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{{Infobox album
{{Infobox album
| Name = SimetriSiti
| name = SimetriSiti
| Type = Studio
| type = Studio
| Artist = [[Siti Nurhaliza]]
| artist = [[Siti Nurhaliza]]
| Cover = Siti Nurhaliza - SimetriSiti (Official Album Cover).png
| cover = Siti Nurhaliza - SimetriSiti (Official Album Cover).png
| Released = {{start date|df=yes|2017|5|10}}
| alt =
| released = {{start date|df=yes|2017|5|10}}
| Recorded = March – April 2017
| recorded = March – April 2017
| Studio = {{Collapsible list|title={{nobold|Various}}|{{Plainlist|
| venue =
| studio = {{Collapsible list|title={{nobold|Various}}|{{plainlist|
* Cranky Music Studio, Ben at Ark Studio, babyBoss Studio, Harem Studio, and Supra Seven Studio<br /><small>(Malaysia)</small>
* Cranky Music Studio, Ben at Ark Studio, babyBoss Studio, Harem Studio, and Supra Seven Studio<br /><small>(Malaysia)</small>
* iSound Studio<br /><small>([[Indonesia]])</small>
* iSound Studio<br /><small>([[Indonesia]])</small>
}}}}
}}}}
| Genre = {{flatlist|
| genre = {{flatlist|
*[[Pop music|Pop]]
*[[Pop music|Pop]]
*[[Contemporary R&B|R&B]]
*[[Contemporary R&B|R&B]]
}}
}}
| Label = {{flatlist|
| length = 40:04
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| label = {{flatlist|
* [[:ms:Siti Nurhaliza Productions|Siti Nurhaliza Productions]]
* [[:ms:Siti Nurhaliza Productions|Siti Nurhaliza Productions]]
* [[Universal Music Group]] (Malaysia)
* [[Universal Music Group]] (Malaysia)
* [[EMI]] (Malaysia)
* [[EMI]] (Malaysia)
}}
}}
| Length = 40:04
| producer = {{flatlist|
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| Producer = {{flatlist|
* [[Siti Nurhaliza]] (Executive)
* [[Siti Nurhaliza]] (Executive)
* Kenny Ong (Executive)
* Kenny Ong (Executive)
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* Sze Wan
* Sze Wan
}}
}}
| Last album = ''[[Unplugged (Siti Nurhaliza album)|Unplugged]]''<br />(2015)
| prev_title = [[Unplugged (Siti Nurhaliza album)|Unplugged]]
| prev_year = 2015
| This album = '''''SimetriSiti'''''<br />(2017)
| next_title = [[:ms:ManifestaSITI2020|ManifestaSITI2020]]
| Next album =
| next_year = 2020
| Misc = {{Extra album cover
|Upper caption=Alternative cover
| misc = {{Extra album cover
| header = Alternative cover
|Type=studio
| type = studio
|Cover=Siti Nurhaliza - SimetriSiti (Lazada Malaysia Exclusive Cover).png
| cover = Siti Nurhaliza - SimetriSiti (Lazada Malaysia Exclusive Cover).png
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|Lower caption=Lazada Malaysia Exclusive Cover{{refn|group=n|The exclusive cover is only available through pre-order on [[Lazada Group|Lazada Malaysia]]. Due to its exclusive cover,<ref name="SS – BH4" /> complete with printed Siti's signature,<ref name="SS – AG" /> all 300 copies that were made available ran out of stock in 20 minutes.<ref name="SS – AG" />}}
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| caption = Lazada Malaysia Exclusive Cover{{refn|group=n|The exclusive cover is only available through pre-order on [[Lazada Group|Lazada Malaysia]]. Due to its exclusive cover,<ref name="SS – BH4" /> complete with printed Siti's signature,<ref name="SS – AG" /> all 300 copies that were made available ran out of stock in 20 minutes.<ref name="SS – AG" />}}
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}}
{{Singles
{{Singles
| Name = SimetriSiti
| name = SimetriSiti
| Type = Studio
| type = Studio
| Single 1 = Segala Perasaan
| single1 = Segala Perasaan
| Single 1 date = 28 April 2017
| single1date = 28 April 2017
| Single 2 = Bersandar Cinta
| single2 = Bersandar Cinta
| Single 2 date = 15 June 2017
| single2date = 15 June 2017
| single3 = Aku Bukan Malaikat
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}}}}
| single3date = 21 September 2017
| single4 = Kau Takdirku
| single4date = 12 February 2018
}}
}}


'''''SimetriSiti''''' is Malaysian recording artist [[Siti Nurhaliza]]'s seventeenth solo studio album and her sixteenth [[Malay language|Malay]]-language album. It was released by [[Universal Music Group]] (Malaysia) in collaboration with her own record company, [[:ms:Siti Nurhaliza Productions|Siti Nurhaliza Productions]] on 10 May 2017. Recorded in March and April 2017, the album was a collaboration between Malaysian and Indonesian composers, lyricists, and producers.
'''''SimetriSiti''''' is an eighteenth studio album and seventeenth [[Malay language|Malay]]-language album by Malaysian singer, [[Siti Nurhaliza]]. It was released by [[Universal Music Group]] (Malaysia) in collaboration with her own record company, [[:ms:Siti Nurhaliza Productions|Siti Nurhaliza Productions]] on 10 May 2017. Recorded in March and April 2017, the album was a collaboration between Malaysian and Indonesian composers, lyricists, and producers.


Pre-order for an exclusive edition of ''SimetriSiti'' was made available on [[Lazada Group|Lazada Malaysia]] on 5 May 2017, and all 300 available copies sold out in 20 minutes. "Segala Perasaan" (All of My Feelings), the debut single for the album, was released on 28 April 2017.
Pre-order for an exclusive edition of ''SimetriSiti'' was made available on [[Lazada Group|Lazada Malaysia]] on 5 May 2017, and all 300 available copies sold out in 20 minutes. "Segala Perasaan" (All of My Feelings), the debut single for the album, was released on 28 April 2017.


== Background ==
== Background ==
{{Quote box|width=300px|align=left|quote="[[Alhamdulillah]], the responses were great. From 300 songs that were submitted, I only choose the best 10 songs that fit with the concept of the album. Even until today (March 2017), there are still musicians who sent their songs and I really appreciate their effort."|source=—Siti Nurhaliza on recording ''SimetriSiti''<ref name="SS – RD">{{cite web|title="Bukan Mudah Mempertaruhkan 10 Lagu, Tetapi Demi Kepuasan Sendiri Dan Pihak Yang Membeli, Saya Kongsikan Bersama Mereka." – Dato' Siti Nurhaliza|trans-title="It's Not Easy to Create 10 Songs, But for Personal Satisfaction and Those Who Will Buy, I Share [the Songs] with them – Dato' Siti Nurhaliza|url=http://www.rojakdaily.com/entertainment/article/2032/bukan-mudah-mempertaruhkan-10-lagu-tetapi-demi-kepuasan-sendiri-dan-pihak-yang-membeli-saya-kongsikan-bersama-mereka-dato-siti-nurhaliza|language=ms|author=Alexander Hadreez Jr|date=16 March 2017|work=RojakDaily.com|accessdate=12 May 2017|archiveurl=http://archive.is/EWs9t|archivedate=12 May 2017|deadurl= |df= }}</ref>{{efn|Original:"''Alhamdulillah, sambutan memang menggalakkan. Daripada 300 lagu yang dihantar, Siti hanya memilih 10 yang terbaik dan bersesuaian dengan konsep album. Sehingga kini pun masih ada lagi pihak yang menghantar lagu ciptaan mereka dan Siti sangat menghargai usaha mereka.''"}}}}
{{Quote box|width=300px|align=left|quote="[[Alhamdulillah]], the responses were great. From 300 songs that were submitted, I only choose the best 10 songs that fit with the concept of the album. Even until today (March 2017), there are still musicians who sent their songs and I really appreciate their effort."|source=—Siti Nurhaliza on recording ''SimetriSiti''<ref name="SS – RD">{{cite web|title="Bukan Mudah Mempertaruhkan 10 Lagu, Tetapi Demi Kepuasan Sendiri Dan Pihak Yang Membeli, Saya Kongsikan Bersama Mereka." – Dato' Siti Nurhaliza|trans-title="It's Not Easy to Create 10 Songs, But for Personal Satisfaction and Those Who Will Buy, I Share [the Songs] with them – Dato' Siti Nurhaliza|url=http://www.rojakdaily.com/entertainment/article/2032/bukan-mudah-mempertaruhkan-10-lagu-tetapi-demi-kepuasan-sendiri-dan-pihak-yang-membeli-saya-kongsikan-bersama-mereka-dato-siti-nurhaliza|language=ms|author=Alexander Hadreez Jr|date=16 March 2017|work=RojakDaily.com|accessdate=12 May 2017|archiveurl=https://archive.today/20170512132308/http://www.rojakdaily.com/entertainment/article/2032/bukan-mudah-mempertaruhkan-10-lagu-tetapi-demi-kepuasan-sendiri-dan-pihak-yang-membeli-saya-kongsikan-bersama-mereka-dato-siti-nurhaliza|archivedate=12 May 2017|url-status=dead}}</ref>{{efn|Original:"''Alhamdulillah, sambutan memang menggalakkan. Daripada 300 lagu yang dihantar, Siti hanya memilih 10 yang terbaik dan bersesuaian dengan konsep album. Sehingga kini pun masih ada lagi pihak yang menghantar lagu ciptaan mereka dan Siti sangat menghargai usaha mereka.''"}}}}


