Kidung Chanting Sounded Back In 2024 From Ben Abraham

Ben Abraham presents 'Lidung' (Doc. Special)

JAKARTA - Kidung, is a beautiful song in Indonesia's all-time music catalog. The iconic song blew new breaths in 2024.

Singer and songwriter Ben Abraham, who is the son of the two original version of the song singer, Dianne Manusama and Bram Manusama, today released his version of the 'Stir' which also features his parents.

The birth of Ben's version of the 'Cover' is a sacred moment for this Indonesian-Australian singer and his family, especially his parents who used to be members of the popular Pahama music unit in the late 70s.

This song has always been part of the story of our family journey. We have photo albums that contain photos when my parents are still members of Pahama and news clips about the two singing at many music festivals throughout Indonesia in the 70s. From there I know how much this song means, "Ben said in a written broadcast received by VOI.

Ben admitted that he only really knew how important the song "Kidung" was in the history of Indonesian music in recent years. Finally, the song moved its intention to work.

The release of this single is an important moment in Ben's life that spends his life in spaces dominated by the culture of white people. As he grew up, Ben's strong desire emerged to dig deeper into Indonesia's side in him.

"I cried when Ben told us that he was going to release his version!" said Ben's mother, Dianne Manusama. "We were also happy when he invited us to sing in his version. I am very proud of Ben's efforts to appreciate our work and the work of his uncle, Chris, who wrote this song," Dianne said.

Meanwhile, Bram Manusama is full of pride for Ben for the release of his son's version of the'Tower'.

I was really happy when I found out. The musical style Ben had been releasing so far was different from the nuances brought by Stir'. There is something very simple about Circumcise and Ben's version makes the song very epic. It feels like history is happening again," said Bram.

The song 'Kidung' was written by Chris Manusama, who is none other than Ben's uncle. The 1978 Youth Song Creation Contest, which was held by Prambors, became the moment when the song was born.

For Dianne, she continues to feel gratitude even though 46 years have passed since the first 'Circumstellar' was released. "Thanks again, it feels exactly the same as it used to be. This song has become an Indonesian song that is very loved and celebrated and I think it is an honor and I feel grateful," said Dianne.

"Seeing the positive response from many people when Ben uploaded a video of the three of us singing the'Tower' it felt like we were very happy and raised our pride for Indonesia," said Dianne.