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Desember 2003
After he has broken his longest playing drum record in Museum Record Indonesia's (MURI) version on August 2003, Kunto Hartono determines to break the record as the longest playing drummer in Guiness Book of World Record's version (72 hours). The last achievement of this Banyuwangi-born man is to play drum for 61 hours 15 minutes. This attractive show will be aired live and delay by antv as a part of welcoming the New Year. "Of course we will air this show live at basket hall GOR Sumantri Brodjonegoro, Kuningan, Jakarta, from Monday (29/12) to Thursday (1/1)" Harlin Raharjo, operational director of
antv, said yesterday. This special program will be started at 08.30 till 09.30 and 23.30 till 11.30 (Monday) and will be finished on Thursday 10.00 till 12.00. The special Prima Raga will punctuate this show on Tuesday to Wednesday (30-31/12) and Thursday 07.00 till 08.00 in which Kunto will accompany instructors and participants of Prima Raga to do some exercises. |
| Kunto Hartono Prepares To Break World Record In Playing Drum
29 December 2003 29/12/2003 In the end of year 2003 Kunto Hartono will make a breakthrough for the longest playing drum in the world. His effort to break the record will start on Monday, 29 December at midnight 00.00. This show will be held at Plaza Gelanggang Olahraga Sumantri Brodjonegoro, Kuningan, Jakarta Selatan. Kunto himself is a MURI (Museum Record Indonesia) record holder for the longest drummer. On this occasion Kunto will play drum non stop for 72 hours. If he succeeds to do that, the name Kunto Hartono will be listed in Guinness Book of World Record as a longest drummer in the world. In the meantime the longest drummer record is still held by Alvaro Lopez who managed to make a record for 60 hours. If you want to watch Kunto's effort, antv will broadcast it live on Monday, 29 December, started at 00.00 WIB. |
| Kunto Has To Play Drum For 72 Hours Celebs.rileks.com 9/1 2004 Imagine that you are like Kunto Hartono. You will feel very weak, but this curly guy doesn't feel so. Kunto is managing to print his name on Guiness Book of World Record. He wants his name to be printed on that world book. He will prove it by playing drum for 72 hours. If he manages to do that, it means that the world record held by Latin American Alvaro Lopez who has made record for 60 hours will be over. Till now Kunto is still playing drum in high spirit in the show called Spectacular Drumming Marathon World Record. This show is taken at Gelanggang Remaja Soemantri Brodjonegoro, Jakarta Selatan. If you want to watch his skill and top bands in action, you can enjoy it for free. Kunto started his effort on Monday 12 December 2003 at 09.15. He accompanied various musicians, singers, and even top bands. But the drummers of the bands also performed with him. They were Shaggydog, Sheila on 7, The Groove, Wayang, The Fly, Jikustik, Netral and Frida. Kunto performed until Thursday, 1 January 2004. Rumors said that spectacular event would be attended by Moslem religious leaders, public figures and government officials. They also tried to play the drum. When rileks.com saw him, this smoker guy still seemed healthy. He was only allowed to take a rest for 15 minutes each and every 16 hours. The doctors who examined him aslo said that his bodily constitution was still good. But there were rumors said that Kunto used to get cramps in his foot and he almost collapsed. But the committee contested those rumors. "Indeed he got cramps in his foot and bilster in his arms, but he didn't collapse because of exhaustion," a member of the committee replayed. Rumors also said that he cancelled to consume spices specifically made by his father because the Guinness Book of World Record committee only admitted his achievement if he didn't consume spices they thought like doping. Wished to become the second world record holder, day after day he was more enthusiastic though there were many obstacles. Indonesian citizen listed in Guinness Book of World Record was Rudy Hartono, a famous badminton player. Rudi was considered breaking a record because he was an All England winner for 8 times in a row. Kunto prepared to be the second Indonesian citizen who broke a world record. Enjoy your fight, Kunto! |
29 Dec 2003 17:13 Doing his action, Kunto accompany top bands sing hundreds of their hits. Kunto is only allowed to take a rest for 15 minutes each 8 hours. He has been performing since this morning at 09.00 and he will perform for 3 days till the end of this year. Kunto has been enlisted in Museum Rekor Indonesia (MURI) by playing drum for 24 hours on August 2003 and for 61 hours on November 2003. Now can he make a record by playing drum for 72 hours. Curious? Watch this show for free and support him in order to make a world record. |