In November 2016, she revealed that prior to her 3-week holiday trip,<ref name="SS – K">{{cite web|title=Memori percutian Siti|trans-title=Siti's Holiday Memories|url=http://www.kosmo.com.my/kosmo/content.asp?y=2016&dt=1125&pub=Kosmo&sec=Hiburan&pg=hi_02.htm|language=ms|author=Haryati Karim|date=25 November 2016|work=[[Kosmo!]]|accessdate=10 May 2017|archiveurl=http://archive.is/djOTI|archivedate=10 May 2017|deadurl= |df= }}</ref> she requested [[Aubrey Suwito]] to make an announcement on his [[Facebook]] page in search of new songs for her latest album.<ref name="SS – BH">{{cite web|title=Siti terima 300 lagu daripada komposer lama, baharu|trans-title=Siti Receives More than 300 Songs from Old and New Composers|url=http://www.bharian.com.my/node/216775|language=ms|author=Farihad Shalla Mahmud|date=25 November 2016|work=[[Berita Harian]]|accessdate=12 May 2017|archiveurl=http://archive.is/w8n6T|archivedate=12 May 2017|deadurl= |df= }}</ref> She also requested a number of Malaysian and Indonesian artists to provide songs to her, including [[:ms:Hazami|Hazami]] and [[:id:Opick|Opick]].<ref name="SS – MS2">{{cite web|title=
In November 2016, she revealed that prior to her 3-week holiday trip,<ref name="SS – K">{{cite web|title=Memori percutian Siti|trans-title=Siti's Holiday Memories|url=http://www.kosmo.com.my/kosmo/content.asp?y=2016&dt=1125&pub=Kosmo&sec=Hiburan&pg=hi_02.htm|language=ms|author=Haryati Karim|date=25 November 2016|work=[[Kosmo!]]|accessdate=10 May 2017|archiveurl=https://archive.today/20170510090816/http://www.kosmo.com.my/kosmo/content.asp?y=2016&dt=1125&pub=Kosmo&sec=Hiburan&pg=hi_02.htm|archivedate=10 May 2017|url-status=dead}}</ref> she requested [[Aubrey Suwito]] to make an announcement on his [[Facebook]] page in search of new songs for her latest album.<ref name="SS – BH">{{cite web|title=Siti terima 300 lagu daripada komposer lama, baharu|trans-title=Siti Receives More than 300 Songs from Old and New Composers|url=http://www.bharian.com.my/node/216775|language=ms|author=Farihad Shalla Mahmud|date=25 November 2016|work=[[Berita Harian]]|accessdate=12 May 2017|archiveurl=https://archive.today/20170510091051/http://www.bharian.com.my/node/216775|archivedate=10 May 2017|url-status=dead}}</ref> She also requested a number of Malaysian and Indonesian artists to provide songs to her, including [[:ms:Hazami|Hazami]] and [[:id:Opick|Opick]].<ref name="SS – MS2">{{cite web|title=Hazami Risau Cipta Dua Lagu Buat Siti Nurhaliza|trans-title=Hazami Worried to Compose Two Songs for Siti Nurhaliza|url=http://www.mstar.com.my/hiburan/berita-hiburan/2016/12/21/hazami-lagu-siti/|language=ms|author=Jemang Rahman|date=21 December 2016|work=[[The Star (Malaysia)|mStar]]|accessdate=12 May 2017|archiveurl=https://archive.today/20170512125946/http://www.mstar.com.my/hiburan/berita-hiburan/2016/12/21/hazami-lagu-siti/|archivedate=12 May 2017|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref name="SS – BH3">{{cite web|title=Misi Siti Selesai|trans-title=Siti's Mission Done|url=http://www.nib.com.my/archives/text/view/184282145?pos=8&hide_header=1&resultset=nstpec%3Awww/cross-search/search.php%3A_1494594175%3Aresultset|language=ms|author=Farihad Shalla Mahmud|date=11 April 2017|work=[[Berita Harian]]|url-access=subscription |accessdate = 12 May 2017}}</ref> Until November 2016, she has received more than 300 song submissions, including from Indonesian songwriters.<ref name="SS – BH" /> She commented on her song choices as, "I am not too picky [whether they are] new or old composers, what is more important is that their songs have to be easy to be accepted and catchy. But, I still prioritize good and mature song arrangement quality."<ref name="SS – MS">{{cite web|title=Siti Nurhaliza Terima 300 Lagu Selepas Dihebahkan Di Laman Sosial|trans-title=Siti Nurhaliza Receives 300 Songs After An Announcement was Made on Social Media|url=http://www.mstar.com.my/hiburan/berita-hiburan/2016/11/26/siti-nurhaliza-lagu/#yg6XEYLA02OkX5vI.99|language=ms|author=Kemalia Othman|date=26 November 2016|work=[[The Star (Malaysia)|mStar]]|accessdate=10 May 2017|archiveurl=https://archive.today/20170510091200/http://www.mstar.com.my/hiburan/berita-hiburan/2016/11/26/siti-nurhaliza-lagu/%23yg6XEYLA02OkX5vI.99#yg6XEYLA02OkX5vI.99|archivedate=10 May 2017|url-status=dead}}</ref>{{efn|Original:"''Saya tidak terlalu memilih komposer baharu atau lama, apa yang penting ialah lagu tersebut mesti mudah diterima dan catchy. Namun, saya masih mementingkan kualiti gubahan muzik yang matang dan bagus.''"}}
Hazami Risau Cipta Dua Lagu Buat Siti Nurhaliza|trans-title=Hazami Worried to Compose Two Songs for Siti Nurhaliza|url=http://www.mstar.com.my/hiburan/berita-hiburan/2016/12/21/hazami-lagu-siti/|language=ms|author=Jemang Rahman|date=21 December 2016|work=[[The Star (Malaysia)|mStar]]|accessdate=12 May 2017|archiveurl=http://archive.is/kFg84|archivedate=12 May 2017|deadurl= |df= }}</ref><ref name="SS – BH3">{{cite web|title=Misi Siti Selesai|trans-title=Siti's Mission Done|url=http://www.nib.com.my/archives/text/view/184282145?pos=8&hide_header=1&resultset=nstpec%3Awww/cross-search/search.php%3A_1494594175%3Aresultset|language=ms|author=Farihad Shalla Mahmud|date=11 April 2017|work=[[Berita Harian]]|subscription=yes |accessdate = 12 May 2017}}</ref> Until November 2016, she has received more than 300 song submissions, including from Indonesian songwriters.<ref name="SS – BH" /> She commented on her song choices as, "I am not too picky [whether they are] new or old composers, what is more important is that their songs have to be easy to be accepted and catchy. But, I still prioritize good and mature song arrangement quality."<ref name="SS – MS">{{cite web|title=Siti Nurhaliza Terima 300 Lagu Selepas Dihebahkan Di Laman Sosial|trans-title=Siti Nurhaliza Receives 300 Songs After An Announcement was Made on Social Media|url=http://www.mstar.com.my/hiburan/berita-hiburan/2016/11/26/siti-nurhaliza-lagu/#yg6XEYLA02OkX5vI.99|language=ms|author=Kemalia Othman|date=26 November 2016|work=[[The Star (Malaysia)|mStar]]|accessdate=10 May 2017|archiveurl=http://archive.is/Doma3|archivedate=10 May 2017|deadurl= |df= }}</ref>{{efn|Original:"''Saya tidak terlalu memilih komposer baharu atau lama, apa yang penting ialah lagu tersebut mesti mudah diterima dan catchy. Namun, saya masih mementingkan kualiti gubahan muzik yang matang dan bagus.''"}}


The whole process, from vetting and finalizing the song candidates to recording the entire album took her and her team five months to finish.<ref name="SS – U">{{cite web|title=Dedikasi cinta Siti Nurhaliza|trans-title=Siti Nurhaliza's Love Dedication|url=https://www.utusan.com.my/hiburan/dedikasi-cinta-siti-nurhaliza-1.479677|language=ms|author=Alif Fadli Mohd. Sori|date=10 May 2017|work=[[Utusan Malaysia]]|accessdate=11 May 2017|archiveurl=http://archive.is/bC0AW|archivedate=10 May 2017|deadurl= |df= }}</ref> For the first four months, she had to attend few listening sessions several times before choosing the best 10 songs.<ref name="SS – U" /><ref name="SS – SH">{{cite web|title=SimetriSiti, signal keunggulan Datuk Siti Nurhaliza|trans-title=SimetriSiti, Dato' Siti Nurhaliza's Ultimate Signal of Superiority|url=http://www.sinarharian.com.my/hiburan/simetrisiti-signal-keunggulan-datuk-siti-nurhaliza-1.670800|language=ms|author=Rafiq Mazlan|date=7 May 2017|work=[[Sinar Harian]]|accessdate=11 May 2017|archiveurl=http://archive.is/ygPLQ|archivedate=10 May 2017|deadurl= |df= }}</ref> The best 10 songs were chosen based on votes by her, her management, and her recording company.<ref name="SS – K2">{{cite web|title=Siti Utamakan Kualiti|trans-title=Siti Prioritizes Quality|url=http://www.kosmo.com.my/kosmo/content.asp?y=2017&dt=0508&pub=Kosmo&sec=Hiburan&pg=hi_01.htm|language=ms|author=Kosmo! Staff|date=8 May 2017|work=[[Kosmo!]]|accessdate=11 May 2017|archiveurl=http://archive.is/0RTWy|archivedate=10 May 2017|deadurl= |df= }}</ref> To prevent bias during the song selection, it was done without prior knowledge of the composers' identity.<ref name="SS – NST">{{cite web|title=All for Balance|url=https://www.nst.com.my/lifestyle/groove/2017/05/238509/all-balance|author=Tahir Alhamzah|date=12 May 2017|work=[[New Straits Times]]|accessdate=12 May 2017|archiveurl=http://archive.is/T7Gjb|archivedate=12 May 2017|deadurl= |df= }}</ref>
The whole process, from vetting and finalizing the song candidates to recording the entire album took her and her team five months to finish.<ref name="SS – U">{{cite web|title=Dedikasi cinta Siti Nurhaliza|trans-title=Siti Nurhaliza's Love Dedication|url=https://www.utusan.com.my/hiburan/dedikasi-cinta-siti-nurhaliza-1.479677|language=ms|author=Alif Fadli Mohd. Sori|date=10 May 2017|work=[[Utusan Malaysia]]|accessdate=11 May 2017|archiveurl=https://archive.today/20170511060539/https://www.utusan.com.my/hiburan/dedikasi-cinta-siti-nurhaliza-1.479677|archivedate=11 May 2017|url-status=dead}}</ref> For the first four months, she had to attend few listening sessions several times before choosing the best 10 songs.<ref name="SS – U" /><ref name="SS – SH">{{cite web|title=SimetriSiti, signal keunggulan Datuk Siti Nurhaliza|trans-title=SimetriSiti, Dato' Siti Nurhaliza's Ultimate Signal of Superiority|url=http://www.sinarharian.com.my/hiburan/simetrisiti-signal-keunggulan-datuk-siti-nurhaliza-1.670800|language=ms|author=Rafiq Mazlan|date=7 May 2017|work=[[Sinar Harian]]|accessdate=11 May 2017|archiveurl=https://archive.today/20170511060825/http://www.sinarharian.com.my/hiburan/simetrisiti-signal-keunggulan-datuk-siti-nurhaliza-1.670800|archivedate=11 May 2017|url-status=dead}}</ref> The best 10 songs were chosen based on votes by her, her management, and her recording company.<ref name="SS – K2">{{cite web|title=Siti Utamakan Kualiti|trans-title=Siti Prioritizes Quality|url=http://www.kosmo.com.my/kosmo/content.asp?y=2017&dt=0508&pub=Kosmo&sec=Hiburan&pg=hi_01.htm|language=ms|author=Kosmo! Staff|date=8 May 2017|work=[[Kosmo!]]|accessdate=11 May 2017|archiveurl=https://archive.today/20170511061352/http://www.kosmo.com.my/kosmo/content.asp?y=2017&dt=0508&pub=Kosmo&sec=Hiburan&pg=hi_01.htm|archivedate=11 May 2017|url-status=dead}}</ref> To prevent bias during the song selection, it was done without prior knowledge of the composers' identity.<ref name="SS – NST">{{cite web|title=All for Balance|url=https://www.nst.com.my/lifestyle/groove/2017/05/238509/all-balance|author=Tahir Alhamzah|date=12 May 2017|work=[[New Straits Times]]|accessdate=12 May 2017|archiveurl=https://archive.today/20170512062408/https://www.nst.com.my/lifestyle/groove/2017/05/238509/all-balance|archivedate=12 May 2017|url-status=dead}}</ref>


