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Gamelan for Focus: A Science-Backed Study Playlist Starter

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Javanese Keris with gamelan instruments in spiritual harmony.

By Ky Tutur, Javanese Culturalist • Published on September 27, 2025 Owning a Keris is a responsibility. Because it is believed to have a spirit, it must be cared for properly. This care is both physical and spiritual. Once a year, typically during the month of Suro, many Javanese also turn to gamelan music as… Baca selengkapnya: Gamelan for Focus: A Science-Backed Study Playlist Starter

Gamelan for Beginners: The Hypnotic Sound You’ve Heard on Lo-Fi

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Javanese Gamelan ensemble with bronze instruments.

By Ky Tutur, Javanese Culturalist • Updated on September 26, 2025 If you’ve ever listened to a “lo-fi beats to study to” playlist or watched a nature documentary set in Southeast Asia, you’ve almost certainly heard it: a dreamy, shimmering, percussive sound that feels both ancient and futuristic. That hypnotic music is Gamelan, the traditional… Baca selengkapnya: Gamelan for Beginners: The Hypnotic Sound You’ve Heard on Lo-Fi