This is a mix I previously uploaded on NTS, made entirely from Balinese gamelan recordings. sourced by all the sounds from Balinese gamelan cassette tapes that I personally collected in Bali. I digitized the recordings and built the mix entirely from them.

I’m still getting great feedback on it, so I’m re-uploading it in high-quality WAV format.

The first part of the mix features recordings from Insitu Recordings, a label that introduces young gamelan musicians in Bali. These were recorded in the 2010s. Midway through, the mix transitions to a gamelan orchestra performance of unknown performers and an undated recording. The piece being played is Gong Kebyar, one of the most frequently performed gamelan compositions, which tells the story of Saraswati, the goddess of wisdom and arts, similar to Benzaiten in Japan.

Following that is Guguritan, a style of gamelan-based storytelling primarily performed by two male singers. One sings the narrative in Balinese, while the other provides explanations as the story unfolds.

The mix closes with the soothing sounds of Rindik, a bamboo gamelan instrument known for its warm, relaxing tones.

By the way, since none of these recordings were made in a studio, most were captured outdoors. That means you might occasionally hear birds chirping or even dogs barking in the background—giving it a raw, field recording feel

noise repair by GONNO

Shhhhh Gamelan mix （Re-uploading in WAV format）

Currently experimenting with tracks using the sound of gamelan in pelog scale. Vocals by Damayanti (Indonesian Apple Mac OS voice). Produced with Ableton Live 12.

2025_0422_Manak_Manak_Sang_Rawana

 is an experimental project that reimagines the traditional Balinese concept of a circular performance space through contemporary ambient sound. Utilizing elements of gamelan and minimal sound design, this work is composed for a 360-degree sound system that distributes sound layers throughout the space. This piece explores the relationship between space, movement, and sonic perception as a new form of kalangan performance. 

KALANGAN

De__Steil experimenteert met beeld- en geluidssamples 

Instagram @de_steil @atevonhes @max_kisman

Met VJ/DJ Ate von Hes vormt Kisman het duo De Steil, analoog naar de kunstenaars van De Stijl met o.a. Theo van Doesburg, Gerrit Rietveld en Piet Mondriaan.

Sinds de coronapandemie 2020 schrijft Kisman Nederlandstalige teksten en zong deze met het Namsik Trio Kwartet (met Rik Berkhout gitaar, Daniël Bloemhof gitaar en bassist Leo Meijer)

Shhhhh is a Tokyo-based DJ and sound explorer, known for his unique ability to merge diverse musical styles into a seamless, genre-defying groove. With a deep appreciation for world music, he crafts dancefloor experiences that blend ethnic rhythms with cutting-edge electronic sounds.
Beyond DJing, Shhhhh is an active music writer, collaborator, and advocate for cultural exchange.
He was involved in the extended collective surrounding Japan’s legendary band Boredoms, supporting their tours and occasionally DJing for them—a formative experience that continues to inform his rhythmic and experimental approach.
Since fall 2018, he has been a resident DJ at The Observatory, a renowned club in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. His international presence continues to grow through his contributions to radio platforms such as Worldwide FM and NTS, as well as his performances at major festivals and
underground events worldwide.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, he produced the Gamlan Mix ( https://ja.ra.co/news/76734 ), which was selected by Resident Advisor and featured as Mix of the Day.
As a lineup advisor for EACH STORY (www.eachstory.net), he curates sonic experiences that push boundaries and foster artistic collaboration. 

His festival appearances include 
Mindgames presents Labyrinth 2024, Future Terror, Rainbow Disco Club, rural , and more.

### El Folklore Paradox
His musical concept and label, **"El Folklore Paradox,"** embodies his philosophy:
*"Traditional music carries hints of the most cutting-edge sounds of the future, while the latest techno, in some way, remains connected to ancient folk music through the DNA of human memory and rhythm."*

COMPOSE GAMELAN AND SOUND, FOR FILM, PERFORMANCE, DANCE ETC

New tracks tagged ##Gamelan