Music : Bali Dua
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Binding: Audio CD
EAN: 0678477002324
Label: Pacific Moon [Alleg]
Manufacturer: Pacific Moon [Alleg]
Number Of Discs: 1
Publisher: Pacific Moon [Alleg]
Release Date: April 03, 2001
Sales Rank: 29060
Studio: Pacific Moon [Alleg]
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Album Description:
Bali is said to be one of the most spiritual places in the world. It is a mysterious island, where music seems to breathe, like a living creature. In a follow-up to their immensely popular first album, "Bali," Jalan Jalan's "Bali dua" takes us there again.
To enhance your enjoyment of the music, removable incense sticks are included in the spine of the CD jewel case.
Amazon.com:
The Japanese project called Jalan Jalan returns with the follow-up to their haunting debut of ambient gamelan music, Bali. Like its predecessor, Bali Dua continues to use samples of Balinese gamelan instruments, along with metallophones and gongs, deploying slow-motion melodies against swirls of synthesizers that move like clouds. This time out, however, Yasufumi Yamashita, the main composer of Jalan Jalan, has added a subtle lushness to the proceedings. The simple acoustic guitar cycle of "Sekar" frames the stately melody of the gamelan. Yamashita uses wood chimes to accent the terrain on some pieces, while Balinese traditional singers pop up on others. Like Pachebel's "Canon" and Brian Eno's "An Ending (Ascent)," Jalan Jalan's compositions seem like they could go on forever, melodies spiraling in minor key refrains that point towards infinity. And like all titles on the Pacific Moon label, it even comes with a couple of sticks of incense to set the mood. But with Jalan Jalan, you won't need it as they take you into their own virtual Bali. --John Diliberto
Average Rating: 
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A seamless transition from the debut CD "Bali", "Bali Dua" offers more peace and tranquility of spiritual music on an even higher level than the very fine first offering from the Japanese duo Jalan Jalan.
When the CD is played, the room transcends into a sanctuary as the music fills the room with sounds ranging from the ocean waves to bells, deep felt drums more for pulsating than for rhythm.
Beautiful ambient music that works on any level you demand of it.
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Great, calming CD. As background music in is calming and unintrusive. If you sit and really listen the music is stunningly beautiful. The entire CD has an even tone, meaning the mood stays soothing. It also comes with incense, which is a fun packaging idea.
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I have to admit I haven't heard the entire CD yet after five times starting to listen. It is so soothing I think I am asleep before I even hit the fourth track. I bought this along with the other CD after hearing the music on Audio Visions.
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The first "Bali" is so good I couldn't wait to get this one too.
Although it is very good, there is something about it that can't match the sheer simple beauty of the first. There is much more synthesizer here and a lot more going on which I thinks detracts from the pure, simple sounds of peace that the first one delivered. Also, the songs do not flow nearly as well on "Dua".
If you liked the first disc you will probably like this one too but just be prepared to expect something a little more busy and synthesized.
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This CD sounds just like its cover looks--lots of open space and gentle washes of sound, punctuated with simple Gamelan based melodies. The previous reviewer seems to overlook the fact that this music is meant to capture a mood. It was not created to sound just like Gamelan music. When you first listen to this CD you will feel that it's somewhat sparse, but therein lies the genius. Gamelan music is very busy, so naturally people that are interested in this genre will at first be disappointed by this CD, but once you get over the clash of your own expectation with the music itself, you will be quite surprised to find that this is very enjoyable music. This is one of my favorite CD's, and for good reason; the music is very melodic, well executed, and quite comforting and gentle. You could use it for reading, Yoga, Massage, love making even :-)...Give it a try. You won't be disappointed.
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