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 :)
Showing posts with label ^ Musik / Music. Show all posts
Showing posts with label ^ Musik / Music. Show all posts
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
Saturday, December 12, 2009
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 :)
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 :)
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 :)
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
Can you play music in the dark ?
When I was still living in Sydney, Australia,
I dared a friend of mine whether she can still play the piano in the dark.
She said she can, and since we can use the Piano room in our school during recess, so we went there that day.
So she sat in front of the piano, and I turned off the lights and just stood by the door coz it was pitch dark.
And she started playing the piano......
and she played it extremely well, no mistakes at all !
I was so impressed...
I make lots of mistakes even when I'm playing in a well-lit room with the music score in front of me.... huhuhu it's probably lack of practice.
So you can see why Artists like Ray Charles or Stevie Wonder can still contribute so much in the music world even though they can't see. :)
And you know what,
if you can play music in the dark, you can concentrate more to the music, you can 'hear' clearer if you make mistakes or if the tempo is too fast.
So why don't you try it, just for fun,
try practising music in the dark :)
Turn off the lights, or try closing your eyes when playing music.
Who knows you'll be more aware of your technique and you may even develop your talents :D
(nj / SanggarSeni.com)
Image Copyright : SanggarSeni.com
I dared a friend of mine whether she can still play the piano in the dark.
She said she can, and since we can use the Piano room in our school during recess, so we went there that day.
So she sat in front of the piano, and I turned off the lights and just stood by the door coz it was pitch dark.
And she started playing the piano......
and she played it extremely well, no mistakes at all !
I was so impressed...
I make lots of mistakes even when I'm playing in a well-lit room with the music score in front of me.... huhuhu it's probably lack of practice.
So you can see why Artists like Ray Charles or Stevie Wonder can still contribute so much in the music world even though they can't see. :)
And you know what,
if you can play music in the dark, you can concentrate more to the music, you can 'hear' clearer if you make mistakes or if the tempo is too fast.
So why don't you try it, just for fun,
try practising music in the dark :)
Turn off the lights, or try closing your eyes when playing music.
Who knows you'll be more aware of your technique and you may even develop your talents :D
(nj / SanggarSeni.com)
Image Copyright : SanggarSeni.com
A Few meaningful Songs
I like these Indonesian songs
plus their lyrics are so meaningful to me.
Just wanna share :
"Malaikat juga tahu" (Even Angels do know)
by Dee / Dewi Lestari
Namun tak kau lihat,
terkadang Malaikat
tak bersayap,
tak cemerlang,
tak rupawan
(But you don't see,
that sometimes Angels
have no wings,
not radiant,
nor beautiful)
I find it so true,
that sometimes we focus too much on a perfect Angel image,
that we overlook the Angels that surround us.
Here's the VideoClip on youtube
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"Laskar pelangi" (Rainbow Warriors/Patriots)
by Nidji
Menarilah dan terus tertawa
walau dunia tak seindah surga
bersyukurlah pada yang kuasa
Cinta kita di dunia
selamanya....
(Keep on Dancing and Laughing
even though the world's not as beautiful as heaven
Be thankful to the Lord
Our love in the world
forever....)
Be thankful no matter what :)
Here's the VideoClip on youtube
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"Hanya satu" (Just one)
by mocca (ost untuk rena)
Hanya satu pintaku
tuk memandang langit biru
dipangkuan Ayah dan Ibu,
Apabila ini hanya sebuah mimpi
Kuselalu berharap dan tak pernah terbangun
Hanya satu pintaku
tuk memandang langit biru
dipangkuan Ayah dan Ibu
(I have just one wish,
to look at the blue sky
in the arms of my Father and Mother,
If this is only a dream
I wish to never wake up
I have just one wish,
to look at the blue sky
in the arms of my Father and Mother)
It's such a simple wish :)
Listening to the song always brings tears to my eyes.
Here's the VideoClip on youtube
(nj / SanggarSeni.com)
plus their lyrics are so meaningful to me.
Just wanna share :
"Malaikat juga tahu" (Even Angels do know)
by Dee / Dewi Lestari
Namun tak kau lihat,
terkadang Malaikat
tak bersayap,
tak cemerlang,
tak rupawan
(But you don't see,
that sometimes Angels
have no wings,
not radiant,
nor beautiful)
I find it so true,
that sometimes we focus too much on a perfect Angel image,
that we overlook the Angels that surround us.
Here's the VideoClip on youtube
----------------------
"Laskar pelangi" (Rainbow Warriors/Patriots)
by Nidji
Menarilah dan terus tertawa
walau dunia tak seindah surga
bersyukurlah pada yang kuasa
Cinta kita di dunia
selamanya....
(Keep on Dancing and Laughing
even though the world's not as beautiful as heaven
Be thankful to the Lord
Our love in the world
forever....)
