Festival Lagu Populer Indonesia 1986
This year, Elfa Secioria and Wieke Gur submitted four songs to the competition—“Seandainya Selalu Satu,” “Ayun Langkahmu,” “Ucaplah Untuk Terakhir,” and “Benang-Benang Asmara”—with two (“Seandainya Selalu Satu” and “Ayun Langkahmu” ) making it to the final round. Their impressive contribution to the festival not only reflected their creative range but also solidified their place as leading figures in Indonesia’s musical legacy.
“Seandainya Selalu Satu” – performed by Harvey Malaiholo – stood out for its emotive composition and poignant lyrics, exploring themes of longing and the complexities of love. It was later chosen to represent Indonesia at the prestigious Yamaha World Popular Song Festival (WPSF) in Tokyo’s Nippon Budokan—the so-called “Oriental Eurovision.” The song remains a testament to the rich musical heritage of Indonesia and the enduring legacy of its creators.
Alongside that iconic ballad, another standout from Elfa and Wieke at the 1986 FLPI was “Ayun Langkahmu”, performed by Yopie Latul – the Indonesian Stevie Wonder. Co-written with Elfa Secioria and Hentriesa, this upbeat and inspiring song encouraged resilience and confidence in moving forward. Its energetic rhythm and catchy melody were a contrast to the emotional weight of “Seandainya Selalu Satu,” showing the duo’s versatility. Notably, “Ayun Langkahmu” opened the official FLPI ’86 compilation album, further highlighting its popularity and importance. The song was chosen to represent Indonesia at the Viña del Mar International Song Festival, Chile.
Both songs were featured in the compilation album “12 Terbaik Festival Lagu Populer Indonesia ‘86,” which showcases the top entries from that year’s FLPI . Together, these works from 1986 continue to resonate with audiences today, reminding us of a golden era in Indonesian pop music where melody, meaning, and mastery came together on the national and international stage.
1986 Yamaha World Popular Song Festival (WPSF), tokyo
“Seandainya Selalu Satu” is a significant piece in Indonesian music history. Composed by Elfa Secioria with lyrics by Wieke Gur, the song was performed by Harvey Malaiholo and represented Indonesia at the 1986 Yamaha World Popular Song Festival (WPSF) held at the Nippon Budokan in Tokyo. This festival, often referred to as the “Oriental Eurovision,” was a prestigious international music competition organized by the Yamaha Music Foundation from 1970 to 1989 .
At the WPSF, Harvey Malaiholo’s performance of “Seandainya Selalu Satu” was met with acclaim, earning him the “Best Singer” award. This accolade underscored the song’s impact and the strength of the collaboration between Elfa Secioria and Wieke Gur .
2nd Golden Kite World Song Festival in Kuala Lumpur
“Gempita Dalam Dada” is a landmark Indonesian pop song composed by Elfa Secioria with lyrics by Wieke Gur, performed by Harvey Malaiholo. The song gained international acclaim when it represented Indonesia at the 2nd Golden Kite World Song Festival in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, in 1986. At this prestigious event, Harvey Malaiholo’s performance earned him the 2nd prize for Best Singer and the song itself secured 3rd place for Best Song, highlighting the global appeal of Indonesian music during that era.
The track was featured as the opening song on the album Gempita Dalam Dada, released in 1986 under Billboard Indonesia.