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Gamelan semar pegulingan

Semar pegulingan is a sweet-toned Balinese gamelan ensemble used in the Balinese courts before their dissolution. It is currently enjoying a resurgence of popularity in Bali, and there is one set of these interesting instruments in London.

This month Mel Green, who plays and teaches Balinese gamelan, talks a little about the gamelan semar pegulingan and the innovative new music being written for it today.

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The podcast includes extracts from the following. All recordings are by Mel Green, unless indicated otherwise.

Godeg Mirig (traditional arranged for gamelan semar pegulingan) played by Sekaa Kesuma Sari from Penatih

Godeg Mirig (traditional gamelan gambuh)
excerpt from 'Mahomayana' (a musical drama) performed by Gambuh Kedisan

Jayaprana composed by I Nengah Susila, played by Lila Cita (from 'Lovers of Beauty' available from Lila Cita's website)

Puja Buana composed by Wayan Gede Arsana and played by Sekaa Kesuma Sari

Darma Putri composed by Wayan Sinti and played by Sekaa Kesuma Sari

See also 'Semar Pegulingan' by Nick Gray (written previously for Seleh Notes).

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Gamelan semar pegulingan