Bali: Court Music & Banjar Music / Various -Bali: Court Music & Banjar Music / Various -UNESCO CD Grooves.land/Playthek

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1.1 Sekar Jepun

1.2 Baris

1.3 Gambang Suling

1.4 Pendet

1.5 Tari Terompong

1.6 Palewakia

1.7 Legong Kraton

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The Indonesian island of Bali is so small and densely populated that there has long been a complex system of cooperation among banjar, community groups within a village. Every family member shares duties in the household, every community member shares duties in the village, and every musician shares duties in creating a song. In the same way neighboring rice farmers have coordinated alternating watering patterns for maximum production, Balinese court musicians have developed interlocking melodies for maximum expression. The gamelan ensembles heard here-consisting of bronze gongs and metallophones, bamboo flutes, and hand drums-are played in the kebyar ("lightning") style, at times so fast that it would be physically impossible without cooperation between paired players. The resulting music culls harmony from seeming chaos. The liner notes explain this phenomenon, as well as a brief history of Balinese musical tradition.

"Bali: Court Music & Banjar Music / Various" is a captivating CD that explores the rich musical traditions of Bali, Indonesia. This compilation presents an exquisite selection of both court music?characterized by its refined gamelan orchestras and ceremonial elegance?and banjar (village) music, which reflects the vibrant communal life and local festivities. The listener is transported through intricate rhythms, hypnotic melodies, and unique instruments such as metallophones, gongs, and drums. Released by UNESCO as part of their commitment to preserving intangible cultural heritage, this album offers a rare auditory journey into Balinese culture. UNESCO is renowned worldwide for safeguarding world heritage in all forms; their recordings are meticulously curated to ensure authenticity and educational value.

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UNES8059.2

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