Tribe.net. Local Connections Phoebe http://tribes.tribe.net/gamelan-x/thread/f0a1555a-1090-408c-9190-53539d0bb4be 2008-06-12T19:08:41Z 2008-06-12T19:08:41Z

<div>Ashkenaz <br/>1317 San Pablo Ave. <br/>Berkeley, CA 94702 <br/>510-525-5054 <br/>$13/$10 students <br/> <br/>www.gamelanx.com <br/>(510) 832-1631 <br/>gamelanx@gmail.com <br/> <br/>Gamelan X world music ensemble teams up with the irresistible Sweet Snacks at Ashkenaz. Your GX buddies would love to see you there. If you're not familiar yet with sweet snacks, you're gonna love 'em. <br/>Sweet Snacks: <br/>"1st world NANO Techno Pop imported from the FUTURE"</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/gamelan-x">Gamelan X</a> - 0 replies </div>

Phoebe 2008-06-12T19:08:41Z Shannon http://tribes.tribe.net/gamelan-x/thread/9acd4f33-a0fc-43aa-a7e1-1a79dc6830e2 2007-12-30T22:41:33Z 2007-12-30T22:39:08Z

<div>We heard the address but forgot:( <br/> <br/>just got back from Afrika Burns and would love to play with the animals tonight - <br/> <br/>xo, <br/>lil' raf raf</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/gamelan-x">Gamelan X</a> - 0 replies </div>

Shannon 2007-12-30T22:39:08Z e http://tribes.tribe.net/gamelan-x/thread/fd688a75-f6d2-4d2a-9f9c-9c36e48a4a37 2007-11-10T22:51:24Z 2007-11-10T22:51:24Z

<div>SATU, our first full-length CD, is now being sold online at http://www.earthville.com. You can listen to &amp; download free mp3 clips of all of the tracks at the site. There's also a "pick your price" sliding-scale as well as an option to plant a tree for $2 for a carbon-zero transaction. (One thing I'll say for them: Earthville is cool.) <br/> <br/>____________________________________________ <br/> <br/>Here's part of Earthville's write-up about the record: <br/> <br/>"In their debut studio album, SATU (which means "one" in the Indonesian language), Gamelan X takes us on a rhythmic and melodic pilgrimage through an impossibly variegated musical landscape. Interlocking patterns played on dozens of bronze gongs (ranging from a few inches to several feet in diameter) form the through-line of this wildly eclectic 67-minute sound-world odyssey. Over, under, in, and around these klanging, sparkling grooves are woven sinewy string and woodwind melodies, punchy horn lines, extraterrestrial electronic textures and, just when you least expect it, a haunting, nearly-wordless lyric soprano that breathes otherworldly humanity into the mix."</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/gamelan-x">Gamelan X</a> - 0 replies </div>

e 2007-11-10T22:51:24Z Phoebe http://tribes.tribe.net/gamelan-x/thread/119e7981-caa4-4324-b163-0111b25e53c8 2007-10-03T23:25:35Z 2007-10-03T23:25:35Z

<div>If you leave early, you'll miss our 10PM main stage show. You don't want to do that, trust me. <br/>Hope to see you there! <br/> <br/>http://www.burningman.com/blackrockcity_yearround/special_events/</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/gamelan-x">Gamelan X</a> - 0 replies </div>

Phoebe 2007-10-03T23:25:35Z Phoebe http://tribes.tribe.net/gamelan-x/thread/1fdc725a-a9eb-4582-bcdb-95a9d4c2fdd8 2007-09-28T06:17:21Z 2007-09-28T06:17:21Z

