Chrisye

Chrisye
Chrisye
Background information
Birth name Christian Rahadi
Also known as Chrismansyah Rahadi (after converting to Islam)
Born September 16, 1949 Jakarta, Indonesia
Died March 30, 2007 (aged 57) Jakarta, Indonesia
Genres Pop, R&B, Pop Rock, Javanese Pop, Progressive Rock (early)
Occupations Singer-songwriter
Instruments Vocals, Guitar, Bass guitar
Years active 1967–2007
Labels Musica Studios
Associated acts Guruh Gipsy Band

Chrismansyah Rahadi ([xərɪsˈmanʃah raˈhadi]; born Christian Rahadi; 1949–2007), better known by his stage name Chrisye ([xəˈriʃə]), was an Indonesian progressive-pop singer and song writer of mixed Chinese-Indonesian descent. He was born in Jakarta on 16 September 1949, and died there on 30 March 2007 following a long battle with lung cancer.[1] He recorded 21 solo albums in his lifetime. He converted to Islam and married G.F. Damayanti Noor, who was also a singer, in 1982. Together they had four children.

Chrisye started recording in the band Gipsy in 1969 and to the USA to play in New York. The band in 1976 collaborated with Guruh Soekarnoputra on Guruh Gipsy, a progressive rock album that combined prog rock with Balinese gamelan. The following year, he found fame with his signature song "Lilin-Lilin Kecil" and the soundtrack album Badai Pasti Berlalu and became a solo singer. Between 1977 and his death in 2007, he released thirty albums, four of which have been considered among the best Indonesian albums of all time.

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Life and career

Chrisye was born Christian Rahardi in Jakarta on 16 September 1949 to Laurens Rahadi, a Chinese-Betawi entrepeneur, and Hanna Rahadi, a Chinese-Sundanese housewife.[2] He was the second of three sons. He was a fan of music beginning in his youth.[1]

Chrisye attended Senior High School PSKD Menteng. He started smoking in high school, at first sneaking cigarettes during school ceremonies[3] and eventually becoming a chain smoker.[4]

Early career (1968–1977)

Chrisye singing while playing the bass in 1977

Chrisye joined Sabda Nada Band in 1968 as a bassist. In 1969, Sabda Nada renamed themselves Gipsy. They put on a concert in Ismail Marzuki Park.[1]

In 1971, Chrisye went with Gipsy to New York, New York to perform at the Ramayana Restaurant,[1] owned by the Indonesian gas company Pertamina. They performed in New York for almost a year, covering music including Procol Harum, King Crimson, Emerson, Lake & Palmer, Genesis and Blood, Sweat & Tears.[3] Chrisye also sang with another band, The Pro's, at the Ramayana.[1]

Upon returning to Indonesia in 1972, Gipsy collaborated with Guruh Soekarnoputra to record Guruh Gipsy, a rock album using both conventional instruments and Balinese gamelan.[1] It was released in 1976 to critical acclaim, with Chrisye and the other band members being interviewed at radio stations. The success of Guruh Gipsy convinced Chrisye that he could sing as a soloist.[5]

In 1977, Chrisye was asked to provide the vocals for the Prambors Radio Teenage Song Writing Competition. Among the songs he recorded as "Lilin-Lilin Kecil" (English: "Little Candles"), composed by James F. Sundah.[6] It was a result of the Prambors Radio's song-writing contest.[7]

Soon after, Chrisye recorded his first solo album, Jurang Pemisah (English: Dividing Canyon) at the request of Pramaqua Records. Although he was pleased with the results and had high expectations for the album, it did not sell well. He later described its sales as being "as warm as chicken shit".[A][8]

That same year, Chrisye recorded the soundtrack album for Badai Pasti Berlalu in Pluit, Jakarta[9] in a period of 21 days, led by composer Eros Djarot. Chrisye supplied vocals and played the bass.[10] It was released in 1977 under the same name as the film, with a picture of actress Christine Hakim on the cover.[10] After stagnating for a week, numerous radio stations began playing the singles and sales increased exponentially.[9] It included Chrisye's first songwriting credit, "Merepih Alam" (English: "Fragile Nature").[7]

