Koes Plus

Koes Plus is an Indonesian musical group was formed in 1969 as a continuation of the group Koes Brothers. Famous music group in the 1970s is often regarded as the pioneer of pop music and rock ’n roll in Indonesia. Until now, this band still occasionally perform music bring their old songs, although only two members ( Yon and Murry ) enabled. Their songs sung by many other musicians with the new arrangement. For example, Lex’s Trio makes special album re sing Koes Plus songs,  Cintamu telah berlalu sung by Chrisye, also Manis dan Sayang sung by Kahitna.

The group originated from Tuban has been a pioneer of pop music and rock n’ roll, even once imprisoned for his music which is considered to represent the flow of capitalist politics. At the time it was fierce-fierce anti-capitalist movement in Indonesia. On Thursday, July 1, 1965, an army captures brothers Tony, Yon, and Yok Koeswoyo and locked them in prison Glodok, then Nomo Koeswoyo come on consciousness itself. He choose together rather than separation from beloved brothers. The error is because they always play a song of The Beatles that are considered toxic to young people at that time.

From prison would produce songs that have until now remained thrilling, ‘’ Di dalam bui’’, ‘’ Jadikan aku dombamu’’, ‘’Balada kamr 15’’. 29 September 1965, the day before erupted G30S-PKI, they were released without any apparent reason. Later after the event was over, Koes Brothers are still alive and doing the age old testimony in front of audience talk show KICK AND ANDY ( Metro TV) in late 2008 that they were actually behind the arrest, the Soekarno government assigns them in a counter intelligence operation to support the movement crush Malaysia.

From this was born the group Koes Brothers songs that are very popular such as ‘’Bis Sekolah’’, ‘’ Di dalam Bui”, “ Telaga Sunyi” , “ Laguku Sendiri” and many more. One member of the Koes Brothers, Nomo Koeswoyo out and replaced by Murry as drummer. Although this replacement initially cause problems within the personal one Yok who objected to outsiders. Brother’s name so replaced with Plus, it means plus outsiders( Murry).

Actually Koes Brothers songs better in terms of harmonization (such as Telaga Sunyi and Bis Sekolah) compared to Koes Plus songs. At that time Nomo also have second job. While Tony wants totality of the music that makes Nomo should choose. Finally Koes Brothers should be changed. The tradition of the songs itself is a creation invented tradition Koes Brothers. Later this tradition continued with the album Koes Plus serial volumes 1,2 and so on. Once formed, Koes Plus indirect sympathy of Indonesian music lovers. LPs first album had been rejected several record stores. They even laughed at the song “ kelelawar” which is actually absorbed it.

Then Murry was cranky and went to Jember distributing LPs album for free on his friends. He worked at the sugar mill also playing band together with Gombloh in group Lemon Trees. Tonny then followed Murry to invited back to Jakarta. After the song “ kelelawar” screened at the last RRI, and people looking for their first album Koes Plus. Some time later through his songs” Derita”, “Kembali Ke Jakarta” until “ Cinta Buta”, Koes Plus dominates Indonesia at that time.

In the years 1972 - 1976 Indonesian air completely filled by Koes Plus songs. Either the radio or the party always carry a Koes Plus songs. Perhaps no  Indonesian people who were then aged teenagers who do not know Koes plus. When was Koes Plus issued a new album is always early waited by Koes Plus lovers and the general public. Koes Plus 1972 could be the best band in the Jamboree Band in Senayan.  All participants sing Western songs in English. Only Koes Plus that dared to be different by singing the song “ Derita” and “ Manis dan saying”.

From the information that was sent by Koes Plus fans, apparently Koes Plus feat was remarkable. In 1974 Koes Plus issued 22 albums, the album consisted of new songs and album’’ the best’’ including instrumental albums, which were made from the original instrument recording Koes Plus. They spend an average of 2 albums in one month. In 1975 there are 6 albums. Then in 1976 they released 10 albums. Perhaps it is worth noting record in the Guinness Book of Records. And indeed almost all the songs nice to hear. Because a lot of merit in the development of music, the community provides a sign of respect for his achievement became legendary group with a token of appreciation given through the “ Basf Legend Award, 1992 were held in addition to the achievement devotion in art long enough, the product of creation because the songs was also inadequate since 1960 and now has created 953 songs in 89 albums collected. But the fact of Koes Plus now very tragic. As Yon said one time that Koes plus not only big name but got nothing. This remark was fit to represent the state personnel Koes Plus. They do not get money from the sale of tapes containing their old songs. But Yon did not feel it as a burden. He feel grateful when the people love their old songs until now and the support from family.

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