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This piece is being performed by a group of Indonesian people in a Gamelan. The song is comprised of unique types of drums, metallophones, and a flute like instrument. The flow of the composition seems to follow the pattern of a rise and fall. Instruments within the Gamelan will create a build then simmer down without ending the music. While viewing the performance, I noticed the instrumentalists moving their arms and hands in a theatrical way.  Not only do they focus on the performance of their music but also the performance of their movement. I chose this song because I wanted to find a traditional Gamelan example from Indonesia. It’s fascinating to see other cultures perform in a group in a different way than the western culture would. There, they are considered a Gamelan, not a band.