Solo career (1977–2006)

Chrisye's tenor voice and performance on Badai Pasti Berlalu led to him being approached by Amin Widjaja of Musica Studios.[9] He released his first album with Musica, Sabda Alam (English: Nature's Order), in 1978, borrowing from his experience with Badai Pasti Berlalu. He wrote the title song "Sabda Alam" with the help of Junaedi Salat. The album was well received and sold well.[11]

The next year, Chrisye released Percik Pesona (English: Stain of Enchantment), working with Yockie Surjoprajogo. The album was a critical and commercial failure. Chrisye blamed the album's lack of success to being too much like Badai Pasti Berlalu. As a result, he started branching out into different genres.[12]

The resulting album, Puspa Indah (English: Beautiful Flower), was released in 1980. All but one of the songs were composed by Guruh Soekarnoputra. The album also featured an English-language song, "To My Friends on Legian Beach". It was later used as the soundtrack to the film Gita Cinta di SMA (English: Love Song in High School), in which Chrisye played a minor part. Due in part to the popularity of the film, Puspa Indah was well received and sold well.[13]

In 1981, Chrisye played in the Indonesian film Seindah Rembulan (English: As Beautiful as the Moon).[1] That same year, he released Pantulan Cinta (English: Love's Reflection). After the commercial flop of Pantulan Cinta, Chrisye decided to take a long sabbatical.[14]

Chrisye at his 1982 wedding to G. F. Damayanti Noor

In 1982 he converted to Islam.[15] That same year he married G.F Damayanti Noor. They had four children, Rizkia Nurannisa (born 1983), Risti Nurraisa (born 1986), and twin boys Rainda Prashatya and Randa Pramasya (born 1989).[1]

In 1983, Chrisye released Resesi (English: Recession) in collaboration with Eros Djarot and Yockie Surjoprajogo. The album was well-received, selling 350,000 copies and being certified silver.[16] This was followed by two more collaborations with Eros Djarot and Yockie Surjoprajogo in 1984: Metropolitan and Nona (English: Miss). Although Nona sold well, Chrisye decided to look for a new sound and broke off his partnership with Djarot and Surjoprajogo; the resulting album was Sendiri (English: Alone).[17]

The following year, he released Aku Cinta Dia (English: I Love Her), a more commercial collaboration with Guruh Soekarnoputra, Adji Soetama, and Dadang S. Manaf. The album called for more emoting, which Chrisye struggled to deliver. Upon its release, Aku Cinta Dia sold very well. It was eventually certified gold. That same year Chrisye and Adji Soetama released Hip Hip Hura (English: Hip, Hip, Hurray!), with another collaboration, Nona Lisa (English: Miss Lisa), being released in 1986.[18]

In 1988, Chrisye released Pergilah Kasih (Indonesian: Go Away Dear). The eponymous song, "Pergilah Kasih", was used to make Chrisye's first music video.[19]

After 1988, Chrisye stayed active, releasing four albums: Sendiri Lagi (English: Alone Again), AkustiChrisye, and Kala Cinta Menggoda (English: When Love Tempts).[20]

In 1999, Chrisye teamed up with composer Erwin Gutawa to record a rearrangement of Badai Pasti Berlalu. The album, titled Badai Pasti Berlalu, cost 800 million Rupiah (USD 95,000) to produce and promote, which it made within three months.[21]

In 2001, he released the studio album Konser Tur 2001 Legendary (English: Legendary Concert Tour 2001), which included two new songs and several old ones. The music video for one of the new songs, "Setia" (English: "Loyal") was controversial because of its portrayal of a woman in tight clothing.[22] It was followed by Dekade (English: Decade), and featured covers of classic Indonesian songs like "Kisah Kasih di Sekolah" (English: A School Love Story) by Obbie Messakh and "Dara Manisku" (English: My Sweet Girl) by Koes Plus.[23]