Hai-online.com To make his dream come true, he often tries to sign up as a record holder at Guinness Book of World Record. He is quite successful. He is the Indonesian holds record as a longest playing drummer in his performance that's held in Bogor in the middle of the year 2003. After breaking a national record, he wants to break a world record. He prepares himself well and he is supported by many sponsors in order to make his aspirations come true at GOR Soemantri Brodjonegoro, Kuningan, Jakarta Selatan. He will play drum for 72 hours non stop. It's so terrific. Apparently he doesn't only carry out his great plan by himself. Approximately 30 Indonesian bands will accompany this thin man as long as he tries to break a world record. He won't be only accompanied by local bands, but also by top bands such as The Fly, Jikustik and Sheila On 7. They will support his effort. "I'm very happy that I'm supported by top bands such as Sheila On 7, The Fly etc. It makes me more enthusiasm. Of course I feel very honorable because I don't know when I can perform with them anymore. It's a very rare chance," Kunto says before he breaks a world record. Obviously supports given by Sheila On 7 and other bands aren't useless. After struggling very hard, finally he succeeds to fulfill his duty to play drum for 72 hours. Congratulations to Kunto and viva Indonesia. |
| Kunto Hartono Enlists His Name In Guinness Book Of World Record 1January 2004 Kunto's effort to enlist his name in Guiness Book of World Records is paid off because he can play drum for 72 hours non stop on Thursday, 1 Januari 2004. He also get an award from Museum Record Indonesia (MURI) and get a scholarship to study at Universitas Trisakti, Jakarta until he get an academician degree-holder. Kunto who was born in Banyuwangi begins to struggle at Gelanggang Remaja Soemantri Brodjonegoro, Jakarta Selatan on Monday 29 December 2003 at 09.15 and finishes it on Thursday at 11.15. Automatically his 72 hours record has broken 60 hours world record made by South American Alvaro Lopez in May 2003. Kunto, the jeans restyler, has become the second Indonesian enlisted in Guiness Book of World Record after badminton player Rudy Hartono who won All England 8 times in a row. On this LA Light Spectacular Drumming Marathon World Record show he manages to accompany several bands, including The Fly, Shaggydog, Sheila On 7, Jikustik, The Groove and Wayang. In the last minutes the State Minister of Cultural and Tourism I Gde Ardhika and Universitas Trisakti's rector Thoby Mutis attend to support and inspire him. Universitas Trisakti gives him 5 million rupiahs cash and he can study for free in this university until he gets an academician degree-holder. I Gde Ardhika admits that he is very proud of him because the achievements he can reach make Indonesian's name famous worldwide. "Kunto has shown the world that Indonesia is still a strong country among the others," I Gde Ardhika says. |
| Kunto Hartono Broke The World Record 01 Jan 04 16:43 WIB Kunto, the jeans restyler from Banyuwangi, received Museum Rekor Indonesia's award and became the second Indonesian after badminton player Rudy Hartono, All England winner 8 times in a row, enlisted in Guiness Book of World Record. Besides that, Kunto also got a scholarship from Universitas Trisakti, 5 million rupiahs cash and he was allowed to study for free in that university until he got an academician degree-holder. As the world record breaking approached, the State Minister of Cultural and Tourism, MURI's manager Paulus Pangka and Universitas Trisakti's rector Thoby Mutis attended to support him. That made audiences and Kunto's relatives touched. In the last 15 minutes Kunto let his head droop but his parents, Alex Leo and Yulia, supported him. That time his energy and spirit grew up. In that last performance he played drum to escort the strains of Balinese gamelan orchestra. Mrs. Yulia said that Kunto was asked to stop playing drum when he was drooping but he insisted to play till the last minutes. "He says that he can't afford to restrain drowsiness," Mrs. Yulia added at the backstage. I Gde Ardhika admitted that he was very proud of Kunto because he managed to lift up to raise Indonesia worldwide. "Kunto shows that Indonesian people still have capability and power among the other countries," he said. Up till now the longest playing drum record was 60 hours, made by South American Alvaro Lopez on May 2003 in Miami, Florida. After he broke the world record, he donated the sticks for Indonesian people supported him all this time. One of the doctors examined him said that Kunto's condition was fine although they had to give him oxygen supply because he played drum marathon. |