<div>After a pause in our musician search to complete our record, go to Burning Man, and perform other, sundry Gamelan X related rituals and ablutions we're back on the huntdown after you! <br/> <br/>We're looking for a very specific kind of musician - one with facility in playing both a treble melody instrument or two (or three) as well as keyboard (specifically, fat, twisty synthesizer basslines). In addition to these qualities, having percussion skills and facility with electronic/computer music production are both highly prized. Your improvisational voice on your melody instrument(s) is a big part of the picture. Music reading skills and a solid rhythmic sense are imperative. Gamelan experience is also a big plus, of course. <br/> <br/>If you have already contacted us, please accept our gratitude for your patience and forbearance. There's no need to write again unless you'd like to send updated information (music links, etc.). <br/> <br/>~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Our PR blurb: <br/> <br/>Gamelan X world music ensemble presents dynamic, all-original music for concerts and dance events. Drawing musical inspiration from Indonesian, Balkan, African, Indian and American traditions, Gamelan X combines complex interlocking rhythms and sinewy melodies into a visceral groove experience that excites and entrances audiences from all walks of life. <br/> <br/>Instruments used include dozens of small and large gongs, wind and stringed instruments, synthesizers, drum set, and percussion from across Africa, Asia, and the Middle East. With this sound-palette - injected with engaging group choreography and crowd interaction - Gamelan X takes audiences on a journey through a wide range of exotic musical spaces. <br/> <br/>The Gamelan X “Bali-Bass” groove ritual: propulsive, mesmerizing, and highly addictive. <br/> <br/>~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Music and video can be found here: <br/> <br/>www.gamelanx.com <br/>www.myspace.com/gamelanx <br/> <br/>~ ~ ~ ~ ~ <br/> <br/>Please contact eo@gamelanx.com to explore further. <br/>Thank you.</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/gamelan-x">Gamelan X</a> - 0 replies </div>

Phoebe 2007-09-28T06:17:21Z Phoebe http://tribes.tribe.net/gamelan-x/thread/5c85a489-f94d-4a75-9d50-8050c27f610c 2007-09-22T04:30:46Z 2007-09-22T04:30:46Z

<div>If you are on, or were considering facebook, you can now find us there. I have to say I am really enjoying how easy it is to use, and how many lovely people I know are already there. You're invited!</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/gamelan-x">Gamelan X</a> - 0 replies </div>

Phoebe 2007-09-22T04:30:46Z Unsubscribed http://tribes.tribe.net/gamelan-x/thread/38e6c302-4137-4bfa-a029-f7bf8303f961 2007-07-27T12:04:28Z 2007-07-26T23:58:33Z

<div>hello. <br/> <br/>i am in australia and really enjoy the sounds of the gamelan orchestra, i have played in a few in my uni days and have composed music for them as well but i have been thinkign about buying gamelan instruments but there are no makers here in australia any ideas on how one goes abotu purchasing instruments would lvoe to get a few sets of ceng ceng kopyak and some anklung, maybe they are easy enough to make any sites you knwo abotu making anklung woudl love to get a Ceng Ceng kecek as well. some gender and kendang as well shit any gamelan instruments would be great. i know they usually make a whole orchestra so they are in tune with each other but a whole orchestra is out for me so any tips would be greatly apreciated</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/gamelan-x">Gamelan X</a> - 8 replies </div>

Unsubscribed 2007-07-26T23:58:33Z Phoebe http://tribes.tribe.net/gamelan-x/thread/d67b6194-34b6-4867-a582-b812f8ea65fe 2007-07-21T17:47:10Z 2007-07-21T17:47:10Z

<div>You can always check www.myspace.com/gamelanx for the most comprehensive list of our upcoming gigs, but I don't want make you have to go all the way over there... <br/>Aug 4 2007 5:00PMish <br/> Field Day II , somewhere within 3 hours' drive of San Francisco check www.theextracredit.com <br/> <br/>Mon-Thursday on the playa, Monkey Chant workshops at the Heebee Jeebee Healer Camp in the early afternoon, culminating in a huge kecak takeover of Center Camp at noon on Friday. <br/>Aug 27 2007 6:30P <br/> Opening Fire Ceremony at Burning Man <br/>Aug 29 2007 Midnight <br/> Center Camp at Burning Man <br/>Aug 31 2007 10:00PMish <br/> Conexus Dome at, you guessed it, Burning Man <br/> <br/>Sep 15 2007 5:00PMish <br/> Earthdance Festival in Laytonville, California</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/gamelan-x">Gamelan X</a> - 0 replies </div>

