As you might all know the song Bengawan Solo is a very popular Indonesian folk song. Written by Gesang, the tune has attracted many listener from around the world. The song itself was originally written in kroncong style, though now many arrangers have reworked variously.
This particular recording is my arrangement of Bengawan Solo with a western touch. I set up the arrangement to start gently featuring the harmonica as it portrayed a silhouette Indonesia's beauty by dawn. As it move on, the music gets to a more grandeur setting with the orchestra expanding in range and dynamics. This later part portrayed the might and magnificence of my beloved nation, Indonesia. Also, this is one of the first musics in which I play a harmonica.
I create this arrangement for a music performance in the event Indonesia Cultural Night @Bloomington this coming April, in which I am acting as the music director.
s'il vous plaît profiter!
March 24, 2012
Logo Design
Well as some of you have known, I'm quite interested in other area of arts, particularly in design. Have been designing logo and clothes, here and there for a couple occasion but just realized that I haven't even created my own personal logo.
So here am I, creating a couple possibilities based on the same ideas for my name's trademark logo. I am hoping that it might work for my future music production house as well but we never know.
Here's a couple model. Please comment and critic. =)
So here am I, creating a couple possibilities based on the same ideas for my name's trademark logo. I am hoping that it might work for my future music production house as well but we never know.
Here's a couple model. Please comment and critic. =)
March 17, 2012
Overture To Guci From "Dari Sebuah Guci".
This is the first piece I've composed wholly since 2008. After years of doing arrangement and fragment while expanding my ability to create in the manner of orchestra, I felt that it is time to put everything I've learned to create a wholly original piece of my own once again.
This is an overture commissioned by a producer of a book. The book itself is a collection of short story depicting Indonesia's pluralism and humanity, in problems and serenity. The book contains 18 short stories with one music soundtrack to each of it. I was responsible for 5 stories and an overture.
The overture was originally planned to be recorded by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra in London, but then due to some problems the itinerary changed to the Warner Bros. Scoring Studio by Hollywood Studio Symphony Orchestra in Los Angeles.
Given only 3 minutes as the maximum time window for the overture, I composed it incorporating a couple tunes from the 18 songs of the book combined with some new tunes I added myself. This piece takes extraordinary high techniques to play especially in the strings sections, for the so many speedy passage combined with the irregular rhythmic patterns that keep changing in a very quick pace. I tried to make the atmosphere so various to take the listener through a journey that represent all the character of the whole book: heroic, magical, grandeur, solemn, playful, rage, and passionate.
Enjoy!
This is an overture commissioned by a producer of a book. The book itself is a collection of short story depicting Indonesia's pluralism and humanity, in problems and serenity. The book contains 18 short stories with one music soundtrack to each of it. I was responsible for 5 stories and an overture.
The overture was originally planned to be recorded by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra in London, but then due to some problems the itinerary changed to the Warner Bros. Scoring Studio by Hollywood Studio Symphony Orchestra in Los Angeles.
Given only 3 minutes as the maximum time window for the overture, I composed it incorporating a couple tunes from the 18 songs of the book combined with some new tunes I added myself. This piece takes extraordinary high techniques to play especially in the strings sections, for the so many speedy passage combined with the irregular rhythmic patterns that keep changing in a very quick pace. I tried to make the atmosphere so various to take the listener through a journey that represent all the character of the whole book: heroic, magical, grandeur, solemn, playful, rage, and passionate.
Enjoy!
March 10, 2012
My Kingdom Scene from "Inside Out" Musical
Hi all!! I just finished producing this song yesterday and submitted it to the music director and producer and apparently they love the song so much and dazzled by it.
This is a song I produce for a scene in a musical production in Los Angeles, Inside Out. The musical setting is in the old dynasty of far east China and its king. In this scene he is showing his son, the crown prince, a kingdom so blessed with prosperity, power. Ironically, despite all this success the king himself has lived a depraved life straying from the right path. The music itself focused a lot to contrasting ideas to portrayed the prosperity oh the land and its irony. I wrote an oriental pentatonic tune with a western twist in it, setting up the arrangement in the manner of grand orchestra and and pop orchestra.
I wrote this song a couple weeks ago but due to the workloads I have, only had the time to arrange it just yesterday. Enjoy!! =D
This is a song I produce for a scene in a musical production in Los Angeles, Inside Out. The musical setting is in the old dynasty of far east China and its king. In this scene he is showing his son, the crown prince, a kingdom so blessed with prosperity, power. Ironically, despite all this success the king himself has lived a depraved life straying from the right path. The music itself focused a lot to contrasting ideas to portrayed the prosperity oh the land and its irony. I wrote an oriental pentatonic tune with a western twist in it, setting up the arrangement in the manner of grand orchestra and and pop orchestra.
