Hentakan Jiwa or “The Beat of Soul” is an exploration of sounds with human voice. The text is taken from the terminology used for various Malay traditional dance movements. Inspired by an exotic Indonesian Malay scale, the music depicts a modern staging of Malay traditional dance that translates into a vibrant sound experience through the variety of colors of vocal quality produced by the ensemble. With stomps, claps, tongue clicks, snaps, shouts, and extreme range and dynamics, this showpiece is sure to leave a lasting impression on the singers and the audience.
This masterpiece was arranged by Keb Steven and was part of the group’s repertoire during our 5th European Competition and Concert tour last 2023.
Sending our sincere gratitude to our good friend, Heechurl Kim, and JICF for inviting KM to perform at the spectacular Lotte Hall in South Korea last February 2024.
Video: Chunsong Foundation