The total album production cost for ''SimetriSiti'' is cited to be roughly RM 100 000.<ref name="SS – HM3">{{cite web|title=Siti gementar|trans-title=Siti is Nervous|url=https://www.hmetro.com.my/rap/2017/05/230572/siti-gementar|language=ms|author=Sudirman Mohd Tahir|date=28 April 2017|work=[[Harian Metro]]|accessdate=21 May 2017|archiveurl=http://archive.is/osIwU|archivedate=21 May 2017|deadurl= |df= }}</ref>
The total album production cost for ''SimetriSiti'' is cited to be roughly RM 100 000.<ref name="SS – HM3">{{cite web|title=Siti gementar|trans-title=Siti is Nervous|url=https://www.hmetro.com.my/rap/2017/05/230572/siti-gementar|language=ms|author=Sudirman Mohd Tahir|date=28 April 2017|work=[[Harian Metro]]|accessdate=21 May 2017|archiveurl=https://archive.today/20170520191535/https://www.hmetro.com.my/rap/2017/05/230572/siti-gementar|archivedate=20 May 2017|url-status=dead}}</ref>


== Recording and production ==
== Recording and production ==
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Although originally scheduled for March 2017 release,<ref name="SS – K" /> the recording process for the album only began early March 2017.<ref name="SS – BH2">{{cite web|title=Siti selesai rakam album baharu|trans-title=Siti's Done with Recording New Album|url=http://www.bharian.com.my/node/269752|language=ms|author=Zaidi Mohamad|date=9 April 2017|work=[[Berita Harian]]|accessdate=10 May 2017|archiveurl=http://archive.is/bPW02|archivedate=9 May 2017|deadurl= |df= }}</ref> At early stages of the recording, she admitted that she had difficulty in singing some of the songs due to poor health.<ref name="SS – AA">{{cite web|title='SimetriSiti', Siti Nurhaliza's gift to fans|url=http://english.astroawani.com/entertainment-news/simetrisiti-siti-nurhalizas-gift-fans-141745|author=Astro Awani Staff|date=5 May 2017|work=[[Astro Awani]]|accessdate=13 May 2017|archiveurl=http://archive.is/DiK1z|archivedate=13 May 2017|deadurl= |df= }}</ref> However, with proper training from her vocal teacher, she was able to complete the recordings in the stipulated time.<ref name="SS – AA" /> She commented, "Initially, I felt as if I was not ready to record my first and second songs, but, thankfully, when listening to the pieces again, I found that the songs presented a different side of my vocals."<ref name="SS – AA" />
Although originally scheduled for March 2017 release,<ref name="SS – K" /> the recording process for the album only began early March 2017.<ref name="SS – BH2">{{cite web|title=Siti selesai rakam album baharu|trans-title=Siti's Done with Recording New Album|url=http://www.bharian.com.my/node/269752|language=ms|author=Zaidi Mohamad|date=9 April 2017|work=[[Berita Harian]]|accessdate=10 May 2017|archiveurl=https://archive.today/20170510090437/http://www.bharian.com.my/node/269752|archivedate=10 May 2017|url-status=dead}}</ref> At early stages of the recording, she admitted that she had difficulty in singing some of the songs due to poor health.<ref name="SS – AA">{{cite web|title='SimetriSiti', Siti Nurhaliza's gift to fans|url=http://english.astroawani.com/entertainment-news/simetrisiti-siti-nurhalizas-gift-fans-141745|author=Astro Awani Staff|date=5 May 2017|work=[[Astro Awani]]|accessdate=13 May 2017|archiveurl=https://archive.today/20170512172904/http://english.astroawani.com/entertainment-news/simetrisiti-siti-nurhalizas-gift-fans-141745|archivedate=12 May 2017|url-status=dead}}</ref> However, with proper training from her vocal teacher, she was able to complete the recordings in the stipulated time.<ref name="SS – AA" /> She commented, "Initially, I felt as if I was not ready to record my first and second songs, but, thankfully, when listening to the pieces again, I found that the songs presented a different side of my vocals."<ref name="SS – AA" />


During the early stages of the album planning in January 2017, she revealed that one song from the album will be recorded in [[Standard Chinese|Mandarin]].<ref name="SS – U2">{{cite web|title=Siti Nurhaliza bakal tampil dengan lagu berbahasa Cina|trans-title=Siti Nurhaliza Will Have a Chinese song|url=http://www.utusan.com.my/berita/nasional/siti-nurhaliza-bakal-tampil-dengan-lagu-berbahasa-cina-1.436263|language=ms|author=Alif Fadli Mohd. Sori|date=25 January 2017|work=[[Utusan Malaysia]]|accessdate=12 May 2017|archiveurl=http://archive.is/X9Qyk|archivedate=12 May 2017|deadurl= |df= }}</ref> However the idea was scrapped leaving her with one track less.<ref name="SS – SH" /> A last minute idea, she decided to pen and compose a song specially dedicated to her fans, "Penghiburku" (My Entertainers).<ref name="SS – K2" /> Before composing the song, she had a rough time in composing a complete tune.<ref name="SS – K2" /> The inspiration for the music came to her when she was visiting her step daughter-in-law, [[:id:Tya Arifin|Tya Arifin]] who was in labor in March 2017.<ref name="SS – SH" /><ref name="SS – K2" /> She recalled the moment, "[I] didn't expect for "Penghiburku"'s melody to strike [my] mind when I was accompanying [my] step daughter-in-law. I immediately recorded the melody with my phone and sent it to [[Aubrey Suwito|Aubrey]] to be produced."<ref name="SS – K2" />{{efn|Original:"''Tidak sangka pula pada melodi lagu Penghiburku muncul dalam kotak minda ketika menemani menantu tiri. Saya segera rakamkan melodi tersebut menggunakan telefon bimbit lalu dihantar kepada Aubrey untuk diterbitkan.''"}} When she submitted the [[Demo (music)|demo]] to Sze Wan,<ref name="SS – NST2">{{cite web|title=Siti Nurhaliza's new album out soon|url=https://www.nst.com.my/lifestyle/groove/2017/04/231285/siti-nurhalizas-new-album-out-soon|author=Tahir Alhamzah|date=17 April 2017|work=[[New Straits Times]]|accessdate=12 May 2017|archiveurl=http://archive.is/SKeGP|archivedate=12 May 2017|deadurl= |df= }}</ref> she suggested to Siti that some [[rapping]] to be included in the upbeat song which led to the involvement of [[Too Phat|Joe Flizzow]] to provide the additional verses.<ref name="SS – NST2" /> The lyrics for "Penghiburku" on the other hand, were composed by Siti on the day of recording itself.<ref name="SS – NST3">{{cite web|title='Simetrisiti' is full of gratitude|url=https://www.nst.com.my/lifestyle/groove/2017/05/237877/simetrisiti-full-gratitude|author=Tahir Alhamzah|date=10 May 2017|work=[[New Straits Times]]|accessdate=13 May 2017|archiveurl=http://archive.is/D96n9|archivedate=13 May 2017|deadurl= |df= }}</ref>
During the early stages of the album planning in January 2017, she revealed that one song from the album will be recorded in [[Standard Chinese|Mandarin]].<ref name="SS – U2">{{cite web|title=Siti Nurhaliza bakal tampil dengan lagu berbahasa Cina|trans-title=Siti Nurhaliza Will Have a Chinese song|url=http://www.utusan.com.my/berita/nasional/siti-nurhaliza-bakal-tampil-dengan-lagu-berbahasa-cina-1.436263|language=ms|author=Alif Fadli Mohd. Sori|date=25 January 2017|work=[[Utusan Malaysia]]|accessdate=12 May 2017|archiveurl=https://archive.today/20170512062226/http://www.utusan.com.my/berita/nasional/siti-nurhaliza-bakal-tampil-dengan-lagu-berbahasa-cina-1.436263|archivedate=12 May 2017|url-status=dead}}</ref> However the idea was scrapped leaving her with one track less.<ref name="SS – SH" /> A last minute idea, she decided to pen and compose a song specially dedicated to her fans, "Penghiburku" (My Entertainers).<ref name="SS – K2" /> Before composing the song, she had a rough time in composing a complete tune.<ref name="SS – K2" /> The inspiration for the music came to her when she was visiting her step daughter-in-law, [[:id:Tya Arifin|Tya Arifin]] who was in labor in March 2017.<ref name="SS – SH" /><ref name="SS – K2" /> She recalled the moment, "[I] didn't expect for "Penghiburku"'s melody to strike [my] mind when I was accompanying [my] step daughter-in-law. I immediately recorded the melody with my phone and sent it to [[Aubrey Suwito|Aubrey]] to be produced."<ref name="SS – K2" />{{efn|Original:"''Tidak sangka pula pada melodi lagu Penghiburku muncul dalam kotak minda ketika menemani menantu tiri. Saya segera rakamkan melodi tersebut menggunakan telefon bimbit lalu dihantar kepada Aubrey untuk diterbitkan.''"}} When she submitted the [[Demo (music)|demo]] to Sze Wan,<ref name="SS – NST2">{{cite web|title=Siti Nurhaliza's new album out soon|url=https://www.nst.com.my/lifestyle/groove/2017/04/231285/siti-nurhalizas-new-album-out-soon|author=Tahir Alhamzah|date=17 April 2017|work=[[New Straits Times]]|accessdate=12 May 2017|archiveurl=https://archive.today/20170512112308/https://www.nst.com.my/lifestyle/groove/2017/04/231285/siti-nurhalizas-new-album-out-soon|archivedate=12 May 2017|url-status=dead}}</ref> she suggested to Siti that some [[rapping]] to be included in the upbeat song which led to the involvement of [[Too Phat|Joe Flizzow]] to provide the additional verses.<ref name="SS – NST2" /> The lyrics for "Penghiburku" on the other hand, were composed by Siti on the day of recording itself.<ref name="SS – NST3">{{cite web|title='Simetrisiti' is full of gratitude|url=https://www.nst.com.my/lifestyle/groove/2017/05/237877/simetrisiti-full-gratitude|author=Tahir Alhamzah|date=10 May 2017|work=[[New Straits Times]]|accessdate=13 May 2017|archiveurl=https://archive.today/20170512164304/https://www.nst.com.my/lifestyle/groove/2017/05/237877/simetrisiti-full-gratitude|archivedate=12 May 2017|url-status=dead}}</ref>