| Kunto Hartono Broke The Drumming Record World tvri.co.id, Jumat, 2 Januari 04 Kunto's parents were also very happy to watch their son's struggle for breaking a world record. They came from Bogor to Gelanggang Olahraga Mahasiswa Soemantri Brodjonegoro, Jakarta, where Kunto managed break the record. Before he broke the record, Yuli and Alex accompanied him on stage and supported him. So, he managed to break the longest playing drum world record for 72 hours. It was not just Alex and Yuli that were happy. I Gde Ardhika also felt the same. The minister straightly embrassed Kunto as he managed to play drum for 72 hours. He placed floral arrangement around Kunto's neck. Ardhika said that Kunto was one of Indonesian people made Indonesian's name famous worldwide. The world would aware that Indonesia country is a brave and autonomous country. "I'm proud of him. Thank you, Kunto," Ardhika said on the stage. The result of Kunto's effort was submitted to Guiness Book of World Record through British Council in Jakarta. Rules and regulations such as audio-video records about his performance for 72 hours, witnesses' reports from Anteve, MURI and independent witnesses, and testimonies would be submitted to Guiness Book of World Record. For his achievement, he awarded by MURI as the longest playing drummer. Trisakti rector, DR Toby Muthis, also gave him a present to study at Trisakti until he got an academician degree. Toby himself attended that event. |
| GOSSIP Kunto Hartono Break A World Record 02 January 2004 ough he had to be taken to the hospital, finally Kunto Hartono succeeded to break a world record and he reserved the right to enlist his name to Guiness Book of World Record after he had managed to play drum for 72 hours on Thursday (01/01). The stage where Kunto broke the world record was filled by emotional atmosphere. Kunto's parents, Alex Leo and Yuli, shed tears as they saw the State Minister of Culture and Tourism hug him tight. All spectators watched that event also did. His parents meant to come from Bogor to Gelanggang Olahraga Mahasiswa Soemantri Brodjonegoro to support their son who was trying hard to break a wolrd record. They accompany him on the stage. Of course their existence made him more enthusiastic and energetic until he managed to become the record holder as the longest playing drummer ever. In his performance he had accompanied by top bands such as Naif, Sheila on 7, Jikustik, Netral, Wayang, etc. "Thank you to Indonesian people supported him until he managed the world record," Yuli said. At that time she wore red Muslim woman clothes. It was not only Alex Leo and Yuli who were very happy, but also I Gde Ardhika. The minister straightly embrassed Kunto as he managed to play drum for 72 hours. Besides he gave him congratulations, he placed floral arrangement around Kunto's neck. Ardhika said that Kunto was one of Indonesian people made Indonesian's name famous worldwide. The world would aware that Indonesia country is a brave and autonomous country. "I'm very proud of him. Thank you, Kunto," Ardhika said on the stage. The result of Kunto's effort was submitted to Guiness Book of World Record through British Council in Jakarta. Rules and regulations such as audio-video records about his performance for 72 hours, witnesses' reports from Anteve, MURI and independent witnesses, and testimonies would be submitted to Guiness Book of World Record. For his achievement, he awarded by MURI as the longest playing drummer. He also got scholarship to study at Tirsakti until he got an academician degree. Trisakti rector, DR Toby Muthis, gave an award to that curly man. |
| antv Presented The Longest Playing Drum Kapanlagi.comTo make the end of the year merry, ANTV presented longest playing drum show in Guiness Book of World Record's version, named LA Lights Spectacular Drumming Marathon World Record. That show was held at Gelanggang Olahraga Soemantri Brodjonegoro, Kuningan, Jakarta Selatan since Monday 29 December 2003 till 1 January 2004. The breaking world record effort was made by Kunto Hartono, a guy originally from Banyuwangi. Up till now he was awarded 2 longest playing drum records holder in Museum Record Indonesia's version. He got the first award after he had played drum for 24 hours non stop. He got the second after he had played drum for 61 hours 15 minutes. Actually he played drum longer than South American Alvaro Lopez who was admitted as the longest playing drummer by Guiness Book of World Record but at that time the implementation didn't qualify for Guiness Book. That time he tried his best to play drum for 72 hours. He planned to break the record at 00.00 as the world entered the new year. Director of ANTV, Harlin Raharjo, said that the show was not only an entertainment to welcome the new year, but also an effort to inform people worldwide of the musical achievement of an Indonesian man. "We also want to show to the world that a spectacular event can be held in Indonesia," he added. The show was aired live by ANTV and performed several top bands. ANTV was supported by MURI (Museum Rekor Indonesia) and The British Council to hold that event. ANTV itself tried to break a record in MURI's version as the event organizer presented arts for 72 hours. The show was opened for public. |
