123. Bengawan Solo (Gesang Martohartono)

[masbung1]

terimakasih buat mr raymond very good..

[bennlonelyboy]

nice...thx

[sphinctersezwhat]

well played sir .. well played 

[catty23451]

i'm so proud :D #proudtobeindonesian

[raymondcrooke]

@catty23451 Thanks for subscribing.

[catty23451]

@raymondcrooke ur' wellcome 

[jamesbillions]

@raymondcrooke Thanks for posting this. I just spent a year in Solo and now this song is something very special to me. Could you recommend to me the oldest, most original version of the song out there?

[raymondcrooke]

@jamesbillions I can't really as there are so many versions on YouTube, including some where Gesang himself sings it. It's a song I've been hearing most of my life, but I actually learned to sing it as a member of the Singapore Teachers Choir about fifteen years ago.

[ditogeezdee]

you have good voice. i like it. you did it well.

[indrakemayoran]

Mantaaapss..orang malingsia tidak punyaee

[istianiprajoko]

Great. Two thumbs up.

[RyanIKJ]

"Mata Ayam-mu dari Solo"... LOL... BTW it's OK Mr. White Man you are so Great...!!!

[hugohuge]

Indonesian youngster have buried this beautiful song with a new boy band which is lack of quality..

But you as foreigners could play this song very well.. Proud of you from Indonesia...

[raymondcrooke]

@hugohuge Thank you. It's not really a boy band song.

[dudastt]

@raymondcrooke hugohuge is not saying that this song is a boy band band song sir,right now a crappy boy band is a hit in indonesian music and those crappy boyband makes people forget the beautiful song that u were playing..

[raymondcrooke]

@dudastt Songs like this will be around long after the boy bands have been forgotten.

[nasakom35]

im an indonesian youth, and i will never forget our roots no matter where i will go

Indonesia tanah air beta, pusaka abadi nan jaya.

[zzatan]

sir, i've been watching you sing songs especially in malay language and i have to say, i really adore your soul towards universal music. keep it up sir. lots of respect from Brunei

[VladiSSius]

I am ashamed of the youth in Indonesia. They forgetting their culture, one of example is Bengawan Solo song. It's famous in Indonesia as well as for Javanese. But, now even Javanese people didn't know the lyric of Bengawan Solo.

Ok lets cut the chatter

Your speak very well sir, suara anda tidak kalah dengan orang Indonesia! Bagus! XD sorry sir I speak Bahasa but u can translate those :) tambahan belajar Bahasa Indonesia!

[raymondcrooke]

@VladiSSius Thank you. Songs like this should never be forgotten.

[donokasinoindro69]

@VladiSSius : Pathetic, perilaku seperti ini yang sering saya temui di perantauan, orang Indonesia yang merasa jijik dengan perilaku saudara sebangsanya di dalam negeri, padahal kalian yang merasa "besar" di luar negeri pun tidak mempunyai rasa kepedulian sedikitpun dan cenderung menarik garis seolah bukan bagian dari masalah bangsa yang sedang terjadi bila sedang berinteraksi dengan teman "bule"nya... SHAME ON YA MATE!

[VladiSSius]

@donokasinoindro69 bah gw jg tinggal di Indonesia kalee... dah cape liatnya. nah u emang uda ngelakuin sesuatu buat bangsa ini? gw juga jijik liat org yg komen doank, tapi juga sama2 gk ngelakuin sesuatu. males debat dng org macam bgtu.

[jmohd]

I luv it ..well done!!

[raymondcrooke]

@jmohd Thank you.

[ajiezpranata]

good job..

keep trying !!

[bendaharakudus]

bravo...bravoooo.......

[tklim66]

I dont like the way he sings. His style is an insult to Gesang.

[nasakom35]

@tklim66 no its not an insult, its just his own style

i bet even gesang would be proud to know that his songs reach not only indonesian but also foreigners

[gojal]

kaya nya indonesiia

[MrRevoluable]

sempurna...

[Bummelz]

I've never heard this song this song before I listened to that funk version...now I can fully appreciate it ----great folk take

[abelviriyamaysumanas]

@Bummelz wh-? What funk version?

[TheWuyoo]

Saya malu sebagai pemuda indonesia kamu yg lebih pintar menyanyikan lagu itu dari pada saya..GOOD JOB..mongo di kersoake.

[raymondcrooke]

@TheWuyoo Thanks for subscribing.

[TheWuyoo]

iya sama-sama Mr..

[lucindanur]

@raymondcrooke

Can't help smiling watching your video clip. Love it :)

[paikausing]

Good job ......

