Some of the Indonesian Musical Talents

We have a lot of talents who's proven themselves internationally

Dony
in the Netherland's X Factor 2010

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9YgJGIBBvLE

Reza Ningtyas Lindh
in the Swedish Idol 2009

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w901IUI8VQI

Sandy Sondoro
in the New Wave 2009 - International contest of young pop singers

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L4hUOwKINx0

Gita Gutawa
in The 6th International Nile Song Festival 2008

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y7zuyUyFHxc

Elfa's singers choir who often wins in international competitions
and many more !!

So... keep on working hard to make your dreams come true :)

Traditional Indonesian Musicians at Malioboro, Yogyakarta

I was walking at night around Malioboro, Yogyakarta, looking for something to eat, some batik to buy :)
and from afar I can hear music being played, it just felt so familiar, so right.
so I kept on walking and there they were, Malioboro musicians, they brought such traditional festivity, yes, on the side of the road.
It totally created a wonderful atmosphere in the surrounding area, people stopped walking and stood there to enjoy the music.
Locals and tourists alike, we were all mesmerized by the soothing sound :)
As they were jamming, a delman (traditional horse carriage) and a becak (rickshaw) passed by. Perfect :)
I'd say you have to try sitting in a delman or a rickshaw to truly experience Yogjakarta :)
Anyway.....Enjoy the music :)

Sajojo - Beautiful Indonesia

I bet you've seen this advertising/commercial before, it's where Shanty, Chris John & Donny Kesuma did an ad in Papua and Shanty sang the song "Sajojo"

I don't mean to advertise for the product in the commercial, because I personally think that we can also get energy drink from drinking coconut water or natural fruit juice, way healthier :)
But... this ad... it truly shows us that Indonesia is so beautiful and so rich in culture.
I just wish there were more ads that shows the beauty of Indonesian nature and culture instead of foreign culture.

And it turns out... the traditional song "Sajojo" that Shanty sang, is quite nice huh ?
it's actually a really good song :D
yup... a traditional song :)
This is honestly my first time ever hearing that song....
Man... Do we actually know more foreign songs than our own traditional songs ?
I think it's time we pursue our true talents and start to really see the true potential of the Indonesian culture :)

Indonesian Native Fruits

but it's getting harder and harder to find !!!

I found this link to Indonesian native Fruits pics
http://biocassanova.wordpress.com/2008/12/24/buah-buahan-asli-indonesia-yang-langka-di-pasaran/

Menteng, Kemang, Gandaria, Kecapi, Bisbul, Kepel, Rukem, Sawo Durian, Terap, Jamblang, Buni.
I don't even know what most of them taste like :(

The ones I've tasted are
Ciremai, Sawo kecik, Lobi-lobi, Jambu Bol, Jambu Mawar.

I sure do hope we pay more attention to these Native fruits instead of focusing on imported fruits most of the time :)

Beautiful Bags from Indonesia

I just found this web www.trulyjava.com
They carry such pretty batik-rattan bags and lots others
Check out their designs









They're located in Yogyakarta, Indonesia
www.trulyjava.com

Indonesia National Anthem forms Water Crystals

I'm sure a lot of you have heard of Dr. Masaru Emoto and his Research on Water and water crystals
He proved that if water is exposed to soothing music, words spoken, words typed, pictures and videos, the water that initially doesn't form water crystal will form a beautiful snowflake-like water crystal.
And it also works using our National Anthem.
How cool is dat ?

Here's a video of the snow crystals forming when "Indonesia Raya" is played.


www.youtube.com/watch?v=4lCEtfWQFkU

Indonesian Creative Talent

I just found out about these 2 talented Indonesian Artists from www.Studiomili.com
Mohamad Reza (moreza studio)
http://morezastudio.wordpress.com

and

Arris Aprilio
http://arrisaprillo.wordpress.com

Go check them out :)
works are available on T-shirts, doodlebook, and on frames.