The Jasmine Isle: Gamelan Music

by Various Artists

The Jasmine Isle: Gamelan Music cover art
  • Type: Compilation
  • Released: October 1969
  • Label: Nonesuch
  • Country: Indonesia
  • Length: 32:07
  • Community rating: 3.28/5 from 2 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Captured by ethnomusicologist Suryabrata, this field recording documents the intricate metallic percussion and cyclical structures of the Central Javanese court tradition. The release played a crucial role in introducing complex Southeast Asian polyrhythms to Western audiences through the esteemed Explorer Series.

Genres

Descriptors: instrumental, acoustic, rhythmic, ritualistic

Tracklist

  1. Pangkur (3:03)
  2. Tjatrik (6:13)
  3. Tjatrik II (1:07)
  4. Bendrong (2:51)
  5. Sembung Gilang (2:28)
  6. Senggot (4:34)
  7. Bendrong II (1:35)
  8. Sigromangsah (2:44)
  9. Kebo Giro (1:32)
  10. Liwung (6:00)

Credits

  • Unknown Artist - primary artist
  • Ray Cruz - artwork [cover art]
  • Peter K. Siegel - supervised by [production]

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