Apart from employing local Malaysian talents, Siti also sourced musicians and artists from Indonesia to contribute to the materials in ''SimetriSiti''. Ivan Lahardika, an Indonesian musician, produced two songs for the album, including "Segala Perasaan" (All of My Feelings), the album's first single.<ref name="SS – AA" /> He is also responsible for the duet "Kisah Ku Inginkan" (The Story that I Want) with another Indonesian singer, [[:id:Judika|Judika]].<ref name="SS – NST" /> The idea for the collaboration began when both Siti and Judika performed together at 2014 [[Anugerah Planet Muzik]].<ref name="SS – U3">{{cite web|title=Judika rakan duet baharu Siti Nurhaliza|trans-title=Judika is Siti Nurhaliza's Latest Duet Partner|url=http://www.utusan.com.my/hiburan/judika-rakan-duet-baharu-siti-nurhaliza-1.454451|language=ms|author=Saharudin Musthafa|date=10 March 2017|work=[[Utusan Malaysia]]|accessdate=12 May 2017|archiveurl=http://archive.is/VytKO|archivedate=12 May 2017|deadurl= |df= }}</ref> Although she originally planned to fly to Indonesia to record "Kisah Ku Inginkan" in March 2017,<ref name="SS – RD" /><ref name="SS – U3" /> she later recorded the song in Malaysia with [[:ms:Yasin Sulaiman|Yasin Sulaiman]] as her vocal producer.<ref name="SS – NST" /> To record the vocals for "Tak Perlu Ragu" (No Need to Doubt) however, she did travel to Indonesia.<ref name="SS – CC">{{cite web|title=Bersama Ade Govinda, Siti Nurhaliza Lebih Tenang|trans-title=With Ade Govinda, Siti Nurhaliza is Calmer|url=http://www.cumicumi.com/news/cumi-music/111325/bersama-ade-govinda-siti-nurhaliza-lebih-tenang|language=id|author=Cumi Cumi Staff|date=10 March 2017|work=CumiCumi.com|accessdate=12 May 2017|archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20170512154609/http://www.cumicumi.com/news/cumi-music/111325/bersama-ade-govinda-siti-nurhaliza-lebih-tenang|archivedate=12 May 2017|deadurl= |df= }}</ref> Produced by Ade Govinda and Jeje Govinda, she recorded the song on 16 March 2017.<ref name="SS – CC" />
Apart from employing local Malaysian talents, Siti also sourced musicians and artists from Indonesia to contribute to the materials in ''SimetriSiti''. Ivan Lahardika, an Indonesian musician, produced two songs for the album, including "Segala Perasaan" (All of My Feelings), the album's first single.<ref name="SS – AA" /> He is also responsible for the duet "Kisah Ku Inginkan" (The Story that I Want) with another Indonesian singer, [[:id:Judika|Judika]].<ref name="SS – NST" /> The idea for the collaboration began when both Siti and Judika performed together at 2014 [[Anugerah Planet Muzik]].<ref name="SS – U3">{{cite web|title=Judika rakan duet baharu Siti Nurhaliza|trans-title=Judika is Siti Nurhaliza's Latest Duet Partner|url=http://www.utusan.com.my/hiburan/judika-rakan-duet-baharu-siti-nurhaliza-1.454451|language=ms|author=Saharudin Musthafa|date=10 March 2017|work=[[Utusan Malaysia]]|accessdate=12 May 2017|archiveurl=https://archive.today/20170512150240/http://www.utusan.com.my/hiburan/judika-rakan-duet-baharu-siti-nurhaliza-1.454451|archivedate=12 May 2017|url-status=dead}}</ref> Although she originally planned to fly to Indonesia to record "Kisah Ku Inginkan" in March 2017,<ref name="SS – RD" /><ref name="SS – U3" /> she later recorded the song in Malaysia with [[:ms:Yasin Sulaiman|Yasin Sulaiman]] as her vocal producer.<ref name="SS – NST" /> To record the vocals for "Tak Perlu Ragu" (No Need to Doubt) however, she did travel to Indonesia.<ref name="SS – CC">{{cite web|title=Bersama Ade Govinda, Siti Nurhaliza Lebih Tenang|trans-title=With Ade Govinda, Siti Nurhaliza is Calmer|url=http://www.cumicumi.com/news/cumi-music/111325/bersama-ade-govinda-siti-nurhaliza-lebih-tenang|language=id|author=Cumi Cumi Staff|date=10 March 2017|work=CumiCumi.com|accessdate=12 May 2017|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170512154609/http://www.cumicumi.com/news/cumi-music/111325/bersama-ade-govinda-siti-nurhaliza-lebih-tenang|archivedate=12 May 2017|url-status= }}</ref> Produced by Ade Govinda and Jeje Govinda, she recorded the song on 16 March 2017.<ref name="SS – CC" />


The last song to be recorded for ''SimetriSiti'' was "Aku Bukan Malaikat" (I'm Not an Angel) which was recorded on 6 April 2017.<ref name="SS – BH3" /> "Aku Bukan Malaikat" is composed and produced by [[:id:Opick|Opick]]. She requested for a new song from the Indonesian singer/composer when they were both involved in "Konsert Rapatkan Saf" back in October 2016.<ref name="SS – BH3" /> She described "Aku Bukan Malaikat" as a song specially for "sentimental women" like herself.<ref name="SS – SH" /> She admitted that she was swept by her emotions when she was recording the song and she had to quickly gather herself and control her emotions.<ref name="SS – SH" /> "Aku Bukan Malaikat" is revealed to be the most expensive song in the album.<ref name="SS – HM3"/>
The last song to be recorded for ''SimetriSiti'' was "Aku Bukan Malaikat" (I'm Not an Angel) which was recorded on 6 April 2017.<ref name="SS – BH3" /> "Aku Bukan Malaikat" is composed and produced by [[:id:Opick|Opick]]. She requested for a new song from the Indonesian singer/composer when they were both involved in "Konsert Rapatkan Saf" back in October 2016.<ref name="SS – BH3" /> She described "Aku Bukan Malaikat" as a song specially for "sentimental women" like herself.<ref name="SS – SH" /> She admitted that she was swept by her emotions when she was recording the song and she had to quickly gather herself and control her emotions.<ref name="SS – SH" /> "Aku Bukan Malaikat" is revealed to be the most expensive song in the album.<ref name="SS – HM3"/>


Five songs from ''SimetriSiti'', "Bersandar Cinta" (Out of Love), "Ikrar Cinta" (Love Vow), "Manis Terindah" (Sweet, Loveliest), "Segala Perasaan", and "Tak Perlu Ragu" received strings orchestra composition from [[Bulgarian National Radio Symphony Orchestra]].<ref name="SS – NST" /><ref name="SS – MM">{{cite web|title=Guna orkestra Bulgaria, Siti Nurhaliza tampil album ke-18|trans-title=Employs Bulgarian Orchestra, Siti Reveals 18th Album|url=http://www.themalaymailonline.com/projekmmo/berita/article/guna-orkestra-bulgaria-siti-nurhaliza-tampil-album-ke-18|language=ms|author=Astro Awani Staff|date=6 May 2017|work=[[Malay Mail]]|accessdate=13 May 2017|archiveurl=http://archive.is/ydcWc|archivedate=13 May 2017|deadurl= |df= }}</ref> The strings orchestra recording for the five songs were done in [[Bulgaria]] and it took them hours to complete.<ref name="SS – NST" /> The recordings were later sent back to Malaysia for the [[Audio mixing (recorded music)|mixing]] process.<ref name="SS – NST" /> The [[audio mastering]] for all tracks were done by Jay Franco of [[George Marino#Sterling Sound|Sterling Sound]] in [[New York City]].<ref name="SS – liner" />
Five songs from ''SimetriSiti'', "Bersandar Cinta" (Out of Love), "Ikrar Cinta" (Love Vow), "Manis Terindah" (Sweet, Loveliest), "Segala Perasaan", and "Tak Perlu Ragu" received strings orchestra composition from [[Bulgarian National Radio Symphony Orchestra]].<ref name="SS – NST" /><ref name="SS – MM">{{cite web|title=Guna orkestra Bulgaria, Siti Nurhaliza tampil album ke-18|trans-title=Employs Bulgarian Orchestra, Siti Reveals 18th Album|url=http://www.themalaymailonline.com/projekmmo/berita/article/guna-orkestra-bulgaria-siti-nurhaliza-tampil-album-ke-18|language=ms|author=Astro Awani Staff|date=6 May 2017|work=[[Malay Mail]]|accessdate=13 May 2017|archiveurl=https://archive.today/20170512161352/http://www.themalaymailonline.com/projekmmo/berita/article/guna-orkestra-bulgaria-siti-nurhaliza-tampil-album-ke-18|archivedate=12 May 2017|url-status=dead}}</ref> The strings orchestra recording for the five songs were done in [[Bulgaria]] and it took them hours to complete.<ref name="SS – NST" /> The recordings were later sent back to Malaysia for the [[Audio mixing (recorded music)|mixing]] process.<ref name="SS – NST" /> The [[audio mastering]] for all tracks were done by Jay Franco of [[George Marino#Sterling Sound|Sterling Sound]] in [[New York City]].<ref name="SS – liner" />


