Elma Dae officially released her third single, “Cinta Terindah.”
In this project, she collaborated with the legendary Yovie Widianto.
Yovie took on dual roles as both the composer and producer of the song.
The song tells the story of someone who dreams of a lasting love but must eventually face separation.
Elma shared that even though the love story ends in heartbreak, the person remains the “most beautiful love” because of the memories they shared.
For her, working with Yovie Widianto was an unforgettable experience.
She described the collaboration as both nerve-wracking and exciting.
Working alongside Yovie taught her about spontaneity and emotional depth.
Elma recalled how he could suddenly change lyrics or compositions on the spot, which made the creative process both intense and enjoyable.
Adding to the song’s emotional power, the Budapest Scoring Orchestra played a major role in crafting its arrangement.
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Elma said she felt overjoyed hearing her own song brought to life by an international orchestra.
She expressed deep gratitude to everyone involved and said their dedication made her even more eager to share “Cinta Terindah” with her listeners.
For Elma, this single marks a new chapter in her musical journey.
It reflects her emotional growth and artistic maturity.
Through this song, she explores the idea that love doesn’t always end in togetherness.
She also shared that Yovie encouraged her to add a Malay touch and vocal nuances to deepen the song’s emotion.
The grand yet tender arrangement gives “Cinta Terindah” both elegance and heartfelt resonance.
The song’s mixing and mastering were handled by Ari Renaldi at ARU Studio.
Now, “Cinta Terindah” by Elma Dae is available on all major digital streaming platforms.
