Bali Gamelan Sound - Upacara Tarian Gianyar (2022) [Hi-Res]

Upacara Tarian Gianyar, can be refered as "The Gianyar Dance Party". "Upacara" is a conceptual word which refers to a celebration in a Hindu Temple, in Bali.

In this release we had the pleassure to record the local group of Batu Aji Village, in Batubulan, Gianyar (Central East part of the Island).

The players choose a repertory destined for early dancers, as many kids performed in the party. Each of this songs conceptualises a complex choreography, sometimes grupal and sometimes individual. Some of this tracks were composed around the year 1920.

The families were watching and enjoying the performance of the kids, so it became a very special ocation.

"Puspanjali" is as a welcoming dance, performed by kids, the same as "Pendet", a choreography offered for special guests.

"Baris Tunggal" is a solo warrior dance with hectic kotekan patterns, while "Sekar Jagat" is also a welcoming performance, translated from Balinese Language as "The Flower of this Planet".

"Legong Kraton Lasam" is the first classical dance of this recording, an old piece, which retells the story of a Royal wise and handomse man who lived on the palace.

"Kebyar Duduk" is also a classical song, showing a sitting dance performance, while "Mergapati" dance tells the story of a Royal Animal.

"Tari Nelayan" shows the life of a typical fisherman in Bali, his daily work and his happy companionship, and "Barong Ket" is a representation of the classical Barong Dance, in this case "Ket" representing the costume in a Cat form.

I suggest, if you have time, to make a search with each name, for original videos around the internet and enjoy this coreographies, which are usually performed as "Welcoming" pieces and others directly as gifts for the Hindu Gods. :)

Tracklist:
1-1 Bali Gamelan Sound - Pendet Penyambutan [4:05]
1-2 Bali Gamelan Sound - Baris Tunggal [5:53]
1-3 Bali Gamelan Sound - Legong Keraton Lasem [8:25]
1-4 Bali Gamelan Sound - Kebyar Duduk [7:20]
1-5 Bali Gamelan Sound - Barong Ket [12:21]