Gamelanis amusicalensemblefrom Indonesia, usuallyfrom theisland ofBalior Java. The gamelan predates theHindu-Buddhist culture in its earliest records and instead represents a native art form. Gamelan was developed toitspresent formin theMajapahitEmpireofinstruments.
Wayang Kulit
Gamelanmusic in generalisoften used as atraditional artofaccompaniment 'wayang kulit', 'wayang orang' (people dance) and various ritual ceremonies. In a traditionalJavaneseGamelanis also used forritual of 'temu manten' (engagement or marriage), a ritual to bring together both the future bride.
In Bali,Balinesegamelanis used in a variety of Balinese traditional ritual, such as 'Cutting Teeth', aceremonymarking thechildhas enteredpuberty.However, initsdevelopment, the wideruse ofartin a variety ofgamelan. Gamelanis oftena combination ofpoetry anddance.
Saron Barung
InJavanesemythology,was saidGamelan was created by the God who became man, Shivam Malholtra in Saka Era 167. He stood in the mountainous kingdom Maendra, now known as Mount Lwu. At that time,he needsa signalto connectto othergods, and he made Gong. Signal a more complex information, then he needs two other percussion "kempul" and "siyem", which he later formed the Gamelan. In order to signal a more complex message, then he made two other gongs, which are 'kempul' and siyem', which he later formed the Gamelan. Gamelan" comes fromthe word"gamel"which meansto hit.Thendefined as agroupto playan integratedset ofgamelanmusicinstruments.
The most common thing amoung teenagers pursue is love. When I was young like 17 years old around, I had a lot of fun with listening music with love theme. It made up a feel that love is a such complicated thing that either can make people cry or make people smile. The singer impresses me a lot is Fish Leong, or Liang Jing Ru in Chinese pinyin. I have been listening toher song for more than 8 years around. She looks ordinary and may be able to hide in crowed people, but her voice and her song make me feel strong when I meet some matters regarding to the theme, love.
Miss. Leong was born in Malaysia. Her family has a Chinese background that speaks Cantonese. Her original English name is Jasmine. Due to the pronounciation of cantonese, a lot of her funs call her fish. Thus, she changed her English to Fish.
She was found by a song competion. A famous Chinese producer, Li ZongSheng, picked her up and bring her to Taipei and practice her. The process of practice is stressful, which result in dislike toward music from Fish Leong. Then, she takes a two years break and then release her new album. A song called courage from the album got famous all over whole chinese music industry.
Here is the song‘s meaning.
Courage
Finally, I have made this decision
I do not mind others’ saying
If you recognise my love
I am willing to go to anywhere where you go to
I know everything is not easy
My heart keeps pursuding myself
The only thing I am afraid of is your sudden giving up
Love needs courage to face with rumours.
If you show me your eyes to be substantial being with me
Our love is meaningful
We really need courage to trust we can get together
No matter how crowded of this world
I can feel my hands holding your love
If my bad temper hurt you
Could you remind me gently
I am such a hot temper girl because I am afraid of miss you out
Love needs courage to face with rumours.
If you show me your eyes to be substantial being with me
Our love is meaningful
We really need courage to trust we can get together
R. Kelly aka Robert Sylvester Kelly when offstage. Born on January 8, 1967 in Chicago of Illinois, he has been a supreme figure in the R&B music scene ever since 1990s.
When Kelly was young along with his two brothers, sister and mother Joanne, he did not have much financial support and struggle with the pressure of his youth. He overcomes this by showing interest in basketball and music which lead to his career.
Inspired by his high school music teacher Lena McLin, Kelly entered a career in music after singing the Stevie Wonder classic "Ribbon in the Sky" at his high school talent show.
Kelly released one of his most successful singles “I Believe I Can Fly” in 1996, an inspirational song originally released on the soundtrack for the film Space Jam. It reached number 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number 1 on the UK Charts for three weeks and won 3 Grammys in 1998.
- Released in 26 November 1996
- Genre: R&B, Gospel
- Produced by R. Kelly
- Instrument used: Piano, Oboe, Chords, Guitar, Bassoons, Clarinet, Mallet and other woodwind and brass instrument.
Thanh Bui is an Australian- Vietnamese singer, songwritter and musician from Abbotsford, Victoria. Thanh Bui became a contestant on the 6th season of Australian Idol and was eliminated during the Top 8 Results Night
There was his stint on Australian Idol in late 2008 – an experience he describes as “like being a bubble”. But after some stand-out performances that saw him in the final eight, suddenly the “journey” ended abruptly. 'The Winner Takes It All' was the most ironic moment in the show's history
The Winner Takes It All
Thanh Bui is a successful songwriter, having written songs including Killer Queen for Jimi Blue (gold in Germany) and Dream Alive for Arashi (number 1 in Japan).
Through My Eyes, sung by Thanh Bui is an attempt to help people get a handle on what it's like to live with an autism spectrum disorder. It's available for download on iTunes. The lyrics are so true...
Through My Eyes
He also performed on Paris by Night 96 (Paris By Night), singing an original song mirror mirror
Michael full name is credited as Michael Joseph Jackson when he was born on the 29th the August at 1958 in Gary, Indiana, US until his death in 25th the June in 2009 after suffering from cardiac arrest.
He has 5 brothers: Jackie, Tito, Jermaine, Marlon, Randy and 3 sisters: Rebbie, Janet, La-Toya. 4 out of 5 brothers except Randy were in the family pop group called "The Jackson 5" formed in 1964 where he began his musical career at 5 years old as the lead singer.
During 1982, MJ released one of his most successful albums "Thriller". It sold over 50 million copies worldwide and was placed 7th in the top 10 Billboard Hot 100 Chart and won 8 Grammy awards along with its 14 minute music video received 3 MTV music video awards in 1984.
Angklungisabambooboxmade ofbamboo, with twoadditionalinstruments.The tubeleft adeep impressionwhen struckwitharesounding ground,are adjustingto theoctave. The framework is based onthe one hand,on the other handquicklyshakeninstruments rapidly. This causes a repeating note to sound. Every three or more Angklung esemble performance of the play just one or more of the attention, but it produced a complete melody. The Angklung is popular throughout Southeast Asia, but it originated in today's Indonesia and has been played by the Sundanese for many centuries.
The oldest surviving angklung is 400 years old AngklungGubrag. It was made in the 17th century in Jasinga, Bogor. Other antique angklung are stored in the Sri Baduga Museum, Bandung. The oldest angklung tradition known as "AngklungBuhun" (Sundanese: "Ancient Angklung") from Lebak Regency, Banten. Angklungbuhun is an ancient type of angklung played by Baduy people of inland Banten province during SerenTaun harvest ceremony.
In 1938,fromBandung, Daeng Soetignacreatedon the basis, rather thanthe traditionalpélogorsléndroscalediatonicangklung.Since then, angklunghas returned topopularity,andfor educationandentertainment, and evenmay be accompanied byan orchestraof Westerninstruments. One of the first performances of angklung in an orchestra was in 1955 during the Bandung Conference.
Suang Angklung, 1966
In 1966 Udjo Ngalagena, a student of Daeng Soetigna introduced his "Saung Angklung" (House of Angklung) as a centre for its preservation and development.
