{"product_id":"golden-rain-balinese-gamelam-music","title":"Golden Rain, Balinese Gamelam Music","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eGolden Rain: Balinese Gamelan Music\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eArtist:\u003c\/b\u003e Various Artists \/ Gamelan Orchestras\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTitle:\u003c\/b\u003e Golden Rain: Balinese Gamelan Music\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAlbum Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Field Recording \/ World Music Compilation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eOriginal Release Date:\u003c\/b\u003e 1971\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eLabel:\u003c\/b\u003e Nonesuch Records (Explorer Series)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eGenre:\u003c\/b\u003e Gamelan \/ Balinese Traditional \/ Ethnomusicology\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eBackground \u0026amp; Production\u003c\/b\u003e Part of the legendary \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"46\"\u003eNonesuch Explorer Series\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"72\"\u003eGolden Rain\u003c\/b\u003e was one of the first high-fidelity recordings to bring the hypnotic sounds of Bali to a Western audience. Produced by \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"202\"\u003eDavid Lewiston\u003c\/b\u003e, an ethnomusicologist who traveled the globe capturing traditional music, the album was recorded on location in Bali. It famously features the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"360\"\u003eGamelan Gong Kebyar\u003c\/b\u003e, a style known for its explosive energy and lightning-fast virtuosity. The \"Kebyar\" style (which means \"to flare up\" or \"burst open\") emerged in the early 20th century and revolutionized Balinese music with its sudden changes in tempo and dynamics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMusical Composition \u0026amp; Style\u003c\/b\u003e The album is a vibrant showcase of the intricate, communal nature of Gamelan, where dozens of musicians play tuned bronze gongs, metallophones, and drums in perfect synchronicity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Title Track:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"17\"\u003eKetjak: The Ramayana Monkey Chant\u003c\/b\u003e (often associated with the \"Golden Rain\" sessions) is perhaps the most famous piece of Balinese music in the world. It features a massive chorus of men providing percussive vocal textures (\u003cspan class=\"math-inline\" data-math='\"chak-chak-chak\"' data-index-in-node=\"240\"\u003e$\"chak-chak-chak\"$\u003c\/span\u003e) to tell the story of the Ramayana.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eGamelan Gong Kebyar:\u003c\/b\u003e Tracks like \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"33\"\u003eHudjan Mas\u003c\/b\u003e (Golden Rain) display the \"shimmering\" effect of Balinese tuning, where pairs of instruments are tuned slightly apart to create a natural acoustic \"beating\" or vibrato.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eComplexity \u0026amp; Precision:\u003c\/b\u003e The music is characterized by \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"54\"\u003ekotekan\u003c\/b\u003e (interlocking patterns), where two or more musicians play complementary parts at high speeds to create a single, complex melodic line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCultural Context:\u003c\/b\u003e These recordings weren't just for entertainment; they were deeply tied to Balinese temple festivals, dance-dramas, and spiritual rituals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eLegacy \u0026amp; Collector Notes\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"25\"\u003eGolden Rain\u003c\/b\u003e had a profound impact on Western music, directly influencing minimalist composers like \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"124\"\u003eSteve Reich\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"137\"\u003ePhilip Glass\u003c\/b\u003e, and \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"155\"\u003eTerry Riley\u003c\/b\u003e, as well as art-rock icons like \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"199\"\u003eDavid Byrne\u003c\/b\u003e. For vinyl collectors, the original \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"247\"\u003eNonesuch Explorer\u003c\/b\u003e pressings (with the distinctive black-and-white cover art and world map logo) are highly prized for their surprisingly clear and immersive field-recording quality. It remains a \"gateway\" record for anyone interested in avant-garde, ambient, or world music. It is a prestigious addition to any Shopify store specializing in Ethnomusicology, Ambient foundations, or the influential Nonesuch catalog.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"14\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eKeywords:\u003c\/b\u003e Gamelan, Bali, Golden Rain, Nonesuch Explorer Series, World Music Vinyl, Ketjak Monkey Chant, David Lewiston, Ethnomusicology, Percussion Music.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCollection Ideas:\u003c\/b\u003e The Nonesuch Explorer Series, Origins of Minimalism, Global Percussion Masterpieces, Spiritual \u0026amp; Ritual Music.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eRelated Artists:\u003c\/b\u003e Steve Reich, Philip Glass, Midori Takada, 23 Skidoo, Terry Riley.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Balinese Gamelam Music","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51349676196157,"sku":"5547","price":70.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0959\/2605\/9325\/files\/7171y2c8wGL._AC_UF1000_1000_QL80.jpg?v=1770081400","url":"https:\/\/gravestonerecords.com.au\/products\/golden-rain-balinese-gamelam-music","provider":"Gravestone Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}