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Song in the Sumatran Highlands

Song: "Suntiang Patah Batikam"

Translation of Title: "Headdress Broken by Stabbing." "Suntiang" is an elaborate Minangkabau style of headdress historically made from gold,"patah" means "broken," and "batikam" means "to stab (with sharp object)."
Composer: Mak Sawir
Category: Ratok.
Place affiliations: Lake Maninjau.
Kecamatan: Tanjuang Raya.
Luak: Agam.
Darek or Rantau: Darek.
Source: Te E's List, Mardjani's List
Description: According to Martis, this song title is referencing the concept of competing love interests over a woman. At the moment of her marriage--referenced by the fact she is wearing a suntiang--the two men fight over her. She tries to calm them, her suntiang falling in the process, but her efforts are unsuccessful. With great resentment in his heart, the rejected man thrusts the suntiang into her, stabbing and ultimately killing her with it. The betrothed and the jilted man fight it out until their deaths. The pantun for this song, then, are tied to the theme of disappointment and resentment (personal conversation during lessons, February 5, 2004).

You will note as you read song lyrics for different renditions of this song that the lyrics do not expressly involve this story. More that this story provides a backdrop for the sentiment as padendang use their own stock verses for this song or create them anew in the course of performance.

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Rendition: "Suntiang Patah Batikam" 02/06/2004 27 "Suntiang Patah Batikam" performed at Malam Suntuak at RRI plain 2021-06-02T11:31:27+00:00 February 6, 2004
Song: "Suntiang Patah Batikam"
Performance: Radio Republik Indonesia Bukittinggi, February 6, 2004
Context: Malam Suntuak/ Fundraiser
Type of Song: Ratok
People:
- Padendang:
  - Mak Sawir
  - Reni Agam
  - Upiak Malai
- Tukang Saluang: Djalaluddin St. Malelo
- Janang: Inladora
Duration: 7.01
Structure: 5 pantun

Lyrics:
Pantun 1: Mak Sawir
Batang
Minangkabau:
Oi.... Lagu Suntiang Patah Batikam
Karangan anak di nagari oi uwo oi
Tanang malah mandangakan
oi mandangakan oi uwo oi

Indonesian:
Lagu Suntiang Patah Batikam
Karangan anak di nagari
Tenang malah mendengarkan

English:
The Song “Suntiang Patah Batikam”
A composition of an anak nagari
Calmness happens provided one listens
Isi
Minangkabau:
Asa basuluah di nan kalam
Pandai-pandai manjago api oi uwo oi
Di nan kalam api kok padam
di siko badan mako sansai oi uwo oi

Indonesian:
Asal obor di yang gelap
Sepandai-pandai menjaga api
Di yang gelap api jika padam
Di sini badan maka sengsai

English:
The origin of the torch in that which is dark
It is clever to watch the fire
In darkness to guard against the fire’s extinction,
Here the body is miserable.
Interpretation of Pantun 1
Batang: The content of the batang is about the song itself.
Isi: The moral of the isi can be summarized as to "take care in a specific task as the body is miserable if it fails."

Pantun 2: Upiak Malai
Batang
Minangkabau:
Oi.... Uda kini lai datang
Bagurau samalam kini oi uwo oi
Taguah Lansano lai tibo
oi lai tibo kak uwo oi

Indonesian:
Uda sekarang lagi datang
Bagurau semalam sekarang
Teguh Lansano lagi tiba

English:
Uda have now come again
To have a bagurau this evening
[With] strength Lansano has arrived

Isi
Minangkabau:
Lah ditiliak ditimbang-timbang
Pado marusak dalam hati oi uwo oi
Pado marusak dalam hati
Iyo bapisah ka ubek nyo

Indonesian:
Sudah ditilik ditimbang-timbang
Pada merusak dalam hati
Iya berpisah ke ubatnya.

English:
Already judged to be considered
Makes one sad in the heart,
The medicine is to separate from it.
Interpretation of Pantun 2
Batang: There are lots of attendees for the evening
Isi: If one thinks really hard about a certain effort or job that will break one, it is better to be left alone.
Pantun 3: Reni Agam
Batang
Minangkabau:
Oi.... dek rusuah bana kini bakandak
Bia nak kami mandendangkan nyo oi amak oi
Bia nak kami mandendang nyo
Dari jauah kan lai tibo.

Indonesian:
Karena dukacita benar ini kehendak
Biar anak kami mendengarkan
Dari jauh akan tiba lagi.

