The Meaning of Kidung Rawapening in Larung Sesaji Ritual at Semarang Regency

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to find out the meaning of Kidung Rawapening lyrics, the reason why Kidung Rawapening was not accepted by the Muhammadiyah community, and the perspective of NU and Muhammadiyah about Kidung Rawapening. Research Methods: The method used in this research is qualitative with a case study approach, employing Ferdinand de Saussure's semiotic theory to analyze the data. Results and discussion: Research of Kidung Rawapening shows the meaning of gratitude to God for the fortune of Rawapening and gratitude to the ancestors who protected it. Kidung Rawapening makes a viewpoint comparison between Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) and Muhammadiyah. Implication: NU as a community organization believes that praying for ancestors in Kidung Rawapening will be easily answered by God. While Muhammadiyah states that ancestors should not be included in prayer, because such actions are syirik (shirk) and takhayul (superstition).

Musical Composition of Introverts dan Ekstroverts’ Extramusical Idea

Purpose: Humans have different personalities, namely introverts and extroverts. Program music is one of the compositional techniques whose purpose is to describe something in the creation of music through the analogy of meaning. Research methods: This creation research uses the Practice-Led Research method. Data obtained through a literature study approach, then the data is associated with music through an analogy process. Results and discussion: The creative process in creating music is very diverse, one of which is through extra-musical ideas. In the realm of music creation other disciplines can be used as music creation ideas. Psychology and music can be related through listening and feeling. The musical works created are vocal and piano works about introverts and extroverts. Implication: The implications of this research creation are expected to trigger the idea of creating music more broadly, especially across scientific disciplines.

Penggunaan Aturan Ular Tangga dalam Musik Aleatorik Berbasis Serialisme Integral

Purpose: The author does an experiment by using the rules of snake and ladder to find out and understand how the concept of uncertainty can work in serialism-based aleatoric music: by testing it using the most stringent serialism system, namely the system of integral serialism. Research methods: The process of creating the composition of this artistic research work has five stages, namely the exploration stage, the concept preparation stage, the concept analysis stage, the macro structure preparation stage, and the concept application stage. Results and discussion: The concept of snake and ladder can optimize the concept of uncertainty in serialism-based aleatoric music. The integral serialism system dominates the formation of melody and harmony, while the concept of snake and ladder that is aleatoris is used as phrase control. Implication: There are two phenomena that stimulate the creation of the idea of creation of this artistic research work, namely the problem of stiffness and weak characteristics of the concept of uncertainty in serialism-based aleatoric music.

Children Virtual Concert in the Covid-19 Pandemic

Purpose: This article aims to see a children virtual concert held by La Prima Course and Bandung Philharmonic. Both of them held an online concert in June 2020, when the world was entering new normal era due to Covid-19 pandemic. Research methods: The method used in writing this article is descriptive-qualitative by observing watching two virtual concert and long-distance interviews through social media. Results and discussion: Children virtual concert have a positive impact for children as activities at home during the Covid-19 pandemic. Other impacts were also felt by the organizers so that the organizers were enthusiastic to routinely hold virtual performances. Implication: Covid-19 pandemic makes virtual performance a cost-effective and attractive choice for organizers, children, and parents who concern about art.

Komposisi Karawitan dalam Perspektif Estetika Posmodern

Purpose: This article examines some works of musical composition which are dissected by the aesthetic approach of postmodernism. Research methods: The method used is a qualitative method by collecting data through observation, literature review, and document review (discography). Data analysis uses tri angulation of data from raw data collection (scripts), selection, processing, to drawing conclusions. Results and discussion: The idioms along with the aesthetic characteristics of postmodernism are applied to uncover the phenomenon of postmodernity in musical compositions with diverse ideas and perspectives. Even now, there have been a variety of new terms such as new music for new gamelan which are conceptually not familiar to the public and need to be discussed further.Implication: Various musical phenomena as well as aesthetic concepts have moved towards musical progression which not only breaks down shapes and structures but also musical understanding that has undergone a paradigm referring to the 'deconstruction' concepts of the search for identity in the era of local-global aesthetic struggles.

Analisis Proses Rekaman Musik dengan Metode Digital di Cover Studio

Purpose: This study aims to describe the analysis of the process of recording music with digital methods in Cover Studio. Research methods: As stated in the title of this article, the method used in this research is a digital one. The recording is taken in Cover Studio, in Yogyakarta, Indonesia. Results and discussion: The recording process at Cover Studio consisted of the preplanning or preparation stages, data collection or tracking, mixing and mastering. Implication: Most of the recording work is done digitally such as making data keyboards using a midi controller with VST JJP Strings and Key and Xpand! 2, miking instruments or musical instruments using VST, drums using VST Addictive Drums 2.

Campur Kode Kebahasaan dalam Lagu “JPDA” Krisna Purpa (KIS Band)

Purpose: The purpose of this study is to describe the form, type, and function of the use of code mixing and the factors that influence the occurrence of code mixing in the lyrics of a Balinese pop song titled “JPDA” (Jauh Pandang dari Hati) written by Krisna Purpa in KIS Band’s album titled Story of Me (2013). Research methods: As a scientific work, this study uses a qualitative research as a base for writing the article.Results and discussion: The use of mixed codes is in the form of words, phrases, baster, word repetition, and clauses, description of the type of inner code-mixing outer code mixing. The factors that influence the occurrence mix the code in the song. Implication: Code mixing is the mixing of elements of a foreign language or regional language into the structure of the main language.

Musician Problem: Internal and External Aspects

Purpose: This paper explores various problems faced by music players in general and the solutions about the problems. Research methods: These problems are categorized into two, namely internal and external. Internal problems are related to technical and psychological problems, while external problems are related to communication capacity. Results and discussion: Internal problems can be experienced by all music players without considering the kind of their performances (solo or ensemble), external problems specifically only appear in the ensemble. The solution to the technical problems is trying to understand the score from the broadest possible perspective (accommodating at least three things: assumptions about the style of music, the intention of the composer, and the role of the player in interpreting the work) so that the player can construct sound imaginations without being overshadowed by technical constraints. Implication: Psychological problems can be mitigated by many things, but the most recommended method is cognitive behavior therapy, where musicians are taught to always bring positive thoughts in any situations

Musik Popular Bali 1950-1965 dalam Dinamika Kebudayaan Nasional

Purpose: This research discusses the development of popular music in Bali and its relation to national cultural issues in the 1950-1965 period. Research methods: This research uses the theoretical framework of historical ethnomusicology and emphasizes the verstehen method to understand the meaning of music. Beside the documentary study, the collecting technique of this research uses some interviews with the musical practitioner, historian, and cultural expert. Results and discussion: Keroncong, which popular during that period, was not only an aesthetic expression in the realm of music but it is also a manifesto of Indonesianess, that they are part of Indonesian society. Implication: How to become Indonesian in the realm of music was interpreted differently in that period.

Max/Msp sebagai Medium Perluasan Perspektif Komponis pada Karya Musik Masa Kini

Purpose: This study is to understand the integration of music and technology that has broadened various perspectives in representing experiences into musical works. Research methods: This article is a literature review about Max/Msp. It is a software based visual programming language for music and multimedia. Results and discussion: The emergence of Max offers a variety of possibilities related to the space of creativity, as well as having an impact on the loss of the boundaries of the creativity process. On the other hand, from the many possibilities that can be offered, access and availability of books related to Max are still very limited in Indonesia. Implication: Max contributes in expanding musical works through various new perspectives.