World Music for the Curious Minds.
Award-Winning Project
From Praying to Playing: the Heartbeat of the Balinese Gamelan
Will the growing influence of cultural globalization put the Balinese Gamelan in jeopardy? How would different generations of Balinese keep their proud heritage alive? This four-episode documentary delves into the essence of the Balinese Gamelan, incorporating fascinating stories and diverse perspectives from the locals. Each verse reveals a unique facet of this traditional music form.
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Verse 1: The Heart
What are the Balinese truly learning when they learn the Gamelan?
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Verse 2: The Soul
How does the Gamelan contribute to liberating one’s soul from its physical entrapment?
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Verse 3: The Protagonists
How did two protagonists forge their own path to self-defined success?
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Verse 4: The Heritage
What are some challenges and solutions for preserving the Gamelan?
“Flying to Bali with no specific plan in mind was the least INTJ thing that I have ever done. Little did I know that the biggest inspiration often came from the least expected…”
About Me
Viola Lin Wang is a documentary and ethnomusicology learner and an award-winning new filmmaker. She has nine years of experience in branding and previously worked as Brand Director/Senior Brand Manager at Ogilvy, Tencent and Bosum. She graduated with Distinction from LSE and with Honors from UMD. She speaks English, Cantonese, Mandarin fluently and has elementary proficiency in Korean, Spanish and French.
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