David Noah

David Kurnia Albert Dorfel, usually referred to as David Noah, is an Indonesian musician. He is the keyboardist of Indonesian rock band Noah since 2008 after becoming their additional musician in 2006.

David
A man with glasses and headphones playing a keyboard
David performing with Noah in 2022
Born
David Kurnia Albert Dorfel
Occupation(s)Musician, singer, songwriter
Spouse
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(m. 2014; div. 2018)​
Musical career
Instrument(s)Keyboard, piano, synthesizer, vocals
Years active2006–present
LabelsMusica Studio's
Member ofNoah

Career

Noah

David became Peterpan's (now Noah) additional keyboardist in 2006. According to David, he was invited to jam in a studio and only upon arriving that he was told that he will be auditioning to be Peterpan's keyboardist.[1] Since David was originally a pianist rather than a keyboardist, he learned how to sample the day before the audition and borrowed a keyboard with a sampler from a friend for the audition.[1]

In 2008, David became their official keyboardist. Not long after, Peterpan stopped using that name and temporary performed as Ariel, Uki, Lukman, Reza, and David. Under their temporary name, the band released instrumental album Suara Lainnya. The band announced their new name, Noah, in 2012.

For Noah's first album under that name, Seperti Seharusnya, David wrote two songs with Noah's additional bassist Ihsan. The first is "Separuh Aku", which was released as Noah's first single.[2] The second is "Tak Lagi Sama", which was released as the album's fourth single.[3]

Outside Noah

Fellow Indonesian band D'Masiv brought David to play on their and Rossa's song "Pernah Memiliki", which was released as a single in April 2018. The reason from D'Masiv is that they want piano to be played on the song, but there was no pianist in their band.[4]

David helped wrote Stevan Pasaribu's 2020 song "Belum Siap Kehilangan" along with Agie Prakasya and Indra The Titans. David was brought into the project by Indra and decided to give the song a more "modern" arrangement. Both Stevan and Indra praised the change that David brought to the song.[5]

In 2021, David collaborated with Indonesian singer Christie on her single "Walau Ku Jauh". According to Christie, many Noah fans had asked David to wrote a song for her.[6] The song's arrangement went through several changes by David in order to make it fit Christie's vocals better.[7]

In 2022, David released a single titled "When I'm With You" as an NFT via KunciCoin.[8]

Outside music

On 5 August 2021, David was reported to the police by Lina Yunita for fraud. Lina's representatives said that Lina loaned Rp1.1 billion to David for a ship-construction business, but David did not return the money as dealt.[9] On 13 August, David's lawyer said that David was the communication director in the company so he had no right to return the company's money, and David said that the business project was canceled due to COVID-19 pandemic and other people in the company left him to take care of the debt alone.[10] Lina dropped the charges on 10 September 2021, after David paid back the money in cash without the company's involvement.[11]

Personal life

David Noah married Indonesian actress Gracia Indri on 28 December 2014.[12] They divorced in 2018.[13]

Gallstone operation

In June 2011, David underwent a gallstone operation operated by Dr. Reno. David fell ill after the operation and it was found out that his bile duct is damaged. On 14 May 2012, David reported Reno to the police for malpractice. After investigation, the police closed the case on 26 November 2012, saying that Reno did everything according to the procedure and what happened to David is a medical risk.[14]

Due to the bile duct damage, David is admitted to a hospital in Singapore for another treatment in November 2012.[15] While recovering from the operation, David is absent from Noah's concert,[16] and the filming for Seperti Seharusnya karaoke DVD.[17] By February 2013, David has rejoined the band, while still in the recovery process.[15]

Discography
See also: Noah (band) § Discography
  • "Pernah Memiliki" (with D'Masiv and Rossa) (2018)
  • "Walau Ku Jauh" (with Christie) (2021)
  • "When I'm With You" (2022)

Accolades
See also: List of awards and nominations received by Noah
Award Year Category Nominees Result Ref.
SCTV Music Awards 2013 Top Keyboardist David Noah Won [18]
Anugerah Planet Muzik 2018 Best Duo/Group D'Masiv and Rossa feat. David Noah (for "Pernah Memiliki") Nominated [19]
Anugerah Musik Indonesia 2021 Best Pop Song Writer David Albert, Indra Titans, Agie Prakasya (for "Belum Siap Kehilangan") Nominated [20]

