“What a unique raya song” – TV3’s Screamo Raya Song Receives Mixed Reactions From M’sians

With Raya fast approaching, it appears that celebrities and artists have been preparing by releasing Raya songs for the public to enjoy.

It seems that this year, after technically missing out on 2 years of Raya due to Covid-19, artists are thinking outside of the box with their Raya tunes.

Recently, cosmetics mogul Datuk Seri Aliff Syukri released his Raya themed song titled ‘Kelepok Raya’ with the music video featuring men performing provocative acts as well as men wearing songkoks with singlets.

However, another Raya song which has received mixed reactions is TV3’s Raya themed song called ‘Seikhlas Hati’  sung by a modern rock band called Sekumpulan Orang Gila (SOG) and Shila Amzah.

The song featured drums, electric guitars and even a flute! There was even a flute solo as well as a screamo part.

Some loved the new take on the traditional Raya song

The music video has amassed over 10,717 after just 14 hours since its release. Netizens were divided on whether or not they actually like the song.

Some applauded the song and said that this is exactly what we needed after ‘missing’ out on 2 proper Raya celebrations. “Never expected to see this ever, but looking at the other Raya song that’s out there, I wholeheartedly welcome this bizarre rendition.”

“A song that has gone beyond the traditional. A raya song with screamo. Feels fresh,” said a user.

Another user said that they like this as it’s something new “I’m okay with this. Come on, we need something new for Aidilfitri.”

Others disliked it for being too strange

On the other hand, plenty of users shared their disapproval over the song. “If I played this on the first day of Raya at home, I think my mum will throw a case of kuih raya.”

Another user commented, “I think it’s too much. I prefer the old Raya songs rather than the modern ones.”

“Nope, just nope. If this is played on Raya I think people will end up choking on food,” said a netizen.

Some compared it with Aliff Syukri’s Raya song

Meanwhile, some users said that this rendition is much better in comparison with Aliff Syukri’s Raya song.

“Much better than Aliff Syukri’s song,” commented a netizen.

Watch the music video below:

What do you think of it? Is it creative or too strange? Let us know in the comments.

Also read: WATCH: Aliff Syukri’s Latest Raya Song Slammed by M’sians For Not Respecting Islam & Baju Melayu