In 2004, Chrisye made his last studio album titled Senyawa (English: One Soul). In this album, Chrisye collaborated with other Indonesian artists, such as Project Pop, Ungu, and Peterpan. The song "Bur-Kat" (English: "Say It Quickly"), with Project Pop, marked his first attempt at rap.[24]

Illness and death (2005–2007)

Chrisye's grave

In July 2005 Chrisye was checked into the Pondok Indah Hospital, complaining of difficulty breathing. After thirteen days of treatment, he was moved to the Mount Elizabeth Hospital in Singapore, where he was diagnosed with lung cancer.[25] Although he expressed concern about losing his hair, which he considered part of his image,[26] he underwent the first of six rounds of chemotherapy on 2 August 2005.[25]

Chrisye's health improved in 2006,[27] and he was able to sustain long interview sessions with Alberthiene Endah in preparation for his biography from May and November 2006.[28] However, by February 2007 his health was fading.[27]

Chrisye died at 4:08 AM WIB in his home in Cipete, South Jakarta. Chrisye was buried in Jeruk Purut Public Cemetery, South Jakarta on 30 March 2007.[20] His funeral was attended by hundreds, including numerous Indonesian celebrities such as collaborator Erwin Gutawa and singers Titiek Puspa, Ahmad Albar, Sophia Latjuba, and Ikang Fawzi.[29] However, the funeral was marred by the actions of numerous pickpockets, one of which was captured but later released.[30]

On 1 August 2008, Chrisye's last single "Lirih" (English: "Gentle Voice"), written by Aryono Huboyo Djati, was released posthumously. The song's existence was previously kept secret, and the recording date is unknown.[31] Djati has said that it was recorded "for fun". A music video directed by Vicky Sianipar and featuring Ariel Peterpan, Giring from Nidji, and Chrisye's widow was later released.[32]

Legacy

Glenn Fredly (left) performing a tribute to Chrisye at the 2009 Java Jazz Festival in Jakarta

Chrisye has been described as "legendary".[33][34] However, his on-stage persona has been described as "stiff", with very little movement.[35]

In 2007, Rolling Stone Indonesia selected Badai Pasti Berlalu as the best Indonesian album of all time, with another 3 of Chrisye's solo albums in the list: Sabda Alam at #51, Puspa Indah at #57, and Resesi at #82. Guruh Gipsy was selected as the second best album of all time.[36] This was followed by the selection of five of his songs ("Lilin-Lilin Kecil" at number 13, "Kidung" at number 26, "Merpati Putih" at number 43, "Anak Jalanan" at number 72, and "Merepih Alam" at number 90) as some of the best Indonesian songs of all time, while Guruh Gipsy's song "Indonesia Maharddhika" placed at number 59.[7] In 2011, they listed Chrisye as the third biggest Indonesian musician of all time. Eros Djarot described Chrisye as having a great voice, but generally being unwilling to discuss social issues and somewhat shy.[37]

In 1990, the music video for "Pergilah Kasih" was the first Indonesian music video to be shown on MTV Hong Kong, while the video clip for "Sendiri Lagi" was voted the best Indonesian music video of all time in the fifth episode of Video Musik Indonesia.[1]

In 2009, numerous Indonesian artists, including Vina Panduwinata, Ahmad Albar, D'Cinnamons, and Sherina Munaf, performed twenty of his songs as a tribute in the concert "Chrisye: A Night to Remember" the Ritz Carlton, Jakarta. The concert also featured testimonials by his wife and children.[38] The concert tickets sold out.[39]

Alberthiene Endah has written two biographies of Chrisye. The first, Chrisye: Sebuah Memoar Musikal (English: Chrisye: a Musical Memoir), was published in 2007 and details his childhood, career, and struggle with cancer. The second, The Last Words of Chrisye, was published in 2010 and details the last years of his life.[33]

