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Gamelan Gong Kebyar: The Art Of Twentieth-Century Balinese Music
Gamelan Gong Kebyar: The Art Of Twentieth-Century Balinese Music
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Combining the tools of the anthropologist, composer, music theorist, and performer, Tenzer moves fluidly between ethnography and technical discussions of musical composition and structure. In an approach as intricate as one might expect in studies of Western classical music, Tenzer's rigorous application of music theory and analysis to a non-Western orchestral genre is wholly original. Illustrated throughout, the book also includes nearly 100 pages of musical transcription (in Western notation) that correlate with 55 separate tracks compiled on two accompanying compact discs.
The most ambitious work on Gamelan since Colin McPhee's classic Music in Bali, this book will interest musicians of all kinds and anyone interested in the art and culture of Southeast Asia, Indonesia, and Bali.
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In-depth exploration of Balinese Gamelan Gong Kebyar.
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Who is this book for?
If you're fascinated by traditional music and want to understand its complexity, this book is a treasure. Michael Tenzer offers a rare blend of ethnography, music theory, and performance insights that make the intricate world of Balinese Gamelan accessible and engaging. It's perfect for anyone eager to deepen their appreciation of Southeast Asian musical artistry.