Be thankful no matter what :)
Here's the VideoClip on youtube
----------------------
"Hanya satu" (Just one)
by mocca (ost untuk rena)
Hanya satu pintaku
tuk memandang langit biru
dipangkuan Ayah dan Ibu,
Apabila ini hanya sebuah mimpi
Kuselalu berharap dan tak pernah terbangun
Hanya satu pintaku
tuk memandang langit biru
dipangkuan Ayah dan Ibu
(I have just one wish,
to look at the blue sky
in the arms of my Father and Mother,
If this is only a dream
I wish to never wake up
I have just one wish,
to look at the blue sky
in the arms of my Father and Mother)
It's such a simple wish :)
Listening to the song always brings tears to my eyes.
Here's the VideoClip on youtube
(nj / SanggarSeni.com)
20 years Purwacaraka Music Studio
Yesterday, on the 23 Nov 08, I happened to be home, flicking channels on TV and at 4 pm, there was this Concert to celebrate 20 years of Purwacaraka Music Studio at Indosiar (TV Channel)
The event was actually held on the 15 Nov 08, but it went on air on the 23 Nov.
So... it's a concert of Purwacaraka's talented students, plus Purwa Caraka Light Orchestra, n there was also Marcell , Trie Utami, with Choky Sitohang as the host.
Guess what..... They were playing the song "The Final Countdown", and then the camera zoomed to this drummer who was a little boy !!! His name is Naufal and he's merely 3.5 years old, Imagine that !!!
Here (youtube) you can see a clip of Naufal and other talented kids being interviewed.
n there, Naufal said "Let's play dum (drum).... Metal !!!"
Sooo cuteeeeeeee .... hohohohohoho
There was also a clip on drum ensemble, here (youtube again), kinda like percussion.
Ugghh...I didn't get a chance to record the event from TV, so I was looking for clips on youtube, but all I can come up with are these two huhuhuhu.
It was a really great event, it just goes to show that there are a lot of talented kids in Indonesia :)
There was also a brief interview with Purwacaraka, I forgot his exact words, but it goes something like this "I get to do what I like, which is my hobby and it's fun and it get to do it for a living"
How cool is that :)
And Trie Utami, his sister who's a talented singer said that 99.99% of Professors/Scientists abroad can play music. Dat's amazing right...
Then we've come to the end of the show where Trie Utami sang one of Indonesian National songs "Tanah Airku" by Ibu Sud,
For those of you who vaguely remember the lyric, Here goes :
"Tanah Airku"
By : Ibu Sud
Tanah airku tidak kulupakan
Kan terkenang selama hidupku
Biarpun saya pergi jauh
Tidak kan hilang dari kalbu
Tanah ku yang kucintai
Engkau kuhargai
and Marcell continues with,
" Indonesia Tanah Pusaka"
By : Izmail Marzuki.
Indonesia tanah air beta, pusaka abadi nan jaya.
Indonesia sejak dulu kala tetap dipuja-puja bangsa.
Disana tempat lahir beta, dibuai dibesarkan bunda.
Tempat berlindung di hari tua, sampai akhir menutup mata
and for the Finale, "Aku suka Musik" , by whom ????
by Titiek Puspa :)
Perfect ending.... :)
and like Naufal said :
"Let's play dum (drum).... Metal !!!"
(nj / SanggarSeni.com)
Image Copyright : Purwacaraka Music Studio
What is the right age for your Child to start learning Music ?
When is the perfect time for a music lesson ?
We hear so many different suggestions....
" Age 3 is a good age to start a piano lesson "
" No no no.... a 3 year old is too young, it's better to start at age 5 !
" But when the kid start when he's 5, it's too late, he needs to develop his musical sense at a very young age"
The debate is endless....
The true answer differs in each kid. Why ?
Well,
Every Kid is unique in their own right.
Your kid is unique !!
Mozart created his little pieces at the age of 5, but that doesn't mean your child has to be able to compose a song at the same age.
Some will show interest to music at a very young age, while some at a later age.
You can in fact learn music at a later age and still be able to play beautifully. :)
So There's no need to rush you child to a music lesson at age 3,
let your child show you what his/her interests are.
Even if you wanna star at age 3, dat's totally fine. As long as the kid's not pressured.... because learning music is supposed to be Super Fun :)
Some pre-schools even give musical introduction classess where kids are free to play around with different kinds of musical instruments. That will help you see what their interests are.
Hey... you can even do that at home..... just get some musical toys and just let him/her have fun. Observe their interests of course :)
Don't force them to learn the piano if they're more interested in the violin, , they may even be more interested in playing the drums !! :)
Their interests may change in time, so just let them have fun for now.
