PROMUSIKA: Jurnal Pengkajian, Penyajian, dan Penciptaan Musik [P-ISSN: 2338-039X | E-ISSN: 2477-538X] has been published by Department of Music, Faculty of Performing Arts, Institut Seni Indonesia Yogyakarta, since 2013. The Journal was published twice, in April and October. The Journal accommodates original articles in the field of music, which are based on results of thoughts and research, as well as reports on education, performance, and composition. This publication aims to support the scientific autonomy of the music field in Indonesian national higher education. Focus and Scope of Journal PROMUSIKA: Jurnal Pengkajian, Penyajian, dan Penciptaan Musik focuses on the results of studies in the field of music. Please click the link for details. This Journal has been ACCREDITED by National Journal Accreditation (ARJUNA), managed by the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, and Technology, Republic of Indonesia (Sinta 3). ________________________________ This Journal has been indexed by:
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Psikoanalisis Musik terhadap Musik Film Sang Pencerah: Aktualisasi Biografis Tya Subiakto
Proses kreatif komposer dalam musik film, khususnya yang berkaitan dengan dimensi psikologis, merupakan ranah yang masih jarang dieksplorasi dalam literatur musikologi. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendekonstruksi proses kreatif Tya Subiakto dalam skor film Sang Pencerah guna mengungkap relasi antara impuls bawah sadar dan keputusan musikal menggunakan perspektif mekanisme pertahanan diri Sigmund Freud. Penelitian ini menerapkan metode studi kasus kualitatif yang mengintegrasikan analisis tekstual musikal, wawancara biografis mendalam, dan studi dokumentasi. Temuan penelitian menunjukkan adanya manifestasi konkret mekanisme pertahanan Freud dalam struktur komposisi, yaitu: (1) Sublimasi yang teridentifikasi pada crescendo orkestra penuh tema 'Mars Muhammadiyah' (00:01:06) sebagai penyaluran obsesi masa kecil; (2) Represi yang termanifestasi dalam pola ritmis string section repetitif (00:02:15–00:03:00) sebagai pengelolaan ketegangan emosional; dan (3) Pemindahan (displacement) yang terbukti melalui adopsi progresi akor 'Child's Anthem' (Toto) pada tema dialog Dahlan-Nyai (01:10:00). Studi ini menyimpulkan bahwa biografi komposer bukan sekadar latar belakang sejarah, melainkan elemen konstitutif yang membentuk narasi musikal film. Kontribusi teoritis penelitian ini menawarkan model analisis interdisipliner yang memperkaya diskursus musikologi Indonesia dengan menjembatani psikoanalisis dan kritik musik film. Actualization of Tya Subiakto's Biography in the Music of Sang Pencerah: An Analysis of Musicological Psychoanalysis Abstract The composer's creative process in film music, particularly its psychological dimensions, remains underexplored in musicological literature. This research aims to deconstruct Tya Subiakto's creative process in the Sang Pencerah film score to clarify the relationship between subconscious impulses and musical decisions, drawing on Sigmund Freud's perspective on defense mechanisms. This study employs a qualitative case study method, integrating musical textual analysis, in-depth biographical interviews, and documentary study. The findings demonstrate concrete manifestations of Freudian defense mechanisms within the compositional structure: (1) Sublimation, identified in the full orchestral crescendo of the 'Mars Muhammadiyah' theme (00:01:06) as a channel for childhood obsessions; (2) Repression, manifested in repetitive rhythmic patterns of the string section (00:02:15–00:03:00) as a means of processing emotional tension; and (3) Displacement, evidenced by the adoption of the 'Child's Anthem' (Toto) chord progression in the Dahlan-Nyai dialogue theme (01:10:00). This study concludes that a composer's biography serves not merely as historical background but as a constitutive element shaping the film's musical narrative. Theoretically, this research contributes an interdisciplinary analytical model that enriches Indonesian musicological discourse by bridging psychoanalysis and film music criticism. Keywords: Creative process; Film scoring; Freud psychoanalysis; Composer's biography; Tya Subiakto
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Kreativitas Musik Campursari Grup Irama Manunggal dalam Perspektif Filsafat Keindahan DeWitt H. Parker
