Kawamura Koheysai, Laurent Bellemare, Yan Priya Kumara Janardhana (Janu), I Komang Winantara, I Made Mondana, I Gusti Darma Putra, I Nyoman Adi Suardita, Ni Made Ayu Dwi Sattvitri - Insitu Sessions Volume 5

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Insitu Sessions Volume 5: A Gamelan Journey That Stays With You If you’re into music that feels like a warm hug from another world, Insitu Sessions Volume 5 might just be your next obsession. Released in 2017 by Insitu Recordings, this album is a beautiful mash-up of traditional Indonesian gamelan with a modern twist. It’s got that Folk, World, & Country vibe but stays rooted in the hypnotic rhythms and shimmering tones of gamelan. The lineup of musicians—Kawamura Koheysai, Laurent Bellemare, Yan Priya Kumara Janardhana (Janu), I Komang Winantara, I Made Mondana, I Gusti Darma Putra, I Nyoman Adi Suardita, and Ni Made Ayu Dwi Sattvitri—is seriously stacked, and their chemistry shines through every track. Now, let me tell ya, there’s something about this album that makes it stick in your head. Two tracks, in particular, really stood out for me: Langit Biru and Turning Back Time. Langit Biru hits different. The title means “Blue Sky” in Indonesian, and honestly, that’s exactly how it feels—like staring up at a clear sky on a lazy afternoon. The metallic chimes of the gamelan instruments create this dreamy, almost meditative vibe. It’s not too busy, not too loud, just right. There’s a moment halfway through where the rhythm shifts ever so slightly, and it’s like your brain goes, “Wait, what just happened?” But instead of being jarring, it pulls you deeper into the sound. I’ve caught myself zoning out to this one more times than I can count. Then there’s Turning Back Time. This one feels like a little time-travel experiment. It starts off slow and mysterious, with these deep, resonant tones that feel ancient, like they’ve been echoing through centuries. But then it builds into this lush, layered groove that’s kinda hard to describe. It’s nostalgic but also fresh, like remembering something you’ve never actually lived. The way the musicians weave together their parts is just… chef’s kiss. Every time I hear it, I wanna grab my headphones and go for a long walk, even if it’s raining. The rest of the album has its gems too—Depresi is hauntingly beautiful, and Hoshi Wo Mite Nemurimasyo adds this ethereal Japanese touch that blends surprisingly well with the gamelan vibes. But those two tracks? They’re the ones I keep coming back to. What’s wild about Insitu Sessions Volume 5 is how it manages to feel both timeless and totally new at the same time. It’s like listening to a conversation between generations, cultures, and maybe even dimensions. And honestly, isn’t that what great music’s all about? So yeah, give this album a spin if you’re in the mood for something that’ll make you think, feel, and maybe even daydream a little. Just don’t blame me if you end up losing track of time—you’ve been warned!

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TrackDurationPreview
Semut
Depresi
Keselarasan Abu
Langit Biru
Ganjur
Hoshi Wo Mite Nemurimasyo
Perspektif
Turning Back Time

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Notes

  • For more details or to purchase this album visit: insiturec.com/insitu_sessions_volume_5
  • Compilation of works performed at the April 30th 2017 Insitu Session at Sanggar Kembang Ceraki, Desa Beraban, Kec. Tabanan, Bali.
  • The fifth volume in our ongoing Insitu Sessions series, recorded at Sanggar Kembang Ceraki in Desa Beraban, Tabanan, features an international lineup of artists whose contributions exhibit diverse compositional strategies, textures, and ensemble configurations. From the sparse and abstract to the accessible and familiar, this collection covers the widest sonic pallete in the series to date. Highlights include Kawamura Koheysai’s stirring vocals on Hoshi Wo Mite Nemurimasyo, Yan Priya Kumara Janardhana’s elaborate Perspektif, inspired by the late I Wayan Lotring’s Gambang Kuta, and I Gusti Made Darma Putra’s evocative melodies in Turning Back Time, performed on gender wayang.

About Kawamura Koheysai, Laurent Bellemare, Yan Priya Kumara Janardhana (Janu), I Komang Winantara, I Made Mondana, I Gusti Darma Putra, I Nyoman Adi Suardita, Ni Made Ayu Dwi Sattvitri

Real Name

    • ෝݑ ຘ๳֎ / Kawamura Kôheisai

Name Vars

  • KoheyψKawamura

Aliases

  • Kohei Kawamura

Interesting fact about Album

Here’s something cool: The album *Insitu Sessions Volume 5* is a unique blend of traditional Indonesian Gamelan music with modern twists. Released in 2017 by Insitu Recordings, it features tracks like "Depresi" and "Langit Biru," which mix ancient instruments with fresh, experimental sounds. What makes it special? It’s a collaboration between artists from Indonesia and international musicians, including Kawamura Koheysai and Laurent Bellemare. This fusion creates a sound that feels both timeless and new—like hearing the past and future at the same time.