Gamelan from Central Java by Various Artists - DeepRiffs

COMPILATION

Javanese gamelan is perhaps one of the better exposed, and most stereotypically exotic, of the various traditional musics available. This collection of gamelan attempts to expose a number of smaller regional styles and the like. The album starts with a piece from the wayang kulit shadow play repertoire before moving into an item associated with the Bedaya trance dances. A small Italian gamelan group takes a turn, followed soon after by a particular old three-note melody. Some vocal accompaniment continues the variety, as well as a couple of ceremonial numbers. One of the most interesting items here is the percussive "Goa Tabuhan," played on a series of stone stalagmites and stalactites within a singing cave near Surakarta. There are plenty of gamelan albums out there, some better than others. This one probably fits right into the middle of the spectrum in quality, but the variety of style should give it extra points with new listeners to the genre. ~ Adam Greenberg

1. Srepegan

by Surakarta Sekaten Gamelan

Ensemble: Surakarta Sekaten Gamelan; Ensemble
Primary Artist: Surakarta Sekaten Gamelan; Main Performer
Composer: Traditional; Composer

2. Anglirmendung

by Bu Uma Hartono

Performer: Bu Uma Hartono; Performer
Primary Artist: Bu Uma Hartono; Main Performer
Composer: Traditional; Composer

3. Gadhung mlati

by Montebello Gamelan

Ensemble: Montebello Gamelan; Ensemble
Primary Artist: Montebello Gamelan; Main Performer
Composer: Traditional; Composer

4. Bedaya Dances at Kraton Surakarta

by Surakarta Sekaten Gamelan

Ensemble: Surakarta Sekaten Gamelan; Ensemble
Primary Artist: Surakarta Sekaten Gamelan; Main Performer
Composer: Traditional; Composer

5. Munggang

by Surakarta Sekaten Gamelan

Ensemble: Surakarta Sekaten Gamelan; Ensemble
Primary Artist: Surakarta Sekaten Gamelan; Main Performer
Composer: Traditional; Composer

6. Mandulpati

by Nyi Cendaniraras

Primary Artist: Manis Rengga
Nyi Cendaniraras; Main Performer
Ensemble: Manis Rengga; Ensemble
Performer: Nyi Cendaniraras; Performer
Composer: Traditional; Composer

7. Carabalen

by Surakarta Sekaten Gamelan

Ensemble: Surakarta Sekaten Gamelan; Ensemble
Primary Artist: Surakarta Sekaten Gamelan; Main Performer
Composer: Traditional; Composer

8. Sekaten gendhing

Ensemble: Guntur Sari; Ensemble
Primary Artist: Guntur Sari; Main Performer
Composer: Traditional; Composer

9. Goa tabuhan

by Surakarta Sekaten Gamelan

Ensemble: Surakarta Sekaten Gamelan; Ensemble
Primary Artist: Surakarta Sekaten Gamelan; Main Performer
Composer: Traditional; Composer

10. Sampak

by Surakarta Sekaten Gamelan

Ensemble: Surakarta Sekaten Gamelan; Ensemble
Primary Artist: Surakarta Sekaten Gamelan; Main Performer
Composer: Traditional; Composer

11. Kodok ngorek

Performer: Laura Conti; Performer
Primary Artist: Laura Conti; Main Performer
Composer: Traditional; Composer

12. Lebaran

by Surakarta Sekaten Gamelan

Ensemble: Surakarta Sekaten Gamelan; Ensemble
Primary Artist: Surakarta Sekaten Gamelan; Main Performer
Composer: Joko Purwanto; Composer

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

12 tracks available

Type

COMPILATION

Format

Digital Media

Duration

1 hour, 5 minutes and 9 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 1424x1424 px

Booklet

Available in PDF format

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

No lyrics found

Synchronized Lyrics

No synced lyrics found

Genres

World, Worldwide, Classical

Label

ARC

Music Distribution Service

Naxos of America Inc.

Country

United Kingdom

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Nov 22, 2004

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

5019396251229