Penelitian ini mengkaji kreativitas musik campursari oleh Grup Irama Manunggal dalam peribadatan Gereja Stasi Maria Assumpta, Bawen, Kabupaten Semarang, sebagai bentuk inkulturasi musik liturgi yang memadukan instrumen tradisional Jawa dan instrumen modern. Tujuan penelitian adalah (1) mendeskripsikan bentuk kreativitas aransemen liturgis yang dikembangkan grup, (2) menjelaskan dinamika penerimaan jemaat, serta (3) menganalisis keterpenuhan asas-asas bentuk estetis menurut DeWitt H. Parker. Penelitian menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif deskriptif dengan metode studi kasus. Data diperoleh melalui observasi partisipatif pada latihan dan peribadatan, wawancara mendalam semi-terstruktur terhadap 12 anggota grup, 2 pengurus gereja, dan 5 jemaat, serta dokumentasi (partitur, foto, dan video). Analisis data dilakukan secara interaktif melalui reduksi data, penyajian data, dan penarikan simpulan, disertai triangulasi sumber dan metode. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan: (a) transformasi praktik iringan dari format keroncong menuju ensambel campursari dilakukan sebagai respons atas kebutuhan musikal jemaat; (b) strategi aransemen dibedakan menurut bagian liturgi (pembukaan–ordinarium–persembahan–komuni–penutup) untuk menjaga kesesuaian suasana ibadah; (c) integrasi idiom campursari mendorong keterlibatan jemaat dalam bernyanyi tanpa mengganggu kekhidmatan, melalui pengendalian tempo, ornamentasi, dan dominasi instrumen. Pembahasan dengan teori Parker menunjukkan bahwa praktik musikal grup menampilkan kesatuan bentuk, tema dan variasinya, keseimbangan unsur tradisi–modern, perkembangan bentuk dalam konteks komunitas, serta tata jenjang peran instrumen dalam struktur musikal liturgi. Penelitian ini berimplikasi pada penguatan model inkulturasi musik liturgi berbasis budaya lokal yang tetap selaras dengan norma liturgis, serta membuka peluang kajian lanjutan berupa analisis musikal-notasional dan evaluasi dampak jangka panjang terhadap partisipasi umat. Campursari Creativity in Catholic Liturgy: A Parker Aesthetic Analysis Abstract This study investigates the creative use of campursari music by the Irama Manunggal Group in Catholic worship services at St. Maria Assumpta Station Church, Bawen (Semarang Regency, Indonesia), as a contemporary form of liturgical inculturation that combines Javanese musical idioms with modern instruments. The study aims to (1) describe the group's liturgical arrangement practices, (2) examine congregational reception and participation, and (3) assess how the musical practice fulfills DeWitt H. Parker's principles of aesthetic form. A descriptive, qualitative case study design was employed. Data were collected through participant observation during rehearsals and worship services, semi-structured in-depth interviews with 12 group members, 2 church administrators, and 5 congregants, and documentation (scores, photographs, and performance videos). Data were analyzed using an interactive model (data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing), supported by source and method triangulation. The findings indicate that: (a) the ensemble evolved from a previous keroncong practice into a hybrid campursari format in response to the community's musical expectations; (b) arrangement strategies are differentiated across liturgical sections (opening, ordinary, offertory, communion, and closing) to preserve ritual appropriateness; and (c) congregational engagement is enhanced through controlled tempo, restrained ornamentation, and hierarchical instrumental roles that maintain solemnity while allowing cultural rootedness. The discussion, framed by Parker's aesthetic theory, suggests that the ensemble's practice demonstrates unity, thematic coherence and variation, balance between tradition and modernity, developmental continuity within the community context, and a clear hierarchy of musical functions. This study contributes to the discourse on Indonesian liturgical inculturation by offering an aesthetics-based analytical model and recommending further research using detailed musical transcription and longitudinal evaluation of participatory and spiritual impacts. Keywords: campursari; liturgical music; inculturation; DeWitt H. Parker aesthetics; case study.
