Gamelan comes from the Javanese word gamel, meaning "to strike or hammer.” Originating in Central Java, a gamelan is a set of kettle gongs, hanging bronze gongs, and xylophones on beautifully carved ...

The sounds of the traditional Indonesian orchestra known as the gamelan have enchanted Western explorers for centuries. In 1580, Francis Drake described the music in his logbook as "of a very strange ...

Revitalized ensemble brings traditional Indonesian music back to campus, fostering new collaborations and partnerships.

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01. In Nem Seven (phrases Al Suwardi) – 27:48; 02. Silence – 1:36; 03. In Nem Four (phrases Joko Purwanto) – 21:24; 04. Silence – 1:36; 05. In Nem One (group improvisation) - 18.59.

It was Debussy who once famously said of Javanese gamelan music that it “makes Palestrina seem like child’s play”. He is just one of several Western composers, from the late 19th century to the ...