I was
introduced to this Balle Balle Group from Kampung Api Api in Kuala Selangor few
years back and I was immediately intrigued and fell in love with their sound. I
was hoping I get to watch them perform again and how lucky can I be when I saw
Rentak Selangor 2021 will be inviting them to perform. So, writing about them
is must lah kan, if kita tak promote music kita then siapa lagi. Betul tak?
What I find
amazing was that they invented the percussion instrument called Balle Balle,
honestly I am not sure whether similar percussion existed in other part of the
world but this is the first and only one I ever saw lah. This balle balle is
made out of what looks like a tree branch with flattened bottle caps attached
to the string, that is tied to the both end of the branch. What sound does it
make? Well…. Like many tambourine being played simultaneously. I personally
feel the music is very beach-santai kinda thing. Having said that, Balle Balle
Group type of song is suitable for fast and slow tempo.
Encik Isnain Abd Rahim, is the multi-talented guy behind Balle Balle Group. Having visited over 30 countries such as Germany, Spain, Bangladesh and many more just to get fresh new ideas and learnt local folk song of the world. He formed the group Balle Balle that consist 6 players playing instruments ie. Bongo, Timbalis, Accordian, Violin, Double bass, Guitar and of course Balle Balle.
The other
thing that made Balle Balle Group unique is that they wear tudung saji (traditional
Malay food cover) as their headgear, batik sarong, colourful shirts, and last
but not least terompah or wooden clogs completing their stage attire.
Song that I feel and enjoyed with their instruments will be Sway by Michael Bubble, I'm Yours by Jason Mraz, Bubbly sung by Colbie Caillat… you get me don’t you.
Pusat Kesenian Balle Balle
L3-25, Times 89, Business Plaza
Taman Seri Sentosa, Jalan Klang Lama
Kuala Lumpur
Mobile : +6019-281 4535
Email : isnain52@gmail.com
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