She said more than 200 of her father’s songs were recorded by various singers including ‘Hujan’ by Sudirman, ‘Mawar Putih Untuk Mama’ by the late Sharifah Aini, and ‘Pulang Di Hari Raya’ by Noorkumalasari. “He was excited because it meant that he could share what Warisan meant to him. Syed Haron’s role is unrecognised. Since he was Johor Bahru-born, it was how he felt then. Wheels: Syed Haron (first from right) and his band had a hit single ‘Dalam Kenangan’ in 1985. Both songs sweetly expressed togetherness in overcoming adversity and achieving dreams. Siti Rohaini was a dancer and singer while Syed Haron was drummer in the Kesuma band. On his birthday on Aug 15 that year, Ainul posted a celebration picture of her father, his brother Syed Ahmad Feisal and of herself on Facebook as they were born in the same month. Stardust - Louis Armstrong - The actual best version - YouTube She said her father never spoke about the best lyrics he wrote or the song he composed as it was his “hobby, a passion.”. Copyright © 2020 FMT Media Sdn Bhd. War graves in the KL Civil Cemetery in Cheras, NGO dakwa air sisa restoran cuai cemari sungai, Warisan punca peningkatan Covid-19, bukan GRS atau saya, Warisan behind Covid-19 spike, not GRS or I, Federal Court agrees to postpone hearing on Sabah assembly dissolution, MKN reviewing need to change CMCO in Selangor to EMCO, says Ismail, Pollution forces Selangor water treatment plants to shut again, Talks on for interim govt if PN collapses, say insiders, Waning support means Dr M won’t get the numbers, says analyst, Mahathir’s party nominates him to be PM again, Record high 871 Covid-19 cases, 7 deaths and 701 recoveries, New norms of feeding the needy in a time of pandemic, Why elc believes exams are crucial for after-school success, Cheras shoemaker carries on tradition of custom-made shoes, Sunshine and smiles amid filth on Gaya Island, Azhar: Speaker doesn’t decide on priority for confidence motions, With supplies running low, Penang Prison pleads for more PPEs. While the debate on exams rages, one private school believes it helps mould students into being more resilient in handling life’s knocks later in life. Stardust (1929) Music by Hoagy Carmichael Lyrics by Mitchell Parish Performed by Louis Armstrong Courtesy of Columbia Records Syed Haron is thought to have begun as a full-fledged songwriter when Rhythm 67 was disbanded in 1968 after Syed Ahmad moved to Kuala Lumpur. Syed Haron also formed the teenage duo Anuar (Zain) and Ellina, wrote a number of songs for them and produced some of their albums. A year later, Syed Haron died at age 65 when he was Universiti Tun Razak (Unirazak) registrar. He wrote ‘Warisan’ after Singapore separated from Malaysia on Aug 9, 1965. Friends shared her posting and it soon got the attention of then minister of information and multimedia Ahmad Shabery Cheek who subsequently met Syed Haron. All Rights Reserved. “He got satisfaction when he completed a song and the icing on the cake was when it got recorded, aired or performed,” she said. On how her father should be remembered, she said: “It would be great if names of composers and lyricists are mentioned together with the singers’ names and their songs every time they are played. (Ainul pic) He met Siti Rohaini in University of Malaya (UM) where they were pioneer members of Kumpulan Kesenian Universiti Malaya (Kesuma), the university’s cultural group set up by then vice chancellor Ungku Abdul Aziz. Music runs in the family: After initial objections from her parents to pursue music, Ainul graduated with a BA in music from Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM) and plays the piano and cello while her brother Ahmad Fahmi, 37, plays the classical guitar. Glasgow-based Ainul said her father was a devoted family man and a pillar of the music and education communities. Clearly, Syed Haron’s greatest moments are part of the national palate and a strong testimonial for composers and lyricists to enjoy a bigger pride of place in the pantheon of Malaysian music innovation. One who did not seek accolades. Last month, local soul-jazz singer Poovaa’s moving rendition of ‘Warisan’, made popular by the late Sudirman Arshad, gripped Malaysians. “Not many people know that my mother sang in Abah’s demo tapes,” said Ainul, relating a story of Sudirman who “loved the voice in the demo tapes and wanted to record a duet with her. In the continuing FMT series on Malaysians who make a difference, Syed Haron’s daughter Ainul Aniha, 42, provides an insight into her father’s industry and creativity. Syed Haron’s unwavering spirit came from his humble beginnings. Syed Haron’s brilliance was immutable – his lyrics for uplifting gems like ‘Warisan’ and ‘Mulanya Di Sini’ (also known as ‘Sama Sama’) were immaculate. All of us including mum loved it and shared the video widely,” said Ainul. “She did an excellent version and made it her own.