TIRAI PANGGUNG

Konsep Semangat dalam Main Terinai Perlis Versi Pak Johan dan Pak Me

Mohammad Khairi Mokthar, Premalatha Thiagarajan — Mon, 30 Oct 2023 00:00:00 +0800

Terinai is a traditional dance of the state of Perlis that involves balancing plates and candles. Performed originally during “berinai” night occasions and weddings, the dance featured three male dancers. While the original version of Terinai is no longer practised, it has been developed by dance organizations, institutions of higher learning, and public schools in Malaysia. Presently, Terinai emphasizes group dances with a classical style focusing on codification and standardization. This study examines the main principle underlying Terinai, the concept of spirit or "Semangat" and the "main" play-performance, which is lost and rarely discussed. The aim is to explore the reasons behind the Semangat concept's loss in Terinai and re-examine the Semangat and main concept in Perlis's “berinai” ceremony. This study is an ethnographic investigation that employs qualitative methods with interviews gathered from informants in Perlis such as Johan Ismail, Noraini Baharom, and Zamin Haroon, who are key figures in preserving the Terinai tradition. The study finds that the essence of Terinai is deeply influenced by a spiritual element, expressed through the concept of 'main,' closely linked to the “berinai” ceremony. The findings are expected to offer new insights into Terinai, shedding light on its historical aspects that reflect the tradition of the old Terinai.

The Effects of Music Emotional Valence on Texas Holdem Gameplay Risk-Taking and EEG Mental State Amid Musical Background, Gender, and Skill Level

Hao Yi Ho , Fung Ying Loo — Mon, 30 Oct 2023 00:00:00 +0800

This study tested the effects of music emotional valence during Texas Holdem poker gameplay among musical background, gender, and skill level via self-report music evaluations, gameplay risk-taking, and electroencephalographic (EEG) mental state using the NeuroSky MindWave Mobile. 40 participants within their respective demographic groups played individually against a fixated dealer across three counterbalanced music interventions: no-music (NM), low-arousal positive (LAP) and negative (LAN). Musically-untrained (MU) subjects mainly yielded greater EEG attention and meditation levels (Att/Med) during the music interventions as compared to musically-trained (MT) subjects. Females self-reported higher emotional engagements towards the music and gained higher Att/Med in the presence of music, whereas males exhibited greater reactivity to the opposing music valences. Advanced players gained the greatest attention levels without music, but were lowered during both music interventions. While MU subjects, females, and novice players may have enhanced gameplay qualities in optimally lowly-arousing music interventions, MT subjects, males, and advanced players were suggested to fare better without background music. Subsequent research may explicate on the consistent correlations among music likeability, increased time and extents of bet placements, and suppressed Att/Med during LAN potentially caused by cognitive distractions, furthermore whether or not the presence of cathartic effects could significantly moderate this relationship.

Raaz & Raaz 3: Gangguan Mental, Abjection Dan Implementasi Patriarki Dalam Watak Antagonis Wanita Dalam Konteks Filem Seram Bollywood

Raja Farah Raja Hadayadanin, Marlenny Deenerwan — Mon, 30 Oct 2023 00:00:00 +0800

This study examines the portrayal of mental disorders in the antagonist female characters of Bollywood horror films, specifically "Raaz" (2001) and "Raaz 3: The Third Dimension" (2012). Using Julia Kristeva's theory of abjection as a framework, the research reveals how these depictions contribute to women's passive and marginalized representation within society. Employing qualitative methods and textual analysis, the study investigates the intersection between the portrayal of mental illness in these films and the perpetuation of patriarchal norms in Indian culture. The findings suggest that the portrayal of women experiencing mental illness reinforces the dominance of men within India's patriarchal framework by subjecting women to a state of societal rejection.

One-to-one piano lessons for young beginners: Exploring lesson components through the lens of musical scaffolding

Yiing Siing Wong, I Ta Wang , Mohd Nasir Hashim — Mon, 30 Oct 2023 00:00:00 +0800

Research on one-to-one piano instrumental lessons, focusing on teaching and learning processes such as scaffolding, has been conducted extensively abroad. However, empirical investigation in West Malaysia is lacking. To fill this gap, the current study examined one-to-one piano instruction in West Malaysia by specifically exploring lesson components and scaffolding strategies for young beginners. Through an exploratory case study involving 10 teacher-student dyads and analysing 40 lessons, the findings revealed a strong emphasis on rhythm and physical technique, with less attention given to aural and creativity aspects. Modelling was the primary scaffolding strategy observed, and contingent and consistent scaffolding processes were identified. These results highlight the need for further research on the impact of scaffolding in piano instruction.

Managing Student Content Creators: TikTok as Artistic-Cultural Platform and Virtual Community Engagement

Shahnaz Mohd Baldev Shah — Mon, 30 Oct 2023 00:00:00 +0800

This study falls within the scope of arts management in a digital setting. In the context of this research, arts students are regarded as arts managers tasked to operate an online artistic-cultural platform. As such, TikTok was selected for the purpose of achieving the organizational objectives of the student-art managers. The study aims to explore the nature of the virtual organization and further the dissemination of artistic-cultural contents which inform part of the members’ identity, strategy, and goal. Underpinned by theories of management, digitalization, innovation and the media, this study employs the mixed method approach in which data was collected in the form of the group’s formation and content uploads. Analysis of the content uploads include a qualitative analysis of the contents, and a quantitative analysis represented by numbers of views and likes. A further objective of the study is the examination of community engagement in which thematic analysis was performed on the interaction between the content creators and users for the categories of positive, negative, and neutral comments. This study provides findings and discoveries on critical aspects of students as arts managers operating in a virtual setting and the expression of art and culture for young people. Additionally, it serves to describe the manner of the creator-audience engagement and the identification of issues in such an undertaking.

RED: Koreografi Kehidupan Mak Nyah

Mohamed Na’im Syah Razad , Premalatha Thiagarajan — Mon, 30 Oct 2023 00:00:00 +0800

RED is a work that focuses on the life experiences of a Mak Nyah. This study does not represent the Mak Nyah community as a whole but rather focuses on the lived experiences of a selected Mak Nyah dancer. The life of this Mak Nyah provides insights into gender politics, particularly the challenges and obstacles faced by Mak Nyah individuals. Mak Nyah is a term used in Malaysia to refer to the transgender/transsexual community within the LGBTQ+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer) community. The Mak Nyah dancer is focused here and actively performs in nightclubs. This study employs the concept of ambivalence to illustrate the uncertainty in her life and her identity. Data is drawn from ethnographic research, serving as primary elements and concepts for the creation (choreography) of the contemporary work. The work is divided into four acts that explore various issues faced by Mak Nyah in society, generated through the oral history of the life and experiences of a real Mak Nyah.