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18.06.2023

Konsert P. Ramlee - Signature A Minor 7 is coming to PJPAC this July

This concert is an effort to commemorate the 50th anniversary of his passing The late Tan Sri P. Ramlee - a most loved and influential artist in Malaysia.

By Culture Editor

PH7 Production Management Sdn. Bhd. make debut for the first time publishing a concert that is awaited by fans of great artists titled Konsert P. Ramlee - Signature A Minor 7 on 7th & 8th July 2023, located at Stage 1, PJ Performing Arts Center (PJPAC), 1Utama Shopping Centre, Petaling Jaya, Selangor.

This concert is an effort to commemorate the 50th anniversary of his passing The late Tan Sri P. Ramlee - a most loved and influential artist in Malaysia, receiving support from the Ministry of Communications and Digital (KKD) through the Music Industry Digital Content Fund (DKD) - myCreative Ventures and sponsor partners such as PJ Performing Arts Center (PJPAC), Cantuman Wawasan and Bon Fashion Legacy Sdn. Bhd.

This 75-minute performance that lasts for two nights will featuring 12 songs from films starring and directed by Tan Sri P. Ramlee, who won both local and international awards from 1953 to 1965, the peak period of the deceased's work in Singapore.

The songs are led and rearranged by Maestro Aubrey Suwito with nuances that new, without losing the original soul of Tan Sri P. Ramlee's work. Sung by Sean Ghazi and Liza Hanim, and interspersed with a monologue performance by Sobri Anuar, definitely a concert directed by Hariry Jalil, Supporting Actor Winner The Best Telefilm, Telenovela Awards 2023 will take viewers through time, recalls nostalgia and explores the philosophy of P. Ramlee in his works, especially in create a song. Among the songs in this concert that will surely invite the audience to sing together is Ingin Tahu, Berkorban Apa Saja, Engkau Laksana Bulan, Malam Bulan Dipagar Bintang, Gelora dan Madu Tiga.

This concert will continue the legacy of Tan Sri P. Ramlee's works, in addition to being inspiration for a new generation in creating, especially in the arts of music and film. Tan Sri P. Ramlee's contribution to the entertainment industry through his current works considered as something noble and has a cultural touch. Besides, concerts this is also a reference in digital form for students and researchers in the field of music especially.

"I have great respect and admiration for the late Tan Sri P. Ramlee, especially in for outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of music. As a teenager, I spending Friday nights for years (thanks RTM!) with entering the world of P. Ramlee's beautiful film. His incredible array of musical creations, has inspired and greatly impacted my music today. Legacy of P. Ramlee continues to be a source of inspiration to many and undoubtedly, it leaves an impression which will not be forgotten by the Malaysian music scene," said Concert Music Director P. Ramlee - Signature A Minor 7, Maestro Aubrey Suwito.

Music is the heart of a film, without music the film would be hard and stiff, not only music with art but also background music play an important role in a movie.

P. Ramlee

Tan Sri P. Ramlee is an icon. What else can we say? The dedication to art is amazing and mesmerizing. This shows talent and his very high mastery in the field of music and film. The year 2023 is It's been 50 years since he left us. However, his music and films will always be there remain in our hearts and minds forever.” "By holding this concert, we hope the younger generation will realize the impact that Tan Sri P. Ramlee has left not only for us but also for the country. We featured songs from films he had won at the local level and international. Lyrics from his songs and dialogues in his movies that are timeless era for being able to touch today's reality.

Maestro Aubrey Suwito, Concert Music Director, P. Ramlee - Signature A Minor 7

Touching on the expectations from this concert, Aubrey Suwito said “Given the progress in both the realm of music and the realm of audio reproduction, I would imagine again how P. Ramlee's music would sound in today's context. By accepting approach to modern music, instrumentation and sound, I hope to bring a new perspective to his timeless compositions while remaining true to their essence. The goal is to honor P. Ramlee's legacy by offering an interpretation contemporary that is charming and resonates with today's audience.”

Patricia Gui and Hamidon Ab. Hamid, as a publisher with more than 30 years of experience in performing arts management both locally and internationally, thinks that the Music Industry Digital Content Fund (DKD) - myCreative Ventures received to publish the Konsert P. Ramlee - Signature A Minor 7 is an encouragement from the Ministry of Communications and Digital (KKD) to performers of performing arts and music in the homeland to continue to work after being in in the 'dark era' during and after the Covid-19 Pandemic.

They added, "We are very happy and lucky because of Sean Ghazi and Liza Hanim are two great and talented singers, while a great musical arrangement will performed by Maestro Aubrey Suwito. As a complement to the concert, we performed Sobri Anuar who will tell the audience in the form of a monologue about how an artist finds inspiration to create, and here he tries to match Tan Sri P. Ramlee.”

"Now the performing arts are slowly coming back to life, we hope the audience will come and support our concerts. Thanks to the Ministry of Communications and Digital (KKD) through myCreative Ventures on the support of funds given and friends sponsors, including PJ Performing Arts Center (PJPAC), Cantuman Wawasan and Bon Zainal in helping us realize this concert.” said Patricia and Hamidon.

Konsert P. Ramlee - Signature A Minor 7 will be performed at Stage 1, PJ Performing Arts Center (PJPAC), 1Utama Shopping Centre, Petaling Jaya; on July 7, 2023 (Friday) & 8 July 2023 (Saturday), starting at 8.30 pm. Ticket price is RM125.00 (above), RM155.00 (regular) and RM205 (premium). For any ticket purchase you can buy at page www.onetix.com.my or can contact Ann Nurbaya at 019-330 8133 and/or Wani at 013-628 7485 if buying tickets in bulk (10 tickets or more).

Follow up on the Konsert P. Ramlee - Signature A Minor 7 on the official PH7 website Production Management Sdn. Bhd.; Instagram @ph7.productionmanagement and Facebook @ph7productionmanagement and the hashtag #KonsertSignatureAMinor7

Bon Zainal, Sobri Anuar, Sean Ghazi (wearing Bon Zainal jacket), and Aubrey Suwito

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