"Dari Tanah Ke Mesin" (From Earth to Machine) is a solo sound art installation led by sound artist Syafiq Halid, exploring the intersection of Malay percussion and sounds, electronic music, and field recordings. Driven by a desire to challenge traditional boundaries and create a modern Nusantara sonic experience, Syafiq's work delves into the potential seamlessness of these disparate elements.

This installation serves as a reflection that even the most abstract of technologically advanced sounds are deeply intertwined with the natural world. It is also a personal reminder for Syafiq to remain grounded, acknowledging the cyclical nature of existence - as expressed in the Malay saying "Dari Tanah Kembali Ke Tanah", which signifies that everything that comes from the land eventually returns to it.

From his field recordings of nature to the surrounding environment, from the percussion instruments made of cowhide and wood to the drum maker, and the electronic synthesizer or drum machines, Syafiq questions everything, believing that this installation lets the intertwined sounds speak freely in the space and as a voice of its own.

Dari Tanah Ke Mesin expands on the track of the same name from Syafiq's upcoming electronic sound solo EP, "Tune Your Drums," which was set for release by the end of 2024.