Soleram or Suliram[3] (also known as Soreram, or Suriram[4]) is a folk song from Riau, Indonesia.[5][6][7] It is also a well-known folk song in Malaysia.[4] This song is melodious and sung in a gentle rhythm, with lyrics that are relatively short and easy to remember.[8][9]
The Soleram song has many variations in its lyrics. The song, thought to be a lullaby of the Riau people, may contain messages that parents want to convey to their children at bedtime, such as words of endearment, being modest and holding on to old friends.[10][11][12][13]
Soleram or Suliram is a traditional song of the Riau people.[12][7] The song is found in other regions outside Riau, and Malaysia where it is a popular lullaby spelt Suriram also lays claim to the song.[4][14] The verses may be in the form of a Malay pantun with an ABAB rhyming scheme, there are, however, variations in lyrics and rhymes in different versions.
Soleram or Suliram is one of the Indonesian folk songs that caught the international interest, notably since The Weavers (an American folk music quartet) recorded the song in 1949. It was later adapted by singers such as Pete Seeger[15][16][17] and Miriam Makeba in 1960.[18] In Indonesia, the song has been recorded by music groups such as Orkes Irama in 1965 and D'lloyd in 1970.[19] The song has been recorded in Malaysia by singers such as Dayang Nurfaizah and Siti Nurhaliza in albums of children's songs.[20]
Lyrics
There are many variations in the lyrics found in Indonesia and Malaysia, a version recorded by singers such as Pete Seeger and Miriam Makeba is as follows:[12]
Indonesian
Suliram, Suliram, ram, ram Suliram yang manis Aduhai indung seorang Bijaklah sana dipandang manis
Tinggilah tinggi si matahari Suliram, anaklah kerbau mati tertambat Suliram, sudah lamalah saya mencari Baru sekarang saya mendapat
English
Suliram, Suliram, ram, ram Suliram, who is so sweet Oh, whose child is this So right to look so sweet
High, oh, high is the Sun Suliram, the tethered calf of the buffalo has died Suliram, long have I sought for you But it's only now that I have you
Some versions popular in Indonesia are variants of the following:[21]
Indonesian
Soleram, Soleram Soleram, anak yang manis Anak manis janganlah dicium sayang Kalau dicium merahlah pipinya
Satu, dua, Tiga dan empat Lima, enam, tujuh delapan Kalau tuan dapat kawan baru sayang Kawan lama ditinggalkan jangan
English
Soleram, Soleram Soleram, a child so sweet Do not kiss, dear sweet child If kissed, red will be the cheeks
One, two, three and four Five, six, seven and eight Should you find a new friend, my dear Abandon not your old friends
^Mari Bersuka Ria dengan Irama Lenso (Media notes). Orkes Irama. Irama. 1965.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
^20 Tembang Pilihan D'lloyd (Media notes). D'lloyd. D'lloyd. 1970.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
^Kean, Ronald M (1993). "Multicultural and Ethnically Inspired Choral Music: An Annotated List". The Choral Journal. 33 (10): 45–54. JSTOR 23549443. Retrieved 23 January 2021.
^ abcCook, Larry D. (1993). "Reviewed Work: Three Malay Folksongs. 1) Chan Mali Chan, 2) Suriram, 3) Lenggang Kangkong by Bernard Tan". The Choral Journal. 38 (4): 77–78. JSTOR 23551654.
^Hall, Julia (2000). "Singing off key: A racial critique of elementary school songbooks". Urban Education. 35 (2): 221–231. doi:10.1177/0042085900352006. S2CID 144384454. Retrieved 23 January 2021.
^Colon, Joan Catoni (1992). "Explore the World in Song". Music Educators Journal. 78 (9): 46–51. doi:10.2307/3398430. JSTOR 3398430. S2CID 194113632. Retrieved 23 January 2021.
