Java: The Jasmine Isle / Gamelan Music

Submitted by nonesuch on Thu, 05/29/2008 - 19:14
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Explorer Series
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Jasmine and the exotic, subtle sounds of the gamelan are inextricably linked in the life of Java, Indonesia's most populous isle: at religious ceremonies, at the theater, in popular entertainment. The rich, intricate texture of the Javanese gamelan stands in sharp contrast to the extrovert brilliance of gamelan gong kebjar from neighboring Bali.

Description

Jasmine and the exotic, subtle sounds of the orchestra called gamelan are inextricably linked in the life of Java, Indonesia's most populous isle. Sacred musical instruments, religious offerings, dancers, brides—all are decorated with jasmine. And where there is jasmine, there is the music of the gamelan: at religious ceremonies, at the theater, at popular entertainment. The rich, intricate texture of the Javanese gamelan is in sharp contrast to the extrovert brilliance of gamelan gong kebjar, found on the neighboring island of Bali. This record presents instrumental versions of pieces well known in Java.

FROM THE ORIGINAL LINER NOTES (1969)

ProductionCredits

Recorded in Java by Suryabrata & David Lewiston

Nonesuch Selection Number

79717

Number of Discs in Set
1disc
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197
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499
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0
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0
Album Status
Available
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Explorer Series: Indonesia
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reissues
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UPC/Price
Label
CD+MP3
UPC
075597971729BUN
Label
MP3
Price
8.00
UPC
081227781163

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    Jasmine and the exotic, subtle sounds of the orchestra called gamelan are inextricably linked in the life of Java, Indonesia's most populous isle. Sacred musical instruments, religious offerings, dancers, brides—all are decorated with jasmine. And where there is jasmine, there is the music of the gamelan: at religious ceremonies, at the theater, at popular entertainment. The rich, intricate texture of the Javanese gamelan is in sharp contrast to the extrovert brilliance of gamelan gong kebjar, found on the neighboring island of Bali. This record presents instrumental versions of pieces well known in Java.

    FROM THE ORIGINAL LINER NOTES (1969)