"Keroncong Ambyaran": Innovation in the Keroncong Performance by Keroncong Syahdu in Semarang

Main Article Content

Nur Faqih Imam Khoiruddin
Abdul Rachman, S.Pd, M.Pd

Abstract

Keroncong music, as one of Indonesia's cultural heritages, is often considered outdated by the younger generation. However, the development of contemporary music presents opportunities to revitalize this genre. This article explores the innovation of "Keroncong Tapi Ambyaran," a new approach to presenting keroncong that blends traditional musical elements with the theme of heartbreak (ambyar) characteristic of today's youth. This study employs a qualitative method through in-depth interviews with modern keroncong musicians and analysis of musical works. The findings indicate that this approach successfully captures the interest of young people through the use of relatable lyrics, fresh arrangements, and collaborations with musicians across genres. Furthermore, social media plays a significant role in disseminating and popularizing this concept. The study concludes that "Keroncong Tapi Ambyaran" not only preserves the traditional values of keroncong but also makes it relevant to the younger generation, paving the way for the sustainability of keroncong music in the modern era.

Article Details

How to Cite
Khoiruddin, N. F. I., & Abdul Rachman, S.Pd, M.Pd. (2025). "Keroncong Ambyaran": Innovation in the Keroncong Performance by Keroncong Syahdu in Semarang. GETER : Jurnal Seni Drama, Tari Dan Musik, 8(1), 56–67. https://doi.org/10.26740/geter.v8n1.p56-67
Section
Articles

References

Andini, M., Sukmayadi, Y., & Supiarza, H. (2021). Sumeleh, Semeleh: The Aesthetic Significance of Keroncong Solo Style. LANGUAGE, 3, 35–46. https://ejournal.upi.edu/index.php/antomusik/article/download/32991/14540

Arjaya, D.-, Afiyanto, H.-, & Nurullita, H.-. (2021). DANGDUT: A Reality of Globalization of Eastern and Western Cultures. History and Culture : Journal of History, Culture, and Its Teaching, 15(2), 210. https://doi.org/10.17977/um020v15i22021p210-226

A'yun, W. Q., & Rachman, A. (2019). "Keroncong in Jamaican Sound" An Innovation in Preserving Keroncong Music in Bandung. JOURNAL OF MUSICAL ARTS, 8(1), 34–42. https://doi.org/10.15294/jsm.v8i1.30935

Budiman, B. J. (1979). Getting to know Keroncong up close. LPKJ Music Academic Library. https://opac.isi.ac.id/index.php?p=show_detail&id=15440#gsc.tab=0

Darini, R. (2012). Keroncong: Then and Now. Mosaic, 6(2), 19–31. http://dx.doi.org/10.21831/moz.v6i1.3875

Frederick, W. H. (1982). Rhoma Irama and the Dangdut Style: Aspects of Contemporary Indonesian Popular Culture. Indonesia, 34, 102. https://doi.org/10.2307/3350952

Ganap, V. (2011). Krontjong Toegoe. 281. https://digilib.isi.ac.id/1183/1/Pages%20from%20Buku%20Krontjong%20Toegoe.pdf

Henry, N., & Wijaya, M. (2017). DISCOURSE ON THE PRESERVATION OF KERONCONG CULTURAL ARTS (Qualitative Descriptive on the Swastika Keroncong Art Community in Banjarsari District, Surakarta City). Journal of Sociology of Dilemmas, 32(2). https://jurnal.uns.ac.id/dilema/article/view/12146

Jamalus. (1988). Music Teaching Through Music Experience. Ministry of Education and Culture. https://onesearch.id/Author/Home?author=Jamalus

Januariski, E. D. (2019). Musical Changes in the Keroncong Style of the Eight Voice Group in Surakarta. Indonesian Institute of the Arts Surakarta. http://repository.isi-ska.ac.id/3708/