Let them sing along, let them create music of their own. Because when they love what they do, learning becomes so much fun.
I'm sure you'll want to see that big smile when your child is practising.
Now, what about yourself ?
What is the perfect time for You the learn music ?
Well... the answer's is simple,
The Perfect time is Right Now...
Right where you want to learn, that's the Time :)
You see... the "It's too late and I can't read music" excuse, won't work.
Maybe it's time you start taking that music lessons you've been delaying and actually start playing music :)
It's not really that hard if you really want to....and then you can stop day-dreaming or imagining playing the piano / other instruments.
Give it a try :)
(nj / SanggarSeni.com)
Image Copyright : SanggarSeni.com
We hear so many different suggestions....
" Age 3 is a good age to start a piano lesson "
" No no no.... a 3 year old is too young, it's better to start at age 5 !
" But when the kid start when he's 5, it's too late, he needs to develop his musical sense at a very young age"
The debate is endless....
The true answer differs in each kid. Why ?
Well,
Every Kid is unique in their own right.
Your kid is unique !!
Mozart created his little pieces at the age of 5, but that doesn't mean your child has to be able to compose a song at the same age.
Some will show interest to music at a very young age, while some at a later age.
You can in fact learn music at a later age and still be able to play beautifully. :)
So There's no need to rush you child to a music lesson at age 3,
let your child show you what his/her interests are.
Even if you wanna star at age 3, dat's totally fine. As long as the kid's not pressured.... because learning music is supposed to be Super Fun :)
Some pre-schools even give musical introduction classess where kids are free to play around with different kinds of musical instruments. That will help you see what their interests are.
Hey... you can even do that at home..... just get some musical toys and just let him/her have fun. Observe their interests of course :)
Don't force them to learn the piano if they're more interested in the violin, , they may even be more interested in playing the drums !! :)
Their interests may change in time, so just let them have fun for now.
Let them sing along, let them create music of their own. Because when they love what they do, learning becomes so much fun.
I'm sure you'll want to see that big smile when your child is practising.
Now, what about yourself ?
What is the perfect time for You the learn music ?
Well... the answer's is simple,
The Perfect time is Right Now...
Right where you want to learn, that's the Time :)
You see... the "It's too late and I can't read music" excuse, won't work.
Maybe it's time you start taking that music lessons you've been delaying and actually start playing music :)
It's not really that hard if you really want to....and then you can stop day-dreaming or imagining playing the piano / other instruments.
Give it a try :)
(nj / SanggarSeni.com)
Image Copyright : SanggarSeni.com
Learn a Religious song for Idul Fitri
Hey... Idul Fitri is approaching :)
Planning anything special in this Ramadhan Holy Month ?
How do you celebrate Idul Fitri ?
Gathering with the whole Family at home ?
mmm... the food must be wonderful too
Well, now is the perfect time to learn a Religious song,
so at Idul Fitri, you can give the entire family a surprise by playing their favorite songs.
You'll definitely add warmth & a feeling of togetherness.
You can learn songs from Bimbo, for example.
or perhaps, "Dengan menyebut nama Allah" ,
"Andai Kutahu" by Ungu,
"Tombo Ati" by Opick,
or any of your favorite songs.
btw, Did you know this ? Tombo Ati is a traditional Javanese song composed by Sunan Bonang, one of Wali Sanga
(source : Wikipedia)
Choose your musical instruments, it's up to you :)
If you've got a piano at home, well play the piano,
if you've got a violin, use the violin,
if you've got a flute, use the flute,
if you've got angklung, oh dat would be so much fun, you and your sis for example, or cousins, you can play angklung together in a little group :)
Umm... what about if you don't have any musical instruments ?
Then it's time to use your natural musical instruments :)
Start singing
And make it a surprise :) Don't let people at home know when you're practising.
Have Fun !! :)
(nj / SanggarSeni.com)
Image : Aquarius Musikindo , Musica Studios , Trinity Optima Production
Planning anything special in this Ramadhan Holy Month ?
How do you celebrate Idul Fitri ?
Gathering with the whole Family at home ?
mmm... the food must be wonderful too
Well, now is the perfect time to learn a Religious song,
so at Idul Fitri, you can give the entire family a surprise by playing their favorite songs.
You'll definitely add warmth & a feeling of togetherness.
You can learn songs from Bimbo, for example.
or perhaps, "Dengan menyebut nama Allah" ,
"Andai Kutahu" by Ungu,
"Tombo Ati" by Opick,
or any of your favorite songs.
btw, Did you know this ? Tombo Ati is a traditional Javanese song composed by Sunan Bonang, one of Wali Sanga
(source : Wikipedia)
Choose your musical instruments, it's up to you :)
If you've got a piano at home, well play the piano,
if you've got a violin, use the violin,
if you've got a flute, use the flute,
if you've got angklung, oh dat would be so much fun, you and your sis for example, or cousins, you can play angklung together in a little group :)
Umm... what about if you don't have any musical instruments ?
