RHYTHM Latin music has been included in potions musical arrangements of songs Indonesia since mid 1955. The culprit was a man named Asbon Majid, leader of the orchestra Gumarang.
(Canyon Sianok, United Kingdom)
For the purpose of giving alternatives seriosa, keroncong, and entertainment, Asbon enter elements of Latin music in those days was indeed popular in Indonesia.
WHILE it, the orchestra led by Nuskan Beetle Tjari Sharif, Cadet Ria by Oslan Hussein, and Zaenal Combo by Zaenal Arifin. Three orchestra put rock'n'roll on Minang songs and non-Minang, such as Kampung Nan Far In Mato, Tirtonadi, and Solo. Towards the end of 1953 and early 1954, there are some young people from West Sumatra, among others, named Alidir, Anwar Anif, Dhira Suhud, Joeswar Khairudin, Taufik, Syaiful Nawas, and Awaludin who later became Chief of Police. Together with several other people gathered at their house in Jalan Jambu Yus Bahri, Menteng, Central Jakarta. They agreed to set up a music group to continue the pursuit of Hearts Comforter orchestra tunes hummed Minang. They named their group Gumarang orchestra. The name was taken from the legendary story Minang, Cindue Mato, the main character has three pets. Three animal is the rooster Kinantan meticulous, Binuang the mighty bull and the horse sembrani Gumarang white fur running like lightning, so that according to legend can be around the world in an instant. Anif Anwar was asked to become a leader. At first discussed was how the concept of music that will be brought to the songs that have been popularized by Minang Heart Comforter through Radio Republic Indonesia (RRI), Jakarta. Heart Comforter songs broadcast on the radio, among others, Kaparinyo, Paddle Palinggam, Fate Sawahlunto, and Sempaya. Influence of Latin songs (like Melody d'Amour, Besame Mucho, Cachito, Maria Elena, and Quizas, Quizas, Quizas) which are popular not afford them tepis. That is why Latin music has become a new element in the musical arrangement Gumarang. In those days it was not easy for a singer or a group to perform at the RRI. They must pass a test in front of a jury, as befits a race participant. Although Anwar Anif only led for nine months, he managed to bring Gumarang pass the test of RRI. Alidir that replaced it last much longer and then submit the brief leadership of Gumarang to Asbon, in May 1955.
Asbon not only reinforces the dominance of Latin music in the songs that are sung Gumarang usual, but also the creation of new songs and other creations Gumarang personnel. During this Asbon joined pianist who has a touch of Latin, Januar Arifin, as well as singer Hasmanan (later director), Nurseha, and Anas Yusuf. Gumarang greatness is undeniable thanks to frequent this group performed at RRI and enliven the event Stage News. Success Gumarang captured the hearts of the people causing the appearance of the orchestra continued in other places, such as the State Palace, Art Building, and Senayan. During leadership Alidir, Gumarang had recorded several songs under the auspices of state enterprises, Lokananta, in Solo. Recordings done at Studio RRI Jakarta and the results brought to Lokananta to be printed in the form of phonograph records (PH). In this first recording Gumarang playing with drums, bongo, maracas, piano, guitar, and bass betot. They still retain tramp gamat and joget while integrating with the Beguine, rumba, and cha-cha. Minang sound of musical instruments, such as talempong, it gives associations to the Latin rhythms, as well Saluang. That is why the Latin rhythms easily mixed with songs Minang.
Suyoso Karsono rhythm leading record company in Jakarta was secretly attracted to Gumarang. As a businessman, a man known by the name of Mas Yos knew that rhythm that brought Gumarang not only able to present the songs Minang accordance with the original, but it also has a herb Latin rhythms very appreciated by the public.
"Actually it is only in the Latin rhythm tempo, so the songs Minang can be accepted also by people outside Minang," said Asbon when accepting an offer to record a rhythm track. Chicken Den Gumarang record creation Lapeh A Hamid, Jiko Bapisoh and Laruik Sanjo Asbon creation, creation Yobaitu Syaiful Nawas, Takana Adiak creation Januar Arifin, Clothes Karuang, Ko Upiek was Gadang, Nan Lapuak Titian, The fate of Sawahlunto, and other songs that clearly once combined with the cha-cha rhythm, known as a dance accompanist in South America. "Cha-cha society it is becoming a favorite at the time, as we are happy to ride tricycles from the outhouse to the Rhythm Studio. When finished recording, Nurseha Asbon delivered by rickshaw to his home in Grogol. You see, the recording was started at eight in the evening is usually done at two early days, "said one singer Gumarang, Syaiful Nawas, who had become a daily journalist Alert, Guidelines, Purnama, Trio, Assorted, Light Hope, Eternal, Voice Reform, and Selecta magazine. "I am in charge of writing all the events due to take part in the recording process. Mas Yos provide the ingredients and I have written in various newspapers and magazines, Selecta and Varia. In fact, the daily guidelines Gumarang in editorial writing. While Asbon directly provide a new PH from the factory to RRI, "said Syaiful Nawas, grandfather of five grandchildren who are now based at home every day to eat his, Padang Raya.
The result, Laruik Sanjo and Chicken Den Lapeh reverberate not only in RRI, but also in stores specialized in selling PH in Jakarta and outside the city. Playback songs Gumarang it is at the request of the people who come to the shops and buy their PH. Sanjo Laruik which means late afternoon and Chicken Den Lapeh as an analogy lost lover, became popular songs nationally. The second song was so popular, Sanjo Laruik Perfini dilayarputihkan by 1960 with famous director Usmar Ismail as well as actors and actresses Farida Bambang Irawan Oetojo a leading role. While Stupa Film manufactures Chicken Den Lapeh in the same year with the director and Gondosubroto H Asby, while Asbon and Gumarang trusted musical illustrations fill this film. The story is taken from the lyrics of the song. The kucapang the accomplish / Saikua Tapang Saikua lapeh / Tabanglah juo nan ka Rimbo / Oi is unfortunate juo. That is, the pursued escape, owned apart.
