How many songs were submitted for Gema Bumantara?

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Over 200 Song Submissions Received for 'Gema Bumantara' Album

More than 200 song submissions were received for Datuk Seri Siti Nurhaliza Tarudin's latest album, 'Gema Bumantara'. The album ultimately features 10 new tracks, selected through a rigorous evaluation process to align with the album's traditional music concept.
Stringent Selection Process for Album Tracks

The selection of the 10 featured songs from over 200 submissions was a challenging task, according to Siti Nurhaliza. She noted that approximately 40 of the submitted compositions were of exceptionally high quality, making the final narrowing down to 10 tracks a difficult decision. The album's aim is to preserve and promote Malaysia's musical heritage for contemporary audiences.
Collaboration with Diverse Musical Talents

'Gema Bumantara' showcases the work of numerous composers and lyricists, including established names like Firdaus Rahmat, Aubrey Suwito, and Siti Nurhaliza herself, alongside newer talents. The album also features contributions from artists such as Aisha Retno, RADi, and Melly Goeslaw, reflecting an effort to bridge generations in the appreciation of traditional music. Some submissions even incorporated artificial intelligence (AI) applications in their creation.
Album Content and Support

The album comprises 10 new songs, including tracks like 'Kumbang Bunga' (a duet with Lesti Kejora) and 'Syurgaloka'. Financial support for the production of five of these songs was provided by the Ministry of Communications through MyCreative Ventures under the Domestic Market Capability Fund (2.0), with Siti Nurhaliza personally funding the remaining five. This support was instrumental in completing the album.

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