Then it's time to use your natural musical instruments :)
Start singing
And make it a surprise :) Don't let people at home know when you're practising.
Have Fun !! :)
(nj / SanggarSeni.com)
Image : Aquarius Musikindo , Musica Studios , Trinity Optima Production
Hee Ah Lee - the four fingered pianist
Ok... honestly,
if you've never heard of this girl, you must not own a TV or a Radio.
oh, so you have ? :) *smiles*
I can't even begin to describe my awe towards this girl.
A four fingered girl that plays the piano better than most of us.
Wanna watch her play ? watch Hee Ah Lee here on youtube.
This is the result of motivation, dedication, perseverance, hope, patience, dreams and let's not forget love.
This is for you out there who thinks that you can't, well you can !!
Even if you think that you're not very musical or you can't play any instruments, well guess what, you can still create musical lyrics, not lyrics about your secret lover and such, but lyrics like
"Hero" (Mariah Carey)
"When you believe" (Mariah Carey & Whitney Houston) , etc,
meaningful lyrics that motivates other people.
And when you start doing something that you love, all other things follow, and soon you find yourself playing an instruments, or even singing, and opportunities will open up.
So... yes you can... :)
(nj / SanggarSeni.com)
Photo Credit : KapanLagi.com
Welcome to SanggarMusik.com
Music, from vocal technique a k a singing, musical instruments such as piano, violin, cello, guitar, to the traditional ones like bamboo flute, kolintang (bamboo xylophone), sasando (a truly unique traditional musical instrument made with bamboo and palm leaf), and more.
All of them produces unbelievably beautiful tunes that leave the listeners, and even yourself in awe. Even more, if you yourself can play such instruments.
There is no such thing as "it's too late" or "I'm too old, my hands are stiff"
If you really wanna learn, well, you simply can :)
So... it's all up to you :D
All of them produces unbelievably beautiful tunes that leave the listeners, and even yourself in awe. Even more, if you yourself can play such instruments.
There is no such thing as "it's too late" or "I'm too old, my hands are stiff"
If you really wanna learn, well, you simply can :)
So... it's all up to you :D
Bach in Bali
Who didn't get to go to Goethe on August 29th '08 ????
*also raise hand*
d'oh hoho
So here's the deal
On Friday, not the thirteen,
On Friday, August 29th 2008
At GoetheHaus, Jl. Sam Ratulangi 9-15, Menteng, Jakarta
there was a Performance "Bach in Bali"
Robert Brown (Violinist )
Nyoman Sura (Balinese Dancer & Choreographer)
They both collaborated and performed Balinese Dance accompanied with Classical Music, Can you just imagine how interesting it was ??
On the plus side, The performance was free of charge !!!!!
so be sure to come next time, ok :)
hey... :)
how about Ballet dance performance with traditional gamelan music for next time ?
PS. and I quote from Goethe newsletter :
"The idea for “Bach in Bali ” was born, when Robert Brown was warming up before a rehearsal for the Bali Arts Festival. While playing Bach, a student from Denpasar who was helping with the lights, spontaneously began dancing to his music. Robert Brown presented the idea to Nyoman Sura whose work he admires. Robert Brown: “I thought that putting together Sura with great music would foster great art. I also thought this would help make Bach´s music more accessible.”
(nj / SanggarSeni.com)
Photo Credit : Roy Thaniago
http://thaniago.blogspot.com
*also raise hand*
d'oh hoho
So here's the deal
On Friday, not the thirteen,
On Friday, August 29th 2008
At GoetheHaus, Jl. Sam Ratulangi 9-15, Menteng, Jakarta
there was a Performance "Bach in Bali"
Robert Brown (Violinist )
Nyoman Sura (Balinese Dancer & Choreographer)
They both collaborated and performed Balinese Dance accompanied with Classical Music, Can you just imagine how interesting it was ??
On the plus side, The performance was free of charge !!!!!
so be sure to come next time, ok :)
hey... :)
how about Ballet dance performance with traditional gamelan music for next time ?
PS. and I quote from Goethe newsletter :
"The idea for “Bach in Bali ” was born, when Robert Brown was warming up before a rehearsal for the Bali Arts Festival. While playing Bach, a student from Denpasar who was helping with the lights, spontaneously began dancing to his music. Robert Brown presented the idea to Nyoman Sura whose work he admires. Robert Brown: “I thought that putting together Sura with great music would foster great art. I also thought this would help make Bach´s music more accessible.”
(nj / SanggarSeni.com)
Photo Credit : Roy Thaniago
http://thaniago.blogspot.com
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