What do these compositions tell us about musical adaptability in both traditions? Do you think that an Indonesian musician’s interest in Western music can be tied with the national concept of Unity in Diversity?

Module 6: Critical Evaluation of Gamelan/Western Hybrid Compositions

Listen to the Chapter 7 Spotify tracks 19, 23, 25, and 26 . Write an essay two paragraphs long  analyzing these tracks in a critical, objective way. These tracks are gamelan/western “hybrid” compositions, meaning they combine musical elements found in both traditions.

Here are some questions you might answer in your writing: What do these compositions tell us about musical adaptability in both traditions? Do you think that an Indonesian musician’s interest in Western music can be tied with the national concept of Unity in Diversity?

Do you find this “hybrid” style more effective than either original one? Do you think that this sort of borrowing from one tradition for insertion in another is respectful or valid? Would a better term be “fusion”? If so, would the outcome be more respectful? Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/53FlRNkSZllWKXJNhfhEGc?go=1&utm_source=embed_player_m&utm_medium=desktop&nd=1