Honours and awards

During his career Chrisye received numerous awards. His albums Sabda Alam and Aku Cinta Dia were certified gold, while the albums Hip Hip Hura, Resesi, Metropolitan, and Sendiri were certified silver.[1] His album Dekade was certified double platinum.[40] He received the BASF Lifetime Achievement Award in 1995 for his contributions to Indonesian music.[1] In 2007, he posthumously received the first SCTV Lifetime Achievement Award; it was accepted by his daughter Risty.[41]

Discography

Chrisye released thirty albums during his lifetime, one with Guruh Gipsy, twenty-one studio albums, and nine compilation albums. He also released numerous singles.[20]

With Guruh Gipsy

  • 1976 – Guruh Gipsy

Studio Albums

  • 1977 – Jurang Pemisah
  • 1978 – Sabda Alam
  • 1979 – Percik Pesona
  • 1980 – Puspa Indah Taman Hati
  • 1981 – Pantulan Cita
  • 1983 – Resesi
  • 1984 – Metropolitan
  • 1984 – Nona
  • 1984 – Sendiri
  • 1985 – Aku Cinta Dia
  • 1985 – Hip Hip Hura
  • 1986 – Nona Lisa
  • 1988 – Jumpa Pertama
  • 1989 – Pergilah Kasih
  • 1993 – Sendiri Lagi
  • 1996 – AkustiChrisye
  • 1997 – Kala Cinta Menggoda
  • 1999 – Badai Pasti Berlalu (re-recorded, collaboration with Erwin Gutawa)
  • 2002 – Dekade
  • 2004 – Senyawa

Soundtrack albums

  • 1977 – Badai Pasti Berlalu

Compilation albums

  • 1987 – Chrisye Terbaik
  • 1989 – Album Slow Cinta Chrisye
  • 1993 – Best Of Chrisye
  • 1999 – Best Of Chrisye Vol. II
  • 2000 – Best Cinta
  • 2001 – Konser Tur Legendary (with two bonus tracks)
  • 2005 – Chrisye By Request
  • 2006 – Duet By Request
  • 2007 – Chrisye Masterpiece Trilogy Limited Edition

Singles

  • 1977 – "Lilin-Lilin Kecil"
  • 2008 – "Lirih"[31]

Notes

  1. ^ Original: "... Jurang Pemisah, yang masih hangat-hangat tahi ayam."