== Artwork and title ==
== Artwork and title ==
{{Quote box|width=300px|align=left|quote="The album also reflects me, as a well-balanced person and the kind of music which has been associated with me from the day I started my singing career. From mastering to the making of the album cover, everything has been given equal love and care."|source=—Siti Nurhaliza on the concept of ''SimetriSiti''<ref name="SS – NST" />}}
{{Quote box|width=300px|align=left|quote="The album also reflects me, as a well-balanced person and the kind of music which has been associated with me from the day I started my singing career. From mastering to the making of the album cover, everything has been given equal love and care."|source=—Siti Nurhaliza on the concept of ''SimetriSiti''<ref name="SS – NST" />}}


Unlike ''[[Fragmen]]'', her previous studio album where she said it is more personal,<ref name="SS – SH" /> for ''SimetriSiti'', the title of the album was chosen by Siti because it represents the equal treatment each song in the album receives, from choosing the composers and songs, the way the lyrics were sung and up to the recording production in general.<ref name="SS – K2" />
Unlike ''[[Fragmen]]'', her previous studio album where she said it is more personal,<ref name="SS – SH" /> the title ''SimetriSiti'' was chosen by Siti because it represents the equal (''symmetrical'', in a sense) treatment given to each song in the album, from choosing the composers and songs, the way the lyrics were sung and up to the recording production in general.<ref name="SS – K2" />


The design and cover for the album were said to be inspired by "[[Marilyn Monroe]]-esque 1950's fashion sense".<ref name="SS – NST2" /> The standard cover of the album features her and a group of her fans acting as [[paparazzi]].<ref name="SS – AA" /><ref name="SS – NST2" /> According to Siti, the [[Classical Hollywood cinema|Hollywood retro]] album cover was chosen because it represents her 21 years journey as an entertainer.<ref name="SS – K2" /> She genuinely feels that her career has been supported by her fans, photographers, make-up artists, fashion designers, and journalists,<ref name="SS – K2" /> and, "It is appropriate for me to visually portray them through ''SimetriSiti'''s album cover design."<ref name="SS – K2" />{{efn|Original:"''[...] molek rasanya jika saya abadikan mereka secara visual menerusi rekaan kulit album SimetriSiti.''"}} The exclusive version of album, available only for pre-order on [[Lazada Group|Lazada Malaysia]], features a different cover,<ref name="SS – HM">{{cite web|title=CD Simetri Siti nan ekslusif|trans-title=A Very Exclusive SimetriSiti CD|url=http://www.hmetro.com.my/node/227058|language=ms|author=Sudirman Mohd Tahir|date=5 May 2017|work=[[Harian Metro]]|accessdate=13 May 2017|archiveurl=http://archive.is/cck2I|archivedate=13 May 2017|deadurl= |df= }}</ref> complete with printed signature of hers.<ref name="SS – HM" /><ref name="SS – AG">{{cite web|title=Datuk Siti Terharu, 300 Unit Album SimetriSiti Habis Ditempah Dalam Masa 20 Minit|trans-title=Dato' Siti is Touched, 300 Units of SimetriSiti Out of Stock in 20 Minutes|url=http://www.astrogempak.com.my/artikel/4767/datuk-siti-terharu-300-unit-album-simetrisiti-habis-ditempah-dalam-masa-20-minit|language=ms|author=Mya Amri|date=8 May 2017|work=AstroGempak.com.my|accessdate=13 May 2017|archiveurl=http://archive.is/9OhWY|archivedate=13 May 2017|deadurl= |df= }}</ref> Due to its exclusivity,<ref name="SS – BH4">{{cite web|title=Album baru Siti dapat sambutan|trans-title=Siti's Latest Album is Well-received|url=https://www.bharian.com.my/node/279384|language=ms|author=Farihad Shalla Mahmud|date=25 November 2016|work=[[Berita Harian]]|accessdate=13 May 2017|archiveurl=http://archive.is/yxq9g|archivedate=5 May 2017|deadurl= |df= }}</ref> the pre-order for the album that was supposed to last for four days (5 until 9 May), ended in only 20 minutes.<ref name="SS – HM" />
The design and cover for the album were said to be inspired by "[[Marilyn Monroe]]-esque 1950's fashion sense".<ref name="SS – NST2" /> The standard cover of the album features her and a group of her fans acting as [[paparazzi]].<ref name="SS – AA" /><ref name="SS – NST2" /> According to Siti, the [[Classical Hollywood cinema|Hollywood retro]] album cover was chosen because it represents her 21 years of journey as an entertainer.<ref name="SS – K2" /> She genuinely feels that her career has been supported by her fans, photographers, make-up artists, fashion designers, and journalists,<ref name="SS – K2" /> and, "It is appropriate for me to visually portray them through ''SimetriSiti'''s album cover design."<ref name="SS – K2" />{{efn|Original:"''[...] molek rasanya jika saya abadikan mereka secara visual menerusi rekaan kulit album SimetriSiti.''"}} The exclusive version of album, available only for pre-order on [[Lazada Group|Lazada Malaysia]], features a different cover,<ref name="SS – HM">{{cite web|title=CD Simetri Siti nan ekslusif|trans-title=A Very Exclusive SimetriSiti CD|url=http://www.hmetro.com.my/node/227058|language=ms|author=Sudirman Mohd Tahir|date=5 May 2017|work=[[Harian Metro]]|accessdate=13 May 2017|archiveurl=https://archive.today/20170513054332/http://www.hmetro.com.my/node/227058|archivedate=13 May 2017|url-status=dead}}</ref> complete with printed signature of hers.<ref name="SS – HM" /><ref name="SS – AG">{{cite web|title=Datuk Siti Terharu, 300 Unit Album SimetriSiti Habis Ditempah Dalam Masa 20 Minit|trans-title=Dato' Siti is Touched, 300 Units of SimetriSiti Out of Stock in 20 Minutes|url=http://www.astrogempak.com.my/artikel/4767/datuk-siti-terharu-300-unit-album-simetrisiti-habis-ditempah-dalam-masa-20-minit|language=ms|author=Mya Amri|date=8 May 2017|work=AstroGempak.com.my|accessdate=13 May 2017|archiveurl=https://archive.today/20170513054639/http://www.astrogempak.com.my/artikel/4767/datuk-siti-terharu-300-unit-album-simetrisiti-habis-ditempah-dalam-masa-20-minit|archivedate=13 May 2017|url-status=dead}}</ref> Due to its exclusivity,<ref name="SS – BH4">{{cite web|title=Album baru Siti dapat sambutan|trans-title=Siti's Latest Album is Well-received|url=https://www.bharian.com.my/node/279384|language=ms|author=Farihad Shalla Mahmud|date=25 November 2016|work=[[Berita Harian]]|accessdate=13 May 2017|archiveurl=https://archive.today/20170513055528/https://www.bharian.com.my/node/279384|archivedate=13 May 2017|url-status=dead}}</ref> the pre-order for the album that was supposed to last for four days (5 until 9 May), ended in only 20 minutes.<ref name="SS – HM" />


== Release and promotion ==
== Release and promotion ==
To promote the release of ''SimetriSiti'', pre-order for exclusive version of the album was made available on [[Lazada Group|Lazada Malaysia]] from 5 until 9 May 2017.<ref name="SS – HM" /> However, due to the limited number of copies and its exclusive cover and additional postcards, all 300 copies of the exclusive version ran out of stock in 20 minutes on its first day.<ref name="SS – HM" /> Unlike its standard cover release, the exclusive version features an entirely different front cover, complete with printed signature of Siti's.<ref name="SS – HM" /> On 5 May too, she launched the album at The Royale Chulan Hotel, [[Kuala Lumpur]].<ref name="SS – SH" /> During the album launch, she sang a medley of all 10 songs from ''SimetriSiti'' in 20 minutes.<ref name="SS – SCD">{{cite web|title=抱だき病びょう硬かた撑录音おん·茜あかね蒂放眼めAIM|trans-title=Despite Sickness, Still Insisting to Continue Recording – Siti Aims AIM|url=http://www.sinchew.com.my/node/1640713/抱だき病びょう硬かた撑录音おん·茜あかね蒂放眼めaim|language=zh|author=Sin Chew Staff|date=7 May 2017|work=[[Sin Chew Daily]]|accessdate=13 May 2017|archiveurl=http://archive.is/bjBuI|archivedate=13 May 2017|deadurl= |df= }}</ref> Music videos for "Segala Perasaan" and "Bersandar Cinta" were also previewed during the event.<ref name="SS – SFM">{{cite web|title=Album Terbaru Dato’ Siti Habis Dijual Dalam Masa 20 Minit|trans-title=Dato' Siti Nurhaliza's Latest Album Sold Out in 20 Minutes|url=http://www.suria.my/sensasi/album-terbaru-dato-siti-habis-dijual-dalam-masa-20-minit/|language=ms|author=Suria FM Staff|date=8 May 2017|work=[[Suria FM]]|accessdate=13 May 2017|archiveurl=http://archive.is/9uTwJ|archivedate=13 May 2017|deadurl= |df= }}</ref>
To promote the release of ''SimetriSiti'', pre-order for exclusive version of the album was made available on [[Lazada Group|Lazada Malaysia]] from 5 until 9 May 2017.<ref name="SS – HM" /> However, all 300 copies of the album sold out within 20 minutes.<ref name="SS – HM" /> Unlike its standard cover release, the exclusive version features an entirely different front cover, complete with printed signature of Siti's.<ref name="SS – HM" /> On 5 May too, she launched the album at The Royale Chulan Hotel, [[Kuala Lumpur]].<ref name="SS – SH" /> During the album launch, she sang a medley of all 10 songs from ''SimetriSiti'' in 20 minutes.<ref name="SS – SCD">{{cite web|title=抱だき病びょう硬かた撑录音おん·茜あかね蒂放眼めAIM|trans-title=Despite Sickness, Still Insisting to Continue Recording – Siti Aims AIM|url=http://www.sinchew.com.my/node/1640713/抱だき病びょう硬かた撑录音おん·茜あかね蒂放眼めaim|language=zh|author=Sin Chew Staff|date=7 May 2017|work=[[Sin Chew Daily]]|accessdate=13 May 2017|archiveurl=https://archive.today/20170513141442/http://www.sinchew.com.my/node/1640713/%E6%8A%B1%E7%97%85%E7%A1%AC%E6%92%91%E5%BD%95%E9%9F%B3%C2%B7%E8%8C%9C%E8%92%82%E6%94%BE%E7%9C%BCaim|archivedate=13 May 2017|url-status=dead}}</ref> Music videos for "Segala Perasaan" and "Bersandar Cinta" were also previewed during the event.<ref name="SS – SFM">{{cite web|title=Album Terbaru Dato' Siti Habis Dijual Dalam Masa 20 Minit|trans-title=Dato' Siti Nurhaliza's Latest Album Sold Out in 20 Minutes|url=http://www.suria.my/sensasi/album-terbaru-dato-siti-habis-dijual-dalam-masa-20-minit/|language=ms|author=Suria FM Staff|date=8 May 2017|work=[[Suria FM]]|accessdate=13 May 2017|archiveurl=https://archive.today/20170513152005/http://www.suria.my/sensasi/album-terbaru-dato-siti-habis-dijual-dalam-masa-20-minit/|archivedate=13 May 2017|url-status=dead}}</ref>


