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Various Artists
Gamelan Music of Bali: Field Recordings by Deben Bhattacharya, 1973-74
DEATH141
- First-time limited double vinyl & cassette release
- Field recordings captured in historic villages between December 1973 and January 1974
- Includes photography and notes by Deben Bhattacharya
Description
A first-time limited double vinyl & cassette release for Bengali ethnomusicologist, filmmaker and radio producer Deben Bhattacharya’s Bali field recordings, captured in the historic villages of Puri Karangasem, Tegaltamu, and Kayumas Kaja between December 1973 and January 1974. Searingly beautiful and hypnotic, these are some of the finest candid, open-air sonic documents made of Balinese gong keybar orchestras accompanying authentic dance-dramas, ceremonial funeral rites and shadow puppetry plays. The 2LP is limited to 300 copies and features each of the 4 tracks cut across its own side, with photography and notes by Deben Bhattacharya.
Preview Tracklist
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Gamelan Ensemble Majuli Agung - Ceremonial Funeral Music: Tabuh Lelambatan Lawas
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Ida Bagus Rai - Mahabharata
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Gamelan Orchestra of Tegaltamu - Barong
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Gamelan Ensemble Majuli Agung - Trunajaya