[Snyggrumpa29]

This is a very good cover and it makes me proud as a south east asian, that a song such as this has fans from outside the continent! syabas! good job!

[raymondcrooke]

@Snyggrumpa29 Good music has no boundaries. It should be shared by everyone.

[Dionn91]

watch out, don't let malaysia claims your golden song such as this one. make it legitimate!

[Julis9526]

Salut , as not Indonesian you are good to sing bengawan solo.

[AshAlmond]

Raymond.... Gesang is a legendary Indonesian composer, just like Bob Dylan. 5 stars!

[raymondcrooke]

@AshAlmond Yes, they are both legends!

[abelviriyamaysumanas]

@AshAlmond nooo....6 STARS! hahahahaha :D

[bluesmanrooffie]

awesome cover! I appreciate you for singing our songs.. keep it up!

[AKEAMAI]

You are fantastic. Where do you live? Great!!!

[raymondcrooke]

@AKEAMAI Right now, I live in Australia.

[yudiweb]

like this, I applause for you :)

[Gonjeng8]

Love your version of Indonesian songs. Keep the coming, brother

[suzie453]

aku bangga sbg rakyat ind,aku aja yg rakyat ind ga spandai itu klu nyanyi lgu daerah btw thanks raymond,good job i like it

[diniari939]

saya malu sebagai pemuda indonesia lebih pintar bule ini menyanyikan lagu begawan solo. 9@o3Lz n' @LaY lebih diperhatikan belakangan. -_-

[ruselim]

Hi Raymond, your bahasa is very good.

where do you come from?

[pahahaku]

hey raymond .. i like ur video ^ ^

u remember all the lyrics .. wewwhh .. very impressive:)

terima kasih sudah mencintai lagu indonesia . : D

[malvingunawan]

you are the man!! sir!!!...im proud of you!!!

[shahrun]

Nice work! hearing this song makes my mind go wandering... Great soulful singing

[raymondcrooke]

@shahrun Thanks for watching. I'm glad you liked it.

[Lionheart1109]

Awesome! :D:D

[pietra1909]

Dear raymod,

your bahasa indonesia is very good.. :)

i've been watching some of your video, and many of them are Indonesian song...

btw where did you learn bahasa indonesia... ?

[raymondcrooke]

@pietra1909 I have travelled a lot in Indonesia and Malaysia and lived in Brunei for over two years, but I can't really speak Bahasa Indonesia. Thanks for your comment.

[andinimokodompit]

bagus pak! saya suka. kereeennn.......!!! :)

[onishukablue]

Mr. raymond.....thank you so much you love my country.........i appreciate that.....

[rockunited2010]

You rock mbah raymond!

[2abbielee]

Hi Raymond , Your did an excellent job. and your voice so beautiful. Thank you so much. I really enjoy it.

[raymondcrooke]

@2abbielee Thanks for watching.

[duckduckone]

om raymond kereeen huahahahahahaha

[wresnix1]

great

[88citta88]

this is good.. i can't even sing this song perfectly.. :))

[Y0Njay4]

i like

[keceng]

INDONESIAN SHOULD WATCH THIS VIDEO, we appreciate it...

[efsue]

this is cool.. youre bahasa indonesia pronaunciation is actually good.

[giritontro]

good.......

[ryrydster]

in memoriam Gesang...

[kapeje]

Cool..dedicated to Gesang

-in memoriam-

[raymondcrooke]

@kapeje Thank you for watching.

[ckk100]

Good job Raymond, we appreciate it.

[raymondcrooke]

@ckk100 Thanks for watching.

[Therozsa]

boleh .....juga ya.....suara om bule nyaa

[ayiekmukegile]

STRANGER GOES INDONESIAN :d

[matocute]

you're cool... i live in near bengawan solo.. :)

[raymondcrooke]

@matocute Thank you for your comment.

[rizyanz]

I am very touched to see that song in the singing by you. I am also sad to the people themselves to preserve the rare songs. And Do you know now the singer was lost forever,Mr.Gesang. I really like the way you sing. Thank you.

[raymondcrooke]

@rizyanz Thanks for subscribing.

[dillton006]

wow you're nice!!!!

[raymondcrooke]

@dillton006 Thanks.

[fateemafa]

Thanks for singing that legendary's song.

It's so impressing to hear that from you.

I could see it clearly that you love it so much as we are here in Indonesia.

[raymondcrooke]

@fateemafa It's a pleasure. I've always loved this song.

[fuuzaku]

Awesome performance !

[raymondcrooke]

@fuuzaku Thanks for subscribing.

[fuuzaku]

@fuuzaku sama-sama... it means in english is You're welcome...

