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"Gong Kebar Legendaris" is a Balinese Gamelan ensemble belonging to ISI Denpasar University, Bali, Indonesia.

We recorded rehearsals during June 2022 at the Campus of the University, prior to an annual celebration at a Temple in the Pinda Town, Blahbatuh.

Legendaris is a group of experienced musicians who bring the essence, style and quality of gamelan to the younger musicians at the University. Most of the players of this record are the most experienced teachers in Bali and their successor.

The participation of the musicians is measured by their seniority in the ensemble, with the oldest being the ones who have the possibility of choosing which instrument to play, and the new musicians joining the remaining musical instruments.

In these recordings we can listen to the rehearsal process, inside the studio, where the quality is the highest of traditional Gamelan. We will enjoy compositions such as "Tabuh Kutus Pelayon", with the longest and most complex measures, already classic dances such as "Truna Jaya" and "Kebyar Trompong", the feminine vocal song of "Kebyar Dang" and the delicious elite composition of "Legong Kuntul".

The musical ensemble used is the still popular "Gong Kebyar", Gong referring to the biggest, essential percussion instrument of the ensemble, and "Kebyar" to burst, explosion, highlighting the fast and effusive characteristics of this type of ensemble.

We wish you enjoy these sounds,
Blessings.

Documentary project of recording the authentique atmosphere of "Balinese Gamelan Sound", for University ISI Denpasar, Bali, Indonesia.

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