Phoebe 2007-07-21T17:47:10Z Phoebe http://tribes.tribe.net/gamelan-x/thread/eb73d17f-8246-43be-9494-d41866bfc697 2007-07-21T17:36:16Z 2007-07-21T17:36:16Z

<div>Here is a performance of Gamafro shot and edited by Noelle and her husband. Thanks so much you two: <br/>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j9SoK2aENDk</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/gamelan-x">Gamelan X</a> - 0 replies </div>

Phoebe 2007-07-21T17:36:16Z liquis http://tribes.tribe.net/gamelan-x/thread/e2bc5939-92fb-4999-8566-ab0bdba50126 2007-07-18T03:32:21Z 2007-06-29T22:03:41Z

<div>hey all <br/> <br/>i wanted to introduce myself and the group im in, Space City Gamelan, from Houston, TX <br/> <br/>we play traditional and original sundanese compositions, predominately within the context of the gamelan set but we've had guitarists, saxophonists, western drum kit, etc in the past and present. our set is actually a hybrid of central and sundanese sets, custom made for us, but our music is totally sundanese. <br/> <br/>it's cool to hear a fusion of different styles as is with your group. i checked out your examples on myspace and they rocked. i sent a message there and got no reply however it might not have actually sent. <br/> <br/>anyway i was wanting to know if you guys were at burning man in 2005? that was the year i went and planned to stop by a gamelan camp but other things kept me distracted ;-)</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/gamelan-x">Gamelan X</a> - 2 replies </div>

liquis 2007-06-29T22:03:41Z e http://tribes.tribe.net/gamelan-x/thread/8940f2fb-6281-48c2-9127-8d342543b044 2007-06-18T15:55:52Z 2007-06-18T15:55:52Z

<div>Roving Kecak Workshop <br/>Thursday June 21, 2007 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM <br/>Meet 12:00 PM at 55 Second Street <br/> <br/>Orientation starts at 12:00 PM at the "Solarium" 55 Second Street (between Market and Mission) <br/>The workshop will move on from here to other nearby spaces announced during the event. <br/> <br/>To join the group any time between 12-2PM: call 1-877-YO-REBAR for an updated workshop location. The toll-free number will be updated throughout the event until 2:00 PM. <br/> <br/>* * * <br/> <br/>Celebrating the finale of Rebar's yearlong COMMONspace project, and punching a hole in the scripted landscape of downtown's high rise office environment, Rebar teams up with Gamelan X &amp; One People Voice to bring Kecak to San Francisco's POPOS (privately-owned public open spaces). Join us in remixing Kecak into the core of commerce, and experience an exhilarating ritual that relieves stress, heightens our ability to listen and increases our awareness of each other. Balinese Monkey Chant, a.k.a. Kecak (pronounced KETjak), is a ritual of vocal, interlocking rhythms and physicality. This workshop is an American reinterpretation of an ancient Indonesian form of community singing that provides an engaging -- even transformative -- interactive experience. <br/> <br/>In this roving event, free and inclusive Kecak workshops will be offered to the public in several downtown locations. Come vocally and joyously expand the bandwidth of behavior within the domain of global corporate capital! <br/> <br/>Thanks to Southern Exposure for their support of Commonspace through the OFFSITE program. www.soex.org. <br/> <br/> <br/>www.rebargroup.org <br/>www.gamelanx.com <br/>www.onepeople.com</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/gamelan-x">Gamelan X</a> - 0 replies </div>

e 2007-06-18T15:55:52Z pixievision http://tribes.tribe.net/gamelan-x/thread/caeb58c6-74f7-4619-a2d0-97d4b34e0314 2007-05-30T22:41:22Z 2007-05-22T20:12:27Z

<div>http://www.pixievisionproductions.com/gallery/lib2007_album2 <br/>http://www.pixievisionproductions.com/gallery/lib2007</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/gamelan-x">Gamelan X</a> - 1 reply </div>

pixievision 2007-05-22T20:12:27Z Noelle http://tribes.tribe.net/gamelan-x/thread/44eed5e2-b88b-4446-a0d9-0f51af96f95b 2007-05-17T20:13:11Z 2007-05-16T20:11:30Z

