Various Artists
Javanese Court Gamelan Volume II
Nonesuch Explorer Series (US) 1977
H-72074 (LP) textured sleeve.
sleeve : EX-(SPSE: 5mm light crack and small dent on top edge, some slightly dirts.)
media : EX/EX(some slightly surface noises.)
This is an album of court gamelan music from Java, Indonesia, released in 1977 from the Nonesuch Explorer Series, an American label that has produced many field recordings and ethnic music works. This court music was recorded at the Royal Palace of Mangkunugaran of the Mangkunugoro family in Surakarta, Central Java, Indonesia, and ranges from small meditative gamelan to slow dance music with gently swaying chants by women. A2 and B1 are over 22 minutes long and can be enjoyed slowly.
A2: Gending Bonang Babar Layar
B1: Genging Ela-Ela Kalibeber