Song: "Pandakian Silaing"
Translation of Title: "Pandakian" can mean "1 ascent, climbing. 2 pass (in mountains). 3 slope, incline, rise." In this context, it likely means the slopes of Batagak, so the song is connected with the place, the area of Padang Panjang called Silaing, which is nestled on the slopes of the mountainous pass coming up from the coastal plain.
Composer: Unknown.
Type of song: Ratok.
Place affiliations: Silaing is an area of Padang Panjang.
- Luak: Tanah Data.
- Darek or Rantau: Darek.