Rhythm of Latin music has entered the herb musical
arrangements of songs Indonesia since mid-1955. The culprit was a man named
Asbon Majid, Gumarang conductor.
With a view to give an alternative to seriosa, keroncong,
and entertainment, Asbon into Latin musical elements which at that time was
being popular in Indonesia.
In the second half of the 1950s with the orchestra Gumarang
Minangnya songs are rhythmic Latin pop music ruled Indonesia and Singapore and
Malaya in the early 1960s, followed by the orchestra led by Nuskan Beetle Tjari
Sharif, Cadet Ria by Oslan Hussein, and Zaenal Combo by Zaenal Arifin. Three
rock'n'roll orchestra put on the songs and non-Minang Minang, such as Kampung
Nan Far Mato, Tirtonadi, and Bengawan Solo.
Orchestra Gumarang
Towards the end of 1953 and early 1954, there are some young
people from West Sumatra which, among other things, called Alidir, Anwar Anif,
Dhira Suhud, Joeswar Khairudin, Taufik, Syaiful Nawas, and Awaludin who later
became Chief of Police. Together with a few others gathered at their house in
Jalan Jambu Yus Bahri, Menteng, Central Jakarta. They agreed to set up a group
to remain on course for orchestral music entertainers who sang Heart songs
Minang. They named their group Gumarang orchestra. The name comes from the
legendary story Minang, Cindue Mato, the main character has three pets. Three
animal is the rooster Kinantan skilled, Binuang the mighty bull, and Gumarang
the fluffy white winged horse that his run like lightning, so that according to
legend can go around the world in an instant. Anif Anwar was asked to become
the leader. First discussed was how the concept of the music that will be
performed for the Minang songs that have been popularized by entertainers Heart
with Radio Republik Indonesia (RRI) Jakarta. Heart Songs Comforter broadcast
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) that are popular beyond their tepis. That is why
Latin music is a new element in the musical arrangements Gumarang. In those
days it was not easy for a singer or a group to perform at the RRI. They must
pass the test in front of a jury, as befits a race participant. Although Anwar
Anif lead only for nine months, he managed to bring Gumarang RRI test pass.
Alidir were replaced last much shorter turns and then submit to the leadership
Gumarang Asbon, in May 1955.
Album Gumarang - Kampuang Nan Jauah in Mato
Asbon not only reinforce the dominance of Latin music in the
songs that are commonly sung Gumarang, but also the creation of new songs as
well as other creatures Gumarang personnel. During this Asbon join pianist who
has a touch of Latin, Januar Arifin, and singer Hasmanan (later director),
Nurseha, and Anas Yusuf. Gumarang greatness can not be denied due to the group
often performed at RRI and enliven the event Stage News. Success Gumarang win
the cause orchestra performances continued in other places, such as the State
Palace Theatre, and Senayan. During Alidir leadership, Gumarang was recording a
number of songs under the auspices of state enterprises, Lokananta, in Solo.
Recording made in Studio RRI Jakarta and the results brought to Lokananta to be
printed in the form of LPs (PH). In this first recording Gumarang playing with
drum, bongo, maracas, piano, guitar, and bass betot. They maintained a tramp
gamat and dancing while integrating the Beguine, rumba, and cha-cha. Minang
musical sounds, such talempong, it gives the association the Latin rhythms, as
well saluang. That is why Latin rhythms easily combined with Minang songs.
Suyoso Karsono leading record company in Jakarta Rhythm
secretly attracted to Gumarang. As a businessman, a man known by the name of
Josh Mas knew that rhythm that brought Gumarang not only able to present Minang
songs true to the original, but it also has a herb Latin rhythms around which
the community.
"Actually, it was only in the Latin rhythm tempo,
Minang songs that can be accepted by the public outside of Minang," said
Asbon when it received an offer to record a song rhythm. Chicken Den Gumarang
record creation Lapeh A Hamid, Jiko Bapisoh and Laruik Sanjo Asbon creation,
creation Yobaitu Syaiful Nawas, Takana Adiak Januar creation Arifin, Clothes
Karuang, Ko Upiek Lah Tower, Titian Nan Lapuak, Fate Sawahlunto, and other
songs that clearly once combined with the rhythm of the cha-cha dance known as
an accompanist in South America. "Cha-cha it is becoming a community
favorite that time, as we were happy to ride tricycles from the boarder into
Rhythm Studio. When finished recording, Nurseha Asbon escorted by rickshaw to
his home in Forest Grove. You see, the recording was started at eight in the
evening usually finishes at two in the morning, "said one singer Gumarang,
Syaiful Nawas, who had become a journalist Alert, Guidelines, Purnama, Trio,
Assorted, Sinar Harapan, Abadi, Voice Updates, and magazines Selecta. "I
am in charge of writing all the events having taken 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 give PH a new direct from the
factory to RRI, "said Syaiful Nawas, grandfather of five grandchildren who
are now every day at home eating his office, Padang Raya.
