Symphonesia Across Eras: 80 Music Shows The Quality Of Indonesian Music That Is Not Slow To Eating Time

Erwin Gutawa at the Symphonesia Cross Era concert: Music 80 (doc. Erwin Gutawa Orchestra)

JAKARTA - In the 1980s, Indonesia had an important position in the history of modern Indonesian music. At that time, the best musicians with their works were still being listened to and inspiring to date.

Erwin Gutawa, one of the best musicians to appear in that era, held a concert titled Symphonesia Lintas Era: Music 80 which was held at the Jakarta Theater, Taman Ismail Marzuki on Thursday, March 7.

The show opened featuring Repertoar Gilang Indonesia Gemilang which was played in full by an orchestra led by Erwin Gutawa.

Albert Fakdawer became the first singer to appear that night. The 30-year-old soloist performed a song from Utha Likumahuwa entitled Sesaat Kau Hadir.

Furthermore, Candil appeared from the audience by singing a song written by James F Sundah, Yayang. The former Seurieus personnel continued their appearance by singing a song called Memories.

After Candil's energetic appearance, tribute to January Christy that was awaited was finally played. Young singer Rahmania Astrini took to the stage by bringing Me It belongs to Who and Megliding.

"Aku Rahmania Astrini. I am a singer and songwriter from Bandung. Greetings to you," said Rahmania, introducing himself to the audience.

"I'm really happy today to get an extraordinary opportunity from Om Erwin. I was given the opportunity to make a tribute to the one and only, January Christy," he continued.

After reminiscent with the Indonesian pop-jazz icon, Erwin Gutawa Orchestra brought the audience to enjoy the sound of rock music typical of the 1980s. Candil performed Rock Bergema and Bento songs.

The show continued with hits in the 1980s, such as Love Story in Schools and Between Anyer and Jakarta.

Then, Erwin Gutawa presented a surprise to the audience present. He summoned two of his colleagues at Karimata, Aminoto Kosin and Candra Darusman.

"This is a surprise for all of you because it's not on the poster," said Erwin Gutawa.

There are two members of Karimata. They are great musicians, orchestrators, great songwriters, musical figures too now. They are Aminoto Kosin and Candra Darusman.

Then, Aminoto Kosin and Candra Darusman climbed onto the stage and greeted with lively applause from the audience.

"We will play the song we used to play first in instrumental terms," said Erwin.

Three Indonesian jazz fusion heroes attended the Symphonesia Cross Era stage: Music 80. They brought Repertoar Dahaga from the album Pasti (1985).

Then, the show continued with the best works of the late Chrisye in the 1980s, such as Goodbye Lover and My Love Story.

After enjoying Chrisye's works, the audience was invited to enjoy Vina Panduwinata's performance. He performed the songs Cinta, Dia, Biru, and Surat Cinta.

In the last repertoire, Vina Panduwinata, Candil, Albert Fakdawer and Rahmania Astrini took to the stage. They took turns bringing the medley of Sakura, Rame-Rame, All Become One, and end the Expression.

The appearance that night not only brought memories of the past. Furthermore, Symphonesia Cross Era: Music 80 shows the best era of Indonesian music with the work of great musicians who have proven to have crossed the next generation.