In memory of Chrisye (Cover by nlpeter and friends)

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Please read on to learn more about the memorable events that happened after the release of this video:

I released this video on 30 march 2008, in memory of the Indonesian singer Chrisye, exactly one year after he died.
Chrisye was a legend in the Indonesian music scene. He has made a lot of albums with beautiful songs, with great melodies.
I listen to his music very often.

The title of the song is "Telah pergi sahabat tercinta" (Already gone, our dearest friend), by Dian Pramana Poetra and Deddy Dhukun.
In this song they describe what they felt when they heard the news about the death of their dear friend. I discovered the mp3 of the original version of the song on the internet while searching for Indonesian music.

After publication of this video on YouTube I was soon contacted by Chrisyes daughter Risty. We did not know each other at that time, so you can imagine what a great surprise this was for me. I had never imagined that Chrisye's family would ever watch this video. You can still read her touching words in one of the comments below. We had frequent email exchanges. Through her, and her sister Nissa, I learned that the song that I had covered was never publicly released. It was a miraculous coincidence that I had discovered this song on the internet.

I was very happy that I got in touch with them, and that I could show them my respect and appreciation for Chrisye directly. In october 2008 I have visited Chrisyes family in Jakarta in their home. We have visited Chrisyes grave, and we have shared precious moments together, that I will never forget.

I still listen to the music of Chrisye very often. He has made a lot of albums with beautiful songs. From Chrisyes family I obtained the Chrisye Trilogi, 3 beautifully designed CD boxes, each box containing 7 CDs, recorded between 1978 and 2004. Thank you, Chrisye, for the musical beauty that you left behind .....

I recorded the song in the Netherlands, together with the Indonesian singers Carina, Meity, Richard, Rinaldo and Wiwi.
I created it "from scratch", I play all instruments myself.

You can download a high-quality mp3 audio version of this recording and other Indonesian songs that I recorded from my website http://nlpeter.nl .

During my stay in Jakarta the Indonesian media have reported about my passion for Indonesian music and about my video in memory of Chrisye.

National TV RCTI: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=deyRO96gAAU

DeltaFM radio (summary, including a live on air conversation with Chrisyes wife, Mrs Damayanti Noor): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eVXzmOXuBUs

Category:

Music

Tags:

• chrisye
• tribute
• memory
• indonesia
• lagu
• song
• nlpeter
• guitar
• gitar
• belanda
• dian
• pp
• deddy
• dhukun
• sahabat
• tercinta

[genjeck]

damn i just found your video while im downloading chrisye music video at the start i just like the way you sang sendiri lagi then i found this one damn i cant say anything i just love it you can delivered the message right into my heart. and it reminds me about my be loved brother that has passed away year ago.... i think im gonna cry when i listen this song to much. good job pet....

[nlpeter1]

@genjeck Thanks a lot. Yes, I can imagine that this song triggers deep emotions, wish you strength.

[pjahisvain]

hey ya, i've been listenig to you for the past week and i have to say, i am amazed. for an english guy to have no connection whatsoever with indonesia but sings indonesian songs whole-heartedly is just wow. i think this is the best, most meaningful cover you've made. i've never been impressed more by a passionate musician.

i once lived in indonesia for a few years but as much as i love the country, i could never love it the way you do. stay cool, peter :)

[nlpeter1]

@pjahisvain Thanks for your comment, to me this is also the most meaningful cover. Regards from the Netherlands :)

[erantzo]

what is the original title of this song pete? just wondering..

[nlpeter1]

@erantzo You can find all info in the description of this video

[Bundahadir]

sukses voor de toekomst!

[fa267]

Sahabat tidak akan pernah Mati ^_^.

Dia akan ttp ada dalam Hati..

Biar nyawa meninggal kan Raga,tapi Cinta akan tetap ada.

Trimakasih Om,Anda benar2 Berjiwa berar.

Cinta anda begitu besar..Om Chrisye Pasti tersenyum dengar suara Anda ^_^

[motofu1]

wooow,,,keren,,,mantapz,,,,

[bendaharakudus]

wowww sungguh indah melody dan ...senikatanya....aku juga seorang pemuzik..dimana buat pertama kali aku dengan lamu ini dan juga..sendiri lagi...ada sesuatu menghentap jiwa dan ..perasaan agar aku mendengar lagu.....rupa2nya ia ada suatu roh..ataupun ...hidup dalam baris2 kata lagu dan melodynya....syabass semua kawan2.....harap kamu berkarya lagi.

[ajiekstoneman]

wow, this is very cool!! AWESOME !!

TFS!!

[pendosaulung]

Mr. Pieter i thinks this is a very touched song i will become one of your fans.

Thanks for this song i love it

[pendosaulung]

Mr. Pieter i thinks this is a very good song maybe i will become your another fans.

Thanks for this song i love it

[aldostevano2]

I hope you can sing : Malam Pertama (First Wedding Night) by Chrisye