Elly Kasim - ( Popsound PSY 112220 )

POPSOUND PSY 112220
ELLY KASIM
"Suara Minang"
Band: The Steps

 Langkisau - ( Nuskan Sjarief )                         
Kaparinyo                                          
Tananglah Sayang - ( Yasir Sjam )                         
Bareh Solok - ( Nuskan Sjarief )                         
Indak Kabarulang - ( Yusaf Rahman )                         
Simpang Ampek - ( Sjafyan Naan )                         
Ayam Den Lapeh - ( A. Hamid )                         
Mancari Sanak Sudaro - ( Yasir Sjam )                         
Dayung Palinggam - ( Karim Nun )                         
Kelok Sembilan - ( Yusaf Rahman )                         
Sayang Tak Sudah - ( Anas Yusuf )                         
Laruik Sanjo - ( Asbon M )             


Language: Minang or Minangkabau, West Sumatra, Indonesia and
Negri Sembilan, Malaysia.
Elly Kasim was their number one artist. Born 27 september 1944.
"Lankisau" has a kind of thriller-movie atmosphere.
This is one of Maz's favourites, the others are "Kaparinyo" and "Simpang Ampek"
"Bareh Solok" and "Ayam Dan Lapeh" other versions by this singer exist.
The Band "The Steps" existed since 1967 originating from Indonesia the went abroad, just to return in 1974. This album is from the Singapore-based Popsound label, probably 1970-71

Alwi - Nani Widjaja - ( Bali RBL 118 )

BALI Record RBL 118 ( Remaco 10037 - 10038 )
ALWI - NANI WIDJAJA
"1000 Lankah"
Band: " Zaenal Combo "
Conductor: Zaenal Arifin.

Nu Geulis              Alwi        
Gadis Teruna              Nany Widjaja        
Seribu Langkah              Alwi        
Adikku Sayang              Nany Widjaja        
Malapeh Hau              Alwi        
Sipaku Gelang              Nany Widjaja        
O Tolonglah              Alwi        
Burung Hantu              Nany Widjaja        


One of the oldest albums from the collection 1962-63 approx.
In those days the designers of the covers took care in making attractive covers
with photo-composition and drawing techniques.
1000 Lankah means 1000 Steps, the title of the third song.
Also to be found a song in Sundanese language "Nu Geulis"
" Malapeh Hau " in the Minangkabau language, but not with their music.
Instead a South-American rythm is added, which was populair in the fifties ( Mambo, Rumba, Cha Cha Cha etc. )
"Si Paku Gelang" is in old folk song, it is modernized.
In those days old songs from various regions were changed into a new style and rythm.
The song "Burung Hantu" originates from Holland and is known as "De Uil Zit In De Olmen"
which means " The Owl Sits On The Elm-Tree "
"Burung Hantu" can be translated is "Ghost Bird" which means Owl
The reason is clear. because
The Bird is active at night,
Its dwelling place often in old deserted buildings an towers,
It has strange staring eyes and cries uhu-uhu-uhu, frightening the people in the dark of the night.

             

Tetty Kadi - ( Remaco RLL 255 )

  
REMACO RLL 255
TETTY KADI
Band: The Favourites
Conductor: A. Riyanto

 Yang Penting Hatinya-( A. Riyanto )
Anakku Sayang-( A. Riyanto )
Terang Bulan-( Harry Toos )
Mana Janjimu-( A. Riyanto )
Tak Mungkin Kutinggalkan-( Harry Toos )
Cinta Monyet-( Is Haryanto )
Sebatang Kara-( Harry Toos )
Hidupku Sunyi-( Sony )
Rintihan / Aku Orang Tak Punya- ( A. Riyanto )


The cover is missing, the picture is from another recording, just in order
to embellish this post.
There is a dent in the record at the end of " Hidupku Sunyi " it is audible, alas.
The overall quality of the surface is quite scratchy, so I tried to remove the noise and pops with software called " DePopper " which cleans up a great part effectively.

The Serial Number of this record is RLL 255, there is another RLL 255 by Remaco also with songs by Tetty Kadi, so this number was issued twice,


Nice songs i.m.o. " Yang Penting Hatinya "  and " Terang Bulan "

" Tak Mungkin Kutinggalkan " reminding to another song.

" Rintihan / Aku Orang Tak Punya " sounds like a new experiment,

Hetty Koes Endang - ( Remaco RLL 424 )

 
REMACO RLL 424
HETTY KOES ENDANG
& KOES PLUS.

Hatiku Dan Hatimu - ( Tonny K. )                          
Jiwa Nusantara - ( Tonny K. )                          
Terang Bulan Yang Sedih - ( Yon K. )                          
Ayah - ( Tonny K. )                          
Nyanyi Disenja Hari - ( Yon K. )                     
Rayuan Palsu - ( Ks )                          
Cincin Permata - ( Tonny K. )                          
Aku Tak Kan Lupa - ( Tonny K. )                          
Bagai Mimpi - ( Yon K. )                      

The cover of this LP was originally intended for another record ( Pop Melayu with band D'Strangers ) this text was taped off so the cover could be used for this release.
On the label of the record itself is printed "Hetty & Dience Koes Endang". seemingly by a sister, but it is more likely this Dientje is jokingly invented to give name to the dubbed voice-over.
The songs are composed by the Koeswoyo brothers from the Koes Plus group.
All very nice songs, quiet and almost some country feel.
"Hatiku Dan Hatimu" ( My heart and yours )
"Jiwa Nusantara"(Indonesian soul.) "Nusantara" is a poetical word, In colonial times Indonesia was nicknamed "Insulinde"
"Ayah" ( Father ) The word "Ayah" for father is used in poetical text and songs only.
"Nyanyian Desenja Hari" ( A song at sunset )
"Rayuan Palsu" ( Fake Compliments )
"Cincin Permata" ( Ring with a jewel )

Rudy van Dalm

Rudy van Dalm and The Royal Rhytmics.
Produced by Funckler ( Artone ) records in Holland.
In the sixties many guitar bands with members originating from the ex-colony Indonesia were active in Holland. They were inspired by bands like "The Ventures"
Sometimes they used old folksongs from Indonesia like: "Terang Bulan" "Lenggang Kankung" "Burung Kakatua" etc. These songs were restyled so it could match their act.
This kind genre is called: "Indorock"
Rudy van Dalm, one of those Indorockers. This record is from 1963.

