Gamelan, a traditional musical instrument in Java and Bali, is now believed to have a healing and relaxing effects to mind, body and soul. It was truly stated by Mr.Sapto Rahardjo during "The Yogyakarta Gamelan Festival", held at Taman Budaya Yogyakarta on the 7th-11th of July 2007.
   During the festival, people from every part of the world, played the instrument. Or at least play along with it. The one I remembered was from Canada (if O am not mistaken) and one came from Japan (playing marimba). Others were kids from SLB and youngsters academy (geronimo radio staffs and members). 
   This festival brought gamelan into a new image. From it, gamelan can be seen as a new and inovative instrument which could create a variety of genres. From traditional javanese and balinese, jazz, pop, until disco. Beats and tempos created by gamelan are so flexible.
   Not only for fun, and musical creativity, but this instrument has been researched for the effects on the player and the listener. And by the research, conclusion was made as I mentioned on the top of the article. It heals and relaxes the mind, body and soul.

I hope Gamelan will still be one of Indonesia's famous traditional musical instrument and give an inovative idea to the world of Music.

I Love Gamelans