Gamelan ensembles, which were also used in the previous album, "Ecophony Rinne". Gamelan and kecak are also used in the soundtrack to the video games "Secret of Mana" and "Sonic Unleashed". The two opening credits of 1998 Japanese Anime "Neo Ranga" use Balinese music ("Kecak" and "Gamelan gong kebyar"). Each "waking up" of Ranga in the anime uses the "Gong Kebyar" theme. The musical soundtrack for the Sci Fi Channel series "Battlestar Galactica" features extensive use of the gamelan, particularly in the 3rd season, as do Alexandre Desplat's scores for "Girl with a Pearl Earring" and "The Golden Compass". James Newton
Gamelan common in national arts conservatories founded in the middle of the 20th century. Gamelan's role in rituals is so important that there is a Javanese saying, "It is not official until the gong is hung". Some performances are associated with royalty, such as visits by the sultan of Yogyakarta. Certain gamelans are associated with specific rituals, such as the "Gamelan Sekaten", which is used in celebration of "Mawlid an-Nabi" (Muhammad's birthday). In Bali, almost all religious rituals include gamelan performance. Gamelan is also used in the ceremonies of the Catholic church in Indonesia. Certain pieces are designated for starting and