Taksu Music in the Life of Bali

Balinese music is like Balinese life It reflects community harmony cooperation and balance This sensitive documentary is an American musicians unique portrait of Balinese life art and spirituality Focusing on the concept of Taksu or the spiritual power found in music instruments costumes and dance the film captures the vibrant rhythm that permeates all Balinese art and culture and suggests how the daily activities of the Balinese echo the tempo and interlocking harmonies of their music Taksu will enhance numerous classes in cultural anthropology Asian and Balinese studies comparative religion and ethnomusicology