" Bunga Anggrek " a cassette.

A very old cassette maybe from 1971 or 1972. recorded by "Indah" productions
"Indah" records were made for them by the REMACO moulding company.
Maybe this became too expensive, because in the first years of the seventies many customers of Remaco stopped ordering records and switched to cassette tapes, while others went bankrupt. When Mazef came to Indonesia in december 1974 he only saw heaps of cassettes, for sale every market, so he thought the reign of the records was over, only in Pasar Baru in the old established shops one could find new LP records.
Long time I assumed the record-production stopped around 1975, but recently I discovered some companies went on well in the 80's maybe till approx. 1986 ( for instance Musica records en Purnama records, plus some obscure labels )
On this cassette to be heard mostly well known kroncong tunes, don't know which band is playing the, some are played like "The Steps" , also to be heard funny additions made by a some voices
Songs mentioned on the cover, but not on the tape itself: "Rayuan Pulau Kelapa" "Walang Kekek" . " Rangkaian Melati" and "Nonton Bioskop"
Not all songs are kroncong by origin, but are transformed into kroncong style.
"Es Lilin" is a Sundanese classic. "Jangan Tingglkan Daku" and "Sungai Mengalir" has roots in China or is from the Chinese areas in south east Asia. "Kembang Jatoh" has a specific Jakarta-sound.
"Impian Semalam" is a nice one: all musical gimmicks and cliches are re-cycled in a funny way

Mengapa Kau Menangis                          
Selendang Sutera                          
Sarinande                          
Jangan Tinggalkan Daku                          
Bunga Anggrek                          
Es Lilin                          
Terkenang Kenang                          
Kroncong Kemayoran                          
Sungai Mengalir                          
Angin Mamiri                          
Jauh Dimata                          
Enjot Enjotan                          
Tak Bisa Dilupakan                          
Stambul Cha Cha                          
Rindu Lukisan                          
Impian Semalam              
Malu Malu Kucing                          
Cinta Abadi                          
Jangkrik Genggong                          
Kembang Jatoh                          
                          

Arie Koesmiran - Mutiara MLL070

MUTIARA MLL 070
ARIE KOESMIRAN
"Gadis Rimba"
Band: Empat Nada
Conductors: Jadin / A. Rijanto

Year: approx. 1970
Her second LP album:
The Songs:
"Gadis Rimba" ( Jungle Girl ) is recognizable as a song originating from South China, these songs often are about Rivers. Mountains, Lakes and other features of Nature. The original title is: " Gao San Qing " (  高山青 )
"Sadis" ( Sadist ) Has got Soul, quite rare.
"Pergilah Dariku" ( Go Away from Me ) an imported song: orig, "Black Is Black"
"Kecek Kecek" is a Javanese oldie. Nice Melody
"Hallo Sayang" ( Hello Dear ) imported orig ???? sounds well known, a country song? cannot retrieve the title, maybe later.
"Kakakku" ( My Big Sister )
"Adu Tinju" ( Oh, Boxing Match ) On TV, with Moh. Ali, her parents are betting money on it.
"Peganglah Janjimu" ( Keep Your Promise ) an imported song: orig: "Chala-La I Need You"
"Bunga Aster" ( Aster Flower ) nice melody
"Jangan Kau Lupa" ( You Must Not Forget ) also a nice melody
"Abang Bergandengan" ( Hand In Hand With Dear Fellow )
"Tamasya Ke Gunung" ( A Day Out To The Mountains ) an imported song: orig: " Yellow River"

Gadis Rimba - ( Lyrics - Setiawan S. )                          
Sadis - ( Is Haryanto )                          
Pergilah Dariku - ( Lyrics - D. Djufari )                          
Kecek - Kecek                          
Hallo Sayang - ( Lyrics - Eddy R. )                          
Kakakku - ( Is Haryanto )                          
Adu Tinju - ( Wedhasmara )                          
Peganglah Janjimu - ( Lyrics - Jasir Sjam )                          
Bunga Aster - ( Wisjnu Mouradhi )                          
Jangan Kau Lupa - ( Jasir Sjam )                          
Abang Bergandengan - ( Hamiedan A.C. )                          

Aneka Pop Indonesia - Cassette

Cassette "Aneka Pop Indonesia"
On the frontcover from left to right and top to below:
Ernie Djohan, Bob Tutupoli, A. Riyanto, Tetty Kadi.
A "poor man's" edition maybe because there are only 11 songs on it, whilst
in fact a normal cassette could easily contain 24 songs.
The songs:
"Lupakan Masa Lalu" vocalized by A. Riyanto who mostly composed songs for others..
"Keagungan Tuhan": The solemn song the praises the greatness of the Almighty, on another playlists on this blog another version by Titiek Sandhora can be found.
"Why Do You Love Me" Bob Tutupoly adapts to a more international style of singing.
"Pacar" by Iin. Assume its from the mid 1970's. I have another cassette with the singer Bimbo and Iin.
"Mutiara Dari Selatan" just a nice song don't know more about the singer.
"Angin" by Ernie Djohan from a later period. A strange thing is she sings with a higher voice than on her first records, back then the crooner girl.
"Sayang" by Sam/Andre/Bartje Van Houten,
the same song can be heard from Wiwiek Abidin on another blogpost.
"Permata Hati" Tetty Kadi, not exciting, just a nice song,
"Rajah Bodoh" This funny song I have also on another cassette, maybe with a better sound quality.

