Meet The Band by wysiwig
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Every dance needs a band and if you are talking about the Barong Dance that means gamelan.
Balinese music is based around an instrument known as the gamelan (gong). The gamelan is such a central part of Balinese music that the whole 'orchestra' is also referred to as a gamelan. The ensemble features xylophones, drums and gongs; bamboo flutes, and stringed instruments.
In Javanese mythology, the gamelan was created around 230 a.d. by Sang Hyang Guru who ruled as king of all Java. He needed a signal to summon the gods and thus invented the gong. For more complex messages, he invented two other gongs, thus forming the original gamelan set. Gamelan's role in rituals is so important that there is a Javanese saying, "It is not official until the gong is hung."
For those who are interested, here is a video to give you just a taste of gamelan:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VP4usMLrpYs&feature=related
and one more:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6dIJtbS4QsU&feature=related
So now you’ve met the band, sit back and enjoy the show.
Comments (14)
blinkings
Interesting instrument.
whaleman
Interesting photos!
hipps13
music sure can bring the smiles as does dances to the sways of laughter warm hugs, Linda
durleybeachbum
I watched the videos: what enthusiasm! We used to have visits at school from the music specialists who brought various instruments from other cultures for our pupils to 'have a go'.
Faemike55
Wonderful images and interesting history Thanks
mariogiannecchini
Very interesting images and story !
mariogiannecchini
Very interesting images and story !
sandra46
SUPERB WORK, GREAT IMAGES
JuliSonne
From your journey report ...I always learn new things . I think soon my head explodes wink Class pics!! Greets Juli
npauling
Excellent captures and an interesting story.
vaggabondd
Music and dinner sounds good :) nice shot and explaination my friend
auntietk
I was in an area where I couldn't view videos when you posted this, so I waited until we were back home and went back. Mesmerizing performances! It's easy to get caught up in the rhythms and sounds. Thanks for this!
tennesseecowgirl
Thanks to the link for the video. aGreat image!!
myrrhluz
Thanks for the links! It's great to have a sound to put with the images. I found another one which answered my question in my last comment, here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hmrN3VafSS8&feature=related Excellent images. I like the expression of the musician. It looks like he is really enjoying himself. Very interesting narrative and terrific images!