English:
Because one really suffers for desires
Let anak kami listen
From afar, they will arrive again.
Isi
Minangkabau:
Lah dicubo salamo ko
Nan baminyak campua jo aia kak uwo oi
Nan baminyak campua jo aia
Asa sampai baukia juo.

Indonesian:
Sudah dicoba salama ini
Yang berminyak campur dengan air
Asal sampai berukir juga.

English:
Already attempted for as long as this
That which has oil is mixed with water
In the end will also be engraved (permanent).
Interpretation of Pantun 3
Batang: With a sad heart there is a request for a song which is desired by someone far away
Isi: Something is already experienced, but it’s the soul of the person who is not honest.
Janang Announcement

Pantun 4: Upiak Malai
Batang
Minangkabau:
Indonesian:
English:
Isi
Minangkabau:
Indonesian:
English:

Pantun 5: Mak Sawir
Batang
Minangkabau:
Indonesian:
English:
Isi
Minangkabau:
Indonesian:
English:
People: Mak Sawir 25 Legendary padendang and composer image_header 2021-08-03T20:17:43+00:00 -0.24711, 100.16715 July 24, 2016 July 4, 2010
Stage Name: Mak Sawir.
Other Names: Sawir St. Mudo.
Role: Padendang, Composer.
Sex: Male.
Time Frame: Contemporary Figure.
Source: 1st personal interaction in January 2004.
Born: 1942.
Died: June 9, 2020.
Place of Origin: Koto Kaciak, Tanjung Raya, Agam.
Place of Residence: Aua Tajungkang, Tangah Sawah, Bukittinggi.
Year started performing: approximately 1957, when 15.
Trained Under:
- Djamarih
- Lenggang Kayo
  - Source: Mardjani et. al.
Performances:
- Bagurau di Udaro at Radio Republik Indonesia (RRI) Bukittinggi, January 26, 2004.
- Malam Suntuak at Radio Republik Indonesia (RRI) Bukittinggi, February 6, 2004.
Interviews:
- with Pak Amran, July 4, 2010.
- with Pak Ketua, July 24, 2016.
Songs Composed: 
1. "Banda Guntuang"
2. "Danau Mamukek"
3. "Katangih Sudah Mimpi"
4. "Ombak Tanjuang Cino"
5. "Riak Pandan"
6. "Riak Tanjuang Sani"
7. "Ratok Kaki Limo"
8. "Sarasah Aia Badarun"
9. "Suntiang Patah Batikam"
10. "Talago Biru"
11. "Talempong Anam Koto"
12. "Ujan Baribuik"
Recordings:
- Sawir had an active recording career from 1972 until his senior years, releasing many, many titles.
- Night Music of West Sumatra: Saluang, Rabab Pariaman, Dendang Pauah.
- Talago Buni.
Repertoire: Suayan, July 29, 2016 18 List of repertoire at Malam Bagurau, Suayan plain 2021-06-17T19:40:02+00:00
1. Song: "Cancang Pidia"
2. Song: "Kincia Tuo"
3. Song: "Parambahan Bayua"
4. Song: "Indang Kayutanam"
5. Song: "Ratok Bainar"
6. Song: "Suayan Anguih"
7. Song: "Suayan Bukik Sarang Olang"
8. Song: "Ratok Koto Gadang"
9. Song: "Pariaman Panjang"
10. Song: "Indang Pariaman"
11. Song: "Padang Magek"
12. Song: "Oyak Ambacang"
13. Song: "Guguak Manitik Ameh"
14. Song: "Suntiang Patah Batikam"
15. Song: "Baso Lamo"
16. Song: "Salawat Dulang"
17. Song: "Kabau Punco"
18. Item: Talingkin, Song: "Simarantang"
19. Item: Talingkin, Song: "Lintau Buo"
20. Item: Talingkin, Song: Unknown
21. Musical Item: Imbauan Saluang
22. Musical Item: Imbauan Singgalang
23. Song: "Singgalang Rago-ragoan"
24. Song: "Singgalang Jaik Sangkuik"
25. Song: "Pariaman Tangguang"
26. Song: "Rangkuak Kerinci"
27. Song: "Indang Parik Rantang"
28. Song: "Kamang Bakayu"
29. Song: "Ladang Teleng"
30. Song: "Mudiak Suak"
31. Song: "Suayan Maik Ka Turun"
32. Song: "Suayan Usoli"
33. Song: "Sayang Bako" not recorded