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Suaramerdeka.Com 7 January 2004 Kunto Hartono prepared to perform in a new program in ANTV soon after he had managed to break the longest playing drum in the Guiness Book of World Record's version. It was ANTV that showed interest in that Banyuwangi-born man to realize his ideals to become the second Indonesian man that was signed in the prestige book of world record. The first Indonesian man who was signed in the Guiness Book of World Record was Rudy Hartono who had won All England 7 times in a row. Accidentally the second Indonesian man that was signed in it also named Hartono. "It's just a coincident that my name is same as Rudy's," Kunto said calmly when we met him in Frontrow Cafe, Senayan, yesterday. ANTV holds expression of gratitude to God yesterday because the LA Light Spectacular Drumming Marathon show had been over. ANTV also was signed up as a tv station broadcasted a longest show ever, that was for 24 hours. The show itself was signed up as the longest art performance in the MURI's version. Anindya N. Bakrie, managing director of ANTV, said that ANTV still thought the name and form of a special music show for him. In the show he played drum to accompany top bands. That kind of collaboration was a distinctive feature of his performance. The show itself was supposed as same as the show which was held to break a new world record some days before. "I'm happy to get this offering. This is a very significant chance. I will try my best," Kunto said. In that occasion he entertained audiences by playing guitar and even singing a song. The special music program ANTV will manage was his first program as the longest playing drummer that helds record holder. ANTV signed an exclusive contract with him to show its concern in increasing all Indonesian people's achievement. "We want people recognize him as an Indonesian citizen who has a fantastic achievement. That's why we offer various programs to him," Anindya said. He added that Indonesian people had to know native musicians also, not only foreign musicians. Besides, Indonesian musicians were able to compete with the foreign ones. |
| Banyuwangi Boy, The Longest Played Drum For 72 Hours Surya.co.idThe audience cheered and applauded loudly at Gelanggang Olah Raga Remaja Soemantri Brodjonegoro, Kuningan, Jakarta Selatan on Thursday, 1 January 2004. They supported Kunto, a guy originally from Banyuwangi, East Java, to continue playing drum in order to break a record world which is to play drum for 72 hours. After he had accompanied the performance of Blue Savana, Kunto seemed bewildered. He staggered because he wasn't able to afford drowsiness. Spontaniously his father, mother and relatives stood to join him on stage hugged him and continued to clap their hands in order that he struggled to finish his job. Even the State Minister of Culture and Tourism, I Gde Ardhika, who had attended since 09.30 got up and approached him while I Gde continued to clap his hands to support him. "My teardrops were falling when I saw him stagger," I Gde Ardhika said. In the last 10 minutes he continued to play drum and he collaborated with Balinese gamelan played by some crews in front of the stage. Sometimes the rhythm of drum was seemed different from the rhythm of gamelan. But he remained to play drum although he was very tired. "Five, four, three, two, one ... ," one of the steering committee counted down the last seconds. At 11.15 the audience cheered and applauded loudly at the gym that stood beside a shopping center. Kunto made it. He managed to overcome the drumming world record for 58 hours 17 mintes made by Allister Brown from England on 8 till 10 September 2003. While he held up his hands and held the stick in his grabs tightly, Kunto got up and walked wobbly to receive a gold medal from I Gde Ardhika. The Universitas Trisakti's rector attended there also gave 5 million rupiahs cash and provided scholarships for him. After he had received the awards, he was laid down by medical team. He even breathed using oxygen tube. While he got back to the stage to give some speech, he had to be supported because he was able to stand. Not long afterward the Alex Leo and Yuli's son was fled to Emergency Room at Mitra Internasional Hospital in Jatinegara, Jakarta Timur. "Kunto is too tired. His glucose degree was descent, so was his consciousness. But the condition was harmless," Dr. Adolf who cured him said. He took therapy. "One or two days later he will be permitted to go home," Adolf added. "Thank God, I'm happy and touched. I praise the Lord because he manage to complete his job," Mrs. Yuli said when we met her in the backstage. Alex Leo, Kunto's