'Tektekan was traditionally used to chase away malevolent spirits which were responsible for bringing disaster, such as illness or drought, to a village.
Tektekan desa Wani Kerambitan Tabanan Bali
Nama 2 Gending -- Tabuh Tektekan
Calonarang, Ratna Mengali
Sekeha Kajet
Kesenian Kelasik Khas Kerambitan
Karya / Ciptaan : I Gede Sutega
The performance was thought to restore balance to the village and to bring about fertility. In addition, a Tektekan ensemble may be called for the ritual cleansing of an area where a new house is to be constructed. Today, the performance may be performed in ritual as well as secular contexts. The main instrument of the Tektekan ensemble is a type of bamboo slit drum which produces a tek sound when struck. The drummers direct the ensemble by cueing tempo and dynamic changes as well as transitions between sections. Cymbals are used to produce loud crashing sounds in interlocking rhythms. A complement of small and large gongs punctuate the rhythmic cycles. The musicians accent the performance with unison shouts.' World music
This group often plays performances at Puri Anyar Kerambitan, the old 17th century palace.
I Gede Sutega plays the Kendang
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The music: CD coming soon!!
1: Aum --- Suara Genta / Keleneng ; suara suci
2: Tabuh Suling -- Tabuh Gabor Maya Sari
3: Suara Mijil --- Suara ParajanaWakya pemiak kala
4: Tabuh Punakawan --- Tabuh Duri suara murti
5: Tabuh Gegilak gurana sandhi
6: Tabuh Wirapati sureng Rana
7: Tabuh Kembang sari Gegaluhan
8: Tabuh Butha Maya Ratri
9: Tabuh Lasem Durga Ratha
10: Tabuh Tunjang Durga Murti
11: Tabuh Krishna Murti Ranaspati Raja
12: Tabuh Sri Bhwana Ganthi
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*Cymbals are used to produce loud crashing sounds in interlocking rhythms.
*A complement of small and large gongs punctuate the rhythmic cycles
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The Tektekan is a bamboo instrument with a slit to produce a "tek" sound
Richard at the recorder( Mac based Protools).