Ernie Djohan - ( Canary CLP 17008 )

CANARY RECORDS CLP 17008 ( Metropolitan Studios )
ERNIE DJOHAN
"Salam Tempel"
Band: Eka Sapta

Ada Yang Ganggu - ( Mus K. Wirja )                          
Cincin Yang Hilang - ( Lyrics- Robert Chang )                          
Kakek Mata Keranjang - ( Zakarya )                          
Titian Di Air Pasang - ( Lyrics- Indra JR )                          
Si Manis - ( Mus K. Wirja )                          
Surat Tanpa Nama - ( Jessy Wenas )                          
Salam Tempel - ( Jessy Wenas )                          
Hanya Dalam Bayangan - ( Lyrics- J. Tamujin )                          
Di Dalam Kereta - ( Lyrics- Robert Chang )                          
Awas Ketipu - ( Zakarya )                          
Tak Mungkin Terganti                          
Main Mata - ( Wedhasmara )             


One more song about the un-grandpa like
behaviour of an old man: "Kakek Mata Keranjang"
See also the previous playlist. ( nr.096 ).
"Titian Di Air Pasang" is a cover from "Bridge Over Troubled Water" ( Simon & Garfunkel )
"Hanya Dalam Bayangan" = "The Sound Of Silence" also from Sim. & Garf.
The four best songs are ( in Maz's humble opinion ):
"Kakek Mata Keranjang"
"Surat Tanpa Nama"
"Salam Tempel" and:
"Di Dalam Kereta" ( In A Train ) originally a Chinese song titled: "Zui Hou De Ye Kuaiche" ( The Last Night-Bus )

Tigadara Sitompul - ( Irama LPI 17584 )

 Riang ( P. Sitompul )                         
Historia De Un Amour                         
Satu Dua ( Titiek Puspa )                         
Majulah Pahlawan - ( P.Sitompul )                         
Sayembara - ( P. Sitompul )                         
Sabar Menanti - ( P. Sitompul )                         
Tinggalkan - ( Titiek Puspa )                         
Indada Siririton                         
Hujan - ( P. Sitompul )                         
Waktu Rembulan - ( P. Sitompul )                         
Teka Teki - ( Faried )                         
Tidurlah Buyung ( P. Sitompul )             

IRAMA RECORDS LPI 17584
TIGADARA SITOMPUL
"Riang Gembira"
Band: "Bubi Chen"
Conductor Bubi Chen.

On the cover of this record the Sitompul Sisters.
Their bulbous hairstyle typical for the early sixties, which made a girl look older.
In Europe this style was even more extreme, lasting till approx. 1967.
In the following years the straight hairstyle came back and a girl could just let hang her hair
down.
So far the description of the cover.
In this period other female groups and duo's:
Duo's : Rita and Nita, Pattie Bersaudara,
Groups 3 girls: Yanti Bersaudara, Trio Idali, and later afer 1970 The Reynettes and Trio Visca.
Groups 4 girls: Dara Puspita, this group became famous because the played their own
instruments and made tours to foreign countries als including Europe.
The songs on this record: just quiet songs. Among the best ones two compositions by Titiek Puspa. The song "Historia De Un Amor" in Latin American style. This also applies for the song "Indada Siririton", this song has lyrics in the Batak language, (?) I think.

Elly Kasim - ( Irama LPI 175107 )

IRAMA LPI 175107
ELLY KASIM
Band: "Arsianti"
Conductor: Adrianto

 Si Nona - ( Sjamsu Arifin )                         
Jumpa Pertama - ( Sjamsu Arifin )                     
Lintuah - ( Drs.Ben Oesman )                         
Terpaut Di Yogya - ( Wedhasmara )                         
Peuyeum Bandung - ( Sambas )                         
Furry - ( Zakarya )                         
Mufdiah - ( Zakarya )                         
Ranuangkanlah - ( Sjamsu Arifin - Djaini Dj.)                         
Seroja - ( Hs. Bawafi )                         
Abak Jo Amak - ( Zain Sjafei )                         
Pergi Kuliah - ( Zakarya )                         
Antah Lai Jadi - ( Sjamsu Arifin )                      

The portrait on the cover very "Low Key" photographed, like stills from an old "B" or "Film Noir" movie.
The songs on this record can be divided into 3 categories.
1: Songs in the Minangkabau Language and style: "Si Nona" , "Lintuah" , " Ranuangkanlah","Seroja", Abak Jo Amak" and " Antah Lai Jadi ".
2: A song vocalized in the Sundanese language and style, titled: "Peuyeum Bandung"
3: The remaining songs from this playlist: Just ordinary songs, most of them missing the deepness and impact of the songs from category 1 and 2, although composed by songwriters who later became famous for their fine songs.
The year of issue: somewhere about 1963