father, also told the same thing. Kunto started to play drum to accompany top bands such as Sheila On 7, Netral, Jikustik, The Groove, The Fly and Shaggydog since 29 December 2003 at 09.15. He was permitted to take a break for 15 minutes each and every 8 hours. Even if he stopped playing between one song and another, he just was permitted to do that less than 30 seconds. Bens Leo said that the songs composition was very important in order to keep his stamina. "Most of the song he plays are the rock songs, and it was hard for him to keep his stamina healthy. So the songs and the bands have to be arranged. For example, he can perform Top 40 songs and collect his energy at the same time," the man who remained to accompany him said. Bens added that Kunto's performance would be extraordinary if the Palapa drummer didn't smoke. "He will be more fantastic if he doesn't smoke," Bens said. "Besides, he once involved in drug abuse," her mother said. She was happy that her son was healed. "He once involved in drug abuse, but now he is healed. He just tried out it, so it was not long. He himself struggled to heal. If he didn't tried his best, he wouldn't heal," she added. Kunto used to jog in the morning and in the evening to prepare his stamina. He also used to consume half-cocked eggs and honey. His determination to break the record world had to be followed. "Please, proceed his spirit. They don't need determination, exercise and preparation only, but the most important thing is determination," I Gde Ardhika said. |
| Kunto Hartono's World Record Is Treaten not To Be Signed In The Guinness Book Of World Record His anxity is reasonable because his effort to become the longest playing drummer ever seems useless if he isn't signed in the Guiness Book of World Record. Based on data Tembang.com collects, he has to fulfill the requirements for being admitted as a world record holder in playing drum nonstop. For example, drummer is only permitted to take a break for 15 minutes after playing drum for 8 hours. He also have to play different songs for 4 hours. It's also required that the gap between one to antother song must be 30 seconds. Paulus Pangka from the Museum Rekor Indonesia says that he has fulfilled all of the requirements for being signed in the Guiness Book of World Record. But Paulus also says that it's very difficult to be signed in it. "It needs of months, even years to be signed up," he explains. But there is a misunderstanding between the steering committee (ANTV) and the Guiness Book of World Record's delegation. The steering committee gives a code to Kunto to take a break because they think it's time for him to do so. Unfortunately the Guiness Book's delegation thinks that it isn't time for him to take a break. There is a kind of worry that he won't be signed up as a record holder in the Guiness Book's version. All of media has reported that he succeeds to break the world record, whereas in fact the Guiness Book hasn't admitted it yet. It means only the steering committee and Indonesian musicians admit it. It says that ANTV will send all of his files to the Guiness Book of World Record. If they think it isn't enough to be signed up as a world record, his record still remains as a MURI's record. Of course it's deeply regretted if it's happened. Kunto and drum are similar to two unseparated sides of a coin. Since he was in Junior High School, he loved musical instruments very much. The Alex Leo and Yuli's son used every occasion to increase his musical skill. As a man grown up in a country, he thought it was too difficult to increase his musical skill. The village he lived didn't have prosperous facility. That, however, didn't decrease his determination to become a musician. Even he once was held back a class because of his love with music. He spent more time with his friends playing music. So he didn't think of school. He just thought of how to become a great musician. His carrier wasn't that smooth. He once became a sole maker. He collected his income to buy musical instruments. He once also became a jeans-restyler and collected his income to form a band. He managed to form a rock band called Palapa because of his determination. In short time his band succeeded to win many festivals. Palapa won West Java Common Band Festival in 1999. He was the guest star in Java-Bali Sampurna Mild bands' parade in Banyuwangi in 2000. Palapa started to be well known, especially by Bogor people. Seemed to be unsatisfied for achievement he gained, he wanted to make a record as the longest playing drummer in the Museum Rekor Indonesia's (MURI) version. MURI welcame his desire. So he was signed up as the longest playing drummer in two MURI's cathegory. He determined to record his achievement in the Guiness Book of World Record. He was supported by ANTV to realize his ideals. |
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