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Balinese Dance, Drama and Music
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Discover the richness and beauty of Bali's many performing art forms. This book is a lavishly illustrated introduction to the most popular forms of traditional performing arts in Bali--among the most intricate and spectacular musical and theatrical performances found anywhere. Ideal reading for visitors to the island, as well as anyone interested in Balinese culture, this book presents the history and form of each performance--with 250 watercolor illustrations and full-color photos to aid in identification. Introductory sections discuss how the performing arts are learned in Bali and the basic religious and cultural tenets expressed through the arts. Subsequent chapters describe each form, including Gamelan Gong Keybar, Gambuh, Legong Keraton, Baris, Wayang Kulit and many more! Chapters include: What is Gamelan? Women in Non-Traditional Roles The Stories in Balinese Theatre Sacred and Ceremonial Dances And many more! Expert authors I Wayan Dibya and Rucina Ballinger discuss how the performing arts in Bali are passed from one generation to the next and the traditional values these performances convey, as well as their place within religious celebrations and how and when the performances are staged. In addition to including a bibliography and discography, the book is enhanced with over 200 stunning photographs and specially-commissioned watercolor illustrations from artist Barbara Anello.
Call Number: MD 1703 .I532 D52 2023ISBN: 0804852766Publication Date: 2023-06-20 -
The Island of Bali Is Littered with Prayers
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Grimshaw's account of his journey into Balinese music and the percussion orchestra that is known as gamelan. The journey takes place on a variety of levels - geographical, personal and spiritual.
Call Number: ML 3917 .I536 G74 2009ISBN: 1451505760Publication Date: 2009-11-22 -
Unplayed Melodies - Javanese Gamelan and the Genesis of Music Theory
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Drawing on the insights of Java’s most respected musicians, Perlman shows how irregularities in the relationships between the melodic parts of Javanese gamelan music have suggested the existence of "unplayed melodies." To clarify the differences between these implicit-melody concepts, Unplayed Melodies tells the stories behind their formulation.
Call Number: ML 345 .J3 P47 2004ISBN: 0520239563Publication Date: 2004-10-25 -
Dance of Life : popular music and politics in Southeast Asia
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Whatever its current role and significance in Anglo-American society, popular music has been and remains a tremendous social and cultural force in many parts of the world. This book explores the connections between popular music genres and politics in Southeast Asia, with particular emphasis on Indonesia, the Philippines, Thailand, Malaysia, and Singapore.
Call Number: ML 3502 .A84 D36 1998ISBN: 0824818482Publication Date: 1998-05-01 -
Gamelan : Cultural Interaction and Musical Development in Central Java
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Revision of the author's thesis (Ph. D.)--Cornell University, 1992, originally presented under title: Historical contexts and theories of Javanese music.
Call Number: ML 345 .I5 S86 1995ISBN: 0226780104Publication Date: 1995-12-15 -
The Traditional Music of Thailand by Focuses on musical instruments and the art music, or classical music of the region. Excellent photographs, and great coverage of types of ensembles and the instruments used. Very little information about vocal music.Call Number: ML 345 .T5 M66ISBN: 0520018761Publication Date: 1976-05-01
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BYU Gamelan: Bintang Wahyu at Interfaith Music Tribute, Mormon Tabernacle, SLC, 10 March 2013