<div>Amazing Show ! Thank you, Thank you ! <br/>My husband (Terry Pratt ) and I were at LIB to film Stilt Circus and Lucent. We caught your show on Sunday and loved it. <br/>We shot some footage, unfortunately not the whole show though. Damn we were low on tapes at that point! <br/>If you would like copies of what we have please contact us. ( Burbank, CA.) <br/>I spoke briefly to your manager, Paul, and it sounds like the group is getting ready to embark on a super cool SA adventure. <br/>So, if we don't here from you before you leave, Please contact us when you return. <br/>Have a safe journey !!!!!! <br/>Our Burningman camp is Mystical Mysfits........We hope to see you there. <br/>If you do not have someone documenting your trips and shows already, then we would gladly be at your service. <br/>Terry is a cameraman/ DP and I am a Production Designer/ Art-dog. <br/>We are willing to travel anywhere!!!!! T.'s Website is www.figuireonalandscape.com</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/gamelan-x">Gamelan X</a> - 2 replies </div>

Noelle 2007-05-16T20:11:30Z Phoebe http://tribes.tribe.net/gamelan-x/thread/9a98d506-ac62-44ee-ae4b-757b5a0701ea 2007-05-17T01:37:53Z 2007-05-17T01:37:53Z

<div>Join us there: <br/>http://www.myspace.com/gamelanx <br/>You can hear tracks from our upcoming album and see a slideshow--I swear I am not responsible for all the pictures of me in it. <br/>Love you all, <br/>Phoebe</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/gamelan-x">Gamelan X</a> - 0 replies </div>

Phoebe 2007-05-17T01:37:53Z lokifreign http://tribes.tribe.net/gamelan-x/thread/40e60e4e-f008-4929-8d82-21a1d38b5df9 2007-03-31T17:42:22Z 2007-03-10T09:12:11Z

<div>! <br/> <br/>EO + Residents = Animal Lover???!?!?!? <br/> <br/> <br/>gasp <br/> <br/>clutch chest <br/> <br/>stagger back <br/> <br/>worship <br/> <br/>sing along thrice weekly</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/gamelan-x">Gamelan X</a> - 4 replies </div>

lokifreign 2007-03-10T09:12:11Z Phoebe http://tribes.tribe.net/gamelan-x/thread/6a2d389e-9f20-4d37-bf8d-1cd19a4cd4c5 2007-03-19T14:04:27Z 2007-03-19T14:04:27Z

<div>Gamelan X is currently holding auditions for the position of drum set player. <br/> <br/>We're seeking a drum set player with rock-solid time, multi-stylistic technical fluency, and a love for deep grooves. Sensitivity and musicality are paramount. Our music is highly dynamic and is based around the interlocking rhythmic principles of Balinese gamelan music. This approach to rhythm involves complex interwoven textures, and the drummer we're looking for must be interested in this sort of ensemble playing (as opposed to exclusively bull-headed, soloistic and i'm-a-drummer-so-i-don't-have-to-listen styles of playing). To be sure, being the drummer of this group involves many featured moments, but without the enthusiastic desire and technical facility to embed oneself in a polyrhythmic texture we won't make it past the first date. <br/> <br/>The ability to read musical notation is desired, but not essential. Multi-instrumental and composition skills are a plus, as are experience and knowledge of the musical traditions of other cultures. <br/> <br/>Please reply to this posting to schedule a casual interview/improvisation session/audition. <br/> <br/>Check out our website for audio and video samples: <br/>http://www.gamelanx.com <br/> <br/>CONTACT: <br/>opvc@onepeople.com <br/>510 832 1631</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/gamelan-x">Gamelan X</a> - 0 replies </div>

Phoebe 2007-03-19T14:04:27Z Phoebe http://tribes.tribe.net/gamelan-x/thread/407cf619-6de2-4bb8-9b4b-f6ac1021bb89 2007-02-25T00:14:17Z 2007-02-22T00:18:19Z

<div>This Friday's Chinese New Year Celebration starts at 10pm , and goes and goes and goes to 6am. <br/>Your favorite Gamelan will be on at 11pm. <br/>Here's the blurb from the Guardian: <br/> <br/>SF Guardian - Picks <br/>Friday Feb. 23, 2007 <br/> <br/>Gamelan X <br/>Since the word gamelan comes from the Javanese word game -- meaning "to strike or hammer" -- am I right to assume that the Bay Area's own Funkadelic of ethnomusicology, Gamelan X, are the sound of hammering to the 10th power? It sure as hell sounds that way, judging by the trance-inducing rhythms pinballing between Balinese gongs, drums, and xylophones as this formidable primitive-futurist improvisational collective of epic proportions bashes out Indonesian marching music made for dance clubs yet to be conceived. Look at it this way: you could either stare at those four walls of yours to usher in Chinese New Year or give a wink to the Year of the Boar by joining Gamelan X in their quest for provocative new head spaces. Your choice. <br/>(Todd Lavoie) <br/> <br/>With Bassbin Twins, Bassnectar, and Glitch Mob <br/>10pm-6am, $20 <br/>1015 Folsom <br/>1015 Folsom, SF <br/>www.raindancepresents.com</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/gamelan-x">Gamelan X</a> - 1 reply </div>

Phoebe 2007-02-22T00:18:19Z Phoebe http://tribes.tribe.net/gamelan-x/thread/3d8b61a6-e6f1-41d3-b207-19ffd51409c8 2006-10-27T18:25:46Z 2006-10-27T18:25:46Z

<div>If you were there, you know what a beautiful night Paul orchestrated. The bands (especially us, of course) were all really on fire (so to speak), and the crowd was warm and supportive--cheering and dancing up a storm. The tesla coil, steam engine, and sculpture installations were great, and somehow the train whistle incorporated itself perfectly into the music (hobo nostalgia abounded). <br/>Steve Raspa and Paul Jorgenson both addressed the crowd, both basically appreciating what a loving, active, visionary community we are part of. Yup. <br/>A huge thank you to everyone who came. <br/>Paul plans another benefit soon. Don't let your friends miss the next one.</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/gamelan-x">Gamelan X</a> - 0 replies </div>

Phoebe 2006-10-27T18:25:46Z Phoebe http://tribes.tribe.net/gamelan-x/thread/16c67bd6-eff7-49af-8a49-25cfbfa9ae5c 2006-10-13T21:55:02Z 2006-10-13T21:55:02Z

<div>Paul Jorgenson is creating a groundbreaking, burningman-style event in South Africa. In support of this kick-ass idea, Gamelan X and many other wonderful groups will be blowing your mind on Oct. 21 at Nimby warehouse, starting at 9:30 pm. <br/>Check out www.africaburns.com to see who else will be there. It's going to be a great party (anyone who knows Paul is nodding their head already), food, fire, and fantastic music. <br/>See you there!</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/gamelan-x">Gamelan X</a> - 0 replies </div>

Phoebe 2006-10-13T21:55:02Z lokifreign http://tribes.tribe.net/gamelan-x/thread/57b05488-fcf9-4978-9d16-ae85c878e238 2006-04-15T18:11:28Z 2006-02-07T20:31:10Z

<div>Greetings from A-land. Our maneuvers proceed apace. This month should see the building of two more unique instruments; we're leaning toward developing the Unibas over the Pedab for we feel the Unibas will be easier to make and to begin practice with. <br/> <br/>(We've flown off of the nut and now simply design our own instruments since we have little access to foreign-born Masters; the Unibas is a one-string instrument meant to surrogate the gungs, the Pedab is a three-stringed dulcimer-esque instrument that could be seen as falling somewhere amidst reyoung, drum, and gung. They called me mad at the academy, but those fools were simply unable to comprehend the scope, majesty, and sweep of my theories). <br/> <br/>Our last show was fantastic; strangers were impressed and Austin closed us out with stunning impressions of both Johnny Cash and Kermit the Frog. Which song was sadder? Maybe you'd be surprised - maybe not. Kermie has depth. Piggy has always known this. <br/> <br/>Our next open house is in March. <br/> <br/>Ask me anything; and tell me what's up. <br/> <br/>~K</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/gamelan-x">Gamelan X</a> - 5 replies </div>

lokifreign 2006-02-07T20:31:10Z