For the Indonesian market however, ''SimetriSiti'' only has nine tracks.<ref name="SS – NST" /> Since the copyright for the song is shared between [[Universal Music Group]] (Malaysia) and [[Sony Music]] Indonesia, "Kisah Ku Inginkan", a duet track with [[:id:Judika|Judika]] will not be available in ''SimetriSiti'' in Indonesia.<ref name="SS – NST" /> Instead, the track will be included in Judika's upcoming album.<ref name="SS – NST" />
For the Indonesian market however, ''SimetriSiti'' only has nine tracks.<ref name="SS – NST" /> Since the copyright for the song is shared between [[Universal Music Group]] (Malaysia) and [[Sony Music]] Indonesia, "Kisah Ku Inginkan", the duet with [[:id:Judika|Judika]] will not be available in ''SimetriSiti'' in Indonesia.<ref name="SS – NST" /> Instead, the track will be included in Judika's upcoming album.<ref name="SS – NST" />


The album also made available at the Creacion boutique and selected [[Petronas]] station in conjunction with the holy [[Ramadan]] fasting month.<ref>{{cite web|title=Album SimetriSiti boleh didapati di stesen Petronas terpilih|trans_title=SimetriSiti is now available at selected Petronas station|url=http://www.rojakdaily.com/entertainment/article/2560/album-simetrisiti-boleh-didapati-di-stesen-petronas-terpilih|language=ms|author=|date=29 May 2017|work=Rojak Daily|accessdate=8 June 2017|deadurl= |df= }}</ref>
The album is also available at the Creacion boutique and selected [[Petronas]] stations.<ref>{{cite web|title=Album SimetriSiti boleh didapati di stesen Petronas terpilih|trans-title=SimetriSiti is now available at selected Petronas station|url=http://www.rojakdaily.com/entertainment/article/2560/album-simetrisiti-boleh-didapati-di-stesen-petronas-terpilih|language=ms|author=|date=29 May 2017|work=Rojak Daily|accessdate=8 June 2017}}</ref>


=== Singles ===
=== Singles ===
"Segala Perasaan" was released as ''SimetriSiti'''s first single.<ref name="SS – HM2">{{cite web|title=Lagu Siti teratas|trans-title=Siti's Song Atop [of the Charts]|url=http://www.hmetro.com.my/node/225155|language=ms|author=Sudirman Mohd Tahir|date=28 April 2017|work=[[Harian Metro]]|accessdate=13 May 2017|archiveurl=http://archive.is/FdWJw|archivedate=13 May 2017|deadurl= |df= }}</ref> It was released on 27 April for streaming and download.<ref name="SS – HM2" /> Upon its release, "Segala Perasaan" charted atop of iTunes Malaysia top songs chart.<ref name="SS – BH5">{{cite web|title=Lagu baharu Siti juara carta iTunes|trans-title=Siti's Latest Song is an iTunes Chart Champion|url=https://www.bharian.com.my/node/276894|language=ms|author=Zaidi Mohamad|date=28 April 2017|work=[[Berita Harian]]|accessdate=13 May 2017|archiveurl=http://archive.is/ARhWV|archivedate=13 May 2017|deadurl= |df= }}</ref> According to Siti, "Segala Perasaan" challenges her vocals and it requires her to really understand the lyrics while singing.<ref name="SS – BH5" /> For "Segala Perasaan"'s music video, Siti plays a superheroine, her first role as such.<ref name="SS – RD2">{{cite web|title=Impian Datuk Siti Nurhaliza Jadi Wira Dizahirkan Dalam Video Muzik Baharu|trans-title=Dato' Siti Nurhaliza's Dream to Become a Superhero Visualized in the New Music Video|url=http://www.rojakdaily.com/entertainment/article/2382/impian-datuk-siti-nurhaliza-jadi-wira-dizahirkan-dalam-video-muzik-baharu|language=ms|author=Chempaka Nur Iman|date=4 May 2017|work=RojakDaily.com|accessdate=13 May 2017|archiveurl=http://archive.is/gIeci|archivedate=13 May 2017|deadurl= |df= }}</ref>
"Segala Perasaan" was released as ''SimetriSiti'''s first single.<ref name="SS – HM2">{{cite web|title=Lagu Siti teratas|trans-title=Siti's Song Atop [of the Charts]|url=http://www.hmetro.com.my/node/225155|language=ms|author=Sudirman Mohd Tahir|date=28 April 2017|work=[[Harian Metro]]|accessdate=13 May 2017|archiveurl=https://archive.today/20170513152436/http://www.hmetro.com.my/node/225155|archivedate=13 May 2017|url-status=dead}}</ref> It was released on 27 April for streaming and download.<ref name="SS – HM2" /> Upon its release, "Segala Perasaan" charted atop of iTunes Malaysia.<ref name="SS – BH5">{{cite web|title=Lagu baharu Siti juara carta iTunes|trans-title=Siti's Latest Song is an iTunes Chart Champion|url=https://www.bharian.com.my/node/276894|language=ms|author=Zaidi Mohamad|date=28 April 2017|work=[[Berita Harian]]|accessdate=13 May 2017|archiveurl=https://archive.today/20170513153546/https://www.bharian.com.my/node/276894|archivedate=13 May 2017|url-status=dead}}</ref> According to Siti, "Segala Perasaan" challenges her vocals and requires her to really understand the lyrics while singing.<ref name="SS – BH5" /> As for the single's music video, Siti plays a superheroine, her first role as such.<ref name="SS – RD2">{{cite web|title=Impian Datuk Siti Nurhaliza Jadi Wira Dizahirkan Dalam Video Muzik Baharu|trans-title=Dato' Siti Nurhaliza's Dream to Become a Superhero Visualized in the New Music Video|url=http://www.rojakdaily.com/entertainment/article/2382/impian-datuk-siti-nurhaliza-jadi-wira-dizahirkan-dalam-video-muzik-baharu|language=ms|author=Chempaka Nur Iman|date=4 May 2017|work=RojakDaily.com|accessdate=13 May 2017|archiveurl=https://archive.today/20170513154220/http://www.rojakdaily.com/entertainment/article/2382/impian-datuk-siti-nurhaliza-jadi-wira-dizahirkan-dalam-video-muzik-baharu|archivedate=13 May 2017|url-status=dead}}</ref>


== Track listing ==
== Track listing ==
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| headline = Indonesian Version<ref name="SS – ID">{{cite web|title=Siti Nurhaliza – SimetriSiti|url=https://itunes.apple.com/id/album/simetrisiti-indonesia-version/id1232499336|website=iTunes Store (ID). Apple|date=10 May 2017|accessdate=21 May 2017}}</ref>
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'''Performers and musicians'''
'''Performers and musicians'''
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* Aji – [[guitar]] <small>(track 1, 6)</small>
* Aji – [[guitar]] <small>(track 1, 6)</small>
* Arthur Kam – drums <small>(track 10)</small>
* Arthur Kam – drums <small>(track 10)</small>
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'''Technical'''
'''Technical'''
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* Ad Samad – lyricist <small>(track 1, 6)</small>
* Ad Samad – lyricist <small>(track 1, 6)</small>
* Ade Govinda – record producer <small>(track 8)</small>, [[arrangement]] <small>(track 8)</small>, composer <small>(track 8)</small>, lyricist <small>(track 8)</small>
* Ade Govinda – record producer <small>(track 8)</small>, [[arrangement]] <small>(track 8)</small>, composer <small>(track 8)</small>, lyricist <small>(track 8)</small>
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'''Bulgarian technical personnel'''
'''Bulgarian technical personnel'''
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* Christo Pavlov – [[Conducting|conductor]] <small>(track 1, 3, 4, 6, 8)</small>
* Christo Pavlov – [[Conducting|conductor]] <small>(track 1, 3, 4, 6, 8)</small>
* Gabriele Conti – protools recordist <small>(track 1, 3, 4, 6, 8)</small>
* Gabriele Conti – Pro Tools recordist <small>(track 1, 3, 4, 6, 8)</small>
* Marco Streccioni – scoring engineer <small>(track 1, 3, 4, 6, 8)</small>
* Marco Streccioni – scoring engineer <small>(track 1, 3, 4, 6, 8)</small>
* Slav Slavtchev – orchestra manager <small>(track 1, 3, 4, 6, 8)</small>
* Slav Slavtchev – orchestra manager <small>(track 1, 3, 4, 6, 8)</small>
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|rowspan="1"|Malaysia
|rowspan="1"|Malaysia
|rowspan="5"|10 May 2017<ref name="SS – MS3">{{cite web|title=Siti Nurhaliza sasar AIM|trans-title=Siti Nurhaliza Aims for AIM|url=http://www.mstar.com.my/hiburan/berita-hiburan/2017/05/06/siti-nurhaliza-sasar-aim/|language=ms|author=Mohd Al Qayum Azizi|date=6 May 2017|work=[[The Star (Malaysia)|mStar]]|accessdate=14 May 2017|archiveurl=http://archive.is/hrOAM|archivedate=14 May 2017|deadurl= |df= }}</ref>
|rowspan="5"|10 May 2017<ref name="SS – MS3">{{cite web|title=Siti Nurhaliza sasar AIM|trans-title=Siti Nurhaliza Aims for AIM|url=http://www.mstar.com.my/hiburan/berita-hiburan/2017/05/06/siti-nurhaliza-sasar-aim/|language=ms|author=Mohd Al Qayum Azizi|date=6 May 2017|work=[[The Star (Malaysia)|mStar]]|accessdate=14 May 2017|archiveurl=https://archive.today/20170513161741/http://www.mstar.com.my/hiburan/berita-hiburan/2017/05/06/siti-nurhaliza-sasar-aim/|archivedate=13 May 2017|url-status=dead}}</ref>
|rowspan="3"|[[Compact disc|CD]], [[Music download|digital download]]<ref>Digital download:
|rowspan="3"|[[Compact disc|CD]], [[Music download|digital download]]<ref>Digital download:
* [https://itunes.apple.com/my/album/simetrisiti/id1232498752 "SimetriSiti by Siti Nurhaliza on iTunes"]. [[iTunes Store]] ([[Apple Inc.|Apple]]). Retrieved 27 May 2017.
* [https://itunes.apple.com/my/album/simetrisiti/id1232498752 "SimetriSiti by Siti Nurhaliza on iTunes"]. [[iTunes Store]] ([[Apple Inc.|Apple]]). Retrieved 27 May 2017.
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|26 May 2017<ref>{{cite web|title=SimetriSiti Indonesia|url=https://www.instagram.com/p/BUi7vwVDBMo/|language=id|author=Universal Music Indonesia's Admin|accessdate=31 May 2017}}</ref>
|26 May 2017<ref>{{cite web|title=SimetriSiti Indonesia|url=https://www.instagram.com/p/BUi7vwVDBMo/ |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/instagram/universalmusicindonesia/1523042390456931112 |archive-date=2021-12-25 |url-access=registration|language=id|author=Universal Music Indonesia's Admin|accessdate=31 May 2017}}{{cbignore}}</ref>
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== External links ==
== External links ==
* {{Discogs master|1178349|SimetriSiti|type=album}}
* {{Discogs master|1178349|SimetriSiti|type=album}}
* [http://archive.is/wM2kV Exclusive Pre-order for ''SimetriSiti'' on Lazada Malaysia (Archived)]
* [https://archive.today/20170504162034/http://www.lazada.com.my/pre-order-exclusive-dato-siti-nurhaliza-simetrisiti-cd-eta-10-may-2017-29784676.html Exclusive Pre-order for ''SimetriSiti'' on Lazada Malaysia (Archived)]
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U6dVwpPN0mc&t=185s ''SimetriSiti'''s Official Behind-the-Scenes Video]
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U6dVwpPN0mc&t=185s ''SimetriSiti'''s Official Behind-the-Scenes Video]


