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Teka-Teki

Gamelan Bike Bike’s second release with Insitu Recordings.
Since forming in 2012, gamelan instruments made from recycled cycles have been at the center of Gamelan Bike Bike’s identity and the driving force behind their creative process. These instruments have inspired original music and attracted a community of supporters who share in their DIY ethos. More recently, the group has introduced instruments that link this approach with newer trends in contemporary gamelan music. The five kaleidoscopic compositions on this album capture a moment in this evolution and showcase the sonic possibilities that it facilitates. Teka-Teki [puzzles] refers to the intricate puzzle-like nature of the resulting music as well as the challenges the composers faced assembling it. Each is a unique exploration that bridges sonic imaginaries between Bali and Vancouver.
teaser [noun] a puzzle or difficult problem
enigma [noun] anything difficult to understand; a mystery
puzzle [noun] a problem that causes a lot of thought
puzzle [noun] a kind of game or toy to test one’s thinking, knowledge or skill
Imprint: Resonance
Released: 2024/10/04
Length: 45min

Track Details

1. Nulang Ngulang
Composer: Putu Eman Sabudi Subandi
2. Teka-Teki
Composer: Ryan Swaryandana
3. Kira-Kira
Composer: I Putu Gede Sukaryana
4. Sesaat
Composer: Robyn Jacob
5. Semaramaja
Composer: I Putu Gede Sukaryana

Production Credits

Audio recording: Pietro Sammarco
Cover art: Maya Prasasto

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