I wrote this song a couple weeks ago but due to the workloads I have, only had the time to arrange it just yesterday. Enjoy!! =D
March 3, 2012
Should I?
Briggs on the verge
gallows under
wheel swings above
blue below, blue across
Should I?
Should I not?
Fireflies swarm
up and front
Burn!
Yes, burn to hell
Should I?
Should I not?
Fangs of the sky
wings of salvation
to azzure ye roar
heaven above we fly
Should I?
Should I not?
On the end I stood
guillotine at the ready
burlesque of life
end to end
Should I?
Should I not?
drown me gut
burn in hell
fly me dead
chop me head
I should not
I SHALL
gallows under
wheel swings above
blue below, blue across
Should I?
Should I not?
Fireflies swarm
up and front
Burn!
Yes, burn to hell
Should I?
Should I not?
Fangs of the sky
wings of salvation
to azzure ye roar
heaven above we fly
Should I?
Should I not?
On the end I stood
guillotine at the ready
burlesque of life
end to end
Should I?
Should I not?
drown me gut
burn in hell
fly me dead
chop me head
I should not
I SHALL
March 2, 2012
Proton Time Signal Ramadhan Advertisement
These are one of my early music scoring and illustration work. Composed around June 2011 and commisioned by P.T. Proton Edar Indonesia. I composed two alternative for the same video. Eventually Proton choose the first one. Enjoy! =)
For better quality of sound please play these:
And here's the video all combined:
For better quality of sound please play these:
And here's the video all combined:
April 10, 2011
Piano Concerto in c minor, "Dies Irae"
This is is one of my largest original piece. It is composed in 2007-2008. This concerto is premiered on August 2, 2008 in "A Piano Chronicle" concert. Performed by me, Andreas, as soloist and conductor from the piano, accompanied by Young Boys and Yamaha Girls as the digital electronic orchestra and choir. The performance was held in Yamaha Music Center Concert Hall, Jakarta, Indonesia. The 350 capacity concert hall was occupied by more than 500 audience as the young audiences were standing and sitting on the floor in the aisle to watch the performance. The 25 minutes-long piece is supposed to be performed on July 31, 2010 but due some circumstances the concert was postponed.
Here is the program notes that I wrote on this piece.
Here is the program notes that I wrote on this piece.
Piano Concerto in c minor, “Dies Irae” (2007-2008)
“Dies Irae” means “Day of Wrath” in which represented in the "End Of Time:. This piano concerto mirrors the chaotic atmosphere on the judgment day. As can be heard the army of hell marching onto the earth to collect the damned souls, the scorching hellfire that burn everything standing in their way, and cries of fear and despair of the accursed souls are projected through the ironically lamenting melody in the middle section. How they are trembling of what awaits them as their price of a depraved life. The dramatic atmosphere--fear of hell’s wrath--is spread through the entire piece. Although there are still victorious cheers from the redeemed souls for their battle on the earth is over and they have triumph over hell. Cheer of salvation.
The gigantic size of the orchestra magnitudes a very strong atmosphere. Not to mention the unusual use of choir in a piano concerto to thicken the “haunting” atmosphere. The incredibly long cadenza indicates the heavy loads the soloist holds. Designed solely for the purpose of showing off the pianist musically and technically, Andreas creates the orchestra accompaniment as supportive as possible, enabling the pianist to explore much more virtuoso figures. The pianist is required a great amount of imagination and mental strength to produce an atmosphere of such magnitude along with the stamina and energy needed to master the technical difficulties and produce a very strong sound to keep up with the large sound of the orchestra and choir accompaniment.
March 26, 2011
A Little Insight On Indonesia's Show Business
Jakarta Journal, December 3, 2010
So, here and back again, me, with a jar of cold water alongside Beethoven and Dvorak. Supposed to be "Bloomington Journal" but due to some circumstances I have to prolong my stay in Indonesia so be it. I am supposed to have published this article 3 or 4 months ago but the circumstances is not right at the moment.
Having a taste of the world of show business and entertainment these past few months. Made me realizes lots of things. Well not that I haven't had a taste of it before but, lets just say it, this one's the real professional cut-throat show biz. And to add more catastrophe to it, it's in Indonesia. A country where "everything" is possible--in a ridiculous way. Trust me, it's an apocalypse here.
First of all, as we can see, there's not that much to it for professional show biz in here. Tons of what I'd say "unprofessional". Too many people who does not deserve their place. Too many people without the ability, skill, and education in their fields. But like I said, apocalypse. I have been staying in US for 2 years and although I'm only a mere student, I experienced professionalism in every bit of things. Example, choir rehearsal in the conservatory. The appointed time was 2.30 pm. Derives that the first note sung on 2.30. The first baton was raised 2 seconds before 2.30. The beginning speech was spoken 5 minutes to 2.30. Every choir and orchestra member was on spot 15 minutes to 2.30. The lead conductor was there 25 minutes before 2.30. The officials are there 35 minutes before and they prepared all the seating arrangements along with the bench and the scores. On the concert date, every sound engineer, lighting man, stage manager, even I'm pretty sure the usher knows every note sung and played. How could it not be a great show? With everyone knowing everything to do their job at the most quality. Need to remind you that this is NOT even the real professional world. This is still an on campus activity. Can you imagine how would the real professionals work there? Well, think of Vegas and Broadway. No wonder we, Indonesian, couldn't have catch up with their show industry.
Second thing, people here hate critics so much. They think that those who can't do their jobs could never understand. In a way the are right but at the very least all human has a general sense of things and these sense is what applies to the critics given. I think they should know what other people as an audience said about their job. In US, with all those professionalism, they are very open to critics. Even they take it as blessings. It means tomorrow they will do better. I think this is what lacking in Indonesia's show biz people. We always think critics are given by bad people, trying to take us down. That happens but not all the time obviously. How can a retarded show biz catch up if it won't learn a thing??
Well this is just a reflection on the country's performing arts condition. A heads up on what's going on here. I will strive to do my best to change things although as you know I am nothing but a mere human with big dreams. I dream a country so mighty it will lead the world's performing art industry. I dream Indonesia.
So, here and back again, me, with a jar of cold water alongside Beethoven and Dvorak. Supposed to be "Bloomington Journal" but due to some circumstances I have to prolong my stay in Indonesia so be it. I am supposed to have published this article 3 or 4 months ago but the circumstances is not right at the moment.
Having a taste of the world of show business and entertainment these past few months. Made me realizes lots of things. Well not that I haven't had a taste of it before but, lets just say it, this one's the real professional cut-throat show biz. And to add more catastrophe to it, it's in Indonesia. A country where "everything" is possible--in a ridiculous way. Trust me, it's an apocalypse here.
First of all, as we can see, there's not that much to it for professional show biz in here. Tons of what I'd say "unprofessional". Too many people who does not deserve their place. Too many people without the ability, skill, and education in their fields. But like I said, apocalypse. I have been staying in US for 2 years and although I'm only a mere student, I experienced professionalism in every bit of things. Example, choir rehearsal in the conservatory. The appointed time was 2.30 pm. Derives that the first note sung on 2.30. The first baton was raised 2 seconds before 2.30. The beginning speech was spoken 5 minutes to 2.30. Every choir and orchestra member was on spot 15 minutes to 2.30. The lead conductor was there 25 minutes before 2.30. The officials are there 35 minutes before and they prepared all the seating arrangements along with the bench and the scores. On the concert date, every sound engineer, lighting man, stage manager, even I'm pretty sure the usher knows every note sung and played. How could it not be a great show? With everyone knowing everything to do their job at the most quality. Need to remind you that this is NOT even the real professional world. This is still an on campus activity. Can you imagine how would the real professionals work there? Well, think of Vegas and Broadway. No wonder we, Indonesian, couldn't have catch up with their show industry.
Second thing, people here hate critics so much. They think that those who can't do their jobs could never understand. In a way the are right but at the very least all human has a general sense of things and these sense is what applies to the critics given. I think they should know what other people as an audience said about their job. In US, with all those professionalism, they are very open to critics. Even they take it as blessings. It means tomorrow they will do better. I think this is what lacking in Indonesia's show biz people. We always think critics are given by bad people, trying to take us down. That happens but not all the time obviously. How can a retarded show biz catch up if it won't learn a thing??
Well this is just a reflection on the country's performing arts condition. A heads up on what's going on here. I will strive to do my best to change things although as you know I am nothing but a mere human with big dreams. I dream a country so mighty it will lead the world's performing art industry. I dream Indonesia.
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