GABBER MODUS OPERANDI - Pedas Sumatra

GABBER MODUS OPERANDI - Pedas Sumatra

Kasimyn is one-half of Gabber Modus Operandi, the Bali, Indonesia-based duo that catapulted to the forefront of the Southeast Asian underground in 2018. As is the case with G.M.O.'s bewildering amalgam of modern and traditional/ritualistic sounds, it's not easy to wrap one's head around the origins of the music in Kasimyn's mix here, the result of a month of sharing links between himself, Ican Harem, and Enggohoi (OHOI records) (@enggohoi).

There's a myriad of complex historical and intercultural connections at the root of this music. According to Kasimyn, it is essentially grassroots synth-based dance music that is often played at wedding parties, harvest ceremonials and other events. Some of the wedding parties might turn into impromptu raves but generally the music is not intended for proper club purposes.

Kasimyn adds: "This music is mostly influenced by polyrhythmic 'Karo' traditions from northern Sumatra, and a new form of 'Rentak Kudo'; a fast-paced dance music genre which literally means 'Horse Stomp'. According to popular myth, the earlier Rentak Kudo events were so loud, you could hear them from neighbouring villages. The singer / MC, who is basically the master of ceremony, speaks in a lyrical form called 'Asuh' (or 'Pengashuh' in official Indonesian Bahasa language), which means 'caretaker' or 'guardian'. Additionally, a big variety of Persian and Arabic vocal and melody patterns are incorporated, since Sumatra was one of the first gateways for Islam to Indonesia in the 13th century, as introduced by Arab Muslim traders and the missionary activities by scholars."

[ This mix consists mostly of lo-fi youtube rips and old cassettes, since most of the material isn't available in any other format. Mastering / audio clean-up by Sebastian Pappalardo. ]

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01. Perkolong - Kolong Bengkel Pinem & Group - Nonstop Gendang Karo
02. (unknown) - Ndikar Karo Genda Kurumah Begu
03. Dinas Pariwisata Kota Medan - Ahooi, Ikon Baru Kota Medan
04. Bang Saragih & Elvi - Gondang Sukma (Live Sumber Makmur)
05. DJ Mbi Remixer - cover Fanny Sabila Duda Araban (versi breakbeat Dangdut Terbaru 2020)
06. Dewan Andika Kesuma Atmaja - Kibot Anak Medan (Ribak Sude)
07. DJ Putra SBM - DJ Tari Ular Breakbeat 2019 (SBM) DJ Putra Prodaction
08. Akim Ginting - Penceng Virus Corona Terbaru 2020
09. Raja Sumatra - Rantak Kudo Melodi Ular
10. Orgen Tunggal Pesona Yadi Teger - Miliku
11. Jeffri - Kaos Lampu