[bravo1212]

would you post the chords for me please.. i really like this song.. :D thank you

[raymondcrooke]

@bravo1212 Click on the link to my website in the information panel, then click "My Folk Songs", then "Songs From Around the World", then "Songs From Asia". You will find it there.

[kolomanise]

best song by great singer...

dedicated to Gesang...

[raymondcrooke]

@kolomanise Thanks for watching.

[lewnlew]

I am sorry to hear of the passing of Mr Gesang Martohartono. My sympathies go to his family and his loved ones. I enjoyed this song very much during my school days in Malaysia. It was and still is a very poplular song.

[raymondcrooke]

@lewnlew Thanks for your comment. My wife loves this song too.

[08986530068ata]

good..

dedicated to Alm. Gesang 'Maestro'

[raymondcrooke]

@08986530068ata Thanks for watching. May he rest in peace.

[isyraqiokichoqi]

Nice. Great. terrific. i love the way you make this video.

[raymondcrooke]

@isyraqiokichoqi Thanks for your comment.

[bnugroho]

brilliant.....

[raymondcrooke]

@bnugroho Thank you.

[katanaSJ410]

Gesang, the composer and singer of this song was dead today, May 20th 2010 at 6.10 PM ( Indonesian Local Time )

-R.I.P Gesang-

[raymondcrooke]

@katanaSJ410 He was a great songwriter.

[joesantoso2008]

In memoriam, Mr. Gesang Martohartono, 6.10 PM, May 20, 2010 .... May GOD Bless him ...

[raymondcrooke]

@joesantoso2008 This song will live forever.

[af1f1]

I'm very happy to have a greatest musician like Gesang.

[raymondcrooke]

@af1f1 You can be very proud of him.

[tempeemendoan]

Gesang Died today at 10PM at 92 years old. lets pray for him.

[taufikinfo]

Thx mr. raymond .....  nice song.

[raymondcrooke]

@taufikinfo Thank you.

[nowenia]

I searched your video, after seeing it on TV-One News. Thanks for appreciating the song. Gesang left us this evening....

[nowenia]

I searched your video, after seeing it on TV-One News. Thanks for appreciating the song. Gesang left us this evening....

[raymondcrooke]

@nowenia Thank you. It is a great song.

[Lutfi5296]

Wooow, awesome!!

I just saw you on TV News...

That's a nice song, right??

Gesang, the best Indonesian songwriter...

RIP Gesang

[raymondcrooke]

@Lutfi5296 I wish I could see it on Indonesian TV! It is quite an honour to have my video shown to remember this great songwriter.

[srng525]

your video show on television in Indonesia,,,

I am so sorry because bengawan solo song writer Gesang Martohartono died on May 20 2010 06:10 pm (time indonesia) T_T

thank you for singing this song

[raymondcrooke]

@srng525 Thank you. It was very sad news.

[iWibBySon2]

It's so OK U misspelled some lyrics,,,,because u are not Indonesian.BUT I REALLY LOVE IT!U can sing this song perfectly and omg I just saw this video on a TV news channel!U are awesome...U can speak Bahasa Indonesia very good btw :)

[raymondcrooke]

@iWibBySon2 That's interesting. What a great honour. I'm pleased that I could sing this wonderful song by Gesang Martohatono. May he rest in peace.

[iWibBySon2]

@raymondcrooke it's awesome!again,i'm so happy there's still somebody who care about Indonesian music while a lot Indonesian people forget it...

[raymondcrooke]

@iWibBySon2 I'm sure many Indonesian people love this song.

[eggysayoga]

Wow, I just saw this video on TVOne :D

[qchonkz]

RIP gesang.....

[raymondcrooke]

@qchonkz His song will live forever.

[peterinne]

god.... thats awesome

[raymondcrooke]

@peterinne Thanks for your comment.

[ririeranggasari]

Clearly one of Indonesia's best sons. RIP

[raymondcrooke]

@ririeranggasari Yes. This is a lovely song, by a great songwriter.

[wulansroom]

I love your cover of "Bengawan Solo", love your voice... FYI, the musician who compose this song already leave us, lets pray for his soul...

[raymondcrooke]

@wulansroom Yes, I was sad to hear that. He wrote such a beautiful song.

[Mr777man]

The right lyric of 'Bengawan Solo'

Bengawan solo riwayat mu ini

Sedari dulu jadi perhatian insani

Musim kemarau tak seberapa airmu

Di musim hujan air mengalir sampai jauh

Mata airmu dari Solo terkurung Gunung Seribu

Air mengalir sampai jauh akhirnya ke laut

Itu perahu riwayat mu itu

Kaum pedagang selalu naik itu perahu

Btw, you should speak 'air' like you speak 'irish' and 'iron'. Not 'ayer'. :-)

[raymondcrooke]

Thanks for your advice.

