To Get Her

Traditional Music - Kompang

The kompang is arguably the most popular Malay traditional instrument, for it is widely used for all sorts of social occasions, from National Day parades and official functions to signal the arrival of VIPs to wedding ceremonies and football matches.

Resembling and played in a manner similar to the tambourine, the kompang is approximately 40cm in diameter, with a narrow circular frame called the balos made out of the dried wood of the balau tree, that is covered with a goathide skin on one side.

This hand drum is most commonly played in a large kompang ensemble, where various rhytmic composite patterns are produced by an interlocking technique; sometimes to accompany the choral singing of zikir. Also see other reviews

poem

WHAT CAN I SEND YOU

What can I send you
To show you how much I care?
What could I give you to let you
Know how very special you are to me?


I could send you
A rainbow, to shine as a bright promise,
The sunshine, to chase away any dark clouds,
A hug, to hold you when you feel afraid.


I could send you
A smile, to surround you with happiness,
A flower, a symbol of beauty, friendship and life,
A butterfly, with strong wings to lift your spirits up.


But maybe I'll send you my friendship
And with it you will find all of these.
May your wishes and hopes all come true
My dear friend!