Irama Malaysia: A Case Study of Pak Ngah's Irama Malaysia [Paperback]

Chor Kim Cheong (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 11, 2009

The emergence of Irama Malaysia is a momentous occurrence in our music industry, as it is a modern invention and also an innovation of different musical ideas from different cultures from all around the world. Irama Malaysia is a new style and name in music composition as the fusion elements in it and combination of various instruments from different cultures. The music in Malaysia is developing and progressing side by side with the civilization. The music in the current industry and market is changing very quickly. Malaysian musician has to strive hard in composing new music with significant element in order to be accepted by the consumer, and also helping to show the uniqueness of Malaysia's music. This research mainly discusses about Pak Ngah?s music, as Irama Malaysia is closely associated with Pak Ngah. He won numerous music awards under the category of Irama Malaysia or ?Etnik Kreatif? in the past ten years. Pak Ngah's Irama Malaysia managed to capture the hearts of listeners and became a sing-along for local music lovers. This book is an appreciation of Malaysian music and a reference for the music lover of the Malaysian music. Co-writers:Dr.Bo-Kyung Kim, Dr.Loo Fung Ying

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About the Author

Chor Kim Cheong gained her Bachelor Degree in Performing Arts (Music) from the University Malaya in 2009. Under the supervision of Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mohd. Nasir Hashim and Assoc. Prof. Dr. Young- Hwan Yeo from the Cultural Centre in University Malaya, she studied Irama Malaysia for her final year research.

Product Details

• Paperback: 56 pages
• Publisher: VDM Verlag (November 11, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 3639209443
• ISBN-13: 978-3639209440
• Product Dimensions: 8.7 x 5.9 x 0.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,396,196 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)