Lupakan Masa Lalu         A. Riyanto        
Keagungan Tuhan         Sam        
Why Do You Love Me         Bob Tutupoly        
Pacar                  Iin        
Mutiara Dari Selatan         Andy Mariam        
Oh Jaka             Hetty Koes Endang        
Angin                  Ernie Djohan        
Sayang2             Sam - Andre - Bartje Van Houten        
Permata Hati             Tetty kadi        

Titiek Sandhora - Mutiara MLL040

MUTIARA MLL 040
TITIEK SANDHORA
"Djangan Ngintip"
Band: Empat Nada
Conductors: Janwar-Hasanudin / A. Riyanto.
The design of the front cover is very different from the backside.
I have the same record also on the "Globe-Record" label where the red green backside
is also used as front side.
Strangely enough some songs mentioned on the cover are not on the record.
Even the song "Jangan Ngintip" ( Don't Peek ) which is the title of the whole album.
Its listed on the cover but not on the record itself.
.

"Manuk Podang" is Javanese,
"Bila Menjadi Gadis Remaja" and "Di Tepi Danau Toba" sounding like a song from the Mandarin genre, maybe even from Japan.
"Tang Ting Tang Ting" is the sound of a street vendor, each seller having its own sound, ringing a bell or knocking on a piece of wood or bamboo.
The record is from 1970 the Titiek Sandhora & Muchsin finest year: about 10-15 Lp albums were produced then, dont know the exact number. The genuine albums from 1969-1971 are always the ones labeled "Remaco" and "Mutiara" , so the "Globe-Record" is a kind of outlet-production or derivate. After 1972 new songs were originally recorded on other labels.
Titiek Sandhora and Muchsin were not directly under contract with Remaco, but paid by 2 rich persons, one named Ang Ka Loang from Surabaya. They bought the all Titiek Sandhora records made by Remaco and took all the risk for the sales. Maybe Mutiara was their private label.

Manuk Podang - ( Maruti - Budiman )                          
Bila Menjadi Gadis Remaja - ( Lyrics- D. Djufari )                          
Biar Saja Kucoba - ( G. Pakaja )                          
Di Tepi Danau Toba - ( Lyrics D. Djufari )                          
Kawan Biasa - ( Mus K.Wirja )                          
Surat Pembawa Gembira - ( Nus. S. )                          
Tang Ting Tang Ting - ( Lyrics Surjadi )                          
Kau Curi Hatiku - ( Wedhasmara )                          
Tiada Cinta Yang Abadi - ( Jasir Sjam )                          
Album Lama - ( Hamiedan )                          
Jangan Kau Tanya Lagi - ( Lyrics Setiawan S. )                 
Aku Diciumnya - ( Wisjnu Mouradhi )                          
              

" Parade Kota Kembang " Upit Sarimanah and others - Mesra LP10

"Parade Kota Kembang" in wich you can hear various artists from the Sunda Region. ( Bandung is the center ) Some songs like: "Dicandung"
"Kabale Nyuntyung" "Purnama" and "Jeruk Manis" sounding genuine Sundanese, The other remaining songs more like regular songs from that period ( 1966 )
MESRA Records LP 10

UPIT SARIMANAH,
AJI SATRIANAH,
FENTY EFFENDI,
ETTY BARDJAH,
NENNY TRIANA,
DINAR ADAM & SARIP

"Parada Kota Kembang"

Bands:
"Melodi Ria" - Conductor: Rachman A.
"Gita Remadja" - Conductor: Iskandar.

Genre partly Sundanese.
Year: 1966.

On the cover: "Parade Kota Kembang" Kota Kembang = Flower City, the nickname of Bandung, the capital of West Java, in this province the Sundanese language and cultural identity prevails.

The record is in a bad state, I think the number 2 worst from my collection. So be prepared, although I cleaned it with crackle removing software.

Upit Sarimanah, Fenty Effendi, Etty Bardjah and Nenny Triana, are known from other recordings ( from my knowledge ) from the last 2 mentioned artists there are playlists on this blog.
Many songs composed by Kosaman Djaja, a name to remember, another founder of Sundanese modern music is Mang Koko.
Her under a review of the songs.
"Dicandung" Nice exemple of Sunda modern Pop from the sixties, typical is the complicated intro of the song. a nice one, like it.
"Potret Kekasihku" A picture of my loved one - Just a sentimental song, not typical Sundanese.
"Kabale Nyuntyung" a duet in moderate Sunda modern.
"Purnama" - Full moon- in classical way.
"Adikku lahir" - My newborn brother or sister - Not typical sundanes, just a song. This is from a very damaged track from the LP
"Cikapundung" is played in "Kroncong" style.
"Menunggu" - Waiting - Nice solid voice by the singer.
"Ketud" Another modern song by Nenny Triana,
"Jangan Menangis" - Don't cry - It is not Sundanese in style, just a song, could be from anywhere.
"Jeruk Manis" - Sweet Citron - Upit Sarimanah is mostly maintaining the classical Sundanese style.
"Peupendeuyan Leuweung" by Aji Satrianah. Another nice song, good voice, a bit on the low scale, like Tuty Subardjo and Anna Mathovani.
"Galeundreung" by Dianar Adam. More ore less done in the old fashioned way of singing from the fifties.