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SimetriSiti
Studio album by
Siti Nurhaliza
Released10 May 2017 (2017-05-10)
RecordedMarch – April 2017
Studio
Various
    • Cranky Music Studio, Ben at Ark Studio, babyBoss Studio, Harem Studio, and Supra Seven Studio
      (Malaysia)
    • iSound Studio
      (Indonesia)
Genre
Length40:04
Label
Producer
  • Siti Nurhaliza (Executive)
  • Kenny Ong (Executive)
  • Ade Govinda
  • Aubrey Suwito
  • Jeje Govinda
  • Jenny Chin
  • Firdaus Mahmud
  • Mujahid Abdul Wahab
  • Opick
  • Sze Wan
Siti Nurhaliza chronology
Unplugged
(2015) 		SimetriSiti
(2017) 		ManifestaSITI2020
(2020)
Alternative cover
Lazada Malaysia Exclusive Cover[n 1]
Singles from SimetriSiti
  1. "Segala Perasaan"
    Released: 28 April 2017
  2. "Bersandar Cinta"
    Released: 15 June 2017
  3. "Aku Bukan Malaikat"
    Released: 21 September 2017
  4. "Kau Takdirku"
    Released: 12 February 2018

SimetriSiti is an eighteenth studio album and seventeenth Malay-language album by Malaysian singer, Siti Nurhaliza. It was released by Universal Music Group (Malaysia) in collaboration with her own record company, Siti Nurhaliza Productions on 10 May 2017. Recorded in March and April 2017, the album was a collaboration between Malaysian and Indonesian composers, lyricists, and producers.

Pre-order for an exclusive edition of SimetriSiti was made available on Lazada Malaysia on 5 May 2017, and all 300 available copies sold out in 20 minutes. "Segala Perasaan" (All of My Feelings), the debut single for the album, was released on 28 April 2017.

Background[edit]

"Alhamdulillah, the responses were great. From 300 songs that were submitted, I only choose the best 10 songs that fit with the concept of the album. Even until today (March 2017), there are still musicians who sent their songs and I really appreciate their effort."

—Siti Nurhaliza on recording SimetriSiti[3][a]

In November 2016, she revealed that prior to her 3-week holiday trip,[4] she requested Aubrey Suwito to make an announcement on his Facebook page in search of new songs for her latest album.[5] She also requested a number of Malaysian and Indonesian artists to provide songs to her, including Hazami and Opick.[6][7] Until November 2016, she has received more than 300 song submissions, including from Indonesian songwriters.[5] She commented on her song choices as, "I am not too picky [whether they are] new or old composers, what is more important is that their songs have to be easy to be accepted and catchy. But, I still prioritize good and mature song arrangement quality."[8][b]

The whole process, from vetting and finalizing the song candidates to recording the entire album took her and her team five months to finish.[9] For the first four months, she had to attend few listening sessions several times before choosing the best 10 songs.[9][10] The best 10 songs were chosen based on votes by her, her management, and her recording company.[11] To prevent bias during the song selection, it was done without prior knowledge of the composers' identity.[12]

The total album production cost for SimetriSiti is cited to be roughly RM 100 000.[13]

Recording and production[edit]

Joe Flizzow (left) and Judika (right) served as a featuring artist and duet partner respectively for SimetriSiti.

Although originally scheduled for March 2017 release,[4] the recording process for the album only began early March 2017.[14] At early stages of the recording, she admitted that she had difficulty in singing some of the songs due to poor health.[15] However, with proper training from her vocal teacher, she was able to complete the recordings in the stipulated time.[15] She commented, "Initially, I felt as if I was not ready to record my first and second songs, but, thankfully, when listening to the pieces again, I found that the songs presented a different side of my vocals."[15]

During the early stages of the album planning in January 2017, she revealed that one song from the album will be recorded in Mandarin.[16] However the idea was scrapped leaving her with one track less.[10] A last minute idea, she decided to pen and compose a song specially dedicated to her fans, "Penghiburku" (My Entertainers).[11] Before composing the song, she had a rough time in composing a complete tune.[11] The inspiration for the music came to her when she was visiting her step daughter-in-law, Tya Arifin who was in labor in March 2017.[10][11] She recalled the moment, "[I] didn't expect for "Penghiburku"'s melody to strike [my] mind when I was accompanying [my] step daughter-in-law. I immediately recorded the melody with my phone and sent it to Aubrey to be produced."[11][c] When she submitted the demo to Sze Wan,[17] she suggested to Siti that some rapping to be included in the upbeat song which led to the involvement of Joe Flizzow to provide the additional verses.[17] The lyrics for "Penghiburku" on the other hand, were composed by Siti on the day of recording itself.[18]

Apart from employing local Malaysian talents, Siti also sourced musicians and artists from Indonesia to contribute to the materials in SimetriSiti. Ivan Lahardika, an Indonesian musician, produced two songs for the album, including "Segala Perasaan" (All of My Feelings), the album's first single.[15] He is also responsible for the duet "Kisah Ku Inginkan" (The Story that I Want) with another Indonesian singer, Judika.[12] The idea for the collaboration began when both Siti and Judika performed together at 2014 Anugerah Planet Muzik.[19] Although she originally planned to fly to Indonesia to record "Kisah Ku Inginkan" in March 2017,[3][19] she later recorded the song in Malaysia with Yasin Sulaiman as her vocal producer.[12] To record the vocals for "Tak Perlu Ragu" (No Need to Doubt) however, she did travel to Indonesia.[20] Produced by Ade Govinda and Jeje Govinda, she recorded the song on 16 March 2017.[20]

The last song to be recorded for SimetriSiti was "Aku Bukan Malaikat" (I'm Not an Angel) which was recorded on 6 April 2017.[7] "Aku Bukan Malaikat" is composed and produced by Opick. She requested for a new song from the Indonesian singer/composer when they were both involved in "Konsert Rapatkan Saf" back in October 2016.[7] She described "Aku Bukan Malaikat" as a song specially for "sentimental women" like herself.[10] She admitted that she was swept by her emotions when she was recording the song and she had to quickly gather herself and control her emotions.[10] "Aku Bukan Malaikat" is revealed to be the most expensive song in the album.[13]

Five songs from SimetriSiti, "Bersandar Cinta" (Out of Love), "Ikrar Cinta" (Love Vow), "Manis Terindah" (Sweet, Loveliest), "Segala Perasaan", and "Tak Perlu Ragu" received strings orchestra composition from Bulgarian National Radio Symphony Orchestra.[12][21] The strings orchestra recording for the five songs were done in Bulgaria and it took them hours to complete.[12] The recordings were later sent back to Malaysia for the mixing process.[12] The audio mastering for all tracks were done by Jay Franco of Sterling Sound in New York City.[22]

Artwork and title[edit]

"The album also reflects me, as a well-balanced person and the kind of music which has been associated with me from the day I started my singing career. From mastering to the making of the album cover, everything has been given equal love and care."

