Family Says Many People Regret The Sale Of Harry Roesli's Music House In Bandung

Harry Roesli (Instagram @anggerahkebudayaan.official)

JAKARTA - Harry Roesli's family has decided to sell the house of the deceased which is located at Jalan Supratman No.59, Bandung.

The house, which is included as the Class B Cultural Conservation, is known as the Harry Roesli Music House (RMHR), which was once a gathering place or basecamp from many musicians and artists who live or stop in Bandung.

Harry Roesli's son, Layala Khrisna Patria admitted that many people regretted the sale of the house. However, the family had had a long discussion, until they finally decided to sell the house.

"Indeed, this information is known by my closest friends, many regret it. But when they explain the situation, they understand," said Layala.

"So, best of all, this house must be sold," he added.

Meanwhile, the amount of maintenance costs is one of the factors for the house being sold. The house, which is a music school for street children, after Harry Roesli's death in 2004, is said to require operational costs of up to tens of millions a month.

Although the house number 59 wants to be sold, the family still maintains another house next to it, number 57, which is where Harry Roesli produced the phenomenal 1977 'Ken Arok' album.

For information, Harry Roesli is known through his album and experimental music project, including the album Philosophy Gang (1973), which is now a classic work in Indonesian music history.

Harry Roesli is known for his cross-genre musical style, combining progressive rock, traditional Indonesian music, jazz, and avant-garde elements. He often collaborates with local elements with an innovative global approach.

Harry Roesli can be said to be an inspiration for Indonesian artists, with his works breaking the boundaries of creativity and providing space for free expression.