SAWUNG Jabo & Circus Barock will hold a concert entitled Life is Not Just Breathing at Taman Budaya Yogyakarta on November 6 2024. This concert will be a medium for contemplation and reflection for Sawung Jabo and Circus Barock’s journey in the arts.
Creative coordinator, Denny Yuda Kusuma (Denny Dumbo) said that this concert was part of Sawung Jabo and Circus Barock’s dedication to human civilization moving towards a better place. Every year, Sawung Jabo & Circus Barock consistently holds concerts.
He said, every concert that is held. Sawung Jabo & Barock Circus are definitely different. The reason is, even though there is the same song, the arrangement and appreciation when performed will be different.
“We can know the civilization of an era by digesting the music of that era. Including the music explored by the Barock Circus until the age of 48,” he said at a press conference at the Tembi Tourism Village, Bantul, Saturday (2/11) evening. This concert was deliberately held in Jogja because Jogja is considered the starting point for Sawung Jabo in arts.
He explained that Sawung Jabo & Barock Circus still consistently contributes to enlightening human civilization by conveying human values through the medium of music. “For a long time we have planned that music will become part of the expression of meaning in life,” he explained.
Concert Life is not just breathing is an expression that can describe a life that is only spent surviving, without deep meaning or purpose.
“This sentence might invite us to reflect on whether our lives are just passing by, or are we filling them with meaningful things?” he explained.
In other words, life means finding meaning, pursuing goals, creating memories, and living every moment with full awareness and gratitude.
“We will play around 22 repertoire,” he explained.
Preparing from the 21st. Every day we practice. Obligation to face a month’s concerts. In between the exercises there was a workshop analyzing the lyrics. Retreat in Parangtritis trains the imagination and exercise the body.
Head of Concert Production, Fitri Kenari, said that all the material for this concert was from Cak Jabo (Sawung Jabo). Everything has been prepared, including the order of song compositions that will be performed, so that the audience will feel a very strong atmosphere from this concert.
He said that the Life is Not Just Breathing concert involved around 3 musicians, such as Sawung Jabo, Toto Tewel, Denny “Dumbo”, Ucok Hutabarat, Sinung Garjito, Bonita, Endy Baroque, Jaka Prasetya, Ruben Kayon, Adi Mlenthes,: Heru (Shagydog) , Farid Syrin Stevy(FSTVLST), Sri Khrisna, Malioboro Classical Arts Community, and Yogyakarta children’s musicians. This concert also involved Visual Artists Hanafi Sidharta, Bakti, and Aep.
“The tickets provided are around 800,” he said. They deliberately did not show the concert live streaming so that the audience could experience the concert page more intensely. (D-2)
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### Interview with Denny Yuda Kusuma, Creative Coordinator for the “Life is Not Just Breathing” Concert
**Interviewer:** Thank you for joining us today, Denny. The upcoming concert by Sawung Jabo and Circus Barock sounds fascinating. Can you tell us more about the concept behind “Life is Not Just Breathing”?
**Denny:** Thank you for having me! The concert’s theme, “Life is Not Just Breathing,” is meant to provoke thought and reflection on our existence. It emphasizes that merely surviving is not enough; we should seek deeper meaning and purpose in life. Through music, we aim to inspire attendees to contemplate their journeys and contributions to society.
**Interviewer:** That sounds profound! How does this concert differ from past events you’ve organized?
**Denny:** Every concert we hold has its unique flavor, even if some of the same songs are performed. The arrangements and the way we express the music evolve over time. Each concert is a new experience, capturing the essence of the moment and our growth as artists.
**Interviewer:** You mentioned that this concert is part of a yearly tradition. What drives Sawung Jabo and Circus Barock to continue this dedication to the arts?
**Denny:** Our mission is to contribute to human civilization by conveying essential human values through music. We believe that art can illuminate our understanding of the world and ourselves. Each year, we hope to bring a fresh perspective while remaining committed to this mission.
**Interviewer:** You chose Yogyakarta as the venue. Why is this city significant to Sawung Jabo?
**Denny:** Yogyakarta holds a special place in our hearts; it’s where Sawung Jabo’s artistic journey began. The city is a cultural hub, and it feels fitting to return here for a concert that reflects on our path in the arts. It’s a space of inspiration, rich with history and creativity.
**Interviewer:** Lastly, what do you hope attendees will take away from this concert?
**Denny:** We hope that everyone leaves with a renewed sense of purpose and understanding. Music is a medium through which we can explore the depths of our existence. We want our audience to reflect on their lives and consider how they can live more meaningfully.
**Interviewer:** Thank you, Denny. Your insights shed light on the concert’s deeper significance, and I’m sure the attendees will find it a truly transformative experience.
**Denny:** Thank you! We look forward to sharing this special moment with everyone.