—Siti Nurhaliza on the concept of SimetriSiti[12]

Unlike Fragmen, her previous studio album where she said it is more personal,[10] the title SimetriSiti was chosen by Siti because it represents the equal (symmetrical, in a sense) treatment given to each song in the album, from choosing the composers and songs, the way the lyrics were sung and up to the recording production in general.[11]

The design and cover for the album were said to be inspired by "Marilyn Monroe-esque 1950's fashion sense".[17] The standard cover of the album features her and a group of her fans acting as paparazzi.[15][17] According to Siti, the Hollywood retro album cover was chosen because it represents her 21 years of journey as an entertainer.[11] She genuinely feels that her career has been supported by her fans, photographers, make-up artists, fashion designers, and journalists,[11] and, "It is appropriate for me to visually portray them through SimetriSiti's album cover design."[11][d] The exclusive version of album, available only for pre-order on Lazada Malaysia, features a different cover,[23] complete with printed signature of hers.[23][2] Due to its exclusivity,[1] the pre-order for the album that was supposed to last for four days (5 until 9 May), ended in only 20 minutes.[23]

Release and promotion[edit]

To promote the release of SimetriSiti, pre-order for exclusive version of the album was made available on Lazada Malaysia from 5 until 9 May 2017.[23] However, all 300 copies of the album sold out within 20 minutes.[23] Unlike its standard cover release, the exclusive version features an entirely different front cover, complete with printed signature of Siti's.[23] On 5 May too, she launched the album at The Royale Chulan Hotel, Kuala Lumpur.[10] During the album launch, she sang a medley of all 10 songs from SimetriSiti in 20 minutes.[24] Music videos for "Segala Perasaan" and "Bersandar Cinta" were also previewed during the event.[25]

For the Indonesian market however, SimetriSiti only has nine tracks.[12] Since the copyright for the song is shared between Universal Music Group (Malaysia) and Sony Music Indonesia, "Kisah Ku Inginkan", the duet with Judika will not be available in SimetriSiti in Indonesia.[12] Instead, the track will be included in Judika's upcoming album.[12]

The album is also available at the Creacion boutique and selected Petronas stations.[26]

Singles[edit]

"Segala Perasaan" was released as SimetriSiti's first single.[27] It was released on 27 April for streaming and download.[27] Upon its release, "Segala Perasaan" charted atop of iTunes Malaysia.[28] According to Siti, "Segala Perasaan" challenges her vocals and requires her to really understand the lyrics while singing.[28] As for the single's music video, Siti plays a superheroine, her first role as such.[29]

Track listing[edit]

No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Bersandar Cinta"
Aubrey Suwito3:58
2."Penghiburku" (featuring Joe Flizzow)Siti NurhalizaSze Wan3:28
3."Ikrar Cinta"
  • Amirah Ali
  • Sulu Sarawak
Jenny Chin3:48
4."Segala Perasaan"Ivan LahardikaMujahid Abd Wahab4:43
5."Aku Bukan Malaikat"
Opick4:07
6."Manis Terindah"
  • Aubrey Suwito
  • Ad Samad
Aubrey Suwito3:48
7."Kisah Ku Inginkan" (with Judika)Ivan LahardikaMujahid Abd Wahab4:28
8."Tak Perlu Ragu"Ade Govinda
  • Ade Govinda
  • Jeje Govinda
3:35
9."Kau Takdirku"
Firdaus Mahmud3:59
10."Hiasi Duniaku"Sid MurshidSze Wan4:10
Total length:40:04
Indonesian Version[30]
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Bersandar Cinta"
Aubrey Suwito3:58
2."Penghiburku" (featuring Joe Flizzow)Siti NurhalizaSze Wan3:28
3."Ikrar Cinta"
  • Amirah Ali
  • Sulu Sarawak
Jenny Chin3:48
4."Segala Perasaan"Ivan LahardikaMujahid Abd Wahab4:43
5."Aku Bukan Malaikat"
Opick4:07
6."Manis Terindah"
  • Aubrey Suwito
  • Ad Samad
Aubrey Suwito3:48
7."Tak Perlu Ragu"Ade Govinda
  • Ade Govinda
  • Jeje Govinda
3:35
8."Kau Takdirku"
Firdaus Mahmud3:59
9."Hiasi Duniaku"Sid MurshidSze Wan4:10
Total length:35:36

Personnel[edit]

Credits adapted from SimetriSiti booklet liner notes.[22]

Performers and musicians

  • Aji – guitar (track 1, 6)
  • Arthur Kam – drums (track 10)
  • Aznan Alias – guitar (track 9)
  • Azran Hamzah (Awe) – background vocals (track 9)
  • Eja Muhammad Nor (Eja) – background vocals (track 9)
  • Joe Flizzow – vocals (track 2)
  • Helmy Metz – background vocals (track 7)
  • Hendra J Pristiwa – strings (track 7)
  • Ivan Lahardika – guitar (track 4, 7), keyboard (track 4, 7)
  • Jantan Prama Putra – drums (track 7)
  • John Thomas – drums (track 3)
  • Judika – vocals (track 7)
  • Juwita Suwito – background vocals (track 2)
  • Levi Lebon – bass (track 4, 7)
  • Norman Abd Rahman – bass (track 3)
  • Sani Harjasyah Rusmadi – drums (track 4)
  • Shamril Salleh – guitar (track 2, 10)
  • Sham Kamikaze – acoustic guitar (track 3), electric guitar (track 3)
  • Siti Nurhaliza – vocals (track 1–10)
  • Yucky Yulianti – background vocals (track 4, 7)

Technical

  • Ad Samad – lyricist (track 1, 6)
  • Ade Govinda – record producer (track 8), arrangement (track 8), composer (track 8), lyricist (track 8)
  • Aiman – promotional unit (Siti Nurhaliza Productions)
  • Aisyah Wong Mei Chen – artists and repertoire, new business development unit (Universal Music Group)
  • Alud – promotional unit (Siti Nurhaliza Productions)
  • Amirah Ali – composer (track 3)
  • Anuar Sujud – creation, design
  • Aubrey Suwito – album project manager (track 1–10), record producer (track 1, 6), composer (track 1, 6) recording (track 1, 6), arrangement (track 1, 6), production (track 4), keyboard (track 1, 6), programming (track 1, 6)
  • Ari Renaldi – mixing (track 5, 8)
  • Bah Shu Hann – new business development unit (Universal Music Group)
  • Bryan Wong – promotional unit (Universal Music Group)
  • Carrie Ng – new business development unit (Universal Music Group)
  • Dani P.O – drums (track 5)
  • Dian – lyricist (track 5)
  • Dimawan Krisnowo Adji – arrangement (track 4)
  • Emily Fong – promotional unit (Universal Music Group)
  • Epie Temerloh Miracle Touch – make-up
  • Fadhil Kamarudin – photography
  • Fadzli Fauzy – recording (track 9), mixing (track 9)
  • Farah Rafie – photography
  • Felix Voon – mixing (track 2, 10)
  • Firdaus Mahmud – record producer (track 9), arrangement (track 9), keyboard (track 9), programming (track 9)
  • Habsah Hassan – lyricist (track 9)
  • Ivan Lahardika – composer (track 4, 7), lyricist (track 4, 7), arrangement (track 4, 7)
  • Jac Ng – commercial unit (Universal Music Group)
  • Jay Franco (Sterling Sound) – mastering (track 1–10)
  • Jeje Govinda – record producer (track 8), arrangement (track 8)
  • Jenny Chin – record producer (track 3), recording (track 3), arrangement (track 3), keyboard (track 3), programming (track 3)
  • Joe Flizzow – lyricist (track 2)
  • Jovian Mandagie – wardrobe
  • Judika – production (track 7)
  • Keith Yong – recording (track 1, 3, 6)
  • Kim Lim – new business development unit (Universal Music Group)
  • Kylie Koh – commercial unit (Universal Music Group)
  • Leonard Fong – scoring session co-ordinator (track 1, 3, 4, 6, 8), recording supervisor (track 1, 3, 4, 6, 8)
  • Martin – keyboard (track 5), programming (track 5), guitar (track 5), bass (track 5)
  • Minni Gan – promotional unit (Universal Music Group)
  • Miselyn Lem – new business development unit (Universal Music Group)
  • Mohariz Yaakup – composer (track 9)
  • Mujahid Abd Wahab – record producer (track 4, 7)
  • Nicholas Han – promotional unit (Universal Music Group)
  • Opick – record producer (track 5), composer (track 5), arrangement (track 5)
  • Paul Morrison – mixing (track 6)
  • Peter Chong – mixing (track 3, 10)
  • Phoebe Heng – promotional unit (Universal Music Group)
  • Rachel Sandra Danker – digital production unit (Universal Music Group)
  • Rizman Ruzaini – wardrobe
  • Rozi Abdul Razak – artists and repertoire, promotional unit (Siti Nurhaliza Productions)
  • Saida – promotional unit (Siti Nurhaliza Productions)
  • Sham Kamikaze – recording (track 3)
  • Shirley Tan – studio manager (track 1, 4, 6, 8)
  • Sid Murshid – composer (track 10), lyricist (track 10)
  • Siti Fairuz Ibrahim – promotional unit (Siti Nurhaliza Productions)
  • Siti Nurhaliza – composer (track 2), lyricist (track 2)
  • Steven Chen – digital production unit (Universal Music Group)
  • Sulu Sarawak – lyricist (track 3)
  • Sunil Kumar – mixing (track 1)
  • Sze Wan – record producer (track 2, 10), arrangement (track 2, 10)
  • Tee Tze Mien – promotional unit (Universal Music Group)
  • Tiffany Haruka Teh – promotional unit (Universal Music Group)
  • Wawan Qreebow – mixing (track 4, 7)
  • Yasin Sulaiman – production (track 5, 7)
  • Yin Siow Paung – commercial unit (Universal Music Group)

Bulgarian technical personnel

  • Christo Pavlov – conductor (track 1, 3, 4, 6, 8)
  • Gabriele Conti – Pro Tools recordist (track 1, 3, 4, 6, 8)
  • Marco Streccioni – scoring engineer (track 1, 3, 4, 6, 8)
  • Slav Slavtchev – orchestra manager (track 1, 3, 4, 6, 8)

Certification[edit]

Country Certification Sales/Shipments
MalaysiaExclusive Version Sold out 300[23]

Release history[edit]

Region Release date Format Label
Malaysia 10 May 2017[31] CD, digital download[32] Universal Music Group (Malaysia)
Singapore
Brunei
Worldwide digital download
Indonesia Universal Music Group (Indonesia)
10 May 2017[30]
26 May 2017[33] CD
Japan 20 June 2017[34] CD Universal Music Group

Explanatory notes[edit]

  1. ^ Original:"Alhamdulillah, sambutan memang menggalakkan. Daripada 300 lagu yang dihantar, Siti hanya memilih 10 yang terbaik dan bersesuaian dengan konsep album. Sehingga kini pun masih ada lagi pihak yang menghantar lagu ciptaan mereka dan Siti sangat menghargai usaha mereka."
  2. ^ Original:"Saya tidak terlalu memilih komposer baharu atau lama, apa yang penting ialah lagu tersebut mesti mudah diterima dan catchy. Namun, saya masih mementingkan kualiti gubahan muzik yang matang dan bagus."
  3. ^ Original:"Tidak sangka pula pada melodi lagu Penghiburku muncul dalam kotak minda ketika menemani menantu tiri. Saya segera rakamkan melodi tersebut menggunakan telefon bimbit lalu dihantar kepada Aubrey untuk diterbitkan."
  4. ^ Original:"[...] molek rasanya jika saya abadikan mereka secara visual menerusi rekaan kulit album SimetriSiti."

Notes[edit]

  1. ^ The exclusive cover is only available through pre-order on Lazada Malaysia. Due to its exclusive cover,[1] complete with printed Siti's signature,[2] all 300 copies that were made available ran out of stock in 20 minutes.[2]

References[edit]

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  32. ^ Digital download:
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External links[edit]

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