^ abKi-Zerbo, Lazare V; Sène, Jean-Jacques N. (2016). L'ideal panafricain contemporain: Fondements historiques, perspectives futures [The Contemporary Pan-African Ideal: Historical Foundations, Future Perspectives] (in French). Senegal: Codesria. p. 218. ISBN978-2-86978-585-4.
^Agustina Suminar (22 August 2016). "4 Lagu Daerah yang Terkenal sampai Mancanegara". GoodNews From Indonesia. Retrieved 9 July 2019.
^Seeger, Pete (2014). The Pete Seeger Reader. New York, United States of America: Oxford University Press. ISBN978-0-19-986201-6.
^100 Koleksi Lagu Anak Indonesia Terpopuler. 2014. p. 122. ISBN9789792399431 – via Google Books.
^Seeger, Pete (2006). "The Bells of Rhymney: And Other Songs and Stories from the Singing of Pete Seeger". {{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires |journal= (help)
^Kelly, Christine A (2006). ""A Link in a Chain:" An Audiotopic Analysis of Pete Seeger, 1955 – 1962". George Washington University: 21. Retrieved 23 January 2021.
^Seeger, Pete (2014). The Pete Seeger Reader. New York, United States of America: Oxford University Press. ISBN978-0-19-986201-6.
^Pareles, Jon (2014). "A Circle of Celebration, Forged in Africa". The New York Times. Retrieved 23 January 2021.
^"Lirik dan Chord Lagu Soleram - D'Lloyd". Kompas. 14 September 2020.
^Hsia, Heidi (11 March 2021). "Siti Nurhaliza records children's songs". Yahoo! News.
^Ruminiati (2014). Sosio Antropologi Pendidikan: Suatu Kajian Multikultural. p. 117. ISBN9786021223093 – via Google Books.
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Ria dengan Irama LensoLanguageIndonesianEnglish titleSoleramReleased1965GenreFolk SongPop SongLength3 59 1 LabelIramaSongwriter s Muhammad AriefProducer s Jack Lesmana Soleram Song by D lloydfrom the album 20 Tembang Pilihan D lloydLanguageIndonesianEnglish titleSoleramReleased1970GenreFolk SongPop SongLength2 47 2 The Soleram song has many variations in its lyrics The song thought to be a lullaby of the Riau people may contain messages that parents want to convey to their children at bedtime such as words of endearment being modest and holding on to old friends 10 11 12 13 Contents 1 Background 2 Lyrics 3 See also 4 ReferencesBackground EditSoleram or Suliram is a traditional song of the Riau people 12 7 The song is found in other regions outside Riau and Malaysia where it is a popular lullaby spelt Suriram also lays claim to the song 4 14 The verses may be in the form of a Malay pantun with an ABAB rhyming scheme there are however variations in lyrics and rhymes in different versions Soleram or Suliram is one of the Indonesian folk songs that caught the international interest notably since The Weavers an American folk music quartet recorded the song in 1949 It was later adapted by singers such as Pete Seeger 15 16 17 and Miriam Makeba in 1960 18 In Indonesia the song has been recorded by music groups such as Orkes Irama in 1965 and D lloyd in 1970 19 The song has been recorded in Malaysia by singers such as Dayang Nurfaizah and Siti Nurhaliza in albums of children s songs 20 Lyrics EditThere are many variations in the lyrics found in Indonesia and Malaysia a version recorded by singers such as Pete Seeger and Miriam Makeba is as follows 12 IndonesianSuliram Suliram ram ram Suliram yang manis Aduhai indung seorang Bijaklah sana dipandang manis Tinggilah tinggi si matahari Suliram anaklah kerbau mati tertambat Suliram sudah lamalah saya mencari Baru sekarang saya mendapat EnglishSuliram Suliram ram ram Suliram who is so sweet Oh whose child is this So right to look so sweet High oh high is the Sun Suliram the tethered calf of the buffalo has died Suliram