Guruh Gipsy Finally Shakes the Stage at Synchronize Fest 2025 After 50 Years of Hiatus

Kapanlagi.com - The long wait for fans of local music has finally paid off. The legendary music group Guruh Gipsy has returned to the stage in a highly anticipated special performance at the Synchronize Festival 2025. This performance marks a historic moment that signifies their comeback after nearly half a century of hiatus.

Guruh Gipsy, a prominent name in the Indonesian progressive music scene, successfully hypnotized thousands of spectators who filled the performance area. This moment is not just an ordinary reunion, but a revival of a musical masterpiece that has long been dormant. Their energy and musicality prove that the quality of their work is timeless.

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1. Guruh Gipsy Personnel

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As they prepared for their performance, the remaining personnel, including Guruh Soekarnoputra, Keenan Nasution, and Abadi Soesman, took the time to chat with the media crew. One of the main questions that was eagerly awaited was the reason behind their return after such a long wait. In response, Guruh Soekarnoputra referred to it as God's will.

2. God's Destiny to Perform in Full

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"Yes, simply put, we will think, oh this is indeed in God's hands. It is truly God's destiny that we can perform in full," said Guruh Soekarnoputra at JI-Expo Kemayoran, Central Jakarta on Saturday (10/4/2025).

3. Guruh Gipsy Performance

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However, the performance of Guruh Gipsy has a deeper meaning than just a music show. Guruh emphasizes that their return to the stage is a tribute to Indonesia.

4. Critical Lyrics of Guruh Gipsy

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Guruh feels that the critical lyrics they wrote in the 70s are still very relevant to the current state of the nation, and some of them even feel more piercing.

"Because within Guruh Gipsy, everything actually contains, what is it, criticism of the state and the nation," said Guruh Soekarnoputra.

5. Relevance of Works to Current Situations

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He then elaborated further on the relevance of their works to the current situations faced by the nation.

"Since that time, things have happened, and even some situations can be worse now," he explained.

6. First Appearance After a 50-Year Hiatus

The first appearance after a 50-year hiatus certainly presents its own challenges. With great humility, Sastro Wardoyo representing Guruh Gipsy asks for prayers so that their performance can run smoothly and meet the high expectations of loyal fans who have been waiting patiently.

7. Abadi Soesman's Eternal Hope

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"Hopefully, I ask for prayers from all my friends. This is our first performance after half a century of hiatus, I hope it can be satisfying," said Abadi Soesman.

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