Kulkul Bulus di Pekenan Pejeng A Masterpiece of a New Bali Gamelan Composition (1999) Composer I Made Sue Performed by the Group of Gamelan Gong Kebyar "Genta Bhuana Sari (gbs) " Genta Bhuana Sari at Ardha Candra Open Stage Bali Arts Festival PKB 1999 Photo Doc. 1999 A few years ago during the Bali Art Festival, I watched one of the main programs, the Dance & Gamelan competition of all the regencies of Bali at Ardha Chandra Open Stage Art Center, Denpasar. During the performance, cheering spectators supporting and appreciating their favorite works kept resounding. Only seldom were any negative comments heard. In a moment, when the audience quieted down, a man sitting not far away from me said to the people next him, “Do you remember the Kulkul Bulus, which was performed a few years ago?” His interlocutor nodded his head. But a moment later the man who was sitting right in front of him said, “Oh, that work! I also watched that time. The Kulkul Bulus Peken Pejeng, wasn’t it?! It’s already a long time ago. I am glad to remember it, and I still love to hear that work, Sir.” It is no exaggeration indeed – this Read More