34. Song: "Banda Sapuluah" not recorded
35. Song: "Lego Puyuah" not recorded
Repertoire: Sungai Baringin, July 15, 2016 17 List of repertoire at Malam Bagurau, Sungai Baringin plain 2021-06-19T19:13:31+00:00
1. Song: "Bola"
2. Song: "Intan Bajalan Sorang"
3. Song: "Mudiak Suak"
4. Song: "Lubuak Basuang"
5. Song: "Lubuak Sao"
6. Song: "Bayang Salido"
7. Song: "Kabau Punco"
8. Song:"Baburu Babi"
9. Song: "Sungai Pua Manurun"
10. Song: "Bujang Marantau"
11. Song: "Ratok Pasaman"
12. Song: "Indang Parik Rantang"
13. Song: "Koto Tuo Caruak"
14. Song: "Parambahan"
15. Song: "Pariaman Panjang"
16. Item: Talingkin, Song: "Simarantang"
17. Item: Talingkin, Song:"Lintau Buo"
18. Item: Talingkin, Song: "Dayang Daini"
19. Item: "Imbauan Singgalang"
20. Song: "Singgalang Cancang"
21. Song: "Tigo Sapilin"
22. Song: "Sirompak Taeh"
23. Song: "Kambang Aia Aji"
24. Song: "Sijobang"
25. Song: "Tanah Jambi"
26. Song: "Bayua Larai"
27. Song: "Tangkerang"
28. Song: "Biduak Ketek"
29. Song: "Suntiang Patah Batikam"
30. Song: "Lawang Ambun Pagi"
31. Song: "Sariak Mangayam"
32. Song: "Koto Tuo Tabek Sarojo"
33. Song: "Ratok Sari Aji"
34. Song: "Kamang Bakayu"
35. Song: "Solok Manuai"
36. Song: "Tigo Balai"
37. Song: "Bungo Larangan"
38. Song: "Salawat Dulang"
39. Song: "Gadih Tajun Ngarai"
40. Song: "Guguak Maniitik Ameh"
41. Item: Jalu-Jalu
Repertoire: Recording Session, February 9, 2004 11 List of Repertoire at Rabab Darek Recording Session plain 2021-06-22T22:14:36+00:00
1. Song: "Singgalang Alai". I assume when the performers were asked to present "Singgalang Alai," they agreed that the tune that went by this title was what I am calling "Singgalang Alai [New]."
2. Song: "Singgalang Induak". I recorded the tiniest fraction of a conversation which suggests there was some confusion over titles and tunes, so the performers then presented a tune identified in my notes as "Singgalang Induak," but it should be noted that the variant they produced under this title--or at least what I have labeled as "Singgalang Induak"--is "Singgalang Alai [Old]," the same tune Mak Ajis St. Sati idenitified as "Singgalang Alai" at Bagurau di Udaro in September of that year. From the perspective 17 years later, I wish I had recorded the whole conversation for what insight it might sharing about this naming mystery.
3. Song: "Ratok Bonjo"
4. Song: "Pariaman Lamo"
5. Song: "Muaro Peti"
6. Song: "Sirompak Taeh"
7. Song: "Indang Payokumbuah"
8. Song: "Indang Batu Balang"
9. Song: "Tigo Balai"
10. Song: "Ratok Koto Gadang"
11. Song: "Suntiang Patah Batikam"
12. Song: "Sijobang" performed on just rabab
13. Song: "Muaro Peti" performed on just rabab
Rendition: "Suntiang Patah Batikam," 12/23/2003 10 "Suntiang Patah Batikam" performed at Malam Bagurau STSI plain 2020-10-20T13:17:31+00:00
Song: "Suntiang Patah Batikam"
Performance: Malam Bagurau Mubes Alumni STSI
Place: Sekolah Tinggi Seni Indonesia (STSI), Padang Panjang: now known as Institut Seni Indonesia (ISI)
Date: December 23, 2003
People:
Padendang:
1. Gadih Santan
2. Ita Singgalang
3. Si Sri
Tukang Saluang: Mak Lenggang
Janang: Desmawardi

Lyrics:
Pantun 1: Gadih Santan
Batang
Minangkabau:
Oi... diagiah Suntiang Patah Batikam
Usah lah nak pulang lakeh oi amak oi
Kandak kan samo kami bari
Oi jaan duduak bamanuang juo