Muhammad, Y. R., & Rachman, A. (2020). Social Media as a Means of Promoting Music in the Industrial Era 4.0 (Case Study on the Sendau Gurau Band in Semarang). Musicolastika: Journal of Performance and Music Education, 2(1), 23–30. https://doi.org/10.24036/musikolastika.v2i1.35

Muttaqin, Moh. (2006). Dangdut Music and Its Existence in Society: A Review in Terms of History and Its Development. Harmonia: Journal of Arts Research and Education, 7(2). https://journal.unnes.ac.id/nju/index.php/harmonia/article/view/755

Rachman, A. (2013). The Form and Analysis of Keroncong Music in My Country by Kelly Puspito. Harmony: Journal of Arts Research and Education, 13(1). https://journal.unnes.ac.id/nju/index.php/harmonia/article/view/2534

Rachman, A. (2016). The pattern of ankle accompaniment of cak and cuk instruments in the Javanese style song at the Keroncong Sekar Domas Orchestra in Semarang. Journal of the VI International Conference on Indonesian Language, Literature and Regional Culture, 7(9), 1–7. https://ikadbudi.uny.ac.id/sites/ikadbudi.uny.ac.id/files/prosiding%20lampung_0.pdf

Rachman, A., & Utomo, U. (2017). "Sing Important Keroncong" An Innovation of Keroncong Music Performance in Semarang. Journal of Education and Art Studies, 3(1). https://doi.org/10.30870/jpks.v3i1.4066

Rachmawati, L. P. (2017). The Existence of Mixed Music by Didi Kempot. Echo : Journal of Music Arts Education, 6(1). https://journal.student.uny.ac.id/musik/article/view/9588

Rahmanda, N. T., & Salim, A. (2018). The Development and Impact of Dangdut Koplo Music for Pendowoharjo Bantul Teenagers [Journal]. Indonesian Institute of the Arts. http://digilib.isi.ac.id/4284/5/JURNAL%20%20-%20NOELDY%201111737013.pdf

Ramadhan, B. G., & Wulandari, S. (2023). Hybridity of the Form of Dangdut Sagita Music Presentation in Pace District, Nganjuk Regency (Music Aesthetics Study). Visual Heritage : Journal of Art and Cultural Creation, 6(1), 36–42. https://jim.unindra.ac.id/index.php/vhdkv/article/view/8900

Riandi, R. A., & Amaruli, R. J. (2023). The Work and Contribution of Congrock 17 in the World of Indonesian Keroncong Music in 1983-2019. Historiography, 4(1), 29–37. https://ejournal3.undip.ac.id/index.php/historiografi/article/view/40370

Setiaji, D. (2017). An overview of the characteristics of dangdut koplo as a development of dangdut music. https://handep.kemdikbud.go.id/index.php/handep/article/view/13

Sugiyono. (2019). Educational Research Methods (Quantitative, Qualitative and R&D Approaches). Alphabet.

Susilo, W. B. (2018). Study of Mixing Dangdut-Reggae Music Genres in the Karanganyar Savanna Music Group. Indonesian Institute of the Arts Surakarta. http://repository.isi-ska.ac.id/2862/

Takari, M. (2001). Acculturation of Musical Culture in Dangdut Performing Arts. Selonding: Indonesian Journal of Ethnomusicology, 1(1), 103–108.

Widjaja, S. S. H. (2011). A Combination of Keroncong Music and Dangdut Music in Congdut Music. Semarang State University. http://lib.unnes.ac.id/3667/1/2503905001.pdf

Widyanta, N. C. (2017). The Effectiveness of Keroncong Orchestra Directed by the Keroncong Tresnawara Orchestra on the Audience of the Young Generation. Journal of Art Studies, 3(2), 165. https://doi.org/10.22146/jksks.30042

Winasis, R. S. (2014). Keroncong Beat as a means of demonstrating the activities of the younger generation The conceptual foundation of planning and designing Keroncong Beat as a means of demonstrating the activities of the younger generation. https://e-journal.uajy.ac.id/6208/1/TA012952.pdf