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Learn Ancient Gamelan Selonding at Mekar Bhuana

Posted on April 27, 2012 by MekarBhuana

After the purchase of a beautiful iron selonding gamelan set, a duplicate of the ancient 10th century set from Besakih Temple, Mekar Bhuana Conservatory has immersed itself serious selonding study. And many students in the conservatory are keen to learn. … Continue reading →

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Bali’s Believe It or Not

Posted on April 26, 2012 by MekarBhuana

In Bali, everything is alive. Everything has a soul, so they say. Shrines, statues, even trees and boulders are ornamented with sacred black and white sarongs, as if they are human. Some ‘in the know’ people have suggested to me … Continue reading →

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‘Heavy Metal Magic’

Posted on April 19, 2012 by MekarBhuana

Tucked away in the foothills of Mt Agung in the Klungkung Regency is the ancient village of the gamelan smiths – masters of magically charged metal – the archaic art of bronze smithery. The small village known as Tihingan (meaning bamboo) … Continue reading →

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Gamelan – the Life-Breath of the Balinese

Posted on April 18, 2012 by MekarBhuana

“Gamelan music and instruments are a fundamental part of the life of a Balinese which is focused around the relationship between people and god, people and nature and between all people. These three concepts of harmonious living are known as … Continue reading →

Which types of Balinese gamelan are rarely seen or heard? Part IV

Posted on April 17, 2012 by MekarBhuana

The list of rarely seen or heard gamelan orchestras in Bali is long and covers many ensembles of all different sizes. Bali is home to the world’s biggest gamelan, termed appropriately ‘gong ageng’ or colloquially known as ‘gong gede’. It … Continue reading →

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Tag Archives: bali music

Learn Ancient Gamelan Selonding at Mekar Bhuana

Bali’s Believe It or Not

‘Heavy Metal Magic’

Gamelan – the Life-Breath of the Balinese

Which types of Balinese gamelan are rarely seen or heard? Part IV

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