JAKARTA - The auditorium stage instantly turned into a time machine when "Vintage Sounds" was held at Ciputra Artpreneur, South Jakarta on Tuesday, February 17 at night.
"Vintage Sounds" itself is the title of the creation of the ArtSwara production house which raises the collective memory of the Indonesian pop golden era of 1980 to 1990s in a performance.
The concert with the concept of a live variety show is intended as a celebration of culture that combines the splendor of the orchestra with deep personal memories.
The nostalgic atmosphere is getting thicker when the duo of hosts, Indy Barends and Indra Bekti, go on stage. The two of them are good at throwing fresh humor and interacting with the 1990s era successfully melting the atmosphere, bringing the audience to the memories of the past glass screen full of warmth.
The show opened with a burst of energy through the composition "Alam Maya", a hit by The Kids Brother. The audience's cheers broke out, signaling the start of the time travel.
However, the atmosphere, which was originally full of energy, turned sentimental when the tribute segment for the living legend of Indonesia, Titiek Puspa, began. Theater singer Gabriel Harvianto performed the song "Cinta" with incredible appreciation - creating an emotional moment that made many pairs of eyes in the auditorium tear up.
The success of the evening performance began with the vision of Maera, the Executive Producer and initiator of the event. For him, "Vintage Sounds" is a dedication and sincere tribute to his parents.
Maera admitted that he was touched by the enthusiasm of the audience which exceeded expectations - proving that cross-generational music still has its place in the midst of the onslaught of modern trends.
"The overwhelming appreciation from all the audience tonight is an indescribable honor. Our goal is to revive family memories through songs from the 80s-90s as a cross-generational experience really came true beautifully," Maera said in a statement.
Technically musical, "Vintage Sounds" performs without a gap thanks to the genius arrangement of Tohpati together with the Tohpati Orchestra. Carrying the Big Band format, Tohpati gives a new breath that is more groovy to classic songs such as "Selamat Datang Cinta" and "Asmaraku Asmaramu".
The musical arrangement presented managed to maintain the original soul of the song while providing a magnificent sound.
The surprise did not stop there. The cross-genre collaboration was presented beautifully when the Indonesian hip-hop music legend, Iwa K, joined the stage. Together with Maera, BimaZeno, and Taufan Purbo, the rapper fired up the audience with the song "Dansa Yuk Dansa".
The visual aspect also did not escape attention. Gallaby's appearance combining vocals and dance, as well as the poetic touch of sand painter Vina Candrawati, provides a deep artistic dimension. Plus the stunning attraction from the A Team Cheerleader who adds to the excitement of the stage.
Through "Vintage Sounds", ArtSwara not only presents entertainment, but also opens up new creative economic potential through the live variety show format.
This event is proof that high musicality combined with emotional narration can create a sustainable performance industry ecosystem in Indonesia.
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