Tren dan Arah Riset Global tentang Keterampilan Berpikir Kreatif dalam Musik
Musik berperan penting bagi manusia dalam berbagai aspek, seperti biologis dan kognitif, emosi dan psikologis, sosial dan budaya, pengembangan kreativitas, dan ekspresi diri. Berpikir kreatif menjadi keterampilan penting pada abad ke-21, termasuk keterampilan berpikir kreatif (KBK) dalam musik. Saat ini, penelitian yang mengkaji pemetaan riset yang telah berkembang tentang KBK di musik masih terbatas. Kajian ini bertujuan untuk (1) memetakan tren riset KBK dalam musik dua dekade terakhir, (2) menelaah pola kolaborasi penulis dan negara serta produktivitasnya, (3) memetakan arah pengembangan ilmu, dan (4) merangkum intervensi peningkatan KBK berbasis bukti. Penelitian menggunakan pendekatan multi-metode, yakni bibliometrik dan ulasan literatur sistematis. Data diambil dari Scopus dan diseleksi dengan protokol PRISMA. Analisis bibliometrik menjangkau 62 artikel jurnal (2006–2025); SLR memfokuskan 19 studi eksperimen yang memenuhi kriteria kelayakan dan weight of evidence. Hasil menunjukkan tren publikasi secara umum mengalami peningkatan. Jejaring kolaborasi penulis relatif lemah meski terdapat klaster produktif di Israel dan Republik Ceko. Pada tingkat negara, kolaborasi lintas negara masih fragmentaris dengan Cina paling produktif (25 dokumen). Hasil pemetaan co-occurrence mengungkap tiga klaster, yakni aplikatif-pedagogis, konseptual-teoretis, dan psikologis-perseptual, di mana arah riset ke depan bergeser menuju integrasi teknologi digital, pembelajaran daring, penguatan pendidikan guru, serta kajian faktor individual. Analisis klaster menunjukkan bahwa riset KBK dalam musik bukan hanya berkaitan dengan bidang pendidikan, tetapi juga dengan aspek fisiologis dan psikologis. Sintesis SLR atas 19 studi eksperimen menunjukkan bahwa seluruh intervensi, baik model/pedagogi kreatif maupun teknologi, berdampak positif pada peningkatan KBK. Secara umum, temuan dalam kajian ini menegaskan kebutuhan untuk memperkuat kolaborasi internasional dan riset lintas disiplin untuk memperkaya ekosistem kreatif dalam pendidikan musik. Global Research Trends and Directions on Creative Thinking Skills in Music: Bibliometric Analysis and Systematic Literature Review Abstract Music plays an important role in humans across various aspects, including biological and cognitive, emotional and psychological, social and cultural, creativity development, and self-expression. Creative thinking has become an important skill in the 21st century, including within music (KBK). Currently, research on mapping KBK research in music remains limited. This study aims to (1) map the trends in CTI research in music over the past two decades, (2) examine the patterns of author and country collaboration and their productivity, (3) map the direction of scientific development, and (4) summarise evidence-based CTI improvement interventions. The study uses a multi-method approach, namely, bibliometrics and systematic literature review. Data were retrieved from Scopus and selected using the PRISMA protocol. Bibliometric analysis covered 62 journal articles (2006–2025); the SLR focused on 19 experimental studies that met the eligibility and weight-of-evidence criteria. The results show that publication trends have generally increased. Author collaboration networks are relatively weak, though productive clusters exist in Israel and the Czech Republic. At the country level, cross-country collaboration remains fragmented, with China being the most productive (25 documents). Co-occurrence mapping revealed three clusters: applied-pedagogical, conceptual-theoretical, and psychological-perceptual. Future research should integrate digital technology and online learning, strengthen teacher education, and examine individual factors. Cluster analysis shows that CBT research in music is not only related to education but also to physiological and psychological aspects. SLR synthesis of 19 experimental studies shows that all interventions, both creative models/pedagogy and technology, have a positive impact on CBT improvement. In general, the findings in this study emphasise the need to strengthen international collaboration and interdisciplinary research to enrich the creative ecosystem in music education. Keywords: creative thinking skills in music; digital technology integration; research trends and directions; bibliometric analysis; systematic literature review.
