Ibu Soed

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Ibu Soed

Indonesian Famous People - Kid Song Creator

Ibu Soed, full name Saridjah Niung Bintang Soedibio, born in Sukabumi, West Java, March 26, 1908, a creator of the legendary children's songs. He created 200 more children's songs. Music figures three times (the Netherlands, Japan, Indonesia), was first sounded on the radio proclaiming Nirom Jakarta in 1927.

Ibu Sud is also adept in steady violin. As a musician, a violin, he takes part counterpoint Indonesia Raya when it first sounded in the Youth Building October 28, 1928.
Ibu Soed Saridjah original name, the youngest of twelve brothers, Mohamad Niung daughters, a bloody Bugis sailors who later settled in Sukabumi, West Java became the guardian of Prof. Dr. Mr. J.F. Kramer, an Indo-Dutch - beribukan aristocratic Javanese descent. Prof. Dr. Mr. J.F. Kramer, a retired vice president Hoogerechtshof (District Attorney) in Jakarta, who had settled in Sukabumi raised Saridjah as a child.
Musical talent honed since childhood by his adoptive father who nurtured Prof. Dr. Mr. J.F. Kramer. Under the care of the adoptive father, Saridjah get sound art education, art and music learning fiddle.

After completing his education in Kweekschool, Bandung, Saridjah Petojo teaching at HIS HIS, HIS Jalan Kartini, and HIS Arjuna (1925-1941). Here he began to teach children to sing. He was concerned to see Indonesian children who seem less happy. Then he thought to please the children by singing.
He also thinks children should be able to sing in Indonesia was Indonesian. It would be more fun than having to teach the songs speak Dutch to Indonesian students. So, he began creating songs for the children of Indonesia.

Songs creations, not only to give joy to children, but also encourages their imagination, imagine a child who would serve the nation and created for the glory of their nation. In addition to creating a rhythmic song cheerful child, among others Hai Becak, Kutilang, Kupu-kupu, and Bila Aku Besar, also cheerful patriotic songs like Tanah Airku and Berkibarlah Benderaku.

Berkibarlah Benderaku was created after he saw the persistence Ronodipuro Yusuf, a leader of RRI in the first years of independent Indonesia. Joseph refused to lower the Sang Saka Merah Putih who was flying in his office, despite the threat of firearms.

The spirit of patriotism was also engraved in the lyrics to the song Tanah Airku: Tanah airku tidak kulupakan/ Kan terkenang selama hidupku/ Biarpun saya pergi jauh/ Tidak kan hilang dari kalbu/ Tanah ku yang kucintai/ Engkau kuhargai. Walaupun banyak negri kujalani/ Yang masyhur permai dikata orang/ Tetapi kampung dan rumahku/ Di sanalah kurasa senang/ Tanahku tak kulupakan/ Engkau kubanggakan.
More than 200 songs he had created. But saying, only half could be saved. In the midst of busy teaching and creating songs, she also wrote plays and once concert. Namely Operette Kanak-kanak Sumi  Ballet at Gedung Kesenian Jakarta, 1955. He mementaskannya with Mrs. Nani Loebis Gondosapoetro as a stylist and RAJ Soedjasmin as dance music arranger.

Moreover, when it is active as a member of the organization Indonesia Muda in 1926, he also formed the group Tonil Amatir. Tonil they performed to earn some money to finance student lodgings Club Indonesia. The result, more than enough. In addition to its activities not only stands out as a teacher and activist youth organization, but also plays a role in a variety of broadcast radio as caretakers of children (1927-1962). In fact, he was also skilled batik. Upon the work of his dedication, he received the Government's Badge of Satya Lencana Kebudayaan.

She married Soedibio Star, has three daughters. Since marrying his name better known as Ibu Soed. Her husband died in 1954 in a BOAC aircraft accidents in Singapore.

Ibu Soed, in memoriam - Indonesian Famous People