Gamelan Tunas Mekar is privileged to have I Made Lasmawan in residence since 1991. Pak Lasmawan is one of the foremost contemporary Balinese composers. Kreteg Layang (Bridge Fly) was composed when Pak Lasmawan first came to the United States. It refers both to the super highways he encountered in Southern California when first arriving in the States (flying bridges), and to the airplanes that brought him from Bali to the United States, bridging the two cultures.

Gamelan Tunas Mekar performed this version of Liar Samas (100 Liar) on April 3, 2007 at the King Center in Denver, Colorado. Written by I Wayan Lotring, Liar Samas speaks to the incalculable wealth of art, dance and music to a culture. It's a rare opportunity to hear music like this, especially down a Broadband line, so take the chance and enjoy this wonderful rendition of Liar Samas.

Translated as "Four Becoming One in Peace," Catur Eka Santi plays the music traditionally used to accompany Balinese wayang kulit (shadow puppet plays). Enjoy the exquisite sounds of the gender wayang orchestra in this piece entitled Alas Harum (Aroma of Forest Flowers) performed at the King Center in Denver, April 2007. With I Made Lasmawan on voice.