Indonesian:
Diberi Suntiang Patah Batikam
Usaha sudah indak pulang cepat
Permintaan akan sama kami beri
Jangan duduk bermenung juga

English:
To be given [the song] “Suntiang Patah Batikam”
Already make the effort not to go home quickly
The request we will deliver together
Don’t sit ruminating
Isi
Minangkabau:
Alah ka sipaik bumi Allah
Batampuak dari ateh oi mak oi
Dilipua hujan [tangah] hari
Hilang lah baun salamonyo

Indonesian:
Sudah ke sifat bumi Allah
Bertampuk dari atas
Dilipur hujan tengah hari
Sudah hilang bau selamanya

English:
Already have the characteristics of God’s earth
To be centered in power from above
To be lost in rain in the middle of the day
Already the fragrance is wiped out
Interpretation of Pantun 1
Batang: The request has been delivered, so why does the person ,asking the request sit and ruminate?
Isi: The character of someone who is important (in work, promises, efforts) can become lost over a small problem (moral: don't lose your good character stressing about the small stuff)

Pantun 2: Ita Singgalang
Batang
Minangkabau:
Oi... jalan tarantang ganjua suruik
Kato sapatah dipikiri oi tuan oi
Itu pipatah di nan tuo
Warih diambiak ka pidoman
Indonesian:
Jalan terbentang ganjur surut
Kata sepatah dipikiri
Itu pepatah di yang tua
Waris diambil ke pidoman
English:
The road laid out withdrawing the track
A few words to be carefully thought of first
It’s a proverb of the elders
An inheritance which is taken into speeches
Isi
Minangkabau:
Kok banangko sakiknyo hiduik
Untuang nan indak disasali oi tuan oi
Disangko ramaik nan manimpo
Tuhan manguji kaimanan

Indonesian:
Kok kalau begini sakit hidup
Untung yang tidak disesali
Diperkirakan rahmat yang menimpa
Tuhan menuji keimanan.

