SELF-EXPLORATION AND ARTISTIC EXPRESSION: REFLECTIVE JOURNALING IN MALAY ART SONG: ‘ENIGMA HATI’ BY MARZELAN SALLEH

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dc.coverageSTUDIA UBB MUSICA, Volume 70(LXX), No. 2, December 2025, pp. 265-281en-US
dc.creatorMD NOOR, Khairunnisa Diyana
dc.creatorSALLEH, Marzelan
dc.date2025-12-24
dc.date.accessioned2026-02-21T20:21:10Z
dc.descriptionReflective journaling emerges as a strong instrument for artists seeking self-discovery and artistic progress in the arena of music, where emotion and creativity intersect. This research endeavors to investigate the utilization of reflective journaling within the framework of acquiring proficiency in performing the Malay art song “Enigma Hati,” composed by Marzelan Salleh. The objective of this study is to provide insight into the various advantages of engaging in reflective journaling in the context of music performance. Specifically, it seeks to emphasize the potential of reflective journaling to improve musicians’ understanding of their performance process, strengthen their self-awareness, and boost their overall set of skills. Through the utilization of a first-person standpoint, the researcher-singer explores the profound influence of reflexive practices, underscoring their effect on the behaviors, thoughts, values, and identity of a performer. The study not only highlights the importance of engaging in reflective journaling but also examines other facets of music performance, encompassing the difficulties associated with phrasing, dynamics, spoken dialogue, and high notes. The researcher demonstrates the potential to address these problems and achieve emotionally impactful performances through diligent practice and the application of mental imagery techniques. In summary, this research offers a thorough exploration of the realm of music and the utilization of reflective journaling as a methodological approach. This analysis emphasizes the essential significance of emotional attachment, technical expertise, and imaginative interpretation in the execution of art songs, while also demonstrating the transformational and empowering potential of reflective journaling as a means for musicians to enhance their pursuit of artistic excellence.en-US
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dc.identifierhttps://studia.reviste.ubbcluj.ro/index.php/subbmusica/article/view/9893
dc.identifier10.24193/subbmusica.2025.2.13
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14637/2461
dc.languageeng
dc.publisherBabeș-Bolyai University / Cluj University Pressen-US
dc.relationhttps://studia.reviste.ubbcluj.ro/index.php/subbmusica/article/view/9893/9540
dc.rightsCopyright (c) 2025 Studia Universitatis Babes-Bolyai Musicaen-US
dc.rightshttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0en-US
dc.sourceStudia Universitatis Babes-Bolyai Musica; Volume 70, No. 2, December 2025; 265-281en-US
dc.source2065-9628
dc.source1844-4369
dc.source10.24193/subbmusica.2025.2
dc.subjectmalay art songen-US
dc.subjectartistic researchen-US
dc.subjectreflective journalingen-US
dc.subjectinterpretationen-US
dc.titleSELF-EXPLORATION AND ARTISTIC EXPRESSION: REFLECTIVE JOURNALING IN MALAY ART SONG: ‘ENIGMA HATI’ BY MARZELAN SALLEHen-US
dc.typeinfo:eu-repo/semantics/article
dc.typeinfo:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersion
dc.typePeer-reviewed Articleen-US
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