Traditional Music of Indonesia

1. Jali Jali

2. Tergoda (Tempted)

3. Tangisku (Me Crying)

4. Wong Ora Duwe (Destitute)

5. Lambaian Bungo (Waving Flowers)

6. Tanda Tresna (Token of Love)

7. Kroncong Telomoyo (Kemayoran)

8. Krongcong Telomoyo

9. Cakra Negara (The Wheels of the State)

10. Aryati (My Girl)

11. Rayuan Pulau Kelapa (Solace on Coconut Island)

12. Jembatan Merah (Red Bridge)

Traditional Music of Indonesia,Various Artists,Legacy,Indonesia,Indonesian,Int'l & World Music,Pop,World Music

Average customer rating: One of the most amazing albums in my collection A fascinating musical tour some really bad music great music, great value

Discover Indonesia Various Artists Manufacturer: Smithsonian Folkways ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Indonesia | Far East & Asia | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music CDs Under $7 | International General | International | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | International General | International | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music CDs Under $7 | Far East & Asia | International | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Far East & Asia | International | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music 4-for-3 International | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Pop | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 All Music | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music Smithsonian Folkways Store | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Similar Items: The Rough Guide to the Music of Indonesia Tembang Sunda: Classical Music from West Java Music Of Indonesia 2: Indonesian Popular Music - Krongcong, Dangdut & Langgam Jawa West Java: Sundanese Jaipong and other Popular Music ASIN: B00004U030 Release Date: 2000-07-25

Tracks:

1. Tetigo
2. Kemayoran
3. Gondang Si Monang-monang
4. Mares
5. Curahan Hati
6. Tabuh Kenilu Sawik
7. Yendisare Aimando
8. Stambul Bila
9. Gandung Sia
10. Padang Magek
11. Tabung
12. Kalimantan
13. Teke Song
14. Welasan
15. Sampeq Penihing

Album Description

Music of Indonesia Selections from the 20-CD Series. Indonesia is a huge country, spread over hundreds of islands, encompassing peoples of many different languages, religions, and musical cultures. Fifteen tracks from the widely acclaimed 20-CD series Music of Indonesia have been selected to provide an exciting and varied introduction to musical styles from different parts of the country. From rowdy gamelan and xylophones to quiet night music for flute, from Christian church harmonies to dissonant part-singing, featuring brilliant performances on guitars, xylophones, gong rows, and brass bands, this anthology will delight both new listeners and those already familiar with the court gamelan of Java. All digitally recorded on location between 1990 and 1997. Recorded, produced, and annotated by Philip Yampolsky with the collaboration of the Indonesian Society for the Performing Arts, and funded by the Ford Foundation. 70 minutes, 20-page booklet.

Customer Reviews:

One of the most amazing albums in my collection.......2006-12-28

My exposure to Indonesian music was pretty much limited to the glories of the Gamelan until I bought this album. What an eye-opener! This one disc offers an awe-inspiring cross-section of the phenomenal diversity and beauty of Indonesian music.

On the strength of it, I eventually went back and bought about three quarters of the albums its tracks are drawn from.

Buy this disc and marvel at the near-endless variety of humankind's musical expression.

A fascinating musical tour.......2003-07-15

Having mostly heard gamelan music from Indonesia, I was dazzled by this collection of mostly non-gamelan styles. This is a great introduction to the Smithsonian Folkways series of recordings from Indonesia. Because the style and mood changes so much from song to song, it is not well-suited as background music. But if you listen to each song to find out what appeals to you, this is the best way to choose from among the 20-odd recordings on Folkways.

some really bad music.......2002-10-01

a collection of mind numbingly bad music- maybe this stuff would appeal to music collectors or specialists but for the average listener such as myself it is the worse CD I own. There is a variety of music but most of it is repetitive and boring, like some bad recordings anthropology classes get to hear. Don't buy this if you are looking for something like the Rough Guides or Putumayo collections of international music.

great music, great value.......2000-07-27

From one of the world's lesser known great musical traditions, this CD is a cornucopia of lesser known traditional and not so traditional Indonesian music, each one surprisingly different and original. Some of my favorite: the meditative "Padang Magek", crazy hybrid of "Stambul Bla" and the guitar (?) in "Sampeq Penihing" . I am sure the producer had a hard time choosing these 15 songs out of the original 20 CDs. A great valued CD, although now I can't help pondering to collect the whole set!

Average customer rating: great collection of balinese music

Music from Bali Pitamaha Manufacturer: Amulet Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Indonesia | Far East & Asia | International | Styles | Music Bali | Indonesia | Far East & Asia | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music ASIN: B00006EXE9 Release Date: 2002-08-06

Tracks:

1. Arrival In Mas
2. Le Gong Dance (Serangan)
3. Pura Petung Sedehan
4. Tenganan
5. Mas
6. Puri Bagus (Bronze Duo)
7. Puri Bagus (Bamboo Duo)

Customer Reviews:

great collection of balinese music.......2004-09-27

This is a good collection of Balinese music containing styles which are not often available.

It has the added benefit of being a project by the late David Baker. David Baker was perhaps the best recording engineer for jazz and a great guy. He gets a great sound on this set.

Average customer rating: Bagus...Bagus...Bagus! It is the most beautiful sound in the world

Tembang Sunda: Classical Music from West Java Ida Widawati , and Lingkung Seni Malati Manufacturer: Celestial Harmonies ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Indonesia | Far East & Asia | International | Styles | Music General | Far East & Asia | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | Far East | Compilations | International | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music Classical | Indie Music | Stores | Music Far East & Asia | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: West Java: Sundanese Jaipong and other Popular Music Discover Indonesia ASIN: B0000007YR Release Date: 1996-10-23

Tracks:

1. Bubuka (Introduction)/Tepang (Loving Welcome)
2. Papatet/Rajamantri/Mupu Kembang (Picking Flowers)/Toropongan
3. Nataan Gunung/Bulan Tumanggal (New Moon)
4. Balaka (Candid)/Liger (Flower In Full Blossom)/Angin Peuting (Evening Breeze)
5. Pangbagea (Greeting)
6. Udan Mas/Udan Iris/Sekar Manis (Sweet Flower)
7. Kapati-Pati (Infatuation)/Eros (Rose)/Kacipta (Imagination)
8. Ceurik Rahwana (Rahwana Weeps)/Kulu-Kulu Bem
9. Sekar Duaan

Album Description

Tembang Sunda: Classical Music from West Java is the first compact disk to be issued out of a larger body of recordings from Indonesia. It is a little known fact that Indonesia is the fourth largest country on Earth with a population approaching 200 million. It is the world's largest Islamic country, and it is Australia's nearest neighbor. Only ca. 100 km (60 miles) away from the northern tip of Australia, it is about as distant as Cuba is from the United States and what a distance that represents in real life...

Once again, the intrepid New Zealand producer/musician/composer David Parsons has made a significant contribution to the knowledge of a little known culture and its little known music. The booklet gives a detailed introduction into Java's contemporary culture (written by The New York Times journalist Barbara Crossette) as well as into the esoteric realm of Tembang Sunda/Cianjuran music in particular (written by eminent ethnomusicologist Andrew Weintraub). It is a landmark of world music and a unique achievement by an expert team of musicians, producers, engineers and writers; it continues Celestial Harmonies' tradition of long standing to enrich the catalogue with recordings from Southeast Asian countries which will play a significant role in the development of the 21st century but are nevertheless widely unknown and misunderstood in the West.

Customer Reviews:

Bagus...Bagus...Bagus!.......1999-01-01

I have been a fan of Indonesian Music for 10 years. Never have I heard such beautiful music as that which coomes from Java. It is both mystical and relaxing. It really brings you home. Orang Indonesia beli musik desini baugus yea? For those of you who don`t speak Indonesian I said buy this CD and experience a little Indonesia. My name is Mike and I own Indo-Collection a small Indonesian Gift Shop In Alhambra, Ca. I play this CD and bang, customers just wanna stay in my store and listen. Hint Hint Indonesian Gift Shop Owners.

It is the most beautiful sound in the world.......1998-12-14

Tembang Sunda is a wonderful flowing music and the most beautiful sounds in the world, which is very universal (very accessible to ears of people who have never heard any Sundanese music before). It provide moments of rare musical beauty.

Average customer rating: gongs and an exciting vocal piece

Music Of Indonesia 12: Gongs And Vocal Music From Sumatra Various Artists Manufacturer: Smithsonian Folkways ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Indonesia | Far East & Asia | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music Smithsonian Folkways Store | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music ASIN: B000001DLB Release Date: 1996-11-19

Tracks:

1. Sidi - Talempong Pariangan Padang Pajang
2. Talipuak Kampai - Talempong Sikatuntuang Dunga Setangkai
3. Pararakan Kuntu - Talempong Unggan
4. Ramo-ramo Tabang Tinggi - Talempong Unggan
5. Kutalu-Talu - Grup Kala Laut
6. Lumut - Grup Sinar Pagi
7. Munalo - Grup Kala Laut
8. Tabuh Kenilu Sawik - Melinting People
9. Tabuh Cetik - Melinting People
10. Tubuh Samang Ngembuk - Melinting People
11. Tabuh Balau Serattau - Melinting People
12. Tanggak - Salawat Dulang Kilek Barapi

Album Description

Melodic gong ensembles and male singing with percussion are found throughout Sumatra. Two of each are heard here: West Sumatran talempong (in two contrasting forms): kulintang from Lampung, at the southern end of the island; the choral didong songs of the Gayo in Aceh; and Salawat dulang, competitive duet singing from west Sumatra that surprisingly uses popular songs as a vehicle for commenting on points of Islamic doctrine. 73 minutes. "Part of a monumental and enjoyable series....Documents gong music that has riffs as concise and propulsive as dance tracks."-New York Times

Customer Reviews:

gongs and an exciting vocal piece.......1998-09-04

Most of the selections are quick pieces played on row gongs, but the last vocal duet is a gas!

Average customer rating: Better to see the show first Music of a Rich Legacy

Indonesia - Wayang Golek: The Sound & Celebration of Sundanese Puppet Theater Various Artists Manufacturer: Music Earth / Multic ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Indonesia | Far East & Asia | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music Bargain Box Sets | International General | International | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | International General | International | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music ASIN: B00005YQRD Release Date: 2002-01-22

Tracks:

1. Introduction: Kararangge/Papalayon Gede/Papalayon Kering (Mataram)/Gudril/Kalkum (Salendro)
2. Introduction: Banjaran
3. Introduction: Karatagan
4. Introduction: Kawitan
5. Introduction: Kawitan
6. Introduction: Murwa Pondok
7. Scene 1. Karatonan (First Audience Scene) In Giling Wesi: Saur Nira
8. Scene 1. Karatonan (First Audience Scene) In Giling Wesi: Sri Tinon
9. Scene 1. Karatonan (First Audience Scene) In Giling Wesi: Nyandra
10. Scene 1. Karatonan (First Audience Scene) In Giling Wesi: Dialogue

Tracks:

1. Scene 1. Karatonan (First Audience Scene) In Giling Wesi: Dialogue
2. Scene 1. Karatonan (First Audience Scene) In Giling Wesi: Karatagan
3. Scene 1. Karatonan (First Audience Scene) In Giling Wesi: Dialogue
4. Scene 1. Karatonan (First Audience Scene) In Giling Wesi: Datang Nira
5. Scene 1. Karatonan (First Audience Scene) In Giling Wesi: Gehger Sore
6. Scene 2. Paseban Jarvi (Outer Audience Scene): Datang Nira
7. Scene 2. Paseban Jarvi (Outer Audience Scene): Nyandra
8. Scene 2. Paseban Jarvi (Outer Audience Scene): Dialogue
9. Scene 2. Paseban Jarvi (Outer Audience Scene): Panglima
10. Scene 2. Paseban Jarvi (Outer Audience Scene): KB/Dua Saati/Saha Eta
11. Scene 2. Paseban Jarvi (Outer Audience Scene): Announcement
12. Scene 2. Paseban Jarvi (Outer Audience Scene): Teu Weleh Emut Bae
13. Scene 3. Lawang Salapetangkap (The Gate Of Heaven): Toya Mijil

Tracks:

1. Scene 3. Lawang Salapetangkap (The Gate Of Heaven): Nyandra
2. Scene 3. Lawang Salapetangkap (The Gate Of Heaven): Kajawen
3. Scene 3. Lawang Salapetangkap (The Gate Of Heaven): Dialogue
4. Scene 3. Lawang Salapetangkap (The Gate Of Heaven): Kaget Denira
5. Scene 3. Lawang Salapetangkap (The Gate Of Heaven): Dialogue
6. Scene 3. Lawang Salapetangkap (The Gate Of Heaven): Nyandra
7. Scene 3. Lawang Salapetangkap (The Gate Of Heaven): Dialogue
8. Scene 3. Lawang Salapetangkap (The Gate Of Heaven): Sekar Antawacana
9. Scene 3. Lawang Salapetangkap (The Gate Of Heaven): Dialogue
10. Scene 3. Lawang Salapetangkap (The Gate Of Heaven): Lagu Perang/Dialogue
11. Scene 3. Lawang Salapetangkap (The Gate Of Heaven): Dialogue
12. Scene 3. Lawang Salapetangkap (The Gate Of Heaven): Lagu Perang/Dialogue
13. Scene 3. Lawang Salapetangkap (The Gate Of Heaven): Sampak
14. Scene 3. Lawang Salapetangkap (The Gate Of Heaven): Dialogue/Lagu Perang
15. Scene 3. Lawang Salapetangkap (The Gate Of Heaven): Sekar Antawacana/Dialogue
16. Scene 3. Lawang Salapetangkap (The Gate Of Heaven): Nyandra
17. Scene 3. Lawang Salapetangkap (The Gate Of Heaven): Cinandak
18. Scene 3. Lawang Salapetangkap (The Gate Of Heaven): Nyandra
19. Scene 3. Lawang Salapetangkap (The Gate Of Heaven): Sound Effects/Lagu Perang
20. Scene 3. Lawang Salapetangkap (The Gate Of Heaven): Nyandra
21. Scene 3. Lawang Salapetangkap (The Gate Of Heaven): Catrik
22. Scene 4. Batara Guru's Throne (Bale Mercukunda): Dialogue
23. Scene 4. Batara Guru's Throne (Bale Mercukunda): Asa Tos Tepang/Pras Pris
24. Scene 4. Batara Guru's Throne (Bale Mercukunda): Sri Tinon
25. Scene 4. Batara Guru's Throne (Bale Mercukunda): Nyandra
26. Scene 4. Batara Guru's Throne (Bale Mercukunda): Sekar Antawacana
27. Scene 4. Batara Guru's Throne (Bale Mercukunda): Dialogue
28. Scene 4. Batara Guru's Throne (Bale Mercukunda): Sinyur
29. Scene 4. Batara Guru's Throne (Bale Mercukunda): Nyandra

Tracks:

1. Scene 5. Panditaan (A Hermitage): Gedong Duwur
2. Scene 5. Panditaan (A Hermitage): Nyandra
3. Scene 5. Panditaan (A Hermitage): Sinyur
4. Scene 5. Panditaan (A Hermitage): Nurcahaya
5. Scene 5. Panditaan (A Hermitage): Nyandra
6. Scene 5. Panditaan (A Hermitage): Lagu Perang
7. Scene 5. Panditaan (A Hermitage): Mangwas
8. Scene 5. Panditaan (A Hermitage): Dialogue
9. Scene 5. Panditaan (A Hermitage): Lagu Perang
10. Scene 5. Panditaan (A Hermitage): Bingah Amarwasuta
11. Scene 5. Panditaan (A Hermitage): Dialogue
12. Scene 5. Panditaan (A Hermitage): Lagu Perang
13. Scene 5. Panditaan (A Hermitage): Dialogue
14. Scene 5. Panditaan (A Hermitage): Lagu Perang
15. Scene 6. Padesaan (A Village): Nyandra
16. Scene 6. Padesaan (A Village): Lara-lara
17. Scene 6. Padesaan (A Village): Dialogue
18. Scene 6. Padesaan (A Village): Monologue
19. Scene 6. Padesaan (A Village): Wangsit Siliwangi
20. Scene 6. Padesaan (A Village): Monologue

Tracks:

1. Scene 6. Padesaan (A Village): Monologue
2. Scene 6. Padesaan (A Village): Dialogue
3. Scene 6. Padesaan (A Village): Kulu-kulu Bem
4. Scene 6. Padesaan (A Village): Dialogue
5. Scene 6. Padesaan (A Village): Bingah Amarwasuta
6. Scene 6. Padesaan (A Village): Nyandra
7. Scene 6. Padesaan (A Village): Dialogue
8. Scene 6. Padesaan (A Village): Sekar Antawacana
9. Scene 6. Padesaan (A Village): Dialogue
10. Scene 6. Padesaan (A Village): Lagu Perang
11. Scene 7. Perang Kembang ('Flower Battle'): Nyandra
12. Scene 7. Perang Kembang ('Flower Battle'): Datang Nira
13. Scene 7. Perang Kembang ('Flower Battle'): Dialogue
14. Scene 7. Perang Kembang ('Flower Battle'): Lagu Perang
15. Scene 7. Perang Kembang ('Flower Battle'): Dialogue
16. Scene 7. Perang Kembang ('Flower Battle'): Lagu Perang
17. Scene 7. Perang Kembang ('Flower Battle'): Nyandra
18. Scene 7. Perang Kembang ('Flower Battle'): Lagu Perang
19. Scene 7. Perang Kembang ('Flower Battle'): Nyandra
20. Scene 7. Perang Kembang ('Flower Battle'): Lagu Perang
21. Scene 8. Swargamaniloka (Heaven): Dialogue
22. Scene 8. Swargamaniloka (Heaven): Nyandra
23. Scene 8. Swargamaniloka (Heaven): Dialogue
24. Scene 8. Swargamaniloka (Heaven): Lagu Perang
25. Scene 8. Swargamaniloka (Heaven): Dialogue
26. Scene 8. Swargamaniloka (Heaven): Lagu Perang
27. Scene 9. Lawang Salapetangkep (The Gate Of Heaven): Nyandra
28. Scene 9. Lawang Salapetangkep (The Gate Of Heaven): Kadipatenan
29. Scene 9. Lawang Salapetangkep (The Gate Of Heaven): Dialogue
30. Scene 9. Lawang Salapetangkep (The Gate Of Heaven): Kakawen
31. Scene 9. Lawang Salapetangkep (The Gate Of Heaven): Dialogue
32. Scene 9. Lawang Salapetangkep (The Gate Of Heaven): Nyandra
33. Scene 9. Lawang Salapetangkep (The Gate Of Heaven): Dialogue
34. Scene 9. Lawang Salapetangkep (The Gate Of Heaven): Nyandra
35. Scene 9. Lawang Salapetangkep (The Gate Of Heaven): Dialogue
36. Scene 9. Lawang Salapetangkep (The Gate Of Heaven): Nyandra
37. Scene 9. Lawang Salapetangkep (The Gate Of Heaven): Lagu Perang
38. Scene 10. Swargamaniloka (Heaven): Nyandra
39. Scene 10. Swargamaniloka (Heaven): Lagu Perang
40. Scene 10. Swargamaniloka (Heaven): Nyandra
41. Scene 10. Swargamaniloka (Heaven): Lagu Perang
42. Scene 10. Swargamaniloka (Heaven): Dialogue
43. Scene 10. Swargamaniloka (Heaven): Nyandra
44. Scene 10. Swargamaniloka (Heaven): Dialogue
45. Scene 10. Swargamaniloka (Heaven): Lagu Perang
46. Scene 10. Swargamaniloka (Heaven): Bendrong Petit
47. Scene 11. Bale Mercukunda (Batara Guru's Throne): Dialogue
48. Scene 11. Bale Mercukunda (Batara Guru's Throne): Dialogue
49. Scene 11. Bale Mercukunda (Batara Guru's Throne): Cinandak
50. Scene 11. Bale Mercukunda (Batara Guru's Throne): Nyandra
51. Scene 11. Bale Mercukunda (Batara Guru's Throne): Dialogue
52. Scene 11. Bale Mercukunda (Batara Guru's Throne): Lagu Perang
53. Scene 11. Bale Mercukunda (Batara Guru's Throne): Dialogue

Tracks:

1. Scene 11. Bale Mercukunda (Batara Guru's Throne): Lagu Perang
2. Scene 11. Bale Mercukunda (Batara Guru's Throne): Dialogue
3. Scene 11. Bale Mercukunda (Batara Guru's Throne): Lagu Perang
4. Scene 11. Bale Mercukunda (Batara Guru's Throne): Dialogue
5. Scene 11. Bale Mercukunda (Batara Guru's Throne): Lagu Perang
6. Scene 11. Bale Mercukunda (Batara Guru's Throne): Dialogue
7. Scene 11. Bale Mercukunda (Batara Guru's Throne): Lilir Ya Merbangun
8. Scene 11. Bale Mercukunda (Batara Guru's Throne): Dialogue
9. Scene 11. Bale Mercukunda (Batara Guru's Throne): Lagu Perang
10. Scene 12. Lawang Salapetangkap (The Gate Of Heaven): Nyandra
11. Scene 12. Lawang Salapetangkap (The Gate Of Heaven): Uceng
12. Scene 12. Lawang Salapetangkap (The Gate Of Heaven): Dialogue
13. Scene 12. Lawang Salapetangkap (The Gate Of Heaven): Dialogue
14. Scene 12. Lawang Salapetangkap (The Gate Of Heaven): Lagu Perang
15. Scene 12. Lawang Salapetangkap (The Gate Of Heaven): Dialogue
16. Scene 12. Lawang Salapetangkap (The Gate Of Heaven): Lagu Perang
17. Scene 12. Lawang Salapetangkap (The Gate Of Heaven): Dialogue
18. Scene 12. Lawang Salapetangkap (The Gate Of Heaven): Lagu Perang
19. Scene 12. Lawang Salapetangkap (The Gate Of Heaven): Dialogue
20. Scene 12. Lawang Salapetangkap (The Gate Of Heaven): Lagu Perang
21. Scene 12. Lawang Salapetangkap (The Gate Of Heaven): Dialogue
22. Scene 12. Lawang Salapetangkap (The Gate Of Heaven): Lagu Perang
23. Scene 12. Lawang Salapetangkap (The Gate Of Heaven): Dialogue
24. Scene 12. Lawang Salapetangkap (The Gate Of Heaven): Lagu Perang
25. Scene 12. Lawang Salapetangkap (The Gate Of Heaven): Dialogue
26. Scene 12. Lawang Salapetangkap (The Gate Of Heaven): Lagu Perang
27. Scene 12. Lawang Salapetangkap (The Gate Of Heaven): Dialogue
28. Scene 12. Lawang Salapetangkap (The Gate Of Heaven): Lagu Perang
29. Scene 12. Lawang Salapetangkap (The Gate Of Heaven): Monologue
30. Scene 12. Lawang Salapetangkap (The Gate Of Heaven): Jiro

Customer Reviews:

Better to see the show first.......2005-06-06

Yes, it is a stunning set of CD's, but having had the opportunity to see Asep live on two occasions on his recent tour of the UK, I would comment that you get a lot more out of the music having seen the show first. Listening to the CD's is sometimes hard work, as there is a large amount of dialogue and commentary, although this in itself is interesting, with the shouts of encouragement and even an advert or two thrown in! Then you get a snippet of great gamelan music, most of which are quite short, as they accompany the action.
There is of course a full translation but its in .pdf format and I found the story quite hard to follow.
Asep is an amazing guy, and to see the puppets in all their fine clothes and colors, to see them literally thrown to his assistant and the brilliant special effects - including blood, vomiting and hilarious slow-motion is an experience you will not forget.
Also remember the gamelan is not a "full" gamelan as in Javanese recordings.

Music of a Rich Legacy.......2003-12-27

Wayang Golek puppet theater is among the World's most sophisticated and asthetically rich traditions. This is a live recording of Asep Sunandar, the the most popular dalang (puppeteer) in Sunda accompanied by his energetic troupe Giri Harja 3. Although these CD's include a lot of extraneous sound from the bustling audience, what you hear is an authentic performance of great beauty and grandeur. I strongly recommend this amazing recording to anyone who has an interest in the amazing culture of the Sundanese.

Average customer rating:

The Music of Bali Various Artists Manufacturer: Celestial Harmonies ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Indonesia | Far East & Asia | International | Styles | Music Bali | Indonesia | Far East & Asia | International | Styles | Music General | Far East & Asia | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | Far East | Compilations | International | Styles | Music General | Compilations | International | Styles | Music General | New Age | Styles | Music General | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music Far East & Asia | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: The Music of Cambodia The Music of Vietnam 3 CD Boxed Set ASIN: B00000080C Release Date: 1997-04-29

Tracks:

1. Selamat Datang (Welcome) - Swara Cipta Priyanti, Jegog
2. Amuknama (Driving The Water Buffalo) - Swara Cipta Priyanti, Jegog
3. Penutup (Ending) - Swara Cipta Priyanti, Jegog

Tracks:

1. Sekar Jepun
2. Puspa Mekar (A Welcome Dance)
3. Legong Kraton
4. Kebyar Trompong
5. Ujan Mas (Golden Rain)
6. Kapi Raja (King Of The Birds)
7. Sekar Gendot (The Flowers)
8. Truna Jaya (A Welcome Dance)

Tracks:

1. Kecak Dance - Tojan, Kecak & Rama Budaya, Tektekan
2. Tektekan (Bala Bhuta) - Tojan, Kecak & Rama Budaya, Tektekan

Average customer rating:

Music Of Indonesia 1: Songs Before Dawn - Gandrung Banyuwangi Various Artists Manufacturer: Smithsonian Folkways ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Indonesia | Far East & Asia | International | Styles | Music General | Far East & Asia | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music Far East & Asia | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music Smithsonian Folkways Store | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Similar Items: Music Of Indonesia 2: Indonesian Popular Music - Krongcong, Dangdut & Langgam Jawa Music Of Indonesia 3: Music From The Outskirts Of Jakarta ASIN: B000001DIQ Release Date: 1992-07-13

Tracks:

1. Delimoan
2. Candra Dewi
3. Seblang Lokento
4. Padha Nonton
5. Jaran Dhawuk
6. Laya Kumendhung
7. Sekar Jenang
8. Erang-erang Subuh
9. Sawung Galing
10. Opak Apem
11. Giro

Album Description

In the Banyuwangi region, located in the eastern end of Java, a vibrant and earthy musical genre called gandrung is performed. Never before issued on any recordings in the West, this tradition begins sometime around 9 p.m. and ends just before dawn. An unmarried female singer performs a beautiful suite of songs backed by a small ensemble of musicians who play violins, drums, and metal percussion. The male guests at this dance party pay money for the priviledge of dancing with this mesmerizing songstress. The suite is recorded here in a full performance by one of the music's finest living singers,Gadrung Temu. "...slow-boil gamelan grooves...ticktocking drum and gong rhythms stretch and recoil..." -- The Village Voice

Average customer rating:

Music Of Indonesia 15: South Sulawesi Strings Various Artists Manufacturer: Smithsonian Folkways ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Indonesia | Far East & Asia | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music Smithsonian Folkways Store | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music ASIN: B000001DLK Release Date: 1997-11-18

Tracks:

1. Getti' Lampa
2. La Tinulu La Kasiasi
3. Four Tunes - Kajang
4. Ati-ati Raja - Kajang
5. Dendang Sia
6. Lambang Sari Seddi
7. Tipalayo - Mandar
8. Sai Malayo - Mandar
9. Three songs - Toraja
10. Paambi' Bulu' - Makasar
11. Gandung Sia
12. Pajalenje'na

Amazon.com

More incomparable music from the islands of Indonesia is presented in Volume 15 of the Smithsonian Folkways series recorded and compiled by Philip Yampolsky. This series has been exposing the world (and even Indonesia itself) to a myriad of cultural and musical surprises from the country with the globe's third largest population. South Sulawesi's interest in foreign instruments gives this recording its unique perspective. Arabic lutes, European violins, and zithers are all brought together to create rather raucous string-band music that seems to both reflect Indonesian culture and deflect tradition. The featured instruments include kacapi, a zither that might be comparable to a mountain dulcimer. It is strummed in an open fashion, with noted strings playing the melody over a drone. Gambus is a lutelike instrument with heavy, muted strings plucked by the performer. Other tracks use the violin in a distinctly Indonesian fashion. Most of the tracks feature small groups of two or three players, usually just instruments and voice with no percussion. As with all CDs in this series, detailed and highly readable notes on the history, culture, and music are included. --Louis Gibson

Album Description

Cultures along the Indonesian coast in South Sulawesi have adapted foreign string isntruments to Indonesian musical aesthetics. This event-oriented music (accompanied and instrumental) often accompanies acrobats and clowns performing at family celebrations and ceremonies. Both professional and informal duets, trios, or ensembles, play two-stringed lutes, lutes that probably originated in Arabia, violins, and zithers. 70 minutes. Recorded in South Sulawesi in 1996.

Average customer rating: Javanese court gamelan

The Sultan's Pleasure Various Artists Manufacturer: Music of the World ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Indonesia | Far East & Asia | International | Styles | Music General | Far East & Asia | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | Far East | Compilations | International | Styles | Music ASIN: B000003IS1 Release Date: 1994-10-18

Tracks:

1. Ladrang Rajamanggala
2. Gendhing And Ladrang Galagothang
3. Ladrang Mares Kumencar
4. Sekar Ageng Pranajiwa
5. Bawa Prawiralalita-Gendhing And Ladrang...
6. Ladrang Sri Kondur

Customer Reviews:

Javanese court gamelan.......1999-11-10

I find this quite a "difficult" CD to listen to, not so good as the similar "Music of the kraton". However, it still has some very nice soft instrumental music with good examples of male singing.To me though, its similar to other gamelan CD's of court music - but still a valuable example.

Average customer rating: Add this album to your CD collection! Betawi and Beyond

Music Of Indonesia 3: Music From The Outskirts Of Jakarta Various Artists Manufacturer: Smithsonian Folkways ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Indonesia | Far East & Asia | International | Styles | Music General | Far East & Asia | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music Far East & Asia | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music Smithsonian Folkways Store | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Similar Items: Music Of Indonesia 2: Indonesian Popular Music - Krongcong, Dangdut & Langgam Jawa Music Of Indonesia 1: Songs Before Dawn - Gandrung Banyuwangi ASIN: B000001DIU Release Date: 1992-07-13

Tracks:

1. Lagu Lama (Old Repertoire): Pobin Kong Ji Lok - Gambang Kromong Irama Bersatu/Hok
2. Lagu Lama (Old Repertoire): Pobin Pe Pan Tau-Gula Ganting-Lopan Ce Cu Teng - Masnah/Gambang Kromong Irama Bersatu/Hok
3. Lagu Lama (Old Repertoire): Pobin Pe Pan Tau-Mas Nona-Lopan Tukang Sado - Masnah/Gambang Kromong Irama Bersatu/Hok
4. Lagu Lama (Old Repertoire): Pobin Poa Si Li Tan-Poa Si Li Tan-Pobin Poa Si Li Tan - Masnah/Gambang Kromong Irama Bersatu/Hok
5. Lagu Lama (Old Repertoire): Pobin Pe Pan Tau-Burung Nori-Lopan Seng Kyok - Masnah/Gambang Kromong Irama Bersatu/Hok
6. Lagu Sayur (Modern Repertoire): Balo-Balo - Mama Ong/Gambang Kromong Slendang Betawi/Ustari
7. Lagu Sayur (Modern Repertoire): Stambul Bila - Mama Ong/Gambang Kromong Slendang Betawi/Ustari
8. Lagu Sayur (Modern Repertoire): Onde-Onde - Mama Ong/Gambang Kromong Slendang Betawi/Ustari
9. Lagu Sayur (Modern Repertoire): Stambul Lama - Mama Ong/Gambang Kromong Slendang Betawi/Ustari
10. Lagu Sayur (Modern Repertoire): Cinta Manis - Grup Tanjidor Kembang Ros/Sarna

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Containing at least one absolutely perfect track, this exceptionally beautiful and eccentric album features older and more recent music found outside Java's capital. "Stambul Bila," from the modern repertoire, sounds both geographically specific and nearly universal at once. A solo trumpet that immediately suggests Mexican mariachi introduces a 3-D fabric of tempos played by a rigorously loose stratification of xylophones, drums, and gongs. Chinese violins and a flute flutter above and below, commenting and cajoling the male and female singers, who alternate verses. "A funny thing about trains," sings Mama Ong cryptically, "they're so long but there's no horse. A funny thing about my sweetheart," she continues. "He walks past again and again." The faux-Latin trumpet continues its festive air until a Hawaiian steel guitar suddenly drifts in like a dream of Nigerian juju music, elevating this wild interisland Dixieland-gamelan experience into sublimity for more than nine minutes. The rest of the album is nearly as great. --Richard Gehr

Album Description

Gambang Kromong comes from a virtually invisible part of the capital of Indonesia that most people have forgotten. Both performers and audience for this music today live at the edges of Jakarta and in the towns and semi-rural areas beyond. The music is wonderfully disorienting. It combines Indonesian, Chinese, and sometimes European-derived instruments in musical styles, at times reminiscent of gamelan music and at other times recalls small-group jazz of the 1920s and 1930s. "Don't miss the modern stuff-- a Dixieland-gamelan head trip you have to hear..." -- The Village Voice

Customer Reviews:

Add this album to your CD collection!.......2000-07-01

This is surly an album that you will enjoy listing to, especially if you like having a variety of sounds.

Betawi and Beyond.......2000-02-20

As a novice to Indonesian Music, I was blown away at the content of this album. Not only are the tracks superlative, but the liner notes and geographical information drew you in to a world of passion and prolific creativity. Onde-onde has been playing in my Java Media Player on loop mode.

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