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Nada Hidup

Gamelan Pesel of Br. Kehen, Desa Kesiman, Kec. Denpasar Timur, Kota Denpasar, Bali.
Nada Hidup (Notes of Life) is the first full-length album featuring I Wayan Arik Wirawan (Arik) and his innovative Gamelan Pesel (est. 2016). Combining elements of selonding and semar pegulingan, Arik’s unique iron-keyed instruments give the ensemble a distinct timbre. Pesel, literally to mix or mash together (Balinese), reflects how the ensemble was developed by piecing together instruments from numerous gamelan smiths (pande) over time. It also honors the ensemble’s origins—Pe[gulingan] sel[onding]. Although Gamelan Pesel performs regularly in a variety of performance settings, ranging from temple ceremonies and rituals to exhibitions of new and innovative music, the compositions presented here highlight Arik’s playful mastery of the Semar Pegulingan repertoire, both in form and technique.
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Imprint: Insitu Recordings
Released: 2017/09/19
Length: 95 minutes

Track Details

1. Ayuning
This instrumental piece is inspired by the elegance and beauty of a Balinese girl. A charming aura radiates from her person, kindling the passions and admiration of young men.
Composer: I Wayan Arik Wirawan (Arik)
2. Kerulut
In Bali Tumpek Kerulut is a day for praying to Sang Hyang Semara Ratih, a pairing of gods that represents love and affection. This composition translates the expression of love into musical form. Tumpek Kerulut is also a day when offerings are made to gamelan instruments.
Composer: I Wayan Arik Wirawan (Arik)
3. Muda Langen
From muda, youth, and langen, enjoyment, this piece illustrates a young person reveling in the process of living life.
Composer: I Wayan Arik Wirawan (Arik)
4. Lantur
As human beings, we will endure countless trials during our lifetime. Lantur, or ngelanturin. means to persevere.
Composer: I Wayan Arik Wirawan (Arik)
5. Jangkep
There are as many perceptions of the world as there are humans in it. Whether good or bad, everyone is entitled to their own perspective. However, if we wish to accomplish anything together, we must attempt to achieve a unified consciousness. Jangkep (to become one) is an application of this concept to musical forms.
Composer: I Wayan Arik Wirawan (Arik)
6. Cakup Lima
Cakup lima (pressing the hands together in front of the body) carries several meanings. It can also take several forms: above the crown or in front of the chest. This gesture, whether as prayer or greeting, calms the mind and invites feelings of joy as we go about our day.
Composer: I Wayan Arik Wirawan (Arik)
7. Tabuh Petegak Bebarongan Uyang Uyang
From afar, the assorted emotions that grow within the body, whether or not they arise willfully, can be enjoyed, observed, absorbed or interpreted in any number of ways by each individual. The composer drew from feelings of despair, confusion, and directionlessness while developing this work.
Composer: I Wayan Arik Wirawan (Arik)

Album Credits

Musicians 

Terompong: I Wayan Arik Wirawan (Arik Kesiman)
Kendang lanang: I Wayan Dedy Purnamantha
Kendang wadon: I Wayan Eka Darma Putra
Gangsa kantilaan: I Nyoman Yuda Pertama Putra, I Putu Adi Partha, I Gede Arimbawa, Ika Yana Adnyana
Suling: I Wayan Partha Wijaya, I Wayan Srutha Wiguna, I Nyoman Ari Setiawan, I Ketut Adi Wirawan, I Wayan Nuka Ariasa, I Made Sudira, I Putu Heriawan, I Putu Arya Agus Sardi
Kecek: I Putu Agus Swanjaya Eka Wahyu, I Made Suryadarmika
Kajar: I Kadek Adi Suardika
Gangsa pemade: I Putu Eka Arya Setiawan, I Made Adi Sanjaya
Jublag: I Kadek Agus Sastrawan, I Wayan Angga Mahardika
Jegogan: I Gede Yudi Krisnajaya: I Wayan Sujatmika
Gong/klentong/gentorag: I Gusti Ngurah Priyaka

Production Credits

Recording date(s): 2017/03/19
Recording location(s): Br. Kehen, Desa Kesiman, Kec. Denpasar Timur, Kota Denpasar, Bali
Audio recording: Jonathan Adams, I Putu Deva Suryanegara (Arya), I Putu Gede Sukaryana (Balot)
Video recording: Jonathan Adams, I Putu Deva Suryanegara (Arya), I Putu Gede Sukaryana (Balot)
Crew: Sarah Lecompte-Bergeron
Audio mixing: Jonathan Adams
Audio mastering: Jonathan Adams
Video editing: I Putu Gede Sukaryana (Balot)
Photography: Jonathan Adams, Sarah Lecompte-Bergeron
Cover art: Jonathan Adams