[Sunday Times=Chris Lee Reporter]We were pleased to hear the wonderful news that Indonesia would be hosting the 11th ASEAN Para Games 2022 in Solo, Central Java. The relentless pandemic showdowns had caused a long postponement of the APG(ASEAN Para Games) Event.
As a result of the delay, many long for the glow of a new dawn and crave bright life stories and there is no other way than to celebrate with inspiring songs to lift our spirits.
"There will be two theme songs for 11th ASEAN Para Games Solo 2022, one in English and one in Indonesian."said Rima Ferdianto(Secretary General of the Indonesian Asean Para Games Organizing Committee). The song in English is entitled S for E. This song was composed by Natalia Tjahja(Founder of the Maria Monique Lastwish Foundation) in 2011.
Natalia S Tjahja
"This song is a gift from God so that in the world there are songs that have no commercial value" Natalia said.
Natalia contacted Rima Ferdianto three months ago and also asked for the blessing of Senny Marbun(President of the Indonesian Paralympic Committee). And they supported the two non-profit songs proposed by Natalia entitled "Will to Heal" and ‘S for E’ for 11th Asean Para Games Solo 2022.
Natalia gathered singers from Indonesia and abroad and invited Dwiki Dharmawan (prominent Indonesia music arranger) to support the S for E song. Later on, she also contacted Soe & Su and Super 8mm Studio to support the song S for E.
"I give all my heart to support the National Paralympic Committee of Indonesia” as Natalia told Mr. Senny Marbun, Mr. Rima Ferdianto and para athletes.
The singers of S for E song are Delon, Kezia Kaithlyn(singer of the song ‘Aku Masih Memikirkanmu’), Ricardo Ryo and Yukina Mebuki(Former singer of the very popular Takarazuka Revue in Japan).
"This is a big opportunity for me that I can sing S for E as a theme song for the 11th Asean Para Games Solo. S for E is a great song, and the lyrics can make the athlete feel more spirited and grateful, so I think it's a good choice that it became the theme song for the Asean Para Games" said Kezia Kaithlyn.
"The nonprofit songs ‘S for E’ and ‘Will to Heal’ also have full support from Senior Colonel Dr. Wandee Tosuwan(Secretary General of the Asean Para Sports Federation)." Natalia said.
"I'm really happy that the S for E's music video has the support of the National Paralympic Committee of Indonesia, Paralympic Committee of The Philippines, Majlis Sukan Negara Malaysia, Singapore Disability Sports Council, Paralympic Committee of Thailand, Paralympic Committee of Cambodia" she said.
"It's great to be given the opportunity to collaborate to support para athletes" said Delon.
Ricardo Ryo explained that he was really surprised when he found out the song was going to be the theme song for APG 2022. When he first recorded the song with Miss Natalia and Mr Dwiki Dharmawan, He thought the song was going to be only on the Website, or the song was just for us to know. But to be this big was something special for him, and he was very thankful. “I hope this song can help a lot of people going through hard times" added Ricardo Ryo.
"I'm happy to connect with many people all over the world through this song" said Yukina Mebuki.(singer of song S for E)
"I am very happy and touched. Hopefully this can be a valuable and useful contribution from The Music Artists for APG XI. I wish everyone Good Luck as I feel very honored to have the opportunity" said Dwiki Dharmawan.(music arranger of song S for E)
“I also would like to express my gratitude to Mr. Gibran Rakabuming Raka (Chairman of Indonesia INASPOC" Natalia said while closing this interview with a sincere smile, as she exclaimed that the songwriters, singers, music arrangers, videographers, editors, colourists and all of the team involved in the video, worked voluntarily and whole-heartedly.
저작권자 ⓒ선데이타임즈, 무단전재 및 재배포 금지