Beetles Tjari
Meanwhile, in Padang tersebutlah a young man named Nuskan Sharif crazy music. Because of his desire to have music and guitar, the money to buy clothes Lebaran bought the guitar used on the Junkman. Nuskan, is proud of its popularity Gumarang, in 1954 was on vacation in Jakarta. He did not waste the opportunity during his stay in the capital and offer his songs, Kok was Upiak Tower, to Gumarang. Apparently the song is received and played in a Happy Stage event at RRI. "The song I wrote notation and lyrics for the tape recorder has not been popular in the community as it is now. I went back to Padang and continue a career as an amateur singer while deepening my knowledge of guitar playing," said Nuskan also known as Physical Education teacher at Junior High School I Padang until the year 1960. Moving to Jakarta, Nuskan continue a career as a sports teacher, while his ability to play the guitar and writing songs is increasing. On the advice of Anas Yusuf, Nuskan Gumarang decided to join. However, Asbon who already know precisely the ability of the young man advised him to form his own band.
"That was the beginning of the birth of the orchestra Tjari Beetle in 1961. Gumarang Although I admire, I try to make different music. If Gumarang dominant with piano, guitar melodies Beetle Tjari forward," continued Nuskan, the father of nine children and grandfather of 10 grandchildren. This is where Nuskan show prowess as a guitar player, not only in terms of technique, but also in terms of sound exploration. An excerpt of his guitar sound reminds the listener will Saluang, Minang typical bamboo flute. These characteristics have not been second to none until now. This is made clear Hasmanan, Gumarang one singer who writes his impressions on the front cover of PH. "As a new orchestra which still have to struggle to win sympathy and popularity, draw breath and penghajatan which once provided 'Beetle Tjari' against song-lagunja. Hidangan2 they were still very close to the mode of the original peoples lagu2 Minang sung. Petikan2 guitar often reminds people Nuskan Sjarif original music will be the sounds alat2 Minang like talempong, fiddle, and Saluang, "the writing on the front cover of PH's.
PH Beetle Tjari the first of these contains songs sung by Dara Asmara Elly Kasim, Darek Randang sung Nuskan Sharif, Taraatak Stairs (Elly Kasim and his friends), Mak Tatji (Nuskan Sharif), Apo Dajo (Elly Kasim et friend), ideals of Happiness (Elly Kasim and Nuskan Sharif), Mari Cha Cha Cha (Nuskan Sharif), girl Tuladan (Nuskan Sharif), beetles Djanti (Elly Kasim), Langkisau (Nuskan Sharif et al), Kureta Solok (Nusikan Sharif and friends), and Oi, Month (Elly Kasim and his friends). Together these beetles Tjari Elly Kasim became a singer of songs that have not been replaced Minang until now. Women born in Tiku, Agam regency, West Sumatra, on 27 September 1942, was famous for songs like Kaparinyo, Paddle Palinggam, Curved Nine, Barek Solok, Lamang Tapai, Sala-lauak, Little Miss, Lansek Manih, Kim Main, Mudiak Arau, and much more. The songs that has appeared in dozens of PH, tapes, and VCDs for over 40 years. However, beetles Tjari then forced to vacuum when Nuskan as a gym teacher accepted to be placed in Sukarnapura (now Jayapura), Papua, in July 1963. "I really enjoy the profession as a sports teacher. Sent to West Irian I regard as a mandate that must be implemented. After I go, dear friends are not willing to continue Tjari beetle," said Nuskan. While in Jayapura, he could also foster the seeds of singers and created a number of songs. High Cliff was born in January 4, 1935, at the age of 70 years ahead of today, still diligent Nuskan jogging in the morning and remain ready to perform with his Tjari Beetle. Although only two years (1961-1963) in the music scene, Tjari Beetle became the first group who appeared on state television station TVRI when it was inaugurated in 1962. This orchestra also fills the opening Balinese Room, Hotel Indonesia, and then performing with Gumarang and Ria Midshipman in the show titled "Three Giants" at Istora.
Nuskan back to Jakarta November 29 and January 1969 Beetle Tjari formed again with different personnel and does not wear frills "orchestra" again. Tjari beetle was again led Nuskan and as before starting into the recording studio and stage show to fill a variety of tours to Malaysia with Elly Kasim, Benjamin S, Ida Royani, and Indoku wage earner. In addition Tjari Gumarang and beetles, also not be forgotten that reinforce the orchestra Cadet Ria rock'n'roll rhythms in songs Minang. Cadet Ria causing the dissolution of the lead singer, Oslan Hussein, established Osria. While other personnel, Zaenal Arifin, founded Zaenal Combo, which dominated the musical arrangement of the recording almost all the singers in the late 1960s until the early 1970s. Singers who accompanied Zaenal Combo, namely Syriac Lilies, Ernie Djohan, Alfian, duet Tuty Subarjo / Onny Suryono, Retno, Patti Sisters, Tetty Kadi, Anna Mathovani, Emilia Contessa, Titi Qadarsih, Angle paff, or Lily Marlene. Zaenal Arifin, songwriter Bayur Bay, died March 31, 2002. Asbon dies on March 16, 2004, while Oslan Hussein and Nurseha precedes both a few years earlier.
They are already gone, but left a trail of music Minang and modern Indonesia. Gumarang with Latin rhythms and Cadet Ria had her songs and rock'n'roll music. While the guitar sound a la Saluang Nuskan Sharif can still be enjoyed today with Beetles Tjari her.
Author Theodore KS Music Industry Problems
