Etnik Unik: Krakatau, Gamelan Jazz

Selasa, 12 Mei 2009

Krakatau, Gamelan Jazz

Distinctive sound of Krakatau music originates from ancient Gamelan tonal system called ‘S’lendro’, which is known in Karawitan traditional music of Sunda, Java, and Bali. Based on S’lendro tonal system, Krakatau adapts Western diatonic musical elements, which energized by modern feels of jazz, rock and pop in a form of fusion with various ethnic rhythms of Indonesian musical traditions. Through devotion, Krakatau constantly developing its basic traditional Karawitan Gamelan musical style to donates new genre of sound into World Music. Despite the distinctive frequency of particular tone that could sound peculiar to Western ears, the treasure of rhythmic expression is valuable language to communicate to global audiences. Further more, Krakatau is continuously adapting Western diatonic elements into its basic S’lendro tonal system. The uniqueness of Krakatau music is indescribable by any exotic line of words, the only way to find out is that, “One must see and hear the difference”.

Albums :
- First Album (1987)
- Second Album (1988)
- Kembali Satu (1989)
- Let There Be Life (1992)
- Mystical Mist (1994)
- Magical Match (2000)
- Rhythm Of Reformation (2006)
- 2 Worlds (2006)

The Musicians :

Pra B. Dharma - Slendro Fretless Bass
Dwiki Darmawan - Keyboards

Adhe Rudyana - Kendang

Yoyon Dharsono - Rebana, Suling, Tarompet
Zainal Arifin - Gamelan, Percussions
Gerry herb - Drums
Nya Ina Raseuki - Voices

Website : krakatau.net