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2011/03/06

History, Development, and Feature Music Dangdut

History and Development of Dangdut Music in Indonesia

Dangdut music is a fusion of musical instrument of Indonesia, Arab, Indian, and West played together. Then over time, the harmony of music was influenced by western orchestra and the rhythm of the samba and rumba. The effect was finally brought this music into the Malay tradition that developed in areas far from the capital and is home to the musicians and music critics, especially in the areas of Padang and Medan.
Basically, the form of dangdut melayu music rooted in the 1940s. In the evolution to contemporary forms are now entering the influence of Indian music elements (mainly from the use of tabla) and Arabic (on crooked and harmonization). Changes in the flow of Indonesian politics in the late 1960s, opening the entry of the strong influence of western music with the inclusion of electric guitar and also a form of marketing. Since the 1970's virtually dangdut has matured in its contemporary. As popular music, dangdut very open to influence of other musical forms, ranging from keroncong, style, gamelan, harp, pop, rock, and even house
music.

Starting from the Dutch colonial period, this time there is a combination musical instrument of Indonesia, Arab and Dutch called together in Tanjidor. Music is a unique mini orchestra and performed while walking by the slave masters pet white rulers pekebunan around Batavia. Throughout the 19th century, a lot of influence from outside is absorbed by the people of Indonesia. For example, the influence of China is China-Betawi ensemble called kromong xylophone and also keroncong. In 1940, traditional music is gradually mixed with Malay music that was modern at that time. In the 1950s and 1960s, many developing orchestra in Jakarta Malay-orchestra that plays songs from Sumatra Deli Malay (around Medan). At this time the experiment began to enter the entry of Indian elements in Malay music. The development of world cinema at that time and anti-Western politics of President Sukarno becomes fertilizer for these groups. From this time to note the names such as P. Ramlee (of Malaya), Said Effendi (with songs Seroja), Ellya (with the stage like a dancer Indian style), Husein Bawafie Dolls creator of India, Munif Bahaswan, and M. Mashabi (composer score the film "Lamentations Stepchildren" is very popular in the 1970's.)

By 1970, Rhoma Irama began to show musical ability in the rhythm of dangdut. Dissatisfaction and desire to encourage Rhoma Irama famous creating new music. Malay music combined with the flow of rock, pop, and other rhythms. The result is a rhythm created dangdut. Since that time, the term dangdut increasingly popular in Indonesia. Songs Rhoma Irama created not just a display of beauty. The lyrics are meaningful mission is the content of his songs. Some of the names of the 1970s that can be called is Mansyur S., Ida Laila, A. Rafiq, and Muchsin Alatas. Malay popular music can be seen from the release of several Malay pop album by pop group Shania Twain in his prime.
Modern dangdut, which developed in the early 1970s in line with Indonesian political culture that is friendly to the West, include musical instruments such as the Western modern electric guitar, electric organ, percussion, trumpet, saxophone, oboe, etc. to increase the variation and as land-musicians musician creativity. Mandolin also entered as an important element. Effect of rock (especially the guitar) is very thick felt in the music dangdut. The 1970s were the scene of 'battle' for dangdut music and rock music in the music market seize Indonesia, to have held concerts 'duel' between the sonnet Group and God Bless. Practically since the time of this Malay music has changed, including the pattern of musical business.

In the latter half of the 1970s also developed variations of "dangdut humor" that was driven by OM petromaks Ray Emission (PSP). This orchestra, which departs from the style of music melayu deli, helping dangdut dissemination among the students. This subgenre forwarded, for example, by OM Introduction Drinking Poison (PMR) and, in the early 2000s, by Hope Youth Orchestra Nations (PHB).

Dangdut music fame increased with the formation of the Group sonnet in 1973. Sonnets is a group or orchestra wilt pioneered by Rhoma Irama. Sound of Moslem and the King of Dangdut is the nickname given to the community Rhoma Irama and his group.
The popularity of dangdut music trigger negative responses from non dangdut rhythm musicians. Dangdut music regarded as plebeian. Musician non dangdut looked dangdut rhythm as the music down. Negative views are not stopping musical creativity and the desire dangut musicians. In the period 1980-1990, emerging singers and musicians are talented and get dangdut fans very much. At this time there is an effort of the musicians began to take dangdut dangdut towards a more respectable. Evie Tamala dangdut music hummed in the United States. He made a video clip song in the country. Television stations in Indoneisa start showing dangdut as tayangannya.


Dangdut music had been developed. By the year 2000, appears dangdut singer who is getting the attention of the public. That's because the rocking movement exceeds the movement of other singers, even a normal human. Swirling motion from top to bottom is a typical cirri singer. Inul Daratista is the owner's death wobble.

Occurrences Inul Daratista highly criticized by religious circles. Moral factors and norms is the reason. Positive responses given by some yanga view it as an art and self expression. Differences of opinion that sparked controversy and increasingly popularized the name Inul Daratista. Starting from the event, the upper classes began to pay attention to dangdut music.

During 2000, dangdut music can not be seen anymore as the music cheesy. Various events and programs featuring music dangdut respectable start. The main impressions on television stations featuring dangdut music. Famous cafes do not hesitate featuring dangdut music.
Stage of political party campaign also did not miss exploit the popularity of dangdut to attract the masses. Dangdut issue as a political tool also burst when Basofi Sudirman, at the time as Golkar functionaries, sing dangdut songs.

While dangdut associated with the grassroots who are poor, it does not mean popular dangdut only the lower class. In any event entertainment, dangdut certainly participate enliven the situation. Dangdut stage can easily be found in various places. Places of entertainment and special disco play dangdut songs found in many large cities. The radio station broadcast that states itself as "radio dangdut" is also easily found in various cities.


What Makes Music Dangdut
Acoustic music-tool, with the standardization of Malay, such as accordions, flutes, drums, madolin, and in developments in this era is a mechanical organ and violin.
-The song, easily digested so it is not difficult to accept the community.
-rhythm is divided into three parts, namely singing (very slow), two songs (rhythm rather quickly) and makinang (faster).
-The lyrics are still attached to the poem.
-The rhythm of the music is very melancholic.
-The building most of the songs dangdut very conservative,
-Most of the unit composed of eight-bar 4 / 4 (rarely found dangdut songs with time signatures 3 / 4, except in the Malay songs Deli (example: Bird Nuri)).
-Poor improvisation, both melody and harmony.
It relies on a knock-tabla and syncope.
-In general do not have a chorus, but has a second part with building a different melody with the first part.

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