Analysis of the Song Juwita Malam Created by Ismail Marzuki and Arrangement of Strings Quintet by Akbar Bagaskara

Abstract

In this study, researchers tried to understand the song of the maestro of Indonesian music, Ismail Marzuki. For the next stage, the researcher arranged the song with a quintet strings format accompanied by a combo band. Researchers here also use fusion rhythms as the main form of rhythm in the whole song. The reason for choosing the above format is because this format is a format that is very suitable and commonly used in every entertainment event with the theme of old songs. This is in accordance with the work of Ismail Marzuki's songs which are old songs or commonly known as the sweet memories song category. The research methods that researchers use in this research include listening to songs, categorizing songs, analyzing songs and finally arranging songs. The result of this research is a full score of quintet strings accompanied by a combo that can be an option for song arrangements in music performances with the theme of sweet memories songs or with the theme of appreciation of Ismail Marzuki's own work.