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k Chrisye Meninggal Dunia, Dunia Musik Indonesia Berduka. Antara. 30 March 2007. (Indonesian)
  2. ^ Endah, Alberthiene. Chrisye: Sebuah Memoar Musikal. Gramedia. 2007. Pp. 15–19. (Indonesian)
  3. ^ a b Endah, Alberthiene. Chrisye: Sebuah Memoar Musikal. Gramedia. 2007. P. 42–43.
  4. ^ "Sakitnya Chrisye, Beban Berat Keluarga." Tembang.com. (Indonesian)
  5. ^ Endah, Alberthiene. Chrisye: Sebuah Memoar Musikal. Gramedia. 2007. Pp. 114–118. (Indonesian)
  6. ^ Endah, Alberthiene. Chrisye: Sebuah Memoar Musikal. Gramedia. 2007. P. 118. (Indonesian)
  7. ^ a b c "150 Lagu Indonesia Terbaik Sepanjang Masa." Rolling Stone Indonesia. December 2009. (Indonesian)
  8. ^ Endah, Alberthiene. Chrisye: Sebuah Memoar Musikal. Gramedia. 2007. Pp. 125–129.
  9. ^ a b c Endah, Alberthiene. Chrisye: Sebuah Memoar Musikal. Gramedia. 2007. Pp. 140–142. (Indonesian)
  10. ^ a b Musisiku Republika. Pp. 195–199. (Indonesian)
  11. ^ Endah, Alberthiene. Chrisye: Sebuah Memoar Musikal. Gramedia. 2007. Pp. 142–147. (Indonesian)
  12. ^ Endah, Alberthiene. Chrisye: Sebuah Memoar Musikal. Gramedia. 2007. Pp. 147–148. (Indonesian)
  13. ^ Endah, Alberthiene. Chrisye: Sebuah Memoar Musikal. Gramedia. 2007. Pp. 150–151. (Indonesian)
  14. ^ Endah, Alberthiene. Chrisye: Sebuah Memoar Musikal. Gramedia. 2007. P. 215. (Indonesian)
  15. ^ Endah, Alberthiene. Chrisye: Sebuah Memoar Musikal. Gramedia. 2007. P. 334. (Indonesian)
  16. ^ Endah, Alberthiene. Chrisye: Sebuah Memoar Musikal. Gramedia. 2007. Pp. 228, 330. (Indonesian)
  17. ^ Endah, Alberthiene. Chrisye: Sebuah Memoar Musikal. Gramedia. 2007. Pp. 228–230. (Indonesian)
  18. ^ Endah, Alberthiene. Chrisye: Sebuah Memoar Musikal. Gramedia. 2007. Pp. 235–240. (Indonesian)
  19. ^ Endah, Alberthiene. Chrisye: Sebuah Memoar Musikal. Gramedia. 2007. Pp. 257–258. (Indonesian)
  20. ^ a b c "Chrisye Dimakamkan di TPU Jeruk Purut" Antara. 30 March 2007. (Indonesian)
  21. ^ "Royalty system in the country's music industry." The Jakarta Post. 30 January 2000.
  22. ^ Video Clip Chrisye akan Direvisi. Gatra. 4 July 2001. (Indonesian)
  23. ^ Endah, Alberthiene. Chrisye: Sebuah Memoar Musikal. Gramedia. 2007. Pp. 313–314. (Indonesian)
  24. ^ "Ilmu Baru Chrisye" Gatra. 29 October 2004. (Indonesian)
  25. ^ a b Chrisye Idap Kanker Paru. Gatra. 26 August 2005. (Indonesian).
  26. ^ Endah, Alberthiene. The Last Words of Chrisye. Gramedia. 2009. P. 99. (Indonesian)
  27. ^ a b "Kondisi Menurun Chrisye" Gatra 25 February 2007. (Indonesian)
  28. ^ Kurniasari, Titik. "Alberthiene Endah: Life, She wrote" The Jakarta Post. 22 November 2009.
  29. ^ "Chrisye Dikuburkan di Tengah Rintik Hujan". Gatra. 30 March 2011. (Indonesian)
  30. ^ Siahaan, Marlina Marianna. "Chrisye Dimakamkan, Pencopet Beraksi." Tempo Interaktif. 30 March 2007. (Indonesian)
  31. ^ a b Lagu Rahasia Chrisye Dirilis. Gatra. 2 August 2008. (Indonesian)
  32. ^ Lagu Rahasia Yoyo-Chrisye. Gatra. 22 August 2008. (Indonesian)
  33. ^ a b Kurniasari, Triwik. "A lesson from a musical legend". The Jakarta Post. 6 Junes 2010.
  34. ^ Lopulalan, Benito "Warming Up for Java Jazz". The Jakarta Globe. 4 March 2009.
  35. ^ 'Nge-Rap Gaya Chrisye". Gatra. 11 February 2005. (Indonesian)
  36. ^ "150 Albums Indonesia Terbaik Sepanjang Masa". Rolling Stone Indonesia. December 2007. (Indonesian).
  37. ^ "The Immortals : 25 Artis Indonesia Terbesar Sepanjang Masa" Rolling Stone Indonesia. 8 February 2011. (Indonesian)
  38. ^ Damayanti,Irina and Windratie. "Konser Classical Chrisye, A Night to Remember". Viva News. 13 October 2009. (Indonesian)
  39. ^ Classic Chrisye: A Night to Remember. Rolling Stone Indonesia. 9 February 2011. (Indonesian)
  40. ^ "Chrisye: Ultahnya Ber-Platinum". Tembang.com. (Indonesian)
  41. ^ Suryanto (ed.). Chrisye Dapat Penghargaan Khusus SCTV Awards. Antara. 26 May 2007. (Indonesian)



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