Philip Yampolsky, “Indonesian Regional Music on VCD: Inclusion, Exclusion, Fusion”
Audio, video, and visual examples discussed in the chapter. See also an additional selection of VCD covers, representing regional popular musics, fusion genres, and traditional genres, and a postscript with additional thoughts on supporting vanishing traditions
1. Combination of dakwah and campursari
Subhanallah. Video excerpt from Campur Sari CampurNgaji Banyuwangi Vol. 4 (Banyuwangi?: Tirta Arum Record, 2013). For the full video see https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8WBerpXuur8&t=1664s
Cover of source VCD.
2. Takbiran with synthesized “house” percussion
House Takbiran. Video excerpt from VCD House Takbiran (Bukittinggi: Elta, 2014).
Cover of source VCD.
3. Pop Sumbawa (Sumbawa Besar), “Tampar Empan.”
Tampar Empan. Video excerpt from VCD Exclusif Pop Sumbawa (Sumbawa Besar: Seroja Group, 2011). For the full video see https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Wfj6TSIw2I
Cover of source VCD.
4. Kendang Kempul (Banyuwangi, East Java): “Turu Nang Dadane.”
Turu Nang Dadane. Video excerpt from YouTube. For the full video see https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ac_N8vlk5aw
Cover of a VCD, Kendang Kempul Asli Banyuwangi (Banyuwangi: Sandi Record), similar to the source VCD of Example 4.
5. Dangdut Banjar (Banjarmasin, South Kalimantan): “Si Bungas Hati.”
Si Bungas Hati. Video excerpt from Lagu Banjar: Putra Tabalong (no label information). For the full video see https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HJu78mFGmH0
Cover of source VCD.
6a (Traditional). Rabab Pasisia Selatan (Minangkabau, West Sumatra): “Bancano Alam di Pesisir Selatan.”
Bancano Alam. Video excerpt from Rabab Pasisia Selatan: Bancano Alam di Pesisir Selatan (Fadhil Entertainment, 2012)
Cover of source VCD.
6b (fusion). Rabab Dhut Mix (Minangkabau): “Kijok Mangijok.”
Kijok Mangijok. Video excerpt from Bintang Rabab Dhut Mix: Uda Rambang Mato (Fadhil Entertainment, 2011). For the full video see https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=llHtkL38Qr8
Cover of source VCD.
6c (fusion). Rabab Asoy Mix (Minangkabau): “Ratok Pangamen.”
Ratok Pangamen. Video excerpt from Rabab Asoy Mix: Ratok Pangamen (Banda 10 Record, 2011).
7a (traditional). Kendau Kancet (Kenyah, East Kalimantan): “Leleng.”
Audio recording (excerpt) of Leleng performed as kendau kancet. Recorded 1995 by Philip Yampolsky in Ds. Gemar Baru, Kec. Muara Ancalong, Kab. Kutai, Kalimantan Timur. 95Y11M07 (KT 95-5) T05/06.
7b (fusion). Lagu-lagu Kalimantan Timur (Kenyah): “Leleng.”
Leleng performed as Pop Kenyah. Video excerpt from Album VCD Lagu-lagu Kalimantan Timur, Flobamora Record & Yuenfi Production. For the full video see https://youtu.be/U1hadfdSO7w.
8 (fusion). Campursari (Semarang, Central Java): “Tertimbun Masa Lalu.”
Tertimbun Masa Lalu. Video excerpt from Keplak Kendang CJDW: Sukat Teki (Uka Record, 2016). For the full video see https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kzx-C7VFnJI
Cover of source VCD.
9a (traditional). Gawi dance (Lio, Flores).
Tari Gawi (traditional). Video excerpt from Tari Gawi Lio: Rekaman Dokumentasi di Suku Lio, Ende Flores NTT. This excerpt comes not from a commercial VCD but from a documentary DVD published by the Pusat Musik Liturgi (Yogyakarta) as PML 3006.
Cover of source DVD.
9b (fusion). Pop Gawi (Lio, Flores): “Gawi.”
Gawi. Video excerpt from Irwala Group 07: Gawi 3, 2003 (Ende: Irwala Group & Wijaya Film).
Cover of source VCD.
10. Gandrung Sewu (Banyuwangi)
Video excerpt from TV news report, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kS0F-hz0U5g. Note that the announcer says there are 1300 participants, not just 1000 (“sewu”).
11. Likurai (Timor)
Video excerpt from TV broadcast, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4xfQ3cpEVlY
12. Tayuban
Video excerpt from Pagelaran Langen Tayub Arum Laras, Disc C (Surabaya: Perdana Record). According to a title in the VCD, this tayuban took place in Ds. Sendangrejo, Kec. Ngambon, Kab. Bojonegoro, East Java, on 29 September 2002.
Cover of source VCD.
13. Bugis Cerita Kecapi (South Sulawesi)
Video excerpt from Kecapi Tradisional Bugis: Cerita La Welle 5 (Pangkajene Sidenreng: Sinar Tenggara Record). For the entire video (vol. 5), see https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BzVCTYl9ep4. Other volumes of the series are also on YouTube.
Cover of source VCD.
14. Biola Katipung (Bima, Sumbawa)
Cambe Angi. Video excerpt from Album Biola Katipung: Lo’o Angi (Bima: Mentari Pagi).
Cover of source VCD.
15. Joged Maut (Bali)
Video excerpt from the VCD Joged Maut. No label information or performer information. I do not show the VCD cover here, because the photograph on it was copied without permission from the cover of a different VCD. I am told that the dancer was distressed to find herself pictured on this somewhat scandalous VCD.
16. Ailakna’it (Timor)
Ailakna’it, first kananuk. Audio recording (excerpt), recorded 2016 by Philip Yampolsky in Ds. Builaran, Kec. Sasitamean, Kab. Malaka, Pulau Timor, Nusa Tenggara Timur. 16Y11M20 T05.