[underground4040]

you can speak Bahasa Indonesia right? :)

Jelas sekali nyanyinya :)

[raymondcrooke]

No, I can only sing Bahasa Indonesia.

[sayurasem]

wtf my name is raymond pasaribu

and im indo too!!!!

[alung1988]

good job mr. raymond..

love your voice. i'm proud with you

[hanoman78]

omg.... very niceeeeeeeee...... love it..

[ParagitaChoir]

NIce one ... by the way you have a very clear bahasa pronunciation:)

You could also hear Bengawan Solo in the choral version (choir arrangement). Please check our account, it's will publish soon :)

[raymondcrooke]

I look forward to hearing it.

[ParagitaChoir]

Hi, check out our channel. You'll find it there:) Enjoy!

[ariovanjava]

oh my god !! you're indonesian is really good!! awesome!

[ariovanjava]

oh, i mean your indonesian language.. :)

[raymondcrooke]

Thank you.

[34indobuddy]

excellent....what is your nationality??

[raymondcrooke]

I am Australian. Thanks for watching.

[rhiyo01]

geezzz...i'm indonesian....

great job Mr. raymondcrooke..^^

[rereramadhani]

Thank you very very very very much for publishing this video,

I'm proud of being indonesian :)

[raymondcrooke]

So you should be. It's a great country.

[bnugroho]

awesome

[phynnd]

Great man!!

really cool and astonishing!

[raymondcrooke]

Thanks for your comments.

[nancyyy92sayschill]

Hey, great job!

i loved it. :D

[yliang1688]

Great singing of a very lovely song. tkx to both MBAH GESANG and raymondcrooke!

[raymondcrooke]

Thanks for listening.

[nabilahamirruddin]

i'm malay and i love your pronounciation.....it sounds great......good job...

[raymondcrooke]

Thank you for your comment.

[phrumcford]

hm..

tidak enak didengar...

hhe...

but thanks for you bring this song to ur hometown...

and to GESANG who write this song..

[rlvanschaik91]

Hello Raymond,

What are the chords that you play? It's sounds awesome by the way.

Greets,

Robert (indo of 18th years old)

[romimelodi]

i dont know why this song is often played by foreigner,, but i rarely know an indonesian played this song now.

[Aipl15]

Why is your Indonesian pronounciation so indonesian-like ? Did you frequently travel to Indonesia, or you lived there or still living in Indonesia ?

[raymondcrooke]

I have often travelled in Indonesia, and I lived in Brunei for over two years, but I don't speak Bahasa Indonesia. I sang this song in a choir when I was living in Singapore so I probably got the right pronunciation from the other choir members.

[MrEvanesTemptation]

huehehehe... cool

[blueaqua08]

wow!! great bahasa indonesia pronounciation!!

[northfgr]

Bengawan Solo riwayatmu ini

Sedari dulu jadi... Perhatian insani

Musim kemarau tak s'brapa airmu

Dimusim hujan air meluap sampai jauh

Mata airmu dari Solo terkurung gunung 1000

Air meluap sampai jauh dan akhirnya ke laut

Itu perahu riwayatnya dulu

Kaum pedagang selalu naik itu perahu

[florussli]

Very nice ! I miss Indonesia !

[skyforce90]

thank you sir..

[knight24474]

really bagus sekali. great job.

[raymondcrooke]

Thank you.

[skyforce90]

nice song sir...

u do the great job..i totally respect u..

anyways sir,can i get the chord of guitar for this song from u??

thx..

[raymondcrooke]

Lyrics and chords of (almost) all my songs can be found on my website: raymondcrookeDOTcom

Click on "My Folk Songs", then "Songs From Around the World", then "Songs From Asia" and you will find it.

[bnarendrah]

MAN!!!!

THAT'S REALLY COOL!!!

that song makes me wanna back to solo...

always love that city...

[AnggoMebalih]

Really nice old song, sing by you sir.

My biggest respect to you.

[raymondcrooke]

Thanks. It's one of my favourite Indonesian songs.

[fahrigonzo]

total respect

[xmanxmetalx]

one finger salutes sir. nicely played and spoken (:

[namakuandar]

one word for you:

HEBAT!!

[gmpzgimpz]

my big respect sir...

[raymondcrooke]

Thanks for favouriting it.

[cinapek]

coooll!!

[wiwibroto]

man! my grandma used to sing this song!

[raymondcrooke]

She had good taste!