Gamelan Sekar Jaya - Work Sample - 2007

4 video clips, featuring Sekar Jaya and renowned guest artists. Total length: 3:30. Part 1: Tabuh Telu Sikep Nyindang, performed by GSJ's angklung ensemble at Julia Morgan Theater, Berkeley, CA (May 4, 2004) Guest Artists I Nyoman Kariasa (guest music director, 2004) This excerpt shows one of GSJ's four ensembles performing a work in classical lelambatan form that has been rearranged, incorporating elements of the dynamic kebyar style. The excerpt shows the quality of GSJ's ensemble playing, and interaction with a highly skilled young guest musician. Part 2: Taruna Jaya ("Victorious Youth"), performed by GSJ's gong kebyar ensemble at the Jackson Theater, Santa Rosa, CA 2002. Dance: Ni Ketut Arini In this excerpt GSJ's largest gamelan ensemble accompanies one of Bali's foremost dancers, who played a central role in the development of mid- and late-20th century kebyar style. The work performed is one of the icons of this style; older and more original versions of this work will be studie