Westminster Hi-Fi
XWN 2209
1958
Wonderful 2 record set of Balinese music recorded by The Argo Record Co., Ltd. during actual performance at the Winter Garden Theatre in London, in asscociation with Derrick de Marney for and in behalf of the Indonesian Government.
Music is performed by The Gamelan Orchestra from Pliatan, Indonesia. Directed by Anak Gde Mandera. The record set comes with pamphlet insert describing instruments with historical information.
Terrific REAL exotica music. I offer side one as an example of the treasures contained in the set. Titles: The Overture, Kapi Raja (King Of The Apes), Tumulilingan (Bumblebees) and Kechak.
This is just remarkable stuff. That which inspired the entire Exotica movement!
ReplyDeleteJust found this. Great. Don't suppose you've got Record 2, have you? Would really like to know what's on it for this blog entry http://folkcatalogue.wordpress.com/2009/04/24/music-from-bali-2-vols-1952/.
ReplyDeleteOff to have a delve around on your site. Cheers.
Normally I would label the sample. I'm not sure why I didn't. Usually there is a reason for that. The record is so buried here at the house I'm not sure where to look for it.
ReplyDeletehey folk catalogue...
ReplyDeleteI just found this record...here's what's on record 2:
Side A
1. Gambangan and Kabyar (by Anak Agung Gde Mandera)
2. Oleg
3. Barong
Side B
1. Janger - Ende - Baris
let me know if you need more info...