long have I sought for you But it s only now that I have youSome versions popular in Indonesia are variants of the following 21 IndonesianSoleram Soleram Soleram anak yang manis Anak manis janganlah dicium sayang Kalau dicium merahlah pipinya Satu dua Tiga dan empat Lima enam tujuh delapan Kalau tuan dapat kawan baru sayang Kawan lama ditinggalkan jangan EnglishSoleram Soleram Soleram a child so sweet Do not kiss dear sweet child If kissed red will be the cheeks One two three and four Five six seven and eight Should you find a new friend my dear Abandon not your old friendsSee also Edit Music portal Indonesia portalIndonesian culture Indonesian music Chan Mali Chan Rasa SayangReferences Edit Mari Bersuka Ria dengan Irama Lenso Media notes Orkes Irama Irama 1965 a href Template Cite AV media notes html title Template Cite AV media notes cite AV media notes a CS1 maint others in cite AV media notes link 20 Tembang Pilihan D lloyd Media notes D lloyd D lloyd 1970 a href Template Cite AV media notes html title Template Cite AV media notes cite AV media notes a CS1 maint others in cite AV media notes link Kean Ronald M 1993 Multicultural and Ethnically Inspired Choral Music An Annotated List The Choral Journal 33 10 45 54 JSTOR 23549443 Retrieved 23 January 2021 a b c Cook Larry D 1993 Reviewed Work Three Malay Folksongs 1 Chan Mali Chan 2 Suriram 3 Lenggang Kangkong by Bernard Tan The Choral Journal 38 4 77 78 JSTOR 23551654 Hall Julia 2000 Singing off key A racial critique of elementary school songbooks Urban Education 35 2 221 231 doi 10 1177 0042085900352006 S2CID 144384454 Retrieved 23 January 2021 Colon Joan Catoni 1992 Explore the World in Song Music Educators Journal 78 9 46 51 doi 10 2307 3398430 JSTOR 3398430 S2CID 194113632 Retrieved 23 January 2021 a b Ki Zerbo Lazare V Sene Jean Jacques N 2016 L ideal panafricain contemporain Fondements historiques perspectives futures The Contemporary Pan African Ideal Historical Foundations Future Perspectives in French Senegal Codesria p 218 ISBN 978 2 86978 585 4 Agustina Suminar 22 August 2016 4 Lagu Daerah yang Terkenal sampai Mancanegara GoodNews From Indonesia Retrieved 9 July 2019 Seeger Pete 2014 The Pete Seeger Reader New York United States of America Oxford University Press ISBN 978 0 19 986201 6 100 Koleksi Lagu Anak Indonesia Terpopuler 2014 p 122 ISBN 9789792399431 via Google Books Soleram Soleram Mama Lisa s world a b c Indonesian Song Book PDF Monterey California United States of America Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center California 1966 Soleram allaroundthisworld com All Around This World Retrieved 23 January 2021 Makna dan arti lagu soleram dari riau Seeger Pete 2006 The Bells of Rhymney And Other Songs and Stories from the Singing of Pete Seeger a href Template Cite journal html title Template Cite journal cite journal a Cite journal requires journal help Kelly Christine A 2006 A Link in a Chain An Audiotopic Analysis of Pete Seeger 1955 1962 George Washington University 21 Retrieved 23 January 2021 Seeger Pete 2014 The Pete Seeger Reader New York United States of America Oxford University Press ISBN 978 0 19 986201 6 Pareles Jon 2014 A Circle of Celebration Forged in Africa The New York Times Retrieved 23 January 2021 Lirik dan Chord Lagu Soleram D Lloyd Kompas 14 September 2020 Hsia Heidi 11 March 2021 Siti Nurhaliza records children s songs Yahoo News Ruminiati 2014 Sosio Antropologi Pendidikan Suatu Kajian Multikultural p 117 ISBN 9786021223093 via Google Books Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Soleram amp oldid 1100103309, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