English:
If it’s like this struggling in life
Fortune that is not regretted
It is considered God’s blessing which strikes (as something that threatens one's soul)
God tests one’s faith.
Interpretation of Pantun 2
Batang: A word heard has to be considered as an instruction from previous generations.
Isi: However difficult life is, we should not regret it: it’s a test of faith.
Repertoire: Kampung Jambak, December 2, 2003 10 List of repertoire at Malam Bagurau, plain 2021-06-15T20:50:46+00:00
1. Song: "Ratok Sabu"
2. Song: "Suntiang Patah Batikam"
3. Song: "Baburu Babi"
4. Song: "Pasaman Ilia"
5. Song: "Lawang Lamo"
6. Song: "Bujang Marando"
7. Song: "Singgalang Singgah"
8. Song: "Suayan Lamo"
9. Song: "Sirompak Taeh"
10. Song: "Ap Nyam Nyam"
11. Song: "Bola"
12. Song: "Singgalang Rabima"
13. Song: "Cancang Kambiang"
14. Song: "Lego Puyuah"
15. Song: "Kamaman"
16. Song: "Ratok Sariak"
17. Song: "Riak Tanjuang Sani"
18. Song: "Ombak Tanjuang Cino"
19. Song: "Kutang Barendo"
20. Song: "Koto Tuo Lamo"
21. Song: "Lawang Lambok Malam"
Repertoire: Radio Republik Indonesia Bukittinggi, February 6, 2004 9 List of repertoire at Malam Suntuak plain 2021-06-17T19:32:42+00:00
1. Musical Item: Imbauan Saluang
2. Musical Item: Imbauan Singgalang
3. Song: "Singgalang Alai [New]": the tune was identified in my notes as "Singgalang Alai." I listened to the recording and worked on lyrics with Martis, who identified the tune in this way.
4. Song: "Arau Lamo"
5. Song: "Pariaman Lamo"
6. Song: "Cancang Kambiang"
7. Song: "Kabau Punco"
8. Song: "Suayan Maik Ka Turun"
9. Song: "Balam jo Rantiang"
10. Song: "Bujang Marando"
11. Song: "Tabek Sarojo"
12. Song: "Sorak Gaduik"
13. Song: "Oyak Ambacang"
14. Song: "Ratok Bonjo"
15. Song: "Antaran Dama"
16. Song: "Suntiang Patah Batikam"; Rendition: "Suntiang Patah Batikam"
17. Song: "Buaian Anak"
18. Song: "Tanjuang Baliak"
19. Musical Item: Imbauan Saluang
20. Song: "Mudiak Suak"
21. Song: "Singgalang Parak Kina"
22. Song: "Parambahan"
23. Song: "Balam jo Rantiang"
24. Song: "Suayan Balenggek"
25. Song: "Ense Garendeh"
26. Song: "Baburu Babi"
27. Song: "Barabah Mandi"
28. Song: "Pariaman Laweh"
29. Song: "Bungo Larangan"
30. Song: "Padang Magek"
31. Song: "Pariaman Lamo"
32. Musical Item: Imbauan Saluang
33. Musical Item: Imbauan Singgalang
34. Song: "Singgalang Lagundi"
35. Song: "Saba Mananti"
36. Song: "Sawah Rawang"
37. Song: "Ampaian Santo"
38. Song: "Pitaruah Ayah"
39. Item: Jalu-Jalu
Repertoire: Radio Republik Indonesia, January 26, 2004 9 List of repertoire at Bagurau di Udaro plain 2021-06-29T21:35:04+00:00
I recorded this performance but there were major technical difficulties (possibly interference with the radio signal) that makes the recording unusable and unlistenable. The timings presented here are purely hypothetical, except to indicate the start of sets, which I did note down. I suspect there were more songs performed than these titles (somewhat akin to the Repertoire: Radio Republik Indonesia, September 27, 2004), but I do not have record of them.
1. Introductory Material: Imbauan Saluang
2. Introductory Material: Imbauan Singgalang
3. Song: "Singgalang Alai [New]"
4. Song: "Ratok Pak Bawang"
5. Song: "Cancang Kambiang"
6. Song: "Pariaman Lamo"
7. Song: "Lubuak Sao"
8. Song: "Suntiang Patah Batikam"
9. Song: "Ramalah Hanyuik"
10. Song: "Tanjuang Balik"
11. Song: "Guguak Manitik Ameh"
12. Song: "Ratok Koto Tuo"
13. Song: "Ratok Bonjo"
14. Song: "Lawang Lamo"
This material involved an introduction to the program, reading a series of request, and three sets of dendang. I imagine the set-up was similar to the Bagurau di Udaro I witnessed some months later, where a series of request slips would be read, a set of dendang were delivered, more slips were read before the delivery of the next set.
Repertoire: Sekolah Tinggi Seni Indonesia, December 23, 2003 8 List of repertoire at Malam Bagurau plain 2021-06-22T22:15:26+00:00
1. Introductory Material: Imbauan Saluang
2. Introductory Material: Imbauan Singgalang
3. Song: "Singgalang Alai [New]". The tune was identified in my notes as "Singgalang Alai." I listened to the recording and worked on lyrics with Martis, who identified the tune in this way.
4. Song: "Suayan Balenggek"
5. Song: "Subarang Parik"
6. Song: "Cancang Kambiang"
7. Song: "Sijobang"
8. Song: "Lubuak Aluang"
9. Suite: Ampek Sajalan, Song #1: "Indang Ramolai" "
10. Suite: Ampek Sajalan, Song #2: "Indang Kayutanam"
11. Song: "Tigo Sapilin"
12. Song: "Pariaman Tangguang"
13. Song: "Bola"
