Gamelan Br. Teges Kanginan

Vol. III of the complete 1928 Balinese recordings, the first republication since 1928 of lost shellac recordings, opens with the only known recordings of a lost gamelan. Heard in three tracks, Gamelan Semar Pagulingan, an ensemble known as "Gamelan of Love in the Bedchamber," played instruments that no longer exist, originally performed just outside the private residence of a raja during meals, times of leisure, and when the raja was otherwise engaged in pleasure with one of his wives.

This inventive and dynamic ensemble from Seattle performs contemporary music for gamelan. Works by Stephen Fandrich, Philip Glass, Lou Harrison, Jessika Kenney, Jarrad Powell and Al. Suwardi; with vocals (Kenney and Fandrich) and cello & violin (Harrison)

Harrison’s major contributions to twentieth-century American music lie in three main areas: (1) the development of the percussion ensemble as a viable performance medium; (2) the linkage of Asian and Western musical styles; and (3) the exploration of just intonation tuning systems. All three are represented in the works on this disc.

Susheela Ramans voice, whether solo or in unearthly harmonies, performs its unique magic drawing the musical world together. With its bold meddling with tune and tempo, this fresh set of songs threatens not to work but achieves a compelling integrity. Susheela Ramans Ghost Gamelan is a rich new landscape unlike any of her previous work and quite unlike anything else.

3 Pieces For Gamelan Ensemble is the 1999 CD by Philip Corner. These are from recording done in 1978, 1981, and 1992. This was released on the Italian label Alga Marghen.

" Gamelan Gong Kebyar composition The word kebyar literally means " ignite" and refers to the form's high powered ,irregular and dynamyc patterns. The kebyar instrumental composition is Intended primarily as diverting festival music in Bali and it is a piece to show off the technical prowess of the Gamelan players. It draws large crowds wherever and whenever it is performed."

The gentle sounds of the waves and the chatter of dolphins offer the perfect natural background for this superb album of oceanic themes by See New Project. Featuring gamelan Bali and Sunda flute this beautiful album, inspired by our oceanic friends, create a sensitive and serene atmosphere invoking visions of freedom and tranquility.