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1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
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This review is from: Music of the Gamelan Gong Kebyar, vol. 1 (Audio CD)
I've been interested in gamelan since a class I took at college. This CD is a great introduction to Balinese gamelan, with a diversified selection of pieces that are both educational and enjoyable.
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Gamelan music for prog rock lovers,
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This review is from: Music of the Gamelan Gong Kebyar, vol. 1 (Audio CD)
I like to consider this type of music as the symphonic rock equivalent of Balinese gamelan. While the size of the ensemble (about 30 players) reminds of a classical orchestra, the energetic, virtuosic yet melodic playing is not unlike those found in progressive rock compositions. Hard to believe that a group this large could show a very tight playing, especially when the music is so full of sudden start/stop with frequent changes of tempo. On top of that, the harsh-vs-mellow contrasts that often appear in the same piece make the music so explosive yet beautiful and mystical at the same time. Fans of prog rockers, such as Yes, King Crimson and Thinking Plague, would enjoy this CD.
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Music of the Gamelan Gong Kebyar, vol. 1 by Musicians of STSI -- Bali's National Institute of the Arts (Audio CD - 1996)
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