"Overture" ft. Rhythm of Darussalam | SEAMS 2021

One of the five songs performed by the members of Rhythm of Darussalam, representing Brunei, in the event of Southeast Asian Music Sessions (SEAMS) 2021.
Note: this video was recorded right before Brunei got struck again by the second wave of COVID-19.
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This piece was composed by Pak Dadang back in 2009’s Radio Televisyen Brunei (RTB) Awards as a traditional orchestral piece at the beginning, during that time with live instruments and dancers. The main feature of this particular song that it showcases an array of traditional instruments used in Brunei Darussalam such as the 'Gulintangan', 'Sape' and 'Gendang Labik'. One of the Malay Brunei gulintangan rhythmic songs which is known as 'Gabongkok' is used as a inspiration for the overture and is played traditionally with its original melody and accompanied by the percussive section by Gendang Labik and eventually ends with a colourful unison. By identifying the time signature from 4/4 to 6/8, this overture can also be described as to show a few glimpses of transitional variations and dynamics of traditional Brunei instruments that can be heard as an applicable piece of musical expression.
The sequence of event can be watched closely as followed:
1. "Overture"
• "Overture" ft. Rhythm ...
2. "Umak Ruma"
• "Umak Ruma" ft. Rhythm...
3. "Alus Jua Dendang x Cam Cam Brit (Medley)"
• "Alus Jua Dendang x Ca...
4. "Hope" (in the midst of COVID-19)
• "Hope" ft. Rhythm of D...
5. "Jipin DSSM (Dua Sungai Satu Muara)"
• "Jipin DSSM (Dua Sunga...
The full version of live zoom conference and discussions with the ROD members, and also music performance of SEAMS 2021 Episode 2 - BRUNEI can be viewed at • Southeast Asian Music ... #bruneitraditionalmusic #overture #brunei #bruneidarussalam #bruneitraditionalsong #sapotlokal #gulintangan
And also from Facebook / 261048762241951
Special thanks to the host of the event and also Dadang Supriatna for his mentorship throughout those intensive weeks, and to all these super talented members of Rhythm of Darussalam.
Rhythm of Darussalam (ROD) is an independant traditional music group that gathers the young generation of Brunei Darussalam who are very keen to explore and improve their skills and knowledge, more importantly in Brunei Traditional Music i.e. local ethnic and culture of music and local instruments. All of them came from different backgrounds and ethnic groups of Brunei - for some may have formal education in music whilst others may inherit the legacy from their parents and elders. Altogether, they have learned and are still learning to experiment and further hone their skills in both traditional and modern variety of music by producing all new refreshing compositions to be heard not just inside the country, but also to the worldwide nation which is also part of promoting the importance of Brunei's cultural identity and sheer awareness of conserving old traditions and simultaneously creating a traversable interface to our new generation of all walks of life that those past traditions are still being preserved well.
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Video Editor: Siraj Munir
Videographer: Ma'sum Isa & Siraj Munir
Video Production: SB Entertainment
Song Arranged by Dadang Supriatna
Sape - Elisha Tiga
Gulintangan - Yazid Damit
Flute - Ubaihad
Piano - Siraj Munir
Guitar - Hery
Bass G. - Mira Ufairah
Violin - Zul
Rebana - Hadi
Bongo - Didi
:: This is the original live audio version. If you wish to get the studio recording ones, you have to make a request and purchase the song through my email which can be found at my bio/about. Otherwise, without any permission of using any arranged song on my RUclips page, it is considered stealing. Thank you.