Yes, im having trouble sleeping.Citra was crazy. A whole array of emotions packed into a day. All coated with a tinge of anxiety.
At first it was anger when we were late. Reporting time was at 11 but we couldnt report without everyone's IC and everyone wasnt there till 1245hrs. That made me pissed, especially learning that we might get a deduction of 10 points.
Then we were sent to a holding room which we had to share with 4 other groups. At this point i felt more relieved but rushed as we thought we were late. Stressed in other words. Then we had fun waiting by making a fool out of ourselves after a few runs of the set.
Hempap dapi lah,
cakap pasal ehem... When we were asked to be on standby, excitement cascaded in my weak heart like water falling down Niagra falls.
Embarassment then settled in during the performance itself. Forgot this one major step. And apparently my 'ikat kepala' was making its way away from my head. Kena "Ikat kepala Maintain ah", "Party hat" lah, Padahal i didnt feel anything.
(Forgot to mention fun. I had so much while performing)
Then it was cofusion when i was changing to my 'normal' attire. Im not sure i'd like to be famous or infamous if applicable in the dikir arena. I dont need popularity. I just need satisfaction. Like the tides of change, which i cant control, i'll have to just accept what the Almighty has placed on my shoulders, even its not what i want. I would like to take the opportunity to thank everyone who expanded their vocal chords to shout "Baik President"
Then it was anxiety and awe that took center stage. 5 layar emas contenders, one layar perak contender (Harapan who won 3rd for DkuLan).
(For the record, i have always like harapan. When they first came out i knew i wanted to be in that group if i ever consider Comtemporising my style of DK. hahaha. Their weakest link would be their karut.)
Suprised to see Yan as Juara for Andika. Finally i appreciate his nice vocals. Maybe cos i havent heard him do something like that before. Baik Yan.
Was quite dissapointed and sympathetic regarding Wan Zali. Was looking forward to hear him sing.
Keris was in a quite good shape. Liked the harmonising bits. Kudos to their juara.
Fatigue took over the room when the event was paused for a break of 40mins which actually was stretched longer. Then the results...
"Untuk Paluan Harapan.... jatuh kepada kawan bawa blok saya....
tak lah... ....TUMPAT!" WTH!!!!!
Salute Amin, Bopeng, Fairuz and Alien.
Then.. was the most w-t-h part
"Senikata Harapan Jatuk kepada.... Pahlawan Putih! .. TUMPAT!"AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
Ibarat ikan di daratan. I was gasping for air, grabbing the someone's shoulder. The best part was seeing my members get so excited for me. I wish i had that in a picture. In disbelief i went up the stage to claim a trophy which i still do not believe i deserve. So there we were, Amin and I on the stage. Novices who were still shocked to the bone.
But as you know, it didnt end there. We clinched 2nd prize for Layar Perak. That was just ultimately awesome lah.
I lup Layar Citra. I lup KP. I Lup TUMPAT!
Notice that its Puluan Harapan and Not Paluan? hahah
Notice that its Senikata Harapan? Abeh Penulis senikatanya takda harapan lah tuh. heh heh
Here's a few reason why Citra was the bomb,
-They had cushioned chairs for the audience. My butt sends its regards to the organisers.
-Categories for differnt types Dikir teams, novices, experienced ones and ladies.
-There were stalls that were selling drinks and lite snacks.
-The lights were off and the stage looks grander.
-They werent very pelokek with the pialas or prize money.
-Had a harapan title for most of the categories.
-They announced the Title of the Lyrics before each performance. (It makes more sense. Announcing Juara and Karut's name doesnt help understand the set right?)
-Basically well planned. Worth the $65 fee and $10 ticket.
Asking about my naskah? hahah Took 3 days after initial deadline, and during term test period, to write up this piece. After completion, and reading it a few times, i realised it was my best set yet. But i knew i was still fresh and new to this art and i knew there were much better lyricist that would overshadow my piece. I had no expectations what-so-ever....
Juara
Si Burung Pingai mengiring langkah pertama
Bertapak insan di ambang bab yang segar
Tidak lagi digari, kian dipergarah
Ingin larikan diri dari bayangannya
Sudah insaf dikandung tembuni penjara
Hidup kembali bak dilahirkan semula
Tidak lagi derhaka, kian dahaga
Bertatihlah insan, maju menyambung kisah
Mimpi rajuk menghilang diganggu siang
Dalam terang ia diekor bayang-bayang
Tidak lagi terkurung, kian terkurang
Enggan memara, muka comot berarang
Yengki
Jatuh hukuman, berat dijunjung
Insan tersungkur mencium tanah
Rebah nama, malu didukung
Terkenang masa tangga menimpa
Walau terang sinar harapan
Ditiup lesap suluh kebebasan
“Biar aku dalam kegelapan
Asal tidak nampak bayangan”
Kelantan
Sedang tatah, mengorak langkah
Diekor rapat kisah lama
Sorok bakat kerana nista
Takut diri dipandang hina
Kini sejarah menjadi bayang
Membuntut sepanjang jalan
Pinta seteguk peluang
Dan secebis keyakinan
Pattani
Eh...Itu dulu..
Yelah aku tahu
“Tak dengar kata ibu.....”
Dulu suka main baju, tubuh bertatu
Hah...Pukul orang dengan kayu
Tetapi sepandai pandainya aku melompat,
Akhirnya aku jatuh...aduh...
Laa... kena tangkap dengan mereka yang seragam biru
Kini dah lepas pun hukumanku
Ingin mula hidup yang baru
Namun aku masih ragu-ragu
Kerna orang melihat bayangan dahulu
Lepas itu baru aku...
Aku malu, segan dan pilu
Aku merayu kepadamu!
Aku pun nak maju
Ambillah yang jernih, buang saja yang keruh
Matang
Sudah lah nasib, suratan diri
Buruk dan baik kini telah terjadi
Hanya hamparan dibentang rapi
Buat imbasan, memenuh intipati
Hanya cubaan, jangan diulangi
Tak usah malu, tegak terus berdiri
Penutup
Ala burung, Si Burung Pingai
Hinggap di jiwa, mencetus ikhtiar
Ingin benar kami sampaikan sorak-sorai
Pada yang berani dan tidak mengaku kalah
Karya Pena Pahlawan Putih
Lagu Ciptaan Asli Tumpat It meant so much bro. Thanks for the squeeze. Thanks for your guidance. Heh.
Cukup tinggi untuk di sanjung.
Mengikut Resmi Padi,
Pahlawan Putih