Transformasi Musikal dan Pergeseran Fungsi Sosial Rejung Basemah di Pagar Alam, Sumatra Selatan
Penelitian ini mengkaji tradisi dan perubahan seni rejung pada masyarakat Basemah di Pagar Alam, Sumatra Selatan. Rejung merupakan tradisi lisan berbentuk pantun bersahut yang dilantunkan dengan iringan musik sebagai media komunikasi, penyampai nilai moral, adat, dan identitas budaya. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan perubahan yang terjadi pada aspek instrumentasi, fungsi sosial, dan bentuk penyajian rejung. Metode yang digunakan adalah kualitatif deskriptif melalui observasi, wawancara, dokumentasi, dan studi pustaka. Data lapangan diperoleh dari budayawan dan pelaku seni rejung di Pagar Alam. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa rejung mengalami transformasi yang signifikan. Pada aspek organologi, instrumen tradisional seperti biola sayak, dambus, dan empew-empew sebagian besar telah digantikan oleh gitar, biola modern, akordeon, dan bass elektrik. Pada aspek fungsi sosial, rejung yang semula menjadi sarana komunikasi spontan, pendidikan adat, dan ekspresi personal di ladang, sawah, atau halaman rumah, kini lebih sering hadir sebagai hiburan panggung, festival budaya, dan konten digital. Pada aspek penyajian, rejung berubah dari bentuk spontan dengan dialek Basemah yang kuat menjadi pertunjukan yang lebih terstruktur, menggunakan tata panggung, aransemen modern, serta campuran bahasa daerah dan bahasa Indonesia. Meskipun demikian, rejung tetap mempertahankan nilai esensialnya sebagai ekspresi budaya kolektif masyarakat Basemah. Penelitian ini menegaskan bahwa perubahan rejung merupakan bentuk adaptasi budaya yang tetap berpijak pada identitas lokal. Musical Transformation and Shifting Social Functions of Basemah Rejung in Pagar Alam, South Sumatra Abstract This study examines the tradition and transformation of rejung in the Basemah community of Pagar Alam, South Sumatra. Rejung is an oral tradition in the form of call-and-response pantun, performed with musical accompaniment, serving as both a medium of communication and a vehicle for conveying moral values, customs, and cultural identity. This research aims to describe changes in its instrumentation, social functions, and performance practices. A descriptive qualitative method was employed through observation, interviews, documentation, and literature review. Field data were collected from a cultural expert and practitioners of rejung in Pagar Alam. The findings show that Rejung has undergone a significant transformation. In terms of organology, traditional instruments such as biola sayak, dambus, and empew-empew have largely been replaced by guitar, modern violin, accordion, and electric bass. In terms of social function, rejung, which was formerly used as a spontaneous medium of communication, customary education, and personal expression in rice fields, farms, and home yards, is now more frequently presented as stage entertainment, cultural festival performance, and digital content. In terms of presentation, Rejung has shifted from a spontaneous form strongly rooted in the Basemah dialect to a more structured performance that incorporates stage design, modern arrangements, and a mix of local and Indonesian languages. Despite these changes, Rejung continues to preserve its essential values as a collective cultural expression of the Basemah community. Keywords: Rejung; Oral Tradition; Cultural Transformation; Local Identity; Musical Transformation
Audio Journal Promusika: Inovasi Literasi Auditori di Pendidikan Tinggi Musik
