Puncak Kasih

Ziana Zain
Studio album by Ziana Zain
Released 28 May 1997
Recorded 1996-1997
Genre Pop, ethnic
Label BMG
Producer Mohd Firhad
Ziana Zain chronology
Ziana Zain Unplugged
(1996)Ziana Zain Unplugged1996		 Puncak Kasih
(1997)		 Best of Ziana Zain
(1998)Best of Ziana Zain1998
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Allmusic[1]

Puncak Kasih (English: "Love's Summit") is the fourth studio album from Malaysian pop singer Ziana Zain, released on 28 May 1997 by BMG Music. The album incorporates elements of pop, ballad and traditional music.

Puncak Kasih has been certified 3x platinum for selling more than 150,000 copies and it consequently became Ziana's third consecutive platinum album in Malaysia.[2] The album also won the award Best Pop Album in 1998's Anugerah Industri Muzik. This album also had overwhelming receptions in neighboring countries such as Indonesia, Brunei and Singapore.

The album spawned five singles, "Puncak Kasih", "Kalau Mencari Teman","Berpisah Jua","Ada Cinta" and "Terlerai Kasih" that attained chart success. Another track, "Satu Detik" was later released as promotional single for her nationwide concert tour in 1998. The lead single, "Puncak Kasih", set a record for topping Carta Muzik Muzik at number 1 for fifteen consecutive weeks.[3] . In Indonesia, Puncak Kasih became one of the most popular Malaysian song in 1997.

Track listing

  1. "Puncak Kasih" (Adnan Abu Hassan, Maya Sari) — 5:32
  2. "Sepi Tanpa Rela" (Johari Teh) — 4:19
  3. "Berpisah Jua" (Asmin Mudin) — 5:10
  4. "Satu Detik" (Azlan Abu Hassan, Maya Sari) — 3:38
  5. "Cinta Di Menara Rindu" (Idzahar, Azam Dungun) — 5:17
  6. "Dugaan Buatmu" (Adnan Abu Hassan, Amran Omar) — 5:17
  7. "Kalau Mencari Teman" (Razman, Habsah Hassan) — 4:22
  8. "Tika Naik Tika Jatuh" (Iraas Irma, Fitri Amri) — 5:57
  9. "Ada Cinta" (Azlan Abu Hassan, Ning Baizura) — 4:15
  10. "Terlerai Kasih" (Johari Teh) — 4:13
  11. "Sangkar Cinta (Remix)" - CD Only (Idzahar, Azam Dungun) — 5:09

Commercial performance

Puncak Kasih debuted at number 4 on the week ending June 10, 1997.[4] The following week, it jumped to number two.[5] On its third week, the album finally topped the Malaysian Album Chart, dethroning 911's The Journey on the week ending June 24, 1997.[6]

Awards

Anugerah Juara Lagu

Three singles from the album were shortlisted in the semi-final of 1998's Anugerah Juara Lagu, namely "Puncak Kasih", "Kalau Mencari Teman" and "Berpisah Jua". Nevertheless, the latter failed to advance into the final. Additionally, the song "Puncak Kasih" won the category Best Ballad Song in the ceremony.

Year Nominee/work Award Result
1998"Puncak Kasih"Best Ballad SongWon
Best SongShortlisted
"Berpisah Jua"Best Ballad SongShortlisted
Best SongShortlisted
"Kalau Mencari Teman"Best Traditional SongShortlisted
Best SongShortlisted

Anugerah Industri Muzik

In 1998, the album Puncak Kasih received two nominations in Anugerah Industri Muzik which were Best Pop Album as well as Best Female Vocalist in an Album where it won Best Pop Album.[7] Additionally, the song Puncak Kasih was nominated for Best Song award but it lost to Innuendo's "Selamanya".

Year Nominee/work Award Result
1998Puncak KasihBest Pop AlbumWon
Best Female Vocalist in an AlbumNominated
"Puncak Kasih"Best SongNominated

Anugerah Video Muzik

Year Nominee/work Award Result
1998"Puncak Kasih"Most Popular Video ClipWon

Personnel

  • Executive producer - Mohd Firhad
  • A & R executive - Asni
  • Mastering Engineer - Saari Amri, Johari Teh, Adnan Abu Hassan, Fauzi Marzuki, Raman
  • Promotion unit - Samirah Hambali, Asri Ismail, Shila, Man Toba, Rouslan, Rohani, Eddie & Nora
  • Photographer - Adam Photo
  • Make-up - Kayla Adzman
  • Jewelry - Kedai Emas Golden Chance Lot 1.80 Ampang Park Complex
  • Cover artwork & photography - Bombay (KC Sdn. Bhd.)
  • Graphic design - Shairul (KC Sdn. Bhd.)

Charts

Chart (1997) Peak
Position
Malaysian Albums Chart (RIAM)[6] 1

References

  1. ↑ Allmusic review
  2. ↑ "Ziana's Achievement". Ziana tripod.
  3. ↑ "Pencapaian Semasa". ZigZagZaiana. Archived from the original on 26 October 2009.
  4. ↑ Macdonald, Bob; Clarkson, Paul (21 June 1997), Hits of the World continued, Nielsen Business Media, Inc., pp. 51–, ISSN 0006-2510, retrieved 25 May 2017
  5. ↑ Macdonald, Bob; Clarkson, Paul (28 June 1997), Hits of the World continued, Vol. 109, No. 26, Nielsen Business Media, Inc., p. 49, ISSN 0006-2510, retrieved 25 May 2017
  6. 1 2 Cairo, Raul; Clarkson, Paul; Visser, Menno (July 12, 1997), Hits of the World continued, Vol. 109, No. 28, Nielsen Business Media, Inc., p. 43, ISSN 0006-2510, retrieved May 25, 2017
  7. ↑ Nuvich, Alexandra (May 2, 1998), Malaysian Awards Celebrate Diversity, Vol. 110, No. 18, Nielsen Business Media, Inc., pp. 58–61, ISSN 0006-2510, retrieved May 25, 2017
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