The song features a simple acoustic guitar melody played by Iwan himself, allowing his signature gravelly, soulful voice to carry the emotional weight of the message.
Iwan Fals ’ song "Kanjuruhan," released just days after the tragic events of October 1, 2022, is a somber recording of one of the deadliest disasters in association football history. The music video and lyrics serve as a poignant humanitarian response, documenting the loss of 135 lives at the Kanjuruhan Stadium in Malang, East Java. Lyric Analysis: A Duality of Lessons Kanjuruhan - Iwan Fals | Official Music Video
True to his legendary status as a voice for social justice, Iwan Fals keeps the arrangement minimal. The song features a simple acoustic guitar melody
Watch the official music video to see how Iwan Fals uses his legendary voice to commemorate the lives lost and demand justice for the victims: Kanjuruhan - Iwan Fals | Official Music Video Iwan Fals Official YouTube• 5 Oct 2022 Lyric Analysis: A Duality of Lessons True to
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The final verses provide a visceral account of the chaos:
(How unfortunate/unlucky): A play on words referring to both the victims’ plight and the city of Malang.