Perkembangan budaya digital telah mengubah cara masyarakat dalam mengakses pengetahuan. Institut Seni Indonesia Yogyakarta, sebagai salah satu kampus seni terbesar di Indonesia, memiliki 23 jurnal ilmiah. Berkembangnya kualitas dan kuantitas jurnal tersebut belum berbanding lurus dengan meningkatnya budaya mengakses artikel ilmiah di kalangan mahasiswa. Sejak era 4.0, kecenderungan budaya auditori semakin meningkat dibandingkan dengan budaya membaca. Hal tersebut dapat dilihat dari meningkatnya akses masyarakat terhadap podcast di Digital Streaming Provider dibandingkan dengan mengakses media baca. Kurangnya minat untuk mengakses media baca diperparah oleh kondisi mata yang mudah lelah akibat sering terpapar sinar layar dari perangkat komputer. Di lingkungan akademik seni, khususnya pada mahasiswa musik, kecenderungan terhadap gaya belajar auditori menjadi tantangan sekaligus peluang untuk meningkatkan literasi ilmiah. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengembangkan Audio Journal Promusika, yaitu alih media dari artikel ilmiah dari format teks menjadi format auditori yang dapat diakses melalui platform digital. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode Research and Development (R&D) dengan model Borg & Gall yang dimodifikasi menjadi 6 tahap, yaitu studi pendahuluan, perencanaan, pengembangan produk, validasi produk, uji coba, dan produk akhir. Subjek penelitian melibatkan ahli media, ahli komunikasi, dan praktisi industri Digital Streaming Provider, dengan uji coba pada mahasiswa Jurusan Pendidikan Musik ISI Yogyakarta. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa Audio Journal Promusika berhasil diproduksi dalam satu volume (Volume 13, Nomor 1, April 2025) dan diunggah ke platform penyedia layanan streaming digital Spotify. Hasil validasi menunjukkan tingkat kelayakan produk sebesar 90%, dengan kategori “sangat layak” dan tanpa revisi mayor. Hasil ini menunjukkan bahwa Audio Journal dapat menjadi inovasi model literasi auditori yang efektif untuk meningkatkan akses terhadap ilmu pengetahuan serta meningkatkan kesadaran mahasiswa musik akan pentingnya teknologi audio dalam pengembangan keilmuan musik. Implikasi penelitian ini mengarah pada perluasan pengembangan media literasi digital dalam bentuk audio melalui integrasi website dan kolaborasi lintas bidang di pendidikan tinggi seni. Promusika Audio Journal: An Auditory Literacy Innovation in Music Higher Education Abstract The development of digital culture has transformed how society accesses knowledge. The Indonesian Institute of the Arts Yogyakarta, as one of the largest art universities in Indonesia, manages 23 academic journals. However, the growth in the quality and quantity of these journals has not been matched by an increase in students’ engagement with scholarly articles. Since the emergence of the Industrial Revolution 4.0, an auditory learning culture has grown significantly, as evidenced by the increasing public consumption of podcasts on digital streaming platforms relative to reading media. Low interest in reading is further exacerbated by eye fatigue due to prolonged exposure to digital screens. In arts education, particularly among music students, the preference for auditory learning presents both challenges and opportunities for enhancing academic literacy. This research aims to develop the Promusika Audio Journal, an innovation that converts academic articles into an audio format accessible via digital platforms. The study employs a Research and Development (R&D) method based on a modified Borg and Gall model consisting of six stages: preliminary study, planning, product development, product validation, field testing, and final product. Research subjects included media experts, communication experts, and practitioners from digital streaming platforms, with field testing conducted among Music Education students at ISI Yogyakarta. The results indicate that one complete volume of Audio Journal Promusika (Volume 13, Issue 1, April 2025) was successfully produced and published on Spotify. Expert validation revealed a feasibility rating of 90%, categorized as “highly feasible” with no major revisions required. These findings demonstrate that the Audio Journal can serve as an effective innovation in auditory literacy, enhancing students’ access to academic knowledge and reinforcing awareness of audio technology as a critical component of music scholarship. The study highlights implications for expanding digital literacy media in audio format through integration with institutional websites and cross-disciplinary collaboration in higher arts education. Keywords: Audio Journal; Promusika; literacy; auditory; music