References
  1. Vidia Elfa Shafira (16 September 2020). Agil Hari Santoso (ed.). "Cerita David NOAH Bisa Bergabung Bersama Ariel dkk, Modal Pinjam Keyboard hingga Belajar H-1 Audisi" [The story of how David Noah joined Ariel and friends, with a borrowed keyboard and studying on the last day before audition]. Pikiran-Rakyat.com (in Indonesian). Retrieved 23 September 2022.
  2. Lailatul, Umi (11 September 2012). Raharja Ucu, Karta (ed.). "Lagu 'Separuh Aku' Noah Tercipta dari Curhat Teman" [Noah's song "Separuh Aku" came from a friend confiding]. Republika (in Indonesian). Retrieved 1 May 2021.
  3. Hardian, Edi (18 July 2013). "Ihsan Berperan Penting di Single Keempat Noah" [Ihsan has an important role in Noah's fourth single]. Okezone (in Indonesian). Retrieved 21 January 2021.
  4. Windy Eka Pramudya (30 April 2018). Windy Eka Pramudya (ed.). "D' Masiv Gandeng Rossa dan David Noah di Pernah Memiliki" [D'Masiv collaborate with Rossa and David Noah on "Pernah Memiliki"]. Pikiran Rakyat (in Indonesian). Retrieved 24 January 2022.
  5. Revi C. Rantung (10 August 2020). Tri Susanto Setiawan (ed.). "Dibantu David NOAH dan Indra The Titans, Stevan Pasaribu Rilis Singel Belum Siap Kehilangan" [With help from David Noah and Indra The Titans, Stevan Pasaribu releases the "Belum Siap Kehilangan" single]. Kompas.com (in Indonesian). Retrieved 20 July 2023.
  6. Yazir Farouk; Evi Ariska (3 November 2021). "Didesak Fans, Christie dan David NOAH Akhirnya Berkolaborasi" [Due to fans' request, Christie and David Noah finally collaborate]. Suara.com (in Indonesian). Retrieved 23 September 2022.
  7. Astri Agustina (22 October 2021). "Kolaborasi Ciamik David Noah dan Christie Lewat Lagu 'Walau Ku Jauh'" [David Noah and Christie's nice collaboration in "Walau Ku Jauh" song]. Merdeka.com (in Indonesian). Retrieved 23 September 2022.
  8. Ida Nurcahyani (25 April 2022). Alviansyah Pasaribu (ed.). "David "Noah" rilis NFT" [David Noah releases an NFT]. ANTARA News (in Indonesian). Retrieved 20 July 2023.
  9. Muhammad Isa Bustomi (10 September 2021). Jessi Carina (ed.). "Kasus Penipuan Rp 1,1 M oleh David Noah Selesai, Kuasa Hukum: Dibayar Tanpa Libatkan Perusahaan" [David Noah's Rp1.1 B fraud case is over; Attorney: It's paid without the company's involvement]. Kompas.com (in Indonesian). Retrieved 24 January 2022.
  10. Suci Nurhaliza (14 August 2021). Suryanto (ed.). "Klarifikasi David NOAH usai dituding gelapkan uang Rp1,1 miliar" [David Noah's clarification after being accused of embezzling Rp1,1 billion]. ANTARA News (in Indonesian). Retrieved 24 January 2022.
  11. "Pelapor Kasus Dugaan Penipuan David Noah Meninggal Dunia" [Plaintiff of David Noah's suspected fraud case dies]. CNN Indonesia (in Indonesian). 20 September 2021. Retrieved 24 January 2022.
  12. Antara, ed. (26 December 2014). "Natal, David "Noah" Sibuk Urus Pernikahan" [On Christmas, David Noah Is Busy With Marriage]. ANTARA News Riau (in Indonesian). Retrieved 20 July 2023.
  13. Yogi Rachman (8 September 2019). Imama Santoso (ed.). "Gracia Indri tidak ingin terburu-buru cari jodoh" [Gracia Indri is not in rush for a new spouse]. ANTARA News (in Indonesian). Retrieved 20 July 2023.
  14. "Polisi Keluarkan SP3 Kasus Dugaan Malpraktik David 'Noah'" [Police release SP3 for David Noah's suspected malpractice case]. Detik.com (in Indonesian). 30 November 2012. Retrieved 24 January 2022.
  15. Hazliansyah, ed. (2 February 2013). "Pascasakit, David Noah Turun 17 Kilogram" [After his illness, David Noah loses 17 kilograms of weight]. Republika (in Indonesian). Retrieved 22 September 2022.
  16. Kurniyanto (23 November 2012). Sumadiyono (ed.). "Minus David, Noah Tampil Prima di Liquid" [Without David, Noah performs in prime in Liquid]. Solopos.com (in Indonesian). Retrieved 22 September 2022.
  17. "Ajak Penggemar Bernyanyi, NOAH Luncurkan DVD Karaoke" [Asking fans to sing along, Noah release a karaoke DVD]. Viva.co.id (in Indonesian). 26 June 2013. Retrieved 22 September 2022.
  18. Ahmat Effendi (30 April 2013). "NOAH Berjaya Di SCTV Music Awards 2013". KapanLagi.com. Retrieved 1 February 2021.
  19. Andika Aditia (4 August 2018). Kistyarini (ed.). "Isyana Sarasvati Raih 5 Nominasi Anugerah Planet Muzik 2018" [Isyana Sarasvati receives 5 nominations in Anugerah Planet Muzik 2018]. Kompas.com (in Indonesian). Retrieved 24 January 2021.
  20. Suci Nurhaliza (18 October 2021). Alviansyah Pasaribu (ed.). "Daftar lengkap nominasi AMI Awards 2021" [Complete list of AMI Awards 2021 nominations]. ANTARA News (in Indonesian). Retrieved 24 January 2022.
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