Recount Text: The History and Legacy of Marzuki Ismail

The History and Legacy of Marzuki Ismail

A. Listen to the monologue and fill the blanks based on the monologue you have heard.

Have you ever 1)_______ to the song of “Halo-Halo Bandung”, “Sepasang Mata Bola”, “Indonesia Pusaka”, “Gugur Bunga”? Do You know who 2)_______the songs? You have to know that it 3) _______ done by “Bang Maing”. Who is he?

Bang Maing is the nickname of “Ismail Marzuki”. He died in Jakarta, 5 May 1958 at the age of 44. This native Betawi is known as one of the great composers, songwriters that Indonesia has ever 4) _______. His songs are very easy to remember and the lyrics contain of love to the nation.

As a musician, the composition of his songs are very close to the ears of the listeners and the tone is ever lasting. Even the song of “Rayuan Pulau Kelapa” 5) _______as the closing song for the old TVRI Program. The songs that are full of 6) _______ and they are able to 7) _______ the spirit of being against the colonialism.

In 1968, the Indonesian government 8) _______ Taman Ismail Marzuki as a cultural center to 9) _______ his contribution to Indonesian music. In 2004 the president of SBY 10) _______  Ismail Marzuki as a national hero.

 

B. Decide whether the following statement is TRUE or False with your partner (T-F)

1. Indonesia Raya was composed by Ismail Marzuki.                        (T/F)

2. “Bang Maing” was a composer and song writer.                           (T/F)

3. Sepasang mata bola was closing song for TVRI.                           (T/F)

4. The songs are full of spirit for/against the colonialism.                  (T/F)

5. Taman Ismail Marzuki was built in 1968.                                      (T/F)