American Works For Balinese Gamelan Orchestra

Gamelan Sekar Jaya (Performer), Evan Ziporyn (Performer), Nyoman Windha (Composer), Michael Tenzer (Composer), Wayne Vitale (Composer) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Performer: Gamelan Sekar Jaya, Evan Ziporyn
• Composer: Nyoman Windha, Michael Tenzer, Wayne Vitale
• Audio CD (April 16, 1995)
• SPARS Code: DDD
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: New World Records
• ASIN: B0000030HL
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #422,211 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
  • #18 in Music > World Music > Far East & Asia > Indonesia > Bali

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9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars traditional, and yet more, July 23, 2001

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This review is from: American Works For Balinese Gamelan Orchestra (Audio CD)

Frequently, Western composers who choose to work in non-Western musical traditions are demonized as "culural rapists" who simply use these traditions as gimmicks or "hooks" to create interest in their work. Unfortunately, some of these composers _do_ run roughshod over the cultures they claim to be celebrating. This collection of works, however, is another story. Rarely have I found a group of new pieces that are so solidly rooted in a non-Western tradition (here, the Balinese gamelan gong kebyar) and yet so fresh and contemporary. All the pieces here are well-crafted and represent the work of composers who are literate in multiple musical traditions. My personal favorites are Evan Ziporyn's two contributions, especially his collaboration with noted Balinese composer I Nyoman Windha, "Kekembangan." Every piece merits repeated listenings, though. This disc is a rich tapestry of compositions that can be enjoyed by lovers of gamelan and contemporary music alike. A welcome addition to any CD library.