SONG 2. Esok Kan Masih Ada originally by Utha Likumahuwa
Performed live in Berk Recital Hall (1A) at Berklee College of Music.
July 14th, 2023
The second opening song of the recital is a rearranged version of Utha Likumahuwa's "Esok Kan Masih Ada". Different from the original, this arrangement presents a swung R&B feel with a unique groove that is a guarantee to please listeners. Elaine first heard this arrangement through the Berklee Indonesian Community's YouTube channel and personally asked the arranger, Kristian Witanto, if she could perform the arrangement in her recital. "Esok Kan Masih Ada" translates to "there is still tomorrow" therefore, continuing the message of hope from the first song, "Alethea", Elaine wants the audience to feel encouraged through tough times. Like the lyric of this song says:
"Tuhan pun tau hidup ini sangat berat
(Even God knows this life is very tough)
Tapi takdir pun tak mungkin s'lalu sama
(But there is no way destiny will always be the same)
Coba-cobalah tinggalkan sejenak anganmu
(Try to leave your worries and thoughts for a bit)
Esok 'kan masih ada, Esok 'kan masih ada
(There's still tomorrow, there's still tomorrow)"
Through the first two opening songs, "Alethea" and "Esok Kan Masih Ada", Elaine wants herself and listeners to not lose hope and keep going in life.
The Alethea Recital is Elaine Alethea's first and last solo recital during her enrollment in Berklee. The word 'Alethea' is Elaine's middle name which translates to "truth". She strives to show listeners who she is as a musician and as a person while delivering her truths and values through the 8-song setlist performed. She hopes viewers will feel encouraged and blessed while listening to her songs.
Written by Dodo Zakaria
Originally by Utha Likmahuwa
Arranged by Kristian Witanto
Vocals by Elaine Tjokro
Band Members:
Piano - Dava Giustizia
Keys - Samuel Gunawan
Electric Guitar - Youngjae Lee
Bass - Kristian Witanto
Drums - Yukai Yang
Trumpet - Akihiro Kokufukata
Alto Saxophone - Cole Nelson
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