As a result, Laruik Sanjo and Chicken Den Lapeh reverberate
not only in RRI, but also in convenience stores selling PH in Jakarta and
outside the city. Playback of songs Gumarang it was at the request of the
people who come to these stores and buy their PH. Sanjo Laruik which means late
afternoon and Chicken Den Lapeh as an analogy lost lover, into popular songs
nationally. Such a popular second song, Laruik Sanjo Perfini dilayarputihkan by
1960 with famed director and actor Usmar Ismail Bambang Irawan and actress
Farida Oetojo leading role. While Stupa Film produces Chicken Den Lapeh the
same year as the director H asby and Gondosubroto, while believed Gumarang
Asbon and musical illustrations fill this movie. The story is taken from the
lyrics of the song. Si si accomplish kucapang / Saikua Tapang Saikua lapeh /
Tabanglah juo nan ka Rimbo / Oi is unfortunate juo. That is, being pursued
escaped, held apart.
Beetles Tjari
Meanwhile, in Padang tersebutlah a young man named Nuskan
Sharif crazy music. Because of the desire to make music and have a guitar, the
money to buy a second-hand guitar bought for Eid clothes at Junkman. Nuskan, a
proud Gumarang popularity, in 1954, was on vacation in Jakarta. He did not
waste the opportunity while in the capital city and offers his songs, Lah Upiak
Kok Tower, to Gumarang. Apparently the song is played in the event received and
Fun Stage at RRI. "The song I wrote notation and lyrics for a tape
recorder as it has not been popular in the community. I went back into the
field and continue his career as an amateur singer with a guitar deepen my
knowledge, "said Nuskan also known as the Physical Education teacher at
the Junior High School I Padang until 1960. Moving to Jakarta, Nuskan continue
a career as a gym teacher, while his ability to play guitar and writing songs
is increasing. On the advice of Anas Yusuf, Nuskan decided to join Gumarang.
But Asbon who already know the ability of young people was actually advised to
form their own band.
"That was the beginning of the birth of the orchestra
Beetle Tjari in 1961. Although I admire Gumarang, I try to make different
music. If Gumarang dominant with piano, guitar melodies Beetle Tjari forward,
"continued Nuskan, father of nine children and grandfather of 10
grandchildren. This is where Nuskan showed prowess as a guitar player, not only
in terms of technique, but also in terms of sound exploration. Excerpts guitar
sound reminds listeners will saluang, bamboo flute typical Minang.
Characteristic is no second to none until now. This is made clear Hasmanan, one
Gumarang singer who writes his impressions on the cover of PH. "As a new
orchestra must still be struggling to win sympathy and popularity, it is
interesting given breath and penghajatan who 'Beetles Tjari' the song-lagunja.
Hidangan2 them was still close to the mode of the original peoples lagu2 Minang
delivered. Petikan2 guitar Nuskan Sjarif often remind people of the original
music alat2 Bunji Minang like talempong, fiddle, and saluang, "the writing
on the front cover of PH's.
PH's first Beetle Tjari contains songs sung by Asmara Dara
Elly Kasim, Darek randang sung Nuskan Sharif, Taraatak Appliances (Elly Kasim
and his friends), Mak Tatji (Nuskan Sharif), Apo Dajo (Elly Kasim et friends),
ideals Happy (Elly Kasim and Nuskan Sharif), Mari Cha Cha Cha (Nuskan Sharif),
Girl Tuladan (Nuskan Sharif), Beetle Djanti (Elly Kasim), Langkisau (Nuskan
Sharif and his friends), Kureta Solok (Nusikan Sharif et al), and Oi, the Moon
(Elly Kasim and his friends). Together Tjari Beetle is a singer Elly Kasim
Minang songs that have not been replaced until now. Women born 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, Main Kim, Mudiak Arau, and much more.
The songs that have been published in dozens of PH, tapes, or VCD for over 40
years. However, beetles Tjari then forced to vacuum when Nuskan as PE teacher
receives for deployment in Sukarnapura (now Jayapura), Papua, in July 1963. "I
really enjoyed the profession as a gym teacher. Sent to West Irian was regarded
as the mandate to be implemented. After I left, my dear friends are not willing
to continue Beetle Tjari, "said Nuskan. While in Jayapura, he could also
foster the seeds of singers and created a number of songs. Born in High Cliff
on January 4, 1935, at the age of 70 years before today, Nuskan still
diligently 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 to perform at the state television station TVRI when it
was inaugurated in 1962. This orchestra also fills the opening ceremony Bali
Room, Hotel Indonesia, and later performed with Gumarang and Youth Fun in the
show titled "Three Giant" in Senayan.
Nuskan back to Jakarta 29 November and in January 1969
Beetle Tjari formed again with different personnel and do not wear frills
"orchestra" again. Tjari Beetle was again led Nuskan and as before
starting into the recording studio and the stage to fill a variety of tours to
Malaysia with Elly Kasim, Benjamin S, Ida Royani and Ellya wage earner. In
addition Gumarang and Tjari Beetle, also not be forgotten that reinforce Ria
Cadet orchestra rock'n'roll rhythms in songs Minang. The dissolution Cadet Ria
cause lead singer, Oslan Hussein, established Osria. While other personnel,
Zaenal Arifin, founded Zaenal Combo, which dominated the musical arrangement
recorded almost all singers in the late 1960s until the early 1970s. Singers
accompanied Zaenal Combo, namely Lilies Syriac, 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 died on March 16, 2004, while
Husayn and Nurseha Oslan preceding two years earlier.
Album Elly Kasim - Main Kim
They had been gone, but it left a trail of music and modern
Indonesian Minang. Gumarang with Latin rhythms and Cadet rock'n'roll Ria me the
song and music. While the guitar sound ala saluang Nuskan Sharif still be
enjoyed until now with his Tjari Beetle.
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