14. Song: "Lawang Ambun Pagi"
15. Song: "Muaro Labuah"
16. Song: "Racun Dunia"
17. Song: "Suntiang Patah Batikam"
18. Song: "Cancang Pidia"
19. Song: "Koto Gadang Karimbo"
20. Song: "Jaho Tambangan"
21. Song: "Solok Gantiang"
22. Song: "Raimah Tanjuang"
Song Cluster: Ratok from Lake Maninjau 8 This is a cluster of songs from Lake Maninjau plain 2021-06-14T20:23:24+00:00
This is a cluster of songs, all of which are ratok, from Lake Maninjau.
- Song: "Jambatan Tangah"
- Song: "Mudiak Suak"
- Song: "Suntiang Patah Batikam"
- Song: "Tigo Giriak"
- Song: "Ladang Teleng"
Repertoire: Balai Cacang, July 16, 2016 7 List of repertoire at Malam Bagurau, Balai Cacang plain 2021-06-22T22:10:20+00:00
1. Song: "Cancang Pidia"
2. Song: "Suntiang Patah Batikam"
3. Song: "Talak Tigo"
4. Song: "Bungo Larangan"
5. Song: "Singgalang Tapi Aia"
6. Song: "Intan Bajalan Sorang"
7. Song: "Lawang Ambun Pagi"
8. Song: "Siriah Langkok"
9. Song: "Unggeh jo Buruang"
10. Song: "Lintau Basiang"
11. Song: "Tanjuang Baliak"
12. Song: "Ratok Bainar"
13. Song: "Mudiak Suak"
Repertoire: Padang Panjang, April 10, 2004 7 List of repertoire for saluang dangdut during baralek plain 2021-06-29T21:33:36+00:00
1. Musical Item: Imbauan Singgalang
2. Song: "Singgalang Alai [New]": the tune was identified in my notes as "Singgalang Alai" as I listened to the recording and worked on lyrics with Martis, who identified the tune in this way.
3. Song: "Arau Lamo"
4. Song: "Mayang Taurai"
5. Song: "Baburuh Babi"
6. Song: "Arek-Arek Lungga"
7. Announcement
8. Song: "Singgalang Kubu di Ateh"
9. Song: "Manjalang Subuah"
10. Song: "Banda Sapuluah"
11. Song: "Singgalang Jaya"
12. Song: "Bujang Marando"
13. Song: "Cancang Pidia"
14. Song: "Singgalang Ayak Kapua"
15. Announcement
16. Song: "Angin Malam"
17. Song: "Putiah Sarojo"
18. Song: "Suntiang Patah Batikam"
19. Musical Item: "Imbauan Singgalang"
20. Song: "Singgalang Alai [New]" (this was repeated in the performance because I was invited to sing, and it was one of the songs that I was able to perform)
21. Song: "Indang Bareh Maha"
Song: "Jambatan Tangah" 6 This song is affiliated with the place, Lake Maninjau. plain 2021-06-25T00:51:30+00:00
Translation of Title: "Middle Bridge." While this could be a metaphorical title, I think it is more likely the reference is to one of the many bridges over rivers that feed into Lake Maninjau.
Composer: Unknown.
Type of song: None.
Place affiliations: Lake Maninjau.
- Kecamatan: Tanjuang Raya.
- Luak: Agam.
- Darek or Rantau: Darek.
Source: Te E's List of Songs.
Description: Martis told me during the performance [link to Performance: Pariangan] where we heard this song performed, that "Jambatan Tangah" resembles two other songs from this area, "Suntiang Patah Batikam" and "Tigo Giriak." They are similar in the particular style of ornamentation (personal communication, Feburary 10, 2004). The ornamentation used in these songs, then, provides a link between musical aesthetics and regional identity. This connection also suggests that a trained listener could hear a song and have a sense of which region it is from based on melodic content and other factors.
Repertoire: Suayan, August 1, 2015 5 List of repertoire at Malam Bagurau, Suayan plain 2021-06-29T02:15:38+00:00
1. Song: "Ratok Sari Aji"
2. Song: "Ladang Teleng"
3. Song: "Ratok Balingka"
4. Song: "Ratok Koto Gadang"
5. Song: "Ampaian Santo"
6. Song: "Koto Tuo Patah Pucuak"
7. Song: "Pinang Sabatang"
8. Song: "Bayua Larai"
9. Song: "Suayan Balenggek"
10. Song: "Ladang Siriah"
11. Introductory Material: Imbauan Singgalang
12. Song: "Singgalang Koto Laweh"
13. Song: "Guguak Manitik Ameh"
14. Song: "Pariaman Panjang"
15. Song: "Indang Pariaman"
16. Song: "Suntiang Patah Batikam"
17. Song: "Ratok Sariak"
Song: "Tigo Giriak" 4 This song is affiliated with the place, Lake Maninjau. plain 2021-06-29T23:48:12+00:00
Translation of Title: "Three Tools for Drilling"
Composer: Unknown.
Type of song:Ratok.
Place affiliations: Lake Maninjau.
- Kecamatan: Tanjuang Raya.
- Luak: Agam.
- Darek or Rantau: Darek.
Source: Martis.
Description: This song resembles "Mudiak Suak" and "Suntiang Patah Batikam" in terms of melodic structure, with a melody focused on just three pitches. As both Martis and Pak Ketua told me, it is not unusual for songs from the same place--in this case Maninjau--to be resemble each other or be nearly identical in terms of structure. Martis used the word "kiek" to describe this.

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