Feature: IVAN TANGKULUNG BIG BAND Launches “TERANG” Song and MV to Celebrate Christmas

Ivan Tangkulung, a cross-genre musician and composer, has released the song Terang on December 20, 2024. This song, originally written by the late Glenn Fredly, is performed by the Ivan Tangkulung Big Band featuring renowned vocalist Louise Monique. This version of Terang is made in the dynamic and expressive musical style of the big band genre.

The big band rendition of Terang is the latest creation by Ivan Tangkulung, a composer, orchestrator, and music producer with over 10 years of experience in Indonesia's music scene. Ivan is the mind behind the iconic scores of several notable local musical dramas, including Musikal Keluarga Cemara, Payung Fantasi, and Nurbaya.

In 2024, Ivan won the Anugerah Musik Indonesia (AMI) Award for Best Musical Album for Musikal Keluarga Cemara, which he orchestrated and arranged. In the same year, Ivan Tangkulung was also nominated for the 2024 AMI Award in the Best Orchestral Work category for the song “Belum Berakhir,” a collaboration with Giovani Biga.

Through Terang, Ivan ventures into the big band genre, building on his success in musicals and orchestras. He shared his motivation for the project:

“Christmas is one of the most beautiful times of the year, but unfortunately, the number of contemporary Indonesian Christmas songs is still very limited. We are more accustomed to listening to or performing songs from abroad. I hope our version of Terang can bring a new dimension to Christmas celebrations and, of course, spread happiness, warmth, and light to many lives,” said Ivan Tangkulung.

For this rendition, the Ivan Tangkulung Big Band collaborated with Louise Monique, a vocalist from the music group Deredia, celebrated for her distinctive voice and vocal prowess. In addition to her music career, Louise is a stage artist who has previously worked with Ivan on Musikal Keluarga Cemara and Payung Fantasi.

The big band version of Terang by Ivan Tangkulung Big Band has been made available on Spotify and Apple Music starting December 20, 2024. Music enthusiasts can enjoy this inspiring rendition of Terang with lively and warm big band arrangements, complemented by Louise Monique's melodious voice.

Adding to the excitement, Terang is also accompanied by a music video, which has been released on YouTube on the same date. Directed by Dante Kidd, the music video features performances by notable Indonesian stage artists, including Aldafi Adnan, Ajeng Apriliasih, Kezia Haniel, Renna Krisna, and Jeremiah Purwoto.

Embrace the peace and joy of Christmas with the song Terang, starting December 20.

About Ivan Tangkulung

Ivan Tangkulung is a composer, music director, and cross-genre pianist whose works span contemporary music, film, and musical theater.

His musical style blends various traditions, including contemporary music, jazz, and Indonesian traditional music. Themes of storytelling, experiences, and Indonesian spirituality often inspire his compositions.

He has written for ensembles such as Fractales Ensemble (Belgium), Motocontrario Ensemble (Italy), KLK Symphony Orchestra (Ukraine), New Thread Quartet (New York), Ensemble Musique de la Belle (Singapore), Indonesian Orchestra and Ensemble Festival (IOEF), and the Singapore International Band Festival (SIBF).

Ivan has composed several original musicals, including Clash of Two Worlds (2017, Singapore), Serial Musikal Siti Nurbaya (2021, produced by Indonesia Kaya), and Serial Musikal Payung Fantasi (2022, produced by Indonesia Kaya). He also serves as Music Director for various theater productions, such as Into the Woods, Hairspray, and RENT, produced by Teater Musikal Nusantara. In 2024, Ivan won the AMI Award for Best Musical Album for Musikal Keluarga Cemara.

About Louise Monique

Louise Monique is a vocalist from the 1950s-style music group Deredia, which has released two original albums. With Deredia, Louise has performed at numerous music festivals such as Java Jazz, Synchronize, Jazz Gunung, and Cipta Cita Esplanade.

Her musical journey began with studies at Yayasan Pendidikan Musik (YPM) and Gita Svara, leading to performances with Susvara Opera Company and the Indonesian National Orchestra. Louise has also contributed to the album Toba Dream 5 by Viky Sianipar and the soundtrack for the film HIJAB.

She has performed in several Teater Koma productions, including Sie Jin Kwie, Ibu, Demonstran, and Inspektur Jendral. In 2022, she debuted in musical theater, portraying “Roekiah” in Serial Musikal Payung Fantasi by Indonesia Kaya, “Tante Pressier” in Musikal Keluarga Cemara with Visinema, and “Joanne” in RENT by Teman Musicals. Beyond Deredia, Louise is also active with Sri Panggung, a musical trio under the mentorship of Indonesia Kaya.

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