Dicandung - ( Kosaman Djaja )                  Etty Bardjah        
Potret Kasihku - ( Djuhari )                  Aji Satrianah        
Kabale Nyuntyung - ( Kosaman Djaja )             Dinar Adam & A. Sarip        
Purnama - ( Mang Koko )                  Upit Sarimanah        
Adikku Lahir - ( Kosaman Djaja )                  Nenny Triana        
Cikapundung - ( U. Wiraatmadja )             Fenty Effendy        
Menunggu - ( Djuhari )                               Aji Satrianah        
Ketud - ( Kosaman Djaja )                  Nenny Triana        
Jangan Menangis - ( Kosaman Djaja )             Fenty Effendi        
Jeruk Manis - ( Upit Sarimanah )                  Upit Sarimanah        
Peupendeuyan Leuweung - ( Kosaman Djaja )         Aji Satrianah        
Galeundreung - ( Kosaman Djaja )             Dinar Adam        

A record produced in Nederland

                                        
Fontana 6455009 approx. 1968
This is one of a few records I bought not second-hand but new from a record shop in Nederland.
Record companies Philips and Fontana were already active in Singapore and/or Malaysia.
They recorded songs from many Indonesian artists. Probably there was a also connection by the Indonesian record company Remaco ( Eugene Tan ) who had their matrices made in Singapore from the master tapes shipped from Jakarta.

This record is made for people back in Nederland, with songs already in stock from earlier records.
So it is a kind of selection in wide array.
Quite a lot of traditionals, kroncong and instrumentals on this record.

Bubuy Bulan: A Sundanese Monument composed by Benny Corda.
He was from a group of Jazz Musicians from the Philippines.
They came to Bandung in 1925 and played mostly for a Dutch audience,
who then began to appreciate Jazz music. The singer Titiek Puspa ( born 1937 ) was known as a songwriter also.

"Aku Jadi Direktur" ( Zainal Arifin )    - Alfian
- If I were a director" - Funny song, there are Dutch words in it, from the time the upper-middle class still used it now and then.
"Bandar Jakarta"  - The Steps
- Jakarta Harbour - in Kroncong style.
"Terkenang Kenang" - ( George De Fretes ) - Ivo Nilakreshna
- Remembering - also in Kroncong style
"Dondong Opo Salak" - Aida Mustafa
- A traditional in Javanese language. When singing traditionals or Kroncong those artists had to obey certain rules for these songs, not fully throwing in their own style.
"Nona Manis"- Salina 
- Sweet Girl - in electronic Kroncong, the band Salina similar in sound with band The Steps.
"Waktu Fajar" ( P.D.) - Orkes R. Maroeti
- At sunset - Kroncong again.
"Tannase" ( J.F.R. Pattirane ) - Yanti Bersaudara
- a song from the Moluccas.
"Teungteuingeun" ( Kosaman Djaja ) - Diah Iskandar
- a Sundanese song.
"Kisah Cinta" ( A. Rachman ) - Isnarti
-Love story -
"Lain Dulu Lain Sekarang" - The Steps
- Old times differ from the present - Another instrumental
"Kicir Kicir" - Salina
 - Instrumental, reminding old music from Jakarta
"Pantai Pelabuhan Ratu" ( Zainal Arifin ) - Alfian
- The beach of Pelabuhan Ratu - This beach is on Java's south coast.
"Sapu Tangan" - Han Wen
-Handkerchief- By Han Wen, a rather unknown name

Ernie Djohan - Remaco RLL169

REMACO RLL 169
Band: Empat Nada.
Conductur: Syafiie Glimboh
These songs have a different mood than earlier recordings of Ernie Djohan.
The former ones were full with solid "hitsongs" . On this record from 1974: easy-listening music,
"Pelangi" is the only song which has the old qualities. 
( Reynold ) composer, = Reynold Panggabean

Mari Mari - ( Koes Plus - Hamiedan )                          
Jawaban Kasih - ( Charles - Hamiedan )                          
I Really Love You - ( Rinto )                          
Tiada Kasih - ( Reynold )                          
Bukan Karena Jemu - ( Chilung R. )                          
Kisah Seorang Anak Hilang - ( Zaenal Arifin )                          
Pelangi - ( Koes Plus - Hamiedan )                          
Tiada Duanya - ( Amin )                          
Bahasa Hati - ( Nus S. )                           
Lagu Sedih - ( Reynold )                          
Run To Hide - ( Reynold )