Volume Three: Yogyakarta

Gamelan of Java
Volume Three: Yogyakarta
Ensemble "Karawitan Raras Raos Irama"
Lyrichord 7458

Contents:

  1. Gendhing bonang "Babar Layar" pelog lima
  2. Ketawang "Cokrowolo" slendro sanga
  3. Gendhing bonang "Marasanja" slendro nem

Gamelan: Kya Sekar Tunjung

Performers: Mas Riyo Muryowinoto (pimpinan), Murjorno (kendhang), Kasilah, Mugini (pesindhen)

Playing time: 65'

Recording date: September 2008 (Yogyakarta)

This is a more modern recording of the Yogyakarta style, including a recent composition by Pak Cokro (b.1934) in track #2. It was recorded at his compound, and not a royal palace.

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T. M. McComb