Gesang Martohartono,music legends from nidonesia

Gesang was born in Solo, the October 1, 1917, with a Sutadi. Because often sickly, her father changed his name to Gesang, which means life.

His first song is "The orphan", which was created in 1934, when Gesang was barely 17 years old. This song is
his life story, because since the age of 5 years Gesang been widowed mother. Six years later, was born the song "Solo" is legendary.

Not only that, based on the experiences of his life journey, Gesang pour through a composition which is also a popular song through rhythmic strains keroncong. Among others, "Sweep Hand", "Red Bridge", "caping Mountain" which is the last of his songs, in 1975. No less tenarnya with in Indonesia, "Solo" even won the best-selling when the Marine's Recordings at popularize the Japanese artist Toshi Matsuda. But in fact all that laguciptaannya invention only with flute, the only musical instrument under their control.

Dozens of the award is proof of the greatness Gesang. But again again, the great composer was modest and admits her nickname instead. Though clearly, his work has been used as a source of inspiration of artists of the world.

Yaa ... It was the Begawan keroncong, in the final days of his life just days filled with walking exercise, menyambangi pet and caress her favorite red duck motorcycle. Gesang is far from the grandiose dreams and grandiose estimates. One wishes one day is keroncong melted by the time should not be like that now gnawing. Music keroncong must remain alive, flowing until well as "Solo". (Her)