Kiki was adamant. ”There is a Royal Cremation tomorrow,” she told us, “You must go!” Our villa manager, Kiki had made it her mission to ensure we were getting the breadth of Bali’s local experiences. And while I’m not one for taking photos at funerals (err, or weddings, for that matter), Kiki was right. Mengwi’ Queen Ida …
Tag Archive: gamelan
Jul
12
Getting Giddy with the Gamelan in Ubud
As a musician, the gamelan and its music has always intrigued me. This Indonesian ensemble of metallophones, xylophones, gongs and various other instruments is wonderful to listen to, but I have little idea of how the hell they make that enchanting noise. Is there a score they’re all following? Are there different instruments and different …
Categories: Learning Locally
Tags: Agung, ambient music, Arma, Arma Museum, authentic travel, Bali, Balinese music, experiential travel, gamelan, gongs, Indonesia, living like locals, Local Travel, metallophones, music lessons, Rai Museum of Art, sustainable travel, tropical gardens, Ubud, xylophones
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