In the tradition - roots and branches

[marshlander]

If you ever have the opportunity to play gamelan, take it. It is a wonderful discipline, requires skill and concentration, but the simpler pieces can be picked up in a reasonable amount of time. Gamelan is the name given to the orchestra of gongs and other keyed percussion instruments from Indonesia, but may also include strings, wind and vocals. Often the music accompanies a wayang performance involving dancing and puppetry and sometimes lasts all night.

This piece, Kebo Giro, comes from Central Java and is in the form of a lancaran. It is a piece I have played many times. Sadly, I don't have much access to a gamelan these days . Beautiful.