Angklung musical instrument art
Date: 9 october 2022
SundayWhen we hear the word "angklung," perhaps the first thing that comes to mind is that it is an antiquated musical instrument that is rarely heard or played. An Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity since November 2010, the angklung is one of the traditional musical instruments that originated with the Sundanese population on the island of Java, namely in West Java.
Angklung performances as a traditional musical instrument are hardly held or heard. But did you know that a band called Carehal performs, utilizing the angklung as a musical instrument, in Yogyakarta, namely in the Malioboro neighborhood? This musical performance is supported by a number of other instruments in addition to the angklung, including the bass, drum, small drum, and a type of kenong.
Angklung musical performances are more enjoyable to hear when musical instruments are used in conjunction. In this angklung music performance, modern dangdut songs are also played. Many viewers or visitors, both local and foreign, stop to only watch this angklung musical performance since this angklung concert is distinctive and rarely held.
Rusman was a traveler who saw the angklung performance. When he visited Malioboro, this Jakarta tourist acknowledged that he frequently saw this angklung show. He stated that he had truly appreciated this angklung performance since there were none like this in Jakarta, his hometown. People of all ages, especially the elderly, love this angklung event since they haven't heard of a musical performance like this in a long time. Parents reflect on their youth when they see angklung music performances today.
Everyone who hears them wants to dance to the present dangdut tunes and angklung performances. The primary dancer from the Carehal ensemble can also make the crowd appear to dance alongside them. The Carehal dancers dress in distinctive costumes to attract the interest of spectators or visitors. Someone from the Carehal music group will be there to solicit donations from the crowd at the conclusion of each song. The audience is asked to make a serious financial donation for this cause.
In addition, the audience can suggest songs for this angklung musical performance based on what they would want to hear. The audience may already hear the song being played for $1.
