Bali - Gong Gede

Gamelan Gong Gede of Batur Temple

World Music Library 5153

Contents:

1. Lelambatan tabuh nem, "Galang Kangin"
2. Lelambatan tabuh pitu, "Lasem"
3. Lelambatan tabuh kutus, "Sembiran"

Playing time: 64'

Recording date: December 1990 (Bali)

This recording features the lelambatan genre of solemn ritual music. The sound quality is very good here, and the result can be quite impressive.

This gamelan of the Batur Temple is generally considered to be the highest ranking on Bali.

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