Profile Of AT Mahmud Who Becomes Google Doodle, Maestro Of Children's Song From Indonesia

Profile of AT Mahmud (Google Doodle)

YOGYAKARTA - The figure of AT Mahmud appeared to decorate Google Doodle today, Thursday 3 October. The selection of the AT Mahmud icon on Google Doodle is a celebration of the 94th anniversary of the influential composer. For some people, especially young people, may not have hit the profile of AT Mahmud and his works so far.

AT Mahmud is known as the songwriter of a legendary Indonesian child. During his lifetime, the man whose full name is Abdullah Totong Mahmud had written a number of well-known children's songs. The songs by AT Mahmud were very popular in their time and were often sung in schools.

In addition to producing well-known songs, AT Mahmud also managed to win many awards thanks to his contribution and achievements in the field of education. To commemorate his figure, let's explore the profile of AT Mahmud and his contribution.

According to information from the Jakarta Culture Service, AT Mahmud has the full name Abdullah Totong Mahmud. He is known as the songwriter for legendary children in Indonesia and was born on February 3, 1930 in South Sumatra.

Mahmud is the fifth child of the couple Masagus Mahmud and Masayu Aisyah. He started his education at Hollandsch-Inlandsche School (HIS) and continued to the High School (SGA) for his secondary education.

The man who was born in 1930 then taught in Tanjung Pinang, Riau, and in 1957 moved to Jakarta. Mahmud's interest in music has emerged since he was a child. He also learned music from Ishak Mahmudi and became a member of the Muaraeim Village Band.

At. Mahmud began to compose songs in the mid-1960s and continued to be productive. He also often works with his wife in creating these works.

AT Mahmud is one of the children's songwriters who has released many song works. His songs are known to have simple rhythms and short lyrics, making them easier to memorize or remember by children and still often played to this day.

AtT Mahmud has about hundreds of children's songs and the most popular ones are the song 'Take Bulan Bu', the 'Cik on the Wall', and the 'Pelangi'. For information, his career to become a songwriter began when he was transferred to the Kindergarten Teacher School (SGTK).

At the school, he taught while developing his musical talent. The school atmosphere brought Mahmud moved to compose children's songs that were easy to remember. In addition, Mahmud also finds it difficult to find children's songs that are suitable for children.

One day a student needs a new song and asks her to make a song. Mahmud started trying it and since then his songs were taught to other children.

When many children liked the song he began to pursue children's songs. Even when he was alone at home he also often composed children's songs who looked specifically at children's thoughts, feelings, and behavior.

At. Mahmud is known to create children's songs of up to hundreds of songs. Here are some of AT Mahmud's popular children's songs that are still sung today:

Such is the profile of AT Mahmud and his works that people need to know, especially for young people in today's era. AT Mahmud is a songwriter for legendary children who have contributed to the world of child education. Also read Google Doodle celebrating rendang day.

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