klasikklasike
Klasikklasike is a label used in contemporary music criticism to describe a hybrid aesthetic that blends classical music traditions with modern production, popular-song sensibilities, and global musical vocabularies. It treats classical form and orchestration as a design toolkit rather than a fixed repertoire, producing works that reference the classical canon while intentionally reinterpreting it.
Origin and usage: The term emerges in Indonesian-language criticism in the 2010s and 2020s, appearing in blogs,
Characteristics: Klasikklasike works typically combine acoustic instruments—strings, piano, winds—with electronic processing, field recordings, and digital production.
History and reception: As a label, klasikklasike has accompanied a range of projects from intimate chamber
Notable examples: The term has been used to describe numerous local or regional projects that reframe classical