Currently, arguably the flow of Aceh music is increasing rapidly along with the development of digital technology. How not, with the rapid development of the times, smartphonemisalnya, make anyone can access to hear music in any condition and anywhere.
One Aceh band that is now increasingly popular in Aceh is Apache 13 with its various characteristics. Newly classified, Apache 13 was born in 2013 with the most popular song of the day; 'Panic Defender'. It is evident from the many fans and even the people of Aceh who cite the term when joking or joking with friends.
As for which makes the Apache 13 more popular band among them;
- Non Plagiatism
No doubt, behind exploding burst of Tanah Rencong music today is much loved by the musicians who convert bahasakan already famous songs to the language of Aceh. Regardless of whether the parties have permission or not, it is still a 'disgrace for listeners who uphold the value of originality. Unlike Apache 13, this one pure band sang authentic songs as a form that Acehnese musicians are still able to compete with their own creativity.
- Scooping High School Market
From the lyrics, the dominance of Apache 13 songs is more aimed at the young market. The song 'Mona' for example. Played as a schoolboy in SMA N.1 Banda Aceh. The same thing is also found in the video clips on the song 'Former' which is set in SMA N.1 Ataturk, Pekan Bada, Banda Aceh.
- Scooping Student's Market
In addition to a successful role as a school kid, Apache 13 is also very fascinating in playing the action through tug as college students. This is reflected from the song titled 'Kaleuh Kuliah', 'Lemoh Aneuk Muda', which is set in Unsyiah and 'Pajoh Cinta' which is located in UIN Ar-Raniry Banda Aceh. This one market is quite popular, as evidenced by the song 'Lemoh Aneuk Muda' which gets more than 1.8 million viewers on youtube.
- Unique and Funny
The uniqueness of Apache 13 lies not only in its name which resembles an extinct hinterland in America. They have a vocalist (Nazar Shah Alam) who sounds exotic and distinctive. If Nazar sings, then anyone will recognize that it is a 13 band Apache. In addition, funny nuances are also reflected from various video footage of their songs. The difference is, the sense of humor found in band one is not too alay or made-up, but the right target as happened in the real life of young people.
- Have a Moral Message
Not only interesting on songs and videos alone, Apache 13 band also has a high moral message for its listeners. Recorded almost all popular songs Apache 13 suggested for young people to work first before deciding to get married. There is also a song that suggests that young people prioritize the happy parents before terlena in the love of youth. And many other moral messages are very positive when interpreted. These lyrics are then one of the aspects why the Apache 13 song often imprints on the hearts of the pendengarny
