’S, each track captures fragments of memory, family stories and private moments that defined DVR3N’s bond with his late father.
The centrepiece of the EP is IGUESSTHISISHOWHEAVENSOUNDSLIKE, a deeply emotional piece built around actual voice notes from his father, recorded while he was in hospital.
“As I pieced the voice notes together, I just started crying,” DVR3N shared.
“Hearing his voice again felt like he was still here. Every time I listen to the track, I feel like he’s telling me that everything is fine, that everything is ‘all good’, wherever he may be now.”
Through ambient textures and soaring melodies, Songs For My Father immortalises a father’s love and a son’s tribute, offering listeners a chance to reflect on family, memory, and the healing power of music.
Speaking to WORLD OF BUZZ, DVR3N shared a little snippet of what he expressed during his late father’s eulogy.
“I wish we had a bit more time together, and that I’m so damn proud of him, and I’m glad and honoured to be called his son.”
Songs For My Father is available now on all major streaming platforms.
You can check it out on Spotify here:
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