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Balinese Gamelan

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Founded: Jun 28, 2005 4:28 AM
Location: Los Angeles
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The gamelan is an percussion orchestra from Bali (and java) with a repertoire and style that rivals the complexity and virtuousity of any music tradition in the world. Gamelans can be found all over the world, and in North America alone there are currently over one hundred.

This group is intended to bring together players and enthusiasts of Balinese Gamelan (Gong Kebyar and others types) from across the country and across the world.



ok, that was my attempt at a proper little introduction. But seriously...gamelan rocks. It rocks so hard and so funky that you think your head and heart other vital organs are going to explode when you hear it. but in a good way. It's absurdly satisfying to play, and people often find themselves battling a life long addiction after only a short exposure. You know who you are...




Below are clips from different balinese gamelan groups around north america and the world.






Now Playing: Kebyar Hujan Mas, Cendra Wasih, Oleg, Taruna Gandrung







Gamelan resources:

GAMELAN INTERNET LIST
There is an international discussion group on all aspects of Indonesian performing arts and culture. Postings are mostly in English, with occasional posts in Indonesian. To join, send the message "subscribe gamelan" to listserv@dartmouth.edu.

BACN: Bali Arts and Culture Network, a listserv/discussion group similar to the one above, but smaller and only focused on bali -
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/bacn/


International Gamelan Directories

Gamelan on Wikipedia

Gamelan Çudamani...because come on, it's cudamani.
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