Bali Dua

Editorial Reviews
Amazon.com
The Japanese project called Jalan Jalan returns with the follow-up to their haunting debut of ambient gamelan music, Bali. Like its predecessor, Bali Dua continues to use samples of Balinese gamelan instruments, along with metallophones and gongs, deploying slow-motion melodies against swirls of synthesizers that move like clouds. This time out, however, Yasufumi Yamashita, the main composer of Jalan Jalan, has added a subtle lushness to the proceedings. The simple acoustic guitar cycle of "Sekar" frames the stately melody of the gamelan. Yamashita uses wood chimes to accent the terrain on some pieces, while Balinese traditional singers pop up on others. Like Pachebel's "Canon" and Brian Eno's "An Ending (Ascent)," Jalan Jalan's compositions seem like they could go on forever, melodies spiraling in minor key refrains that point towards infinity. And like all titles on the Pacific Moon label, it even comes with a couple of sticks of incense to set the mood. But with Jalan Jalan, you won't need it as they take you into their own virtual Bali. --John Diliberto

Product Description
Bali is said to be one of the most spiritual places in the world. It is a mysterious island, where music seems to breathe, like a living creature. In a follow-up to their immensely popular first album, "Bali," Jalan Jalan's "Bali dua" takes us there again.

To enhance your enjoyment of the music, removable incense sticks are included in the spine of the CD jewel case.

Bali Dua

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Bali Dua

Bali Dua
Bali Dua
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Soothing, peaceful, zzzzzzzz
  • Very good but...
  • Spacious and Calming
  • overrated
  • Serenity Guaranteed!
 Bali Dua
Jalan Jalan
Manufacturer: Pacific Moon [Alleg]
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

AmbientAmbient | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music
GeneralGeneral | International | Styles | Music
BaliBali | Indonesia | Far East & Asia | International | Styles | Music
Jazz FusionJazz Fusion | Jazz | Styles | Music
GeneralGeneral | New Age | Styles | Music
MeditationMeditation | New Age | Styles | Music
GeneralGeneral | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music
GeneralGeneral | New Age | Indie Music | Stores | Music
Similar Items:
  1. Bali
  2. Ngaio Gamelan
  3. Bali
  4. Mai
  5. Bali: Music from the Morning of the World

ASIN: B00005604C
Release Date: 2001-04-03

Tracks:

  1. Kaja (Come From)
  2. Sekar (Spirit Of Plants)
  3. Step
  4. Wari
  5. Hug With The Wind
  6. Bulan
  7. Barong Forest
  8. Horizon

Amazon.com

The Japanese project called Jalan Jalan returns with the follow-up to their haunting debut of ambient gamelan music, Bali. Like its predecessor, Bali Dua continues to use samples of Balinese gamelan instruments, along with metallophones and gongs, deploying slow-motion melodies against swirls of synthesizers that move like clouds. This time out, however, Yasufumi Yamashita, the main composer of Jalan Jalan, has added a subtle lushness to the proceedings. The simple acoustic guitar cycle of "Sekar" frames the stately melody of the gamelan. Yamashita uses wood chimes to accent the terrain on some pieces, while Balinese traditional singers pop up on others. Like Pachebel's "Canon" and Brian Eno's "An Ending (Ascent)," Jalan Jalan's compositions seem like they could go on forever, melodies spiraling in minor key refrains that point towards infinity. And like all titles on the Pacific Moon label, it even comes with a couple of sticks of incense to set the mood. But with Jalan Jalan, you won't need it as they take you into their own virtual Bali. --John Diliberto

Album Description

Bali is said to be one of the most spiritual places in the world. It is a mysterious island, where music seems to breathe, like a living creature. In a follow-up to their immensely popular first album, "Bali," Jalan Jalan's "Bali dua" takes us there again.

To enhance your enjoyment of the music, removable incense sticks are included in the spine of the CD jewel case.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Soothing, peaceful, zzzzzzzz.......2007-04-01

I have to admit I haven't heard the entire CD yet after five times starting to listen. It is so soothing I think I am asleep before I even hit the fourth track. I bought this along with the other CD after hearing the music on Audio Visions.

4 out of 5 stars Very good but..........2007-03-26

The first "Bali" is so good I couldn't wait to get this one too.
Although it is very good, there is something about it that can't match the sheer simple beauty of the first. There is much more synthesizer here and a lot more going on which I thinks detracts from the pure, simple sounds of peace that the first one delivered. Also, the songs do not flow nearly as well on "Dua".
If you liked the first disc you will probably like this one too but just be prepared to expect something a little more busy and synthesized.

5 out of 5 stars Spacious and Calming.......2006-07-27

This CD sounds just like its cover looks--lots of open space and gentle washes of sound, punctuated with simple Gamelan based melodies. The previous reviewer seems to overlook the fact that this music is meant to capture a mood. It was not created to sound just like Gamelan music. When you first listen to this CD you will feel that it's somewhat sparse, but therein lies the genius. Gamelan music is very busy, so naturally people that are interested in this genre will at first be disappointed by this CD, but once you get over the clash of your own expectation with the music itself, you will be quite surprised to find that this is very enjoyable music. This is one of my favorite CD's, and for good reason; the music is very melodic, well executed, and quite comforting and gentle. You could use it for reading, Yoga, Massage, love making even :-)...Give it a try. You won't be disappointed.

2 out of 5 stars overrated.......2005-05-08

I love Bali and its spheres, I love electronic music. but this i.m.o. is some new age popular synth music with the obvious bali samples. Instead check
David Parson's Ngaio gamelan
thats beautiful art

5 out of 5 stars Serenity Guaranteed!.......2005-01-23

Jalan Jalan has captured the essence of Bali in this beautiful work of art. Jalan Jalan means to "walk" and this music, like the ebbing and flowing of a gentle tide, invites you to take a dreamy journey on a deserted beach or a quiet forest. I wish these meditative pieces could go on..and on.. and on. This CD is guaranteed to invoke peaceful images to help calm your soul.

Their first album, Bali also is good but Bali Dua IMO is great as the musicians have become more adept at weaving in more variety with the instruments and voice whilst mantaining the same quiet and soothing quality.

I am so glad to have discovered the music of Jalan Jalan which is not your typical-spacey-new-age overworked